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Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder

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Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder
Key Features
  • Supports up to 66 lb (30 kg)
  • Female Threaded Insert
  • Male Threaded Insert
  • Metal Cold Shoe
The Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder from Phottix is 300% stronger than previous versions and features an aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe as well as a 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert and a male insert with 3/8" and 1/4" screws. The holder's teardrop-shaped umbrella mount accepts shafts from 7 to 10 mm in diameter and is slanted 8 degrees to allow more light to hit the center of the umbrella. Its patented 180-degree tilting mechanism will support up to 66 lb (30 kg). The Varos Pro BG has a hanging hole with a clip for use with a counterweight or other accessory.
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Phottix BG Overview

The Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder from Phottix is 300% stronger than previous versions and features an aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe as well as a 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert and a male insert with 3/8" and 1/4" screws. The holder's teardrop-shaped umbrella mount accepts shafts from 7 to 10 mm in diameter and is slanted 8 degrees to allow more light to hit the center of the umbrella. Its patented 180-degree tilting mechanism will support up to 66 lb (30 kg). The Varos Pro BG has a hanging hole with a clip for use with a counterweight or other accessory.

Benefits
  • Aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe
  • 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert and 3/8" and 1/4" male screws insert
  • Teardrop-shaped umbrella mount which accepts umbrella's with 7-10 mm shafts
  • 8-degree slanted umbrella mount that allows more light to hit the center of the umbrella.
  • Redesigned patented locking mechanism to hold the top screw and bottom 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert securely with 300% more locking force, while keeping the umbrella shaft more secure and damage free
  • Patented 180-degree tilting mechanism that will support up to 66 lb (30 kg)
  • Locking features to hold bottom lugs secure until locking button is released
  • Hanging hole with clip for use with a counterweight or other accessory

Phottix BG Specs

Material
Aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe
Mount
5/8" (16 mm) with 3/8"-16 and 1/4-20" threaded female insert
Metal cold shoe
5/8" (16 mm) with 3/8"-16 and 1/4-20" threaded male insert
Load Capacity
66 lb (30 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.875 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 4.9 x 2.2"

Phottix BG Reviews

Bullet Proof!

By Kent
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-31

Seemingly indestructible. Worth the cost.

Finally, a thoughtful design.

By Stan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-07

I've had several umbrella swivels over the years, but they were either blatant copies of the Manfrotto (with all of its shortcomings), or cheaped-out poor cousins. I have often lamented (to my long-suffering wife)  that no one made a swivel with all the good features. Well, in my opinion, Phottix nailed it and then some. I think a tapered hole in mandatory to hold a range of umbrella shaft diameters. This has that. I think an angled hole is mandatory, too to align the center of the umbrella with a flash; Phottix has it. I've always hated the three types of knobs that Manfrotto uses, too. Phottix uses attractive, comfortable knobs that don't snag on everything.  Manfrotto swivels come with a stud that has a hole in its side. What's up with that? If you put the clamping screw through the hole, the stud wobbles around. If you put the clamp against the side, the hole makes it so thin that it can bend/break. (Why so many people copy that stupid design is beyond me.)  Finally, and this is controversial, I know, but I greatly prefer the holding power of the toothed tilt mechanism of the Phottix. Phottix put this all together for me in one package. And they added the safety catch, a safety cable attachment, a smooth operating cold shoe, and they left it metal color rather than painting it black (like everybody else). I've never been what you would call a fan of Phottix, but I have to give them real props for designing out of the box such a pedestrian object. I bought 3 of these. The supplied studs (and others I own) fit precisely. But on one of the swivels, one stud fits too tightly. I removed the clamp “cushion” and filed it down about .010 to make it fit perfectly. By the way, that cushion (or shoe), makes the clamp grip really tightly with very little force on the knobs (unlike all those others I’ve had).

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Will this attach to a 5/8 light stand? Thanks

Will this attach to a 5/8 light stand? Thanks
Asked by: Adrian
Yes, the following system will adapt to any 5/8 system.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-05-23

Can I mount a ...

Can I mount a https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32267-REG/Lowel_T1_10_Tota_Light_Tungsten_Flood_Light.html to this? I'm looking for something I can mount both the light and umbrella to, and angle them both together.
Asked by: Hilary
Yes this will work for that.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-03-22

Can you mount an LED 1 x 1 panel on this?

Can you mount an LED 1 x 1 panel on this?
Asked by: David
By taking off the shoe mount or adjusting the arrangement of included adapters it can work with a variety of LED lights.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-09-17

Will the cold shoe on this work with a Nikon ...

Will the cold shoe on this work with a Nikon SB-5000 speedlight?
Asked by: Owen
Yes.The Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder is a universal cold shoe mount. The Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight will work with the Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder.
Answered by: Davis H
Date published: 2024-07-15

question

can the cold-shoe be removed to mount the Phottix Varos H-Mount Plate? Thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes.The cold shoe screws onto a 1/4-20 threaded screw. The H-mound has a 1/4-20 socket that the mounting pin screws into works well looks good.
Answered by: Phil B. Sekonic Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Regarding Phottix Varos Pro BG Flash Bracket: Can the flash be mounted horizontally through the hole on the sides rather than top mount? If yes, is it possible with provided adaptors, or do I need something additional?
Asked by: Mustafa
Yes, the supplied spigot can be mounted vertically (as pictured) or horizontal in the holes on the side. You dont need anything extra to do this. Hope that helps.
Answered by: Tristan V.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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