On the top it has a hot shoe flash mount to hold Flash (speedlite) or trigger tightly and securely. The Standard female hot shoe mount made of plastic to prevent scratch /damage to the flash / speedlite. On the neck it has a hole to hold lighting umbrella / softbox. Easy to align with the flash. On the waist it has a rotatable ball with 360 degree swivel for different angles. it's very convenient to use. On the foot it has a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter to fix it on a Light Stand tightly. This flash shoe Bracket C type can be easily and quickly attached to light stand, insert flash unit and umbrella and adjust angle for getting great photographic results every time. The Holder body made of metal, large load capacity, durable and sturdy. Compatible for most flashes / speedlites and light stands. Note: Sony and Minolta flashes need an additional adapter.