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Tether Tools RM716 RapidMount Elbow with Hot Shoe

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Versatile Mounting Solution for Speedlights The Tether Tools RapidMount Cold Shoe Baby Elbow SpeedLight Mount is a versatile accessory for photographers looking to easily mount their speedlights. With its adjustable swivel and tilt, this mount allows for precise positioning of your lights, and it...

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Overview

Versatile Mounting Solution for Speedlights

The Tether Tools RapidMount Cold Shoe Baby Elbow SpeedLight Mount is a versatile accessory for photographers looking to easily mount their speedlights. With its adjustable swivel and tilt, this mount allows for precise positioning of your lights, and it's compatible with a variety of stands, arms, and grips.

Specifications

  • Mount Type: Cold Shoe
  • Rotation: 360° Swivel Rotation
  • Tilt: 180° Locking Tilt Control
  • Compatibility: Lightstands, Arms, Mounts, Grips with Baby Stud Mount
  • Adapter: Baby Stud Adapter with 1/4" 20 female thread and 3/8" female thread

Key Features

The top head features both a lockable 360° swivel rotation as well as a 180° degree locking tilt control.

Easily adjustable positions make it easy to quickly setup and adjust the lighting you need.

Umbrella mount allows for photographers to easy set up lighting scenes that include big soft lighting (umbrella not included).

180º Tilt head with tightening screw. 360º Swivel head for easy adjustment

What’s Included: RapidMount Cold Shoe Elbow. Baby Stud Adapter with 1/4″ 20 female thread on one side and 3/8″ female thread on the other side.

Specifications

Top Head Swivel
360° lockable
Top Head Tilt
180° lockable
Mounting Feature
Umbrella mount
Included Adapter
Baby Stud Adapter
Adapter Thread Sizes
1/4″ 20 female, 3/8″ female

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a lockable 360° swivel rotation on the top head, providing flexible positioning for lighting.
  • Offers a 180° degree locking tilt control, allowing precise angle adjustments for desired lighting effects.
  • Includes an umbrella mount, making it easy to set up scenes with large, soft lighting using an umbrella.
  • The easily adjustable positions facilitate quick setup and fine-tuning of your lighting needs.
  • Comes with a Baby Stud Adapter, offering versatile mounting options with 1/4″ 20 and 3/8″ female threads.

👎 Cons

  • The product does not include an umbrella, requiring a separate purchase for soft lighting setups.
  • Specific weight capacity for mounted accessories is not provided, which could be a concern for heavier lighting units.
  • The "hot shoe" aspect is mentioned in the title but no specific hot shoe features or compatibility are detailed in the description.
  • The materials used for the RapidMount Elbow are not specified, making it hard to assess overall durability.
  • There is no mention of quick-release mechanisms, which might make adjustments slightly slower than some other mounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The top head features a lockable 360° swivel rotation and a 180° locking tilt control for versatile positioning.
Yes, the RapidMount Elbow includes an umbrella mount, allowing photographers to easily set up scenes with big soft lighting.
It includes a Baby Stud Adapter with a 1/4″ 20 female thread on one side and a 3/8″ female thread on the other side.
The easily adjustable positions make it simple to quickly set up and fine-tune the lighting you need.
No, the product description states that an umbrella is not included with the RapidMount Elbow.

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