SB-AB Speedring

Mounting an SB800 to an Alien Bees Beauty Dish

 

The "speedring" consists of a 3 In. PVC DWV MIP Adapter Hub as the light stand mount and a 3 In. Qwik Cap as a retainer and flash mount.

 

1. Drill and tap a 1/4"-20 threaded hole in the PVC adapter to receive the 1/4" threaded connector that comes with your umbrella stand.

 

2. Attach the connector to the PVC adaptor.

 

3. Using a utility knife, cut a opening in the Quik Cap to hold the diffuser cap from the flash unit.

 

4. Cut the top off the flash diffuser cap so it can be used to mount the flash to the quik cap

 

5. Place the modified diffuser cap in the opening you cut in the quik cap (friction fit)

 

6. Attach the PVC "speedring" to the light stand & slip the beauty dish over the threads.

 

7. On the inside of the beauty dish attach the quick cap to the PVC "speedring" (friction fit) thus holding the beauty dish in place.

 

8. Snap the flash unit onto the diffuser cap to complete the assembly.

Done