This adapter is designed for mounting Profoto, or other strobe heads, or monolights with a 5/8" female mount. For improved aiming of the light head over a stud alone, the length on this adapter provides a small distance from an overhead pipe or boom.

The Profoto 5/8" Stand Adapter is a tool used to produce professional and polished quality photos. For 40 years Profoto has set the standard in professional electronic flashes. Profoto is a Swedish company manufacturing flash equipment for the professional photo market. Established in 1968, Profoto is one of the leading manufacturers in the world, and counts among its customers a great many of the leading photographers and rental house.