Kaiser Bounce Shoe Flash W/Ball & Socket Mount

KAISER Bounce Shoe Flash Mount with Ball & Socket Joint | Versatile Lighting Control

Unlock a new level of creative control and achieve professional-quality lighting with the KAISER Bounce Shoe Flash Mount. An indispensable tool for photographers and videographers, this versatile mount is expertly designed to give you complete freedom in positioning your off-camera flash. Move beyond the limitations of direct, on-camera flash and start sculpting light to create stunning, dimensional, and perfectly illuminated images. Whether you´re in the studio or on location, this robust mount from KAISER, a brand synonymous with precision and reliability, is the key to elevating your lighting setup.

The primary benefit of this mount lies in its ability to facilitate indirect flashing. By positioning your flash away from the direct axis of the lens, you can bounce the light off ceilings, walls, or reflectors. This technique softens the light, drastically reduces harsh shadows, eliminates red-eye, and produces a much more flattering and natural-looking illumination on your subjects. It´s the secret to achieving that polished, high-end look in portraits, product photography, and event coverage.

Total Positioning Freedom

At the heart of this mount is a high-quality ball-and-socket joint. This mechanism provides smooth, stepless movement in all directions, allowing for 360° rotation and extensive tilting. You can pinpoint the exact angle you need with incredible precision, ensuring your light lands exactly where you intend. The secure locking system holds your flash firmly in place, even with modifiers attached, giving you peace of mind during a busy shoot.

Unmatched Mounting Versatility

Engineered for maximum adaptability, this flash shoe can be mounted in multiple ways to suit any scenario. Use the detachable accessory shoe to securely attach it to a standard cold shoe on a camera bracket or rig. For studio work, remove the shoe to reveal a standard 1/4” thread, perfect for mounting directly onto light stands, tripods, or clamps. For even greater compatibility with professional-grade heavy-duty stands, the slot-on foot can be removed to expose a 3/8” thread. This multi-mount system ensures the KAISER Bounce Shoe is a universal component in any photographer´s kit.

Integrated Modifier Support

Expand your creative possibilities without needing extra adapters. This mount features a built-in holder designed for reflector or shoot-through umbrellas with a shaft diameter of up to 9.2 mm. This seamless integration allows you to quickly and easily add light modifiers to soften, diffuse, or shape your light, transforming a simple speedlight into a powerful and versatile studio-grade light source.

Key Features:

* Ball-and-Socket Joint: Provides fluid, stepless movement for precise angling of your flash in any direction.
* Indirect Flashing: Enables bouncing of light for softer, more professional, and flattering results.
* Detachable Accessory Shoe: Allows for quick mounting on camera brackets or rigs with a standard cold shoe.
* Dual Stand Threads: Features a 1/4” mounting thread with a locking nut for universal stand compatibility, which converts to a 3/8” thread when the foot is removed.
* Integrated Umbrella Holder: Built-in port securely holds lighting umbrellas with shafts up to 9.2 mm in diameter.
* Secure Locking: A robust lock nut on the mounting thread ensures your valuable equipment remains stable and safe.
* Compact & Durable: A compact design that is easy to transport, built to the high standards of Kaiser Fototechnik.

Supports
* Standard hot-shoe-mount flashguns and speedlights.
* Mounting on light stands, tripods, and clamps via 1/4" or 3/8" threads.
* Mounting on camera brackets and rigs via the detachable accessory cold shoe.
* Reflector and shoot-through umbrellas with shaft diameters up to 9.2 mm.

Technical Specifications
* Product: Kaiser Bounce Flash Shoe
* Application: For indirect flashing
* Top Mount: 1/4” mounting thread with lock nut
* Base Mount: Detachable accessory shoe
* Stand Threads: Standard 1/4”; converts to 3/8” with slot-on foot removed
* Fastening: To accessory shoe or stands
* Height: Approx. 90 mm (3.5 in.)