Easily mount your flashes horizontally with the Phottix Varos H-Mount Plate and Strap. Mounting flashes by the hot shoe can cause some issues. When using umbrellas, the light from a vertical flash does not hit the center of the umbrella as it is much taller. This cuts down on the effectiveness of the umbrellas as a lighting modifier. Phottix comes to the rescue with the new Phottix Varos H-Mount Plate and Strap. Using this kit with a Phottix Varos Umbrella Adapter, or swivels and mounts from other manufacturers, allows flashes to be mounted horizontally, more in line with the center of a reflective or shoot through umbrella. An adjustable padded strap holds the flash flat to a non-skid rubberized platform attached to a 3/4" long, 5/8" diameter stud with reversible 1/4"-20 / 3/8"-16 thread. The stud fits perfectly inside an umbrella-type stand mount and other accessories.