I was very surprised by the quality. Not an easy plastic but metal is also true here that the quality. The inner thread (ok, that was something to rauspfrimeln ... but after a few attempts, it worked) fits perfectly for example on a microphone stand. Very thoughtfully made. To set up the flash was not a problem ... here you just have to try something with the adjustable foot, which fits position for their own flash ... but .... my flash sat bombproof. The tilt adjustment is einwandfei, it wobbles and nothing can tighten well, without having to be afraid that the lightning must fall. The umbrella holder I have so far not tried ... but all in all, high ... a real buy recommendation ... thumbs !!! ... And mega fast Sent ... :-)