27Mar 3 cold shoe mounting adapter
This 3 cold shoe adapter seems a little over priced at $20, but it does feel nice and solid. I grabbed a few of these awhile back and they’ve been working out ok, but I’ve noticed you can now pick up a thinner looking version for $9.99 with free shipping on amazon. I’ve got one on order to see how it stacks up against the $20 version. I’ll let you know next week if the $10 version is complete junk or not.
If you need to mount a lot of stuff in a very small space these 3 cold shoe adapters are handy to have around. Mine are mostly used for wireless audio packs because you can cluster 2 or 3 receivers in a space the size of a fist. They also do a pretty good job at the end of a friction arm. Or you could always use them for their original intended purpose, a flash bracket.
Has anyone given the $9.99 version a try? I would guess the $20 version would be a little better if you plan to mount flash heads. The thicker design would probably better support 3 large flash heads and the 12 batteries in side. I’ll keep you posted on how it turns out.
March 27th, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Deejay, why not buy a 3d printer and print your own ideas? Im thinking to build one for all the small things that drive me nuts trying to find.
March 27th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
I have 6 of them. 😉 Thats where the stuff in the noob store comes from.
March 27th, 2014 at 3:14 pm
I’ve been using one of the Campro versions on my C100 when I need multiple wireless mics. I superglued the top dial on the hotshoe mount so it wouldn’t twist. You lose the 1/4″ mount hole but I primarily use it on camera. Works great.
March 31st, 2014 at 11:28 am
Just received this
http://www.ebay.es/itm/281240307975?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
All metal and solid, plus it have the + design, it will be more durable I think. The only bad thing is the thumbscrews are smaller than the CowboyStudio.