The Strobist Type E Cold Shoe is a universal mounting bracket designed for off-camera flash photography and studio lighting setups. This standard cold shoe mount provides a secure attachment point for speedlite flashes, LED lights, microphones, and other accessories without requiring electrical contacts. Featuring a 1/4 inch-20 threaded socket on the base, it mounts easily to tripod stands, light stands, and camera rigs for versatile strobist-style lighting configurations. The Type E design accommodates most standard hot shoe flashes from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and other major brands, making it an essential accessory for photographers working with off-camera flash systems. Universal Type E cold shoe bracket compatible with standard hot shoe flash units 1/4 inch-20 threaded socket for secure mounting to light stands and tripod heads Works with Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and other major brand speedlite flashes Simple mechanical mounting with no electrical connections required Ideal for off-camera flash, studio lighting, and strobist photography setups