Stroboframe Bracket Shoe Mount

As there seems to be some confusion if this is the real thing, I received a genuine Stroboframe 300-SHO adapter. I ordered DIRECTLY from Amazon.com. I would suggest you do the same to get what you are expecting, which is a very nicely made all-metal cold shoe mount with a 1/4"-20 female thread and a plastic red knob. There's space underneath the mounted flash to stop short circuits, but does not take advantage of the newer locking pin mechanism found in many newer flash guns. However, I don't see this as a problem as the clamp is very strong. I mostly worry I'll over-tighten it by mistake and crush the foot of my flash! It's much stronger now and I highly recommend it. I plan to get more for all my light stands, and it also comes with a 1/4"-20 screw round black plastic knob. As a side note, you should also look at this item which comes with a different style knob ( Stroboframe Accessory Shoe ).I used this to modify a Manfrotto 175F-1 "Justin" clamp ( Manfrotto 175F-1 Spring Clamp with Flash Shoe (Black)  to replace the weakest link...the plastic, non-locking (friction-based) cold shoe. I removed the OEM cold shoe and thumb wheel underneath it, and replaced it with a 1/4"-20 x 3/4" L socket set screw from the hardware store and this 300-SHO cold shoe (which does not touch the flash contact points on the foot). 3/4" is the perfect length, although I think a 1/2" length may also work.BTW - If you are interested in this product, you may also be interested in the "Frio" cold shoe ( Frio ENLFRC1A Cold Shoe Mount for Tripods ). An interesting design, but it in my opinion it doesn't work quite as well with the newer Canon weather-sealed flashes ( Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash , Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras ) because the rubber "boot" gets in the way of the secondary locking mechanism.*UPDATE* (9/10/2012): I bought a second one to use with a  Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter , and I discovered the small round nub on the bottom of the Stroboframe cold shoe doesn't allow it to sit flush against the umbrella adapter UNLESS you attach the two adapters together before mounting the cold shoe.

Until now, Adorama has provided me with fast and reliable service. Their service on this order was, however, PATHETIC.I ordered 2xStroboframe Bracket Shoe Mounts. I received them quickly, but I noticed the brackets didn't have the classic Stroboframe red knob. When I looked closer, I noticed they were Flashpoint brackets. And shame on me for not reading all the comments about this item because another person who ordered this bracket reported the same problem.I notified Adorama about receiving something different than I ordered. I expected them to tell me to throw out the Flashpoint brackets, which cost $9 each, and that they would send me the Stroboframe brackets. No, that's not how it worked. They told me they would send me a return label so I could return the Flashpoint brackets.I complied expecting that Adorama would send me the Strobrame brackets. No, that's not hot it worked. I received a refund minus the shipping costs. I protested about being charged for return shipping. Adorama refunded the shipping cost.I expected after the return had been completed that Adorama would finally send me the Stoboframe brackets. No, that's not how it worked. Adorama wanted me reorder the brackets. When I asked for reassurance that I would receive Stroboframe rather than Flashpoint brackets, I interpreted their answer as a "maybe."I protested, again. I asked Adorama to send me what I had ordered. I hope they would comply. No, that's not what happened. I received responses that suggested they would send me the brackets. But they never did.After sending a dozen messages over the past three months, I never received the brackets I originally ordered. The correspondence and return process wasted my time and required me to improvise on brackets to complete a project. I was left with a bad taste in my mouth about the entire proess. I tried for months to convince Adorama to do the right thing after they had sent me the wrong items. They never did.I do not plan to ever order from Adorama again.

Purchased mine direct from Amazon, authentic Stroboframe. Nice little unit, solid cast steel with black oxide coating. Two small springs between the plates allow the mount to open and release your speedlight.Downside, there is a small bit of Pem hardware that protrudes from the base (for an on-camera type of bracket) making flush mounting impossible. The Solution was to grind it off since it's of no use to my application (lightstand). Pliars won't budge it and I didn't want to drill it out.It's a shame that this little piece costs as much as it does but at least it isn't going to fall apart anytime soon.EDIT 12/30/2011: I just received a second unit, this one via another vendor, not Adorama, and it was aluminum and plastic, not at all like the genuine Stroboframe unit I had received previously. I contacted Amazon and they took great care of me, giving a full refund, free return shipping and selling me another unit directly from Amazon. GOT TO LOVE AMAZON CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

Nothing very complex here. It arrived in a timely fashion and does what it is intended to do, act as an extension cold shoe. Recommended.

Does the trick