LED camera light swivel mount at DVinfo.net

Andrew Taylor · June 10th, 2016, 05:13 PM

I misplaced the swivel mount for my LEDGo CN-B150 camera. This type of swivel mount system is used in other on-camera lights also. The mount has male (for lack of a better term) cold shoe connectors on each end, as opposed to a male on one end and a female on the other, as is the common configuration. The lights have slots (female?) where the cold shoe mounts (male?) would fit.

I'm trying to find a replacement, and the manufacturer is not coming through. There is a website with a Singapore domain name that apparently sells it but it doesn't look that legit (http://www.reddotphoto.com.sg/).

I assumed there would be plenty available on eBay, as the system is used by many other manufacturers. But I guess I'm not using the correct key words.

Any suggestions on a search string that would find one of these mounts? Or, any ideas where to find a similar mount?

Mike Watson · June 10th, 2016, 07:54 PM

Obscure parts from overseas, I'd call Taky first:

L.A. Color Pros | Professional Photo/Video Gear Shop

Andrew Taylor · June 11th, 2016, 05:19 AM

I'll see what they say. There is a vendor at DHGate selling them for $85 (just the bracket, not the whole light), which is ridiculous:
http://www.dhgate.com/product/light-...241782729.html

The Aputure line of on-camera LED lights uses a similar system, so I may contact them too:
http://www.aputure.com/blog/2014/09/...d-light/123-3/

Mike Watson · June 11th, 2016, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Taylor

I'll see what they say. There is a vendor at DHGate selling them for $85 (just the bracket, not the whole light), which is ridiculous:
2016 Light Lamp Stand Bracket For Aputure Led Video Light Al 198 Al 198c Al 126 Al 160 Al198a From Feifeiyu_show, $84.78 | Dhgate.Com

I suspect your cheapest option will be to buy a new light that comes bundled with something like that, but I'd be thinking more in the $40 range.

Andrew Taylor · June 12th, 2016, 05:21 AM

So here's one from Australia:
Cam Caddie D-Flashner Flash Shoe Adapter

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/201593890716

Too bad shipping chargers are 3 times the value of the item.

Oren Arieli · June 12th, 2016, 10:37 AM

You should be able to retrofit by purchasing two of these swivel mounts, removing the bottom from one and using it on the top of the 2nd one.

Universal Flash Shoe Holder Swivel Light Mount Stand Bracket D | eBay

Andrew Taylor · June 13th, 2016, 08:42 AM

Interesting concept that universal shoe. I may have to use that if nothing else works out.

Here's a similar concept, although without the swivel feature:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/171110149665

Aputure uses a similar solution with a small piece that converts a thread into a hot shoe connector.

Andrew Taylor · June 22nd, 2016, 06:53 AM

Thank you for all the suggestions. To wrap up this thread, here's the outcome:

- RedDotPhot in Singapore, who sells the specific LEDgo piece, did not have an eBay account. Their shipping was almost 4 times the value of the item. They promised to look into cheaper postage, but never got back to me.

- Aputure provided links to their official AliExpress store, both for a similar bracket:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...927775516.html

...and for this interesting adaptor, that converts a 1/4" thread into a "male" hot shoe connector:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...630669388.html

- LEDgo eventually got back to me and they provided a free replacement for the bracket. Kudos to them.

June 10th, 2016, 05:13 PM	#1
Andrew Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 46	LED camera light swivel mount I misplaced the swivel mount for my LEDGo CN-B150 camera. This type of swivel mount system is used in other on-camera lights also. The mount has male (for lack of a better term) cold shoe connectors on each end, as opposed to a male on one end and a female on the other, as is the common configuration. The lights have slots (female?) where the cold shoe mounts (male?) would fit. I'm trying to find a replacement, and the manufacturer is not coming through. There is a website with a Singapore domain name that apparently sells it but it doesn't look that legit (http://www.reddotphoto.com.sg/). I assumed there would be plenty available on eBay, as the system is used by many other manufacturers. But I guess I'm not using the correct key words. Any suggestions on a search string that would find one of these mounts? Or, any ideas where to find a similar mount? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Andrew Taylor; June 11th, 2016 at 04:28 AM.

June 10th, 2016, 07:54 PM	#2
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: LED camera light swivel mount Obscure parts from overseas, I'd call Taky first: L.A. Color Pros \| Professional Photo/Video Gear Shop

June 11th, 2016, 05:19 AM	#3
Andrew Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 46	Re: LED camera light swivel mount I'll see what they say. There is a vendor at DHGate selling them for $85 (just the bracket, not the whole light), which is ridiculous: http://www.dhgate.com/product/light-...241782729.html The Aputure line of on-camera LED lights uses a similar system, so I may contact them too: http://www.aputure.com/blog/2014/09/...d-light/123-3/

June 12th, 2016, 05:21 AM	#5
Andrew Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 46	Re: LED camera light swivel mount So here's one from Australia: Cam Caddie D-Flashner Flash Shoe Adapter http://www.ebay.ca/itm/201593890716 Too bad shipping chargers are 3 times the value of the item.

June 12th, 2016, 10:37 AM	#6
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 919	Re: LED camera light swivel mount You should be able to retrofit by purchasing two of these swivel mounts, removing the bottom from one and using it on the top of the 2nd one. Universal Flash Shoe Holder Swivel Light Mount Stand Bracket D \| eBay

June 13th, 2016, 08:42 AM	#7
Andrew Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 46	Re: LED camera light swivel mount Interesting concept that universal shoe. I may have to use that if nothing else works out. Here's a similar concept, although without the swivel feature: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/171110149665 Aputure uses a similar solution with a small piece that converts a thread into a hot shoe connector. Attached Thumbnails

June 22nd, 2016, 06:53 AM	#8
Andrew Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 46	Re: LED camera light swivel mount Thank you for all the suggestions. To wrap up this thread, here's the outcome: - RedDotPhot in Singapore, who sells the specific LEDgo piece, did not have an eBay account. Their shipping was almost 4 times the value of the item. They promised to look into cheaper postage, but never got back to me. - Aputure provided links to their official AliExpress store, both for a similar bracket: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...927775516.html ...and for this interesting adaptor, that converts a 1/4" thread into a "male" hot shoe connector: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...630669388.html - LEDgo eventually got back to me and they provided a free replacement for the bracket. Kudos to them.