LitePad Cold Shoe Mount — LitePad on a camera cold shoe
Lets you mount a LitePad to the cold shoe of almost any still photography camera. It converts the cold shoe to a 1/4"-20 male thread — additional mounting hardware is required to connect the LitePad. Max. load 907 g (2 lb).
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On-camera LitePad light
A simple adapter for putting a small LitePad on camera as an eye light or soft fill.
- Slides into a standard camera cold shoe
- Provides a 1/4"-20 male thread for mounting hardware
- Rated to 907 g (2 lb)
On-camera lighting
On-camera fill
Soft fill or eye light from a small LitePad on a stills or video camera.
Interviews & EPK
Compact on-camera light for run-and-gun shooting.
Rigs & cages
Use on cold shoes fitted to camera cages and rigs.
What it is — and what it isn’t
Use it for
- Camera and rig cold shoes
- Small, light LitePad setups within 907 g total
- Hardware with a 1/4"-20 female thread (e.g. the LitePad Swivel Arm)
Don’t use it for
- Hot-shoe flash connections — it’s a mechanical mount only
- Loads over 907 g (2 lb), including larger LitePads
- Mounting a LitePad directly without extra hardware
Getting the best result
- Slide the mount into the camera’s cold shoe and lock it.
- Thread on suitable hardware with a female 1/4"-20 (for example the LitePad Swivel Arm).
- Attach the LitePad via its bracket (e.g. an Axiom bracket that suits your hardware).
- Check the total weight is under 907 g and everything is tight before shooting.
Key details
| Brand | Rosco |
|---|---|
| Part number | 290661001420 |
| Connectors | Cold shoe to 1/4"-20 male |
| Max. load | 2 lb (907 g) |
| Note | Additional mounting hardware required |
Common questions
Can I mount a LitePad straight onto the cold shoe mount?
Not on its own — Rosco notes additional mounting hardware is required. The mount ends in a 1/4"-20 male thread, so you need hardware with a female 1/4"-20, such as the LitePad Swivel Arm, plus a suitable LitePad bracket.
What’s the weight limit?
2 lb (907 g), per Rosco. Include the LitePad, bracket and any arm in that total.
Does it work on video cameras?
Rosco describes it for the cold shoe of almost any still photography camera. It will suit any standard cold shoe, but check the load and balance on your rig.
Check your LitePad model before ordering — if you’re unsure, send us the model or part number and we’ll confirm. Compatibility and specifications are from Rosco product data and are a guide only.
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