Toronto Photography Meetup Group

Hi all,

I was wondering where can I find this kind of hotshoe that you can put on the lightstand here in Toronto.

I searched for it in Vistek but wasn't able to find it. I think I am not using the right keyword for it.

I am looking for a cheap one but atleast reliable enough to support a flash and an umbrella. I saw one on ebay but it isn't a good time to buy one right cause it's xmas (had an experience before it took my shipment a month to recieve it).

I wouldn't mind a used one as well as long as it is still working properly. Just pm me.

Thanks,
John

You can pick them up from Vistek and Henry's for under $40. You can find them cheaper on ebay etc.

http://vistek.ca/store/ProPhotoLighting ... mount.aspx

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... emID=82098

If you are looking for alternatives, B & H has these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 375&is=REG


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 772&is=REG

I bought a couple of these:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5131

They work well, but have limitations (read the reviews).

these has problem with the screw very hard to tight and you may drop your flash.

You can try this guy too:

http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/STUDIO-98

Look under "Umbrella, Reflector & Package"

I bought a hotshoe adapter, umbrella and stand from him last week. Delivery was pretty much overnight from waterloo (i think), to Toronto. He'll do pickups as well if you're in the area.

The quality of it is nothing to shout about, but for my purposes indoors, it will suffice. I would be very careful taking it outdoors.

Henrys sells a Manfrotto one and an Opus one, both work very well.

MPEX in the US has some very inexpensive ones. They're the vendor of choice for strobist.com

Thanks for all the input guys!

I like the manfrotto 026 but they sell it at henrys for CAD$50 which is USD$30 at bhp (don't want to compare apples from oranges but this sure is quite a difference). I was also interested with the cheaper ones that were posted but the cons got me scared because I don't want to buy another mount if I am unhappy with the results.

i bought this one just a few weeks ago and it arrived in about 5 biz days.


http://www.flashzebra.com/products/0200/index.shtml
$20usd + shipping. very fast & no hassles.

i wish i bought these instead.

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,11776.html
$18usd + shipping. as my flash seems to swivel sometimes around the adapter.

This one looks neat for a few bucks... I guess I might consider US again during the xmas season.

This is what I got, perfect one for the price

I prefer the ones with the studs and removable cold shoes - depending on the triggers you have (assuming you have triggers), screwing them onto the studs directly rather than attaching via the shoe is much more secure. RF-602s, I'm looking in your direction.

I have two of these I have no need for. Free for whoever wants them.

I'll take em cause I could use an extra set of hands

I really need one of those for my 2nd flash

I just bought a Starving Student kit which has two of these.

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12835,1,0,0.html