The ProMaster 6849 Dovetail Cold Shoe allows you to mount a speedlight, on-camera LED light, microphone, or other item that has a standard hot or cold foot to a tripod or any item that has a dovetail, arca-type receiver. Additionally this adapter has a common 1/4"-20 threaded tripod port in its base for more mounting options. The 6849 is machined from high-grade aluminum making it quite strong and durable yet very lightweight.