What adapter do I need to mount a softbox and speedlite on a light stand?
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I’m putting together a basic off-camera lighting setup with Yongnuo YN560 III speedlites, used softboxes, and light stands. My softbox has a round metal mounting ring about 9.5 cm in diameter. What is this type of mount called, and what adapter/bracket do I need so I can attach the softbox to a light stand and use a speedlite inside it?
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Unfortunately, there really isn't one magic phrase you can google for that will conjure up a complete list of these things--the language changes a lot. But the words that will probably get you the best hits are "speedlite mount adapter". But you'll get a lot of other stuff that isn't what you're looking for. It'll generally look something like this:
The ring attaches to the softbox mount, the speedlight is mounted on a coldshoe, and the base slips over the stud on top of the lightstand.
There are also a ton of variants, like the Neewer S-Type Bracket Holder with Bowens Mount, which mounts the flash horizontally, rather than vertically, and does not stress the foot of the flash.
But the main concern is to get one with a ring that attaches correctly to the (I'm guessing Bowens—hopefully someone else can confirm) mount on your softbox.
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You’re generally looking for a speedlite mount adapter or speedlite softbox bracket. These brackets usually do three things: attach to the light stand spigot/stud, hold the speedlite on a cold shoe or clamp, and accept the softbox speedring/mount.
The key is matching the bracket to your softbox’s mount type. Many softboxes use a Bowens-style mount/speedring, and some brackets are made specifically with a Bowens mount. A common option is an S-type speedlite bracket, which holds the flash by its body rather than stressing the flash foot.
So, check your softbox mount first, then look for a bracket that:
- fits that mount type (possibly Bowens),
- accepts a standard speedlite like the YN560 III,
- mounts onto a standard light stand stud.
Useful search terms: “speedlite mount adapter”, “speedlite softbox bracket”, or “S-type bracket Bowens mount.”
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