Hereās a full summary of the Tether Tools Rock Solid Hot Shoe Adapter (Black, RSHS / RS713 family), plus live product listings/prices and pros/cons so you can see if it fits your setup.
š§ What It Is / What It Does
The Hot Shoe Adapter from Tether Tools (model RSHS / RS713 depending on variant) is a small metal adapter that lets you mount accessories from a cameraās hot (or cold) shoe mount. It adds threaded mounting points so you can attach arms, monitors, microphones etc. without needing a full cage. B&H Photo Video+2B&H Photo Video+2
Key features:
Dual Ā¼ā20 female threads (one on the top inset and one on the bottom of the hot shoe portion). Design Info+1
Also includes a male 3ā8ā16 thread (depending on version) for larger accessories / adapter arms. Design Info+1
Allāaluminum construction, with a nonāreflective black finish to avoid glare. Curven+2B&H Photo Video+2
The RS713 version has a Ā¼ā20 stud on top and a cold flash shoe on the bottom, plus two thumb screws (āknurled locking thumb nutsā) to tighten accessory mount securely. B&H Photo Video+2FilmTools+2
š Specs (Approximate / From Listings)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Threads on top | Ā¼ā20 male (stud) / or Ā¼ā20 female in some versions, depending on variant Curven+1 |
| Threads on bottom / underside | Ā¼ā20 female & also a 3ā8ā16 male in some versions Design Info+1 |
| Material | Aluminum Curven+1 |
| Finish | Nonāreflective black B&H Photo Video+1 |
| Weight / Size | Very small, ~ 0.03ā0.06āÆlb depending on package size; compact. Dodd Camera+1 |
š¢ Pros & UseāCases
Very useful when you want to mount accessories (LED lights, mics etc.) on the cameraās hot shoe without needing a full rig/cage.
The multiple thread options (Ā¼ā20, 3ā8ā16) allow flexible mounting of various accessories.
Lightweight and compact ā good for travel or minimal setups.
Nonāreflective black finish means less glare, better aesthetics in video or photo.
Lifetime warranty adds peace of mind. Design Info+1
ā ļø Things to Check / Limitations
The strength is limited by the hot shoe itself. If you mount something heavy (LED panels, large monitors), torque can damage the shoe or the camera. Always consider weight and leverage.
Thumb nuts must be tightened properly ā loose accessories can wiggle / misalign.
Since itās a passive adapter (cold shoe etc.), you wonāt have electrical contacts (unless your hot shoe supports passāthrough), so for flash triggering etc. you'd need additional wiring / trigger adapters.
If your accessory needs specific thread orientation or alignment, make sure the adapter matches (top stud vs bottom thread etc.)