Elgato Cold Shoe - Adjustable ¼ Inch Mount 3KG Max Load $28.36 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon AU

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n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 04/03/2023 - 13:48 amazon.com.au (878 clicks)
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Released in May last year 2022. Elgato seems to make good quality camera gear, at least based on reviews on their other products such as the Flex Arm and Multi Mount Desk Clamp systems.
Yes there is a 1/4 inch thread at the bottom of the cold shoe, but using 1/4 inch means the bottom tightening ring is non funcitonal.
3KG is max load by tightening with allen key. Keep in mind the closer you get to 3KG max load, the less steep of an angle the mount can hold itself up.
e.g. at 2kg it might be able to hold at 45 degrees, but at 3kg it might start sagging down and only hold at 60 degrees etc.
https://image.shutterstock.com/image-vector/15-30456075-90-d…

Mount is made from Anodized aluminum and has a blue coloured rings helping to identify where to twist and also gives it that "streamer" look.
It 27% discount it just scraped in at over 25% discount so I think it's a good deal for a recent release.

Whether if it's worth it is up to you. I just use this $10 Smallrig 3KG load Ball head mount it is a metal construction and it's tiny but does the job fine (it also has a reversible 1/4 inch thread at the bottom) https://www.amazon.com.au/SmallRig-Aluminum-Adjustable-Swive…

This $27 Smallrig 3.2KG load Cold shoe Mount looks similar in function to the Elgato.
https://www.amazon.com.au/SmallRig-Shooting-Photography-Acce…

This $36 Smallrig one looks the most similar to the Elgato, but it allows quick hand tightening. One review says it's "not all metal" but maybe they are just saying the tightening thing is plastic. Also more expensive.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08L7QYKW9

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  dddd2 on 04/03/2023 - 14:03

  +6

  Took me a while to figure out what it is. Thought it is an android serving food

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    n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 04/03/2023 - 14:04

    Thought it is an android serving food

    Lol yes I see it!! 🤣

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    perfectlydark on 04/03/2023 - 14:11

    cannot unsee. thanks

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      xoom on 04/03/2023 - 14:42

      Now that i can't unsee it. I want an android to serve my food.

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  Wrongguy on 04/03/2023 - 14:08

  I wonder what this device does, is it a shoe refrigerator, a mini washing machine with max 3kg load capacity or a tv/speaker that can be mounted.

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    xoom on 04/03/2023 - 14:44

    A mount for say a camera say if you are vlogging or streaming.

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    lomie on 04/03/2023 - 16:25

    +1

    It's easier to click the link than type all that out.

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  n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 04/03/2023 - 19:27

  trantonz do you have a question? I can't see your comment.

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  n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 04/03/2023 - 19:29

  +1

  And just a PSA. In my opinion Smallrig is the "new"and better version of Neewer.

  In other words budget prices but times have caught up and IMO Smallrig offers better materials/construction and design at the same price Neewer accessories were a few years ago. While Neewer is still good, I can say their stuff is more cheaply made and the prices haven't quite dropped down to what I would expect by now.