Remote lighting problem

[forrest.berkshire]

I'm having problems with one element of my remote lighting set-up.

 

I have Canon Speedlites and Pocket Wizard remotes. I had to buy an adapter with

a hot shoe and female port for the Canon speedlites to hook the PC cord into.

 

The adapters are Hama's with a 180-degree swivel. But I can't seem to get the

tension tight enough on the adapter's joint, so that if I position it at any

angle other than straight up-and-down, it gives way and my flash winds up

pointed at the floor.

 

Anyone familiar with these adapters that have had the same problem and know how

to fix it? I tried jury-rigging a rubber band to act as a rubber washer to

increase the tension but it didn't improve it enough.

 

I don't know if I explained the adapter very well. Here is a link to B&H's page

for descrption

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?

O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=89976&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

 

 

 

Any suggestions much appreciated.

[ellis_vener_photography]

I'd look for another adapter and mount it to a Bogen/Manfrotto Super Clamp and stud.

[forrest.berkshire]

I have it mounted to the Manfrotto super clamp and magic arms. Sorry, I should have been more clear in the post.