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pmastello · 03-15-2011, 05:30 AM

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Whats the cheapest way to mount a flash on my tripod? Quick browse of adorama reveals a few options but theyre all around $20-$50.
Any ways to do it cheaper?

hoanpham · 03-15-2011, 05:44 AM

generic umbrella mount on ebay for 7-10 usd.
or if you use radio trigger, a radio receiver with hotshoe and screw hole on the base will do the same.

SpecialK · 03-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Duct tape, though I'd try masking tape which is cheaper and leaves less residue :-)

jolepp · 03-15-2011, 10:07 AM

Something akin to this should work: Hot Shoe Flash Stand Adapter with 1/4"-20 Tripod screw - eBay (item 120643718417 end time Apr-05-11 01:59:30 PDT)

SOldBear · 03-15-2011, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

Cheapest way: an old camera.

But I have a bunch of this, works great.

steve1307 · 03-15-2011, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Cheapest way: an old camera.

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Brilliant!

, we've all got a few of those lying around

Originally posted by SOldBear

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But I have a bunch of this, works great.

Seriously, I was disappointed when I first turned a Pentax AF540 mount upside down to reveal only plain black plastic. (It is double the price too)

SOldBear · 03-15-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by steve1307

Seriously, I was disappointed when I first turned a Pentax AF540 mount upside down to reveal only plain black plastic.

Same here. My lowly Canon 420EX comes with a much better stand, with threaded hole for tripod mount. Even the stand for my 20 yr. old Minolta 5400 is better than the Pentax counterpart.

jolepp · 03-15-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Cheapest way: an old camera.

But I have a bunch of this, works great.

These look like the item that comes with the YN560, in addition to snugly sitting on top of a tripod thanks to that 1/4" female thread they are also great as such for having the flash to stand on a table/shelf/floor especially with the El-Cheapo (PT-04) radio triggers having hot shoe mounts themselves. Dirt cheap and easy to slip in the bag

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mattdm · 03-19-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

Something akin to this should work: Hot Shoe Flash Stand Adapter with 1/4"-20 Tripod screw - eBay (item 120643718417 end time Apr-05-11 01:59:30 PDT)

But be aware that if it's metal, you'll need to use tape to mask off the flash contacts. Annoying. I think the Nikon flash stand is a better option.

philbaum · 03-19-2011, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

But be aware that if it's metal, you'll need to use tape to mask off the flash contacts. Annoying. I think the Nikon flash stand is a better option.

Matt,
I have 2 of these hot shoe metal flash stands, attaches to the tripod by a 1/4" theraded stud. Even though its metal, it doesn't short out the flash because its been designed to clear the contacts on the bottom of the flash shoe.

just thought people would want to know.

enoxatnep · 03-20-2011, 01:52 PM

Check the Accessories section on this site, and you'll find things like this. Best bang for your buck in this situation, bar none.

mattdm · 03-20-2011, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

Matt,
I have 2 of these hot shoe metal flash stands, attaches to the tripod by a 1/4" theraded stud. Even though its metal, it doesn't short out the flash because its been designed to clear the contacts on the bottom of the flash shoe.

just thought people would want to know.

I got a cheap one (from Adorama or B&H; I forget), and found that the clearance wasn't sufficient. Dumb design, I guess. I'm glad to hear they're not all that way, but still something to be cautious of.

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03-15-2011, 05:44 AM	#2
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	generic umbrella mount on ebay for 7-10 usd. or if you use radio trigger, a radio receiver with hotshoe and screw hole on the base will do the same.

03-15-2011, 09:58 AM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Duct tape, though I'd try masking tape which is cheaper and leaves less residue :-)

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jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Something akin to this should work: Hot Shoe Flash Stand Adapter with 1/4"-20 Tripod screw - eBay (item 120643718417 end time Apr-05-11 01:59:30 PDT)

03-15-2011, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Cheapest way: an old camera. But I have a bunch of this, works great.

03-15-2011, 04:30 PM	#6
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by SOldBear Cheapest way: an old camera. . Brilliant! , we've all got a few of those lying around Originally posted by SOldBear . But I have a bunch of this, works great. Seriously, I was disappointed when I first turned a Pentax AF540 mount upside down to reveal only plain black plastic. (It is double the price too)

03-15-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by steve1307 Seriously, I was disappointed when I first turned a Pentax AF540 mount upside down to reveal only plain black plastic. Same here. My lowly Canon 420EX comes with a much better stand, with threaded hole for tripod mount. Even the stand for my 20 yr. old Minolta 5400 is better than the Pentax counterpart.

03-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#9
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by jolepp Something akin to this should work: Hot Shoe Flash Stand Adapter with 1/4"-20 Tripod screw - eBay (item 120643718417 end time Apr-05-11 01:59:30 PDT) But be aware that if it's metal, you'll need to use tape to mask off the flash contacts. Annoying. I think the Nikon flash stand is a better option.

03-19-2011, 11:29 PM	#10
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by mattdm But be aware that if it's metal, you'll need to use tape to mask off the flash contacts. Annoying. I think the Nikon flash stand is a better option. Matt, I have 2 of these hot shoe metal flash stands, attaches to the tripod by a 1/4" theraded stud. Even though its metal, it doesn't short out the flash because its been designed to clear the contacts on the bottom of the flash shoe. just thought people would want to know.

03-20-2011, 01:52 PM	#11
enoxatnep Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The edge of nowhere, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 467	Check the Accessories section on this site, and you'll find things like this. Best bang for your buck in this situation, bar none.

03-20-2011, 04:17 PM	#12
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by philbaum Matt, I have 2 of these hot shoe metal flash stands, attaches to the tripod by a 1/4" theraded stud. Even though its metal, it doesn't short out the flash because its been designed to clear the contacts on the bottom of the flash shoe. just thought people would want to know. I got a cheap one (from Adorama or B&H; I forget), and found that the clearance wasn't sufficient. Dumb design, I guess. I'm glad to hear they're not all that way, but still something to be cautious of.

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