This weekend my assistant broke my Radio Popper PX Mount #2 and #3 without really abusing them. Ok fine I broke 1 of them. When I first purchased the mounts they were at the introductory price of $10 which by the time I had to purchase the 3rd one (because the hotshoe snapped) the price had doubled. Instead of purchasing them again I have come up with a DIY solution to the extremely flimsy thin plastic hot shoe mount. Radio Popper thinks these things can hold the weight of a 580 EX II speedlite through everyday professional wear and tear but I have a feeling that most of them will break at some point, usually in front of client. I spent a decent amount of time trying to get my poppers taped in just the right spot to continue my shooting the day they broke.
Good job. BTW, the Calumet umbrella adapters are considerably better than the Impact models. They've got notches along the main collar joint so if it loosens somehow, it still stays up from its spring.
Thanks for this. I will try this out. In about 8 months I broke 2 mounts already. Both mount broke at the same spot.. which is same as yours.
(I know this is a old thread.. I found it, when I googled for Radio popper mount. Thought it will be useful to bring it up, because I am sure many might have broken these flimsy plastic things)
Just found this and wanted to say thanks. I've gone through 2 mounts (the 1st relacement courtesy of RP), but am almost scared to handle them after this experience. Not how you want to feel with "professional" gear. I mostly reach for the Normans now b/c of their durability over my flimsy RPS...
