The westcott adjustable shoe mount umbrella bracket is designed to fit directly to a light stand allowing you to use a hot shoe mountable flashgun in conjunction with an umbrella off camera the adjustable shoe mount is designed to take most standard hot shoe fitting flashes sonyminolta requires adapter including recent wider foot models such as the nikon sb900 while the ratchet design of the tilt movement ensures the bracket will lock into place securely the all metal consruction will ensu