COLD SHOE MOUNTS WITH BALL ADAPTERS
Cold shoe ball mounts offer a simple way to attach lights or strobes directly to your camera housing using standard 1-inch ball connections. They're ideal for lightweight rigs or quick lighting setups, and work well with most ball-and-clamp systems.
Cold shoe ball mounts are one of those small but genuinely useful accessories that many underwater photographers end up relying on. They let you attach a strobe or light directly onto the cold shoe of your housing using a standard 1-inch ball—giving you the freedom to position your lighting with a proper ball-and-clamp system, without needing a full tray setup.
This setup works especially well if you’re trying to keep things compact. Maybe you're working with a smaller camera, traveling light, or just want a clean backup solution. A cold shoe ball mount gives you solid mounting without overcomplicating your gear.
The Nauticam Cold Shoe Armball and the Long Cold Shoe Ball Mount are built for durability—machined from anodized aluminum that stands up well to saltwater and repeated dives. They’re ideal for heavier lights or strobes where you want that extra strength and reliability.
If you’re looking for something more affordable or lighter, the Seafrogs BH-3 and AOI Cold Shoe Ball Mount still offer a surprisingly solid grip, especially for smaller strobes or video lights. They hold position well and don’t loosen easily, which matters when you're moving between angles underwater.
Overall, these mounts are a great option if you already use a ball-and-clamp system and just need a clean way to expand your lighting options—whether it’s adding a focus light, testing out a snoot, or running a second strobe without changing your entire rig. Simple, compact, and proven—the kind of accessory that works.