The Phottix Varos Pro S Flash Shoe Umbrella Holderfrom Phottix Varos Pro S Flash Shoe Umbrella Holderis 300% stronger than previous versions and features an aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe as well as a 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert and a male insert with 3/8" and 1/4" screws. The holder's teardrop-shaped umbrella mount accepts shafts from 7 to 10 mm in diameter and is slanted 8 degrees to allow more light to hit the center of the umbrella. Its patented 180-degree tilting mechanism will support up to 55 lb (25 kg). The Varos Pro S has a hanging hole with a clip for use with a counterweight or other accessory.

Supports up to 55 lb (25 kg)    Female Threaded Insert    Male Threaded Insert    Metal Cold Shoe

• Aluminum alloy body with a metal cold shoe
• 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert and 3/8" and 1/4" male screws insert
• Teardrop-shaped umbrella mount which accepts umbrella's with 7-10 mm shafts
• 8-degree slanted umbrella mount that allows more light to hit the center of the umbrella.
• Redesigned patented locking mechanism to hold the top screw and bottom 3/8" and 1/4" female threaded insert securely with 300% more locking force, while keeping the umbrella shaft more secure and damage free
• Patented 180-degree tilting mechanism that will support up to 55 lb (25 kg)
• Locking features to hold bottom lugs secure until locking button is released
• Hanging hole with clip for use with a counterweight or other accessory

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the cold shoe on this work with a Nikon SB-5000 speedlight?

A: Yes.The Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder is a universal cold shoe mount. The Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight will work with the Phottix Varos Pro BG Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder.

Q: 2. How do you remove the metal insert at the bottom?

A: Loosen the knob and push the metal button. It should fall out.

Q: 3. Can you mount an LED 1 x 1 panel on this?

A: By taking off the shoe mount or adjusting the arrangement of included adapters it can work with a variety of LED lights.

Q: 4. is this compatible with Yongnuo speedlight?

A: Yes it is compatible with all the flashes since it is cold shoe, and a very nice build.

Q: 5. Only nit is the umbrella clamp is not shaped to firmly hold the smallest shaft umbrellas So does this mean it won't hold umbrellas with the small shaft or that it holds them in a sloppy manner??

A: I was unaware of any thing smaller than 7mm. It is designed to hold 7-10mm. What I really appreciated about the Varos was the curved pad that fit up against the umbrella shaft, I already have a bunch of umbrellas with dents made by my lesser holders. Looking at the pad that fits against the umbrella shaft, it would be a simple thing to add a shim the give proper contact should the shaft be narrower.

Q: 6. Does this device work with MIS (shoe E-mount flash guns) flashguns? I'm trying to get a umbrella setup.

A: The Sony Interface foot will fit into the cold shoe of the Varos.

Q: 7. will this work on Paul Buff LS-3900 light stands?

A: If they have typical stud.... Yes it will work.

Q: 8. i saw pictures online that the flash is mounted flat on the mount. Can the flash be mounted on the side? in order words the narrow part of the flash against the flat surface of the mount.

A: Yes. You can rotate the flash around in the holder. This will allow using the flash head pivot to point the light UP, Down, or left or right sides.

Q: 9. Can you remove the hotshoe?

A: Yes. Note the thumb screw at the top-side of the holder.

Q: 10. It says it supports 62lbs is this missing a decimal point? Serious question - it would be great if this did in fact support heavy lights.

A: These are very heavy duty and can easily support the weight as long as the stand can. I have used them with studio monolights, LED panels, as well as the more typical use of speedlights.