The mount, also called a hot shoe, contains the necessary electronic connections to allow the camera body to relay information to and from the flash unit. It also secures the flash in place so it doesn't move around, something important to both lighting and the safety of a photographer who's moving around to take a picture.This is a pro type shoe mount adapter. It is a simple 1/4 screw to standard camera shoe for mounting accessories onto a standard video or still photo camera. This hot shoe mount has a 1/4in threaded stud on the bottom and flash shoe on the top, and is designed for use with an auxiliary flash or accessory. The locking ring affixes this flash hot shoe adapter to the device you screw it in to. This shoe mount adapter is ideally suited for use with any tripod or light stand with a 1/4in threaded socket. Made of high quality material, this hot show mount is durable for long time use. Due to special design, this shoe mount is easy to install. Besides, the 1/4in tripod screw flash hot shoe mount adapter is convenient and practical.With a competitive price and high quality, this pro type camera shoe mount adapter is your best choice. Please do not hesitate and get this home, you will not regret!