Universal Swivel Flash Stand Holder for Lamp and Camera

Pros: At first sight this is a very good unit, size (125mm tall) made from a solid looking hard black plastic with metal parts where they are needed. The lower mount, is an aluminum insert that fits up into the stand and is secured by a thumb screw. Locks and fits well and easily removed. The centre is hinged and locked at any angle with a large knob, very positive acting, and easy to operate. Moving parts here are made from steel and are strong. Umbrella mounts into a 9mm hole through a plastic block and is secured with a small thumb screw. Locks the umbrella in place very well, maybe too well, as the shaft on some umbrellas is rather soft and could be dented is excessively tightened. A screw thread protrudes from the top of the bracket for mounting of cameras, and the usual lock nut for tightening is provided. (could be longer) A well designed aluminum flash mount is provided to attach onto the camera mounting nut. Its strong and grips the flash shoe very well. Will work with the common type of flash (not Sony) and hot-shoe contacts won’t short out.

Cons: The thumb screw that holds the umbrella is a ‘self tapping thread’ screwing through a plastic block, Although a good fit, I feel self tappers in plastic have a limited life span. The threaded hole in the base of the flash shoe holder seems to have some free play before taking hold. I got two units and one is only holding on with 1/4 turn of thread, The screw onto which it mounts should have been made longer.

Other: Solid materials have been used, a reasonable buy, but make sure the flash screws on far enough.

Pros: I wanted to use two YN460 flash lights on a Lightstand I allready had. The holder fits perfectly and the metal base holds very well.
Also I have some additional gear I put on and also the screw holds all well.

Cons: I can not think of any really bad to say. Maybe the screw-wheel could be more grippy to tighten it better, but overall its all Ok.

Other: The only thing I need is the background roll with some background stands. The holder fits perfectly on the stand, so its a very good use!

Pros: It is actually really well built (some exceptions below) and does it's job well. Has a connector both for tripod screw and for light stand (I guess 1/2'' unthreaded). There's a place for an umbrella and the whole thing can swivel forward and backward or rotate around freely, with locking on both with a screw.

Cons: The top part that holds the flash came apart after I played with it... and I can fit it back properly. Doesn't matter, the top is attached with a tripod screw so I fit a flash gun stand (for 2.5$ here) and now it is even easier to take the flash on and off.

Other: Get this and a white diffuser umbrella. Start out with any tripod and move on to light stand. For a few bucks you can get the most out of your off-camera flash.

Pros: Easy to use item. All of the screws hold perfectly. Time will show the durability of the umbrella holder. Easy to mount everything with this. I use with my YN 565EX Flashlight without any problem. Many parts made from metal, like the flash mount on the top. You can mount this to a tripod, because you get a standard tripod "converter".

Cons: The cold shoe mount screw a little bit tricky, because sometimes you can't fixed straight line. But if once succeeded, you don't have no more problem with this issue.

Other: It's a great holder for this money, you won't regret your buy.

Pros: Product very useful for TTL flash photography, photographs allows me to perform in outdoor environments with compact and lightweight. The product is very sturdy and well and can be placed in sturdy tripod camera tripod or light, allowing the umbrella move very easily.

Cons: Maybe a bit expensive to be a simple structure. The screw holding the umbrella is threaded on plastic and can squeeze much dust.

Other: I bought two pieces and this being very useful in my work, I recommend and buy again.

Pros: It is a really good holder. I bought a pair of them almost a year ago and still have them in perfect condition (I do not use them every day). I took out the cold shoes so I could put both holders inside a bag and the cold shoes in its pocket (for storage) If you take off the cold shoe you can still use it as a camera holder

Cons: Maybe the wheel for the angle could have another shape instead of that big round one (it is too bulky for me) but works really good.

Other: I recommended it to a friend and also do to anybody who uses speedlights, even if you don't have umbrellas.

Pros: It comes ready to work. You can use it with a flash light or studio light because it comes with the pin inside. Nice piece in comparison to its price. It was well done and finished. The plastic parts seem good enough for the job, they are not soft.

Cons: The metal is well fininshed but it is thin. Hope it lasts a while. Also concerned with the screws.

Other: Well I intend to open a studio and this piece will help me a lot. Hope it lasts but in general I would recomend it to anyone due to price.