Tether Tools

Tether Tools AD-ARCA TetherArca Cold Shoe Mount

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Tether Tools TetherArca Cold Shoe Mount: a compact Arca-type clamp that adds a cold shoe to any L-bracket.

$24.99*
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Overview

The Tether Tools TetherArca Cold Shoe Mount (AD-ARCA) is a purpose-built Arca-Swiss-type clamp that slides onto the dovetail rail of a compatible L-bracket and provides a cold shoe connection point for accessories. This is particularly useful for photographers and videographers who want to attach a small LED light, wireless receiver, monitor, or other cold shoe accessory directly to their camera's L-bracket without adding a separate cage or rig. The clamp also includes a 1/4"-20 threaded connection, giving you the flexibility to mount threaded accessories as well.

The mount is machined to fit standard Arca-Swiss dovetail profiles, so it works with most L-brackets on the market. Its compact footprint keeps your rig streamlined, and the clamping mechanism holds firmly without marring the bracket's rail. For tethered shooting setups — where Tether Tools products are commonly used — this clamp can hold cable management accessories or small tools right on the camera body, keeping everything accessible without cluttering your workspace.

Key Features

The Arca-Type Clamp for L-Bracket from Tether Tools allows the connection of a 1/4"-20 accessory to an L-bracket, available separately.

In the box: Tether Tools Arca-Type Clamp for L-Bracket

Specifications

Brand
Tether Tools
Model
AD-ARCA
Mount Type
Cold Shoe
Clamp Type
Arca-Swiss Compatible
Thread
1/4"-20
Compatibility
Arca-Type L-Brackets (sold separately)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Adds a cold shoe mount to an L-bracket without modifying the bracket itself
  • Compact and lightweight design does not add significant bulk to your camera rig
  • 1/4"-20 thread provides an additional mounting option beyond the cold shoe
  • Compatible with standard Arca-Swiss dovetail rails for broad L-bracket compatibility

👎 Cons

  • L-bracket is required but sold separately, adding to the total cost
  • Limited to a single cold shoe attachment point per clamp
  • Minimal product documentation — the box contains only the clamp with no instructions or accessories
  • Only useful if your setup already includes an Arca-type L-bracket

Frequently Asked Questions

It clamps onto any Arca-Swiss-type L-bracket, using the dovetail rail as its mounting point. The L-bracket is sold separately.
The cold shoe accepts any standard cold shoe accessory, such as on-camera monitors, LED panels, wireless transmitters, or smartphone holders.
Yes. It provides a 1/4"-20 accessory connection point, allowing you to attach threaded accessories in addition to cold shoe devices.
It is designed to fit standard Arca-Swiss-type dovetail rails, so it should work with most Arca-compatible L-brackets regardless of brand, though fit may vary with non-standard profiles.