stable off camera flash mounting bracket

I have been using the traditional flash bracket that mount on the foot. However it doesn't look very stable when I have to move the flash on top of the light stand around. I am looking for a better mounting bracket and came across with the following type (called the godox s mount). It seems to be a generic mount that fits most speedlite. My concern is it only clamp the top half of the speedlite, while the bottom/heavier part hanging out. Does anyone have experience with this mount and can provide some real world experience on it? If I have this up high on a 10 ft light stand, does it feel the speedlite will come off?


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kenwood33 wrote in post #18139736
I have been using the traditional flash bracket that mount on the foot. However it doesn't look very stable when I have to move the flash on top of the light stand around. I am looking for a better mounting bracket and came across with the following type (called the godox s mount). It seems to be a generic mount that fits most speedlite. My concern is it only clamp the top half of the speedlite, while the bottom/heavier part hanging out. Does anyone have experience with this mount and can provide some real world experience on it? If I have this up high on a 10 ft light stand, does it feel the speedlite will come off?


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The Godox S bracket is excellent and widely in use among members here. I have 3 - no problems at all.

There are slight batch variations: early examples felt strong but rubbery in the movement of the primary articulation - later batches have notched or radial grooves making the primary articulation slightly clunky though possibly stronger.

The weight of the flash body hanging is nothing to worry about.

That's a very popular product, and even more of a bargain if purchased with a pop up softbox.

Flash foot in a cold shoe mount has been used a long time. If they are both metal you should have no problems.

Seeing your gear posted high up on a stand can be nerve wracking regardless of how its mounted. S bracket is nice but I'm not sure it's going to calm your nerves anymore than just getting used to seeing your gear hoisted above your head.

Are you using a modifier, or just bare flash? There are other ways that might make you more comfortable.

Don't worry, it's very secure.
The grip layer surface is made of rubber and it pinch the flash securely. I have tested using Canon 580EX by pulling back the flash forcefully and the flash did not move.

I have been using it for years, mostly for AD360 where it is much heavier than speedlite.

Can only affirm what's already been said. I have a couple of these and had no issues with them. I've used them with my Qbox 24 and a 48" Octobox.

Also keep in mind that the Godox S mount was made to hold up much heavier lights than a standard speedlite. It was made for the AD360,.. so it handles speedlites with no problem at all.