This Photek SMA1000 Shoe Mount Umbrella Adapter fits onto almost any light stand. It has a swivel, an umbrella socket with a tightening screw, and a shoe mount for almost any shoe mount flash. Use it to aim your shoe mount flash. Add your umbrella and create a softer, more pleasant portrait light.
I've been through a number of umbrella adapters and this Photek adapter is a great value. It keeps your umbrella locked in place thanks to a geared locking plate and spring mechanism. I've had frustrating adapters with friction plates that would lose grip - usually after getting the flash & umbrella hoisted into place. This holds regardless of the angle or size of umbrella. I'm very pleased. Time will tell if the plastic locking knobs hold up; but they do seem well made so I'm optimistic that this will probably last - at least until I leave it behind somewhere.
It's nothing fancy, just works and is solid and dependable, at a great price. Peace!
