Can I mount a Canon 580 ex II speedlight to it, or what do I need to do it?
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The 580 ex II speedlight most likely comes with a stand. The stand should have a 1/4" thread on the bottom, which you should be able to screw onto the Manfrotto 1/4" adapter (provided with the product - see uploaded photos). So yes you can. But the usual way is to buy an umbrella mount such as Manfrotto 026 and also a shoe mount for your flash. A nice and reasonably priced one is "Impact Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe" which can be found at B&H; web site (B&H; part num # IMUB).
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You would need hot shoe bracket (http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Flashlight-Umbrella-Holder-Bracket/dp/B0034WR19Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid;=1358820767&sr;=8-4&keywords;=light+stand)... I hope this helps.
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The 580 ex II speedlight most likely comes with a stand. The stand should have a 1/4" thread on the bottom, which you should be able to screw onto the Manfrotto 1/4" adapter (provided with the product - see uploaded photos). So yes you can. But the usual way is to buy an umbrella mount such as Manfrotto 026 and also a shoe mount for your flash. A nice and reasonably priced one is "Impact Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe" which can be found at B&H web site (B&H part num # IMUB).
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You will need an adapter of some sort. The "Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter" is a good choice that will serve you for many years and provide lots of mounting options. Most umbrellas and soft boxes will provide some sort of adapter, check the specifications carefully. In short: The Manfrotto 5001B is a fine quality stand (I've abused mine for about 2 years now) but you will need an additional adapter of some sort to mount your flash to it.
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It works fine with the canon 600 speed lights without any extra adapters. This is all I shoot with now!
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Cheri, this is a diffuser. It's not a mounted flash/speedlite. It mounts onto the speedlite. So, you need to find the speedlite first, then mount this onto that. It should fit most all speedlites, as it's universal and has a drawstring like cinch to mount it.
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I use this for two Canon Speedlite 580EX II. If the Canon website says they use the same canon battery pack (which I believe it may) thenthis should work for yours as well.
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In case you haven't yet found your answer, the 430EX (nor the 430EX II) cannot trigger other speedlights (it can't be a master, only a slave). The 580EX II can trigger another 580EX, 430EX, etc.
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I own a Canon, but this lightscoop came with two universal feet, one universal for Canon and one Universal for Nikon. It's a hard rubber/plastic type foot that fits into the bracket for an external flash.
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I use Nikon Speedlight Flash only and it works just fine. I like this mount, it is very solid
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I have the Canon 580 flash and it fits just fine. I place it over the lamp and push it on the flash from inside the Gary Fong with the cover removed. I am not familiar with the 540 model.
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I think this setup is too heavy for a speedlite. I use it with studio lights and it kind of weighs those down.
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You could but the speedlights may touch the inside of the softbox depending on the spread of the three-speedlight bracket. It would also depend on if ur using a 600ex vs the 430ex (cannon) speedlites. Overall I think this would work out for ya.
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I have the same question, because the one I just received also has no screw thread mount in the base. I have another flash holder that came with a piece that fits in its base with both 3/8" and 1/4" screw threaded holes in it, so it can be screwed solidly onto a light stand with either of these standard sized mounts. That piece fits nicely into this Interfit bracket, so I'm assuming that's what it's designed for. The question is, was this bracket supposed to come with a piece like this, or are we supposed to buy one separately? As it is, the bracket cannot be mounted to a standard light stand, because it doesn't have a screw thread piece in the base. I have the same question, because the one I just received also has no screw thread mount in the base. I have another flash holder that came with a piece that fits in its base with both 3/8" and 1/4" screw threaded holes in it, so it can be screwed solidly onto a light stand with either of these standard sized mounts. That piece fits nicely into this Interfit bracket, so I'm assuming that's what it's designed for. The question is, was this bracket supposed to come with a piece like this, or are we supposed to buy one separately? As it is, the bracket cannot be mounted to a standard... » Read More I have the same question, because the one I just received also has no screw thread mount in the base. I have another flash holder that came with a piece that fits in its base with both 3/8" and 1/4" screw threaded holes in it, so it can be screwed solidly onto a light stand with either of these standard sized mounts. That piece fits nicely into this Interfit bracket, so I'm assuming that's what it's designed for. The question is, was this bracket supposed to come with a piece like this, or are we supposed to buy one separately? As it is, the bracket cannot be mounted to a standard light stand, because it doesn't have a screw thread piece in the base. « Show Less
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Most Speedlights come with stands that you can attach to a tripod....put the trigger on the stand and the flash on the trigger..if you do not have one they are a few bucks here on amazon
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This is for continuous lighting kit, not for flash strobe lightkit. If you would like flash light w/this softbox, you need mounting kit for flash light,and trigger & receiver to work w/flash light. Regards, kim
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No. The speed ring is made to fit studio flash heads. It is way too big for camera mounted flashes. The Fotodiox Ez-Pro Flash Softbox K50 20" will allow you to use a Canon 430 flash on a light stand like a studio flash. Or the Fotodiox 6"x8" Softbox for Flash, Speedlight will mount on a Canon 430 flash for use on the camera.
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I bought this Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter so I can screw the table mount of the speedlight into the top of it and also mount my umbrella./
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Hi Cheri, Not sure what flash you're using. I use this on my canon 580ex II and 430 ex. It works fine.
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I use only my Canon 580EX Speedlite and I have note noticed any swinging downwards the camera. The bracket is strong enough to support any flash weight. I think you might have your camera swinging up on the platform if these little hinge bolts are too lose. This is happening periodically if you swing your camera from landscape to portrait positions a lot. I always carry 8 mm small wrench with me for tightening these bolts. I hope this helps.