? Mount flash to tripod/monopod

[tmlphoto]

Does anyone know where to find a hotshoe adapter that will allow me to mount my flash on a tripod or monopod? I've googled and searched the forum, but can't seem to find anything. I want to use this setup as a second flash for some wedding shots, using the wireless feature of the 580EX & a 420EX. I recently saw a pro using a similar setup on a monopod. His assistant would move it around on the monopod for additional lighting for group shots. Does anyone have any experience with this technique?

[patch29]

Did your Canon flash come with the mini-stand? It is threaded on the bottom and can easily be mounted onto a monopod, etc. It is not the smallest mount, but it will work well.

[patch29]

Here are a few from B+H. There are a lot more out there, sometimes they are easier to find in a store. If you come to Atlanta, Showcase Photo, often has a lot of these types of odds and ends around.

Lindahl Locking Shoe Only

Mfr# 391006 • B&H# LILS ****

Our Price:
$ 19.95

Stroboframe Flash Mount Adapter - Standard Shoe Type

Mfr# 300SHO • B&H# STFMS ****

Our Price:
$ 11.95

Lastolite Tilthead Umbrella Adapter with Flash Shoe

Mfr# XLAST011 • B&H# LATHFS ****

Our Price:
$ 42.50

[pathfinder]

Does anyone know where to find a hotshoe adapter that will allow me to mount my flash on a tripod or monopod? I've googled and searched the forum, but can't seem to find anything. I want to use this setup as a second flash for some wedding shots, using the wireless feature of the 580EX & a 420EX. I recently saw a pro using a similar setup on a monopod. His assistant would move it around on the monopod for additional lighting for group shots. Does anyone have any experience with this technique?


Like Patch said - Right in the side pocket in the nylon case the 580EX or the 420EX came in is a little shoe with a 1/4x20 threaded hole for mounting on a tripod. I keep one mounted on an old tripod for use as a light stand all the time.

[tmlphoto]

Like Patch said - Right in the side pocket in the nylon case the 580EX or the 420EX came in is a little shoe with a 1/4x20 threaded hole for mounting on a tripod. I keep one mounted on an old tripod for use as a light stand all the time.
Thanks Patch & Path. Geeze, I don't even know if I know where the flash case is for my 420EX. Oh well, I'll look when I get home. I need to order the 580EX soon. I have been talked into shooting a wedding in May (on the weekend of the Yosemite trip :cry ) I'm sure you guys will be having alot more fun than me.