CowboyStudio Sony Camcorder "Active Interface Shoe" (AIS) to Universal Hot Shoe Mount Adapter, MSA-2 MSA-2

I've bought previous Cowboy Studio products, and they make some pretty good camera accessories that I get quite a bit of use out of. I had previously bought a universal shoe mount adapter for my Sony HDR-Cx560v camcorder, and it eventually broke on me, it was very cheaply made. That one was a different brand(Phototiv), so I thought I would try the Cowboy Studio version.So far it's a very solid construction over the other one I had, it fits very securely into the Active shoe slot of my camera, and the screw mount tightens up very well and there's no chance of it slipping out. I tried using some of my different accessories like my Rode Stereo Shotgun mic, my Sony HVL-20W2 camera light, and my Sony field monitor. It held all three in place with no shake or rattle. I have to say it feels like its apart of my camera rather than an add on. It's colored in black so it matches my camera very well.Overall, if you have to get a Universal adaptor, I would suggest getting the Cowboy studio version. It's got a better grade of plastic and its better constructed, it feels much tighter and I feel it could handle accessories in the outdoors fairly well. And for the price, it's worth it compared to some that might be cheaper, because that's what you're getting. So in the long run, paying a few dollars more will pay off for the right equipment in your camera gear.

It seems to be a good product and holds up decently. I must admit I was a bit confused on how to place it upon my cameras hot shoe, so much so I was worried I had purchased the wrong adapter. However, after I realized my mistake, it fit fine and works like a charm. I am afraid it won't hold up under a ton of stress and usage, but as it wasn't "that expensive" and will take it as it is.

Returning this item because it didn't fit. Right adapter and everything, just the camera I had seemed to have a design flaw. The hot shoe mount was sunken into the camera so a sliding door could cover it for whatever reason. Though this might work but I don't think anything that isn't flexible will work for my camera. If you need this, make sure it is the right one before you buy!

Works perfectly with my older Sony HDR camcorder. Holds a field monitor with a regular cold shoe and has been bulletproof when using

Fits my Sony HDR-XR500 just fine. Regarding some reviews that the adapter falls off easily, my findings is that you have to insert the adapter on top of your equipment and then slide it forward so that it slides underneath the medal guides. Now you can rotate the wheel to secure it to your equipment. It works. It won't stay if you only place it on the equipment without sliding it forward. Love the adapter.

Giving it two stars because it might work for someone else. Bought it for a Sony HDR -CX580V. But:1) the shoe of this adapter is slightly too thick to fit snugly in the camera's on board AIS shoe. It can be inserted in my camera's shoe but it will not move forward to snap in place.2) The knurled wheel used to tighten the MSA-2 is too large and overlaps the camera's AIS shoe cover when it is folded backward.. This prevents the user from tightening the MSA-2, and it and any object attached to it will soon fall off and probably break. This situation would happen even if the MAS-2 was installed in its correct position..A good idea which might work for someone with a different camera model.

Most of my Sony camcorder attachments won't work without this adapter. A great value.

Sony has made a mess of its interactive and now multi function hotshoe trying to force customers to buy Sony mics. I bought several of these so I could mount standard cold shoe accessories on flimsy Sony Handycam hotshoes. It does the job, barely. At least it doesn't cost much.

impeccable

Fragile. Ne reste pas en place sur caméra Sony. Ne faut pas y toucher sinon ça dévisse.

Great device for mounting Sony CX550

Works as intended

Had a wireless lapel mic transmitter and nowhere to put it without the hot shoe. This works perfect, just what I needed.