Westcott Quick Mount S-Bracket 2

FAQs:

What is the Westcott Quick Mount S-Bracket 2 used for?

The Quick Mount S-Bracket 2 lets you attach compact flashes or LED lights to Bowens S modifiers and umbrella-style light shapers. The light sits inside the bracket and is held by an adjustable locking strap, while the modifier connects to the Bowens mount at the front. This turns a small flash or compact LED into a source that can work with softboxes, reflectors, snoots or umbrellas. It is useful when you want modifier control without using a larger studio strobe.

How does the bracket securely hold the light?

The light sits in the bracket body, and the adjustable strap wraps around it, tightening into place. The rubberised grip presses against the light body, increasing friction and making the unit less likely to shift when the modifier is tilted. Because the S-Bracket 2 uses a unibody design, the load from the light and modifier is carried through the bracket rather than through a separate mounting plate. This is what lets it support combinations up to 9.1kg.

Can the S-Bracket 2 hold more than one speedlight?

Yes. The bracket can mount up to four speedlights at once. Three cold-shoe mounts sit around the perimeter, with an additional centre mounting point for round or rectangular speedlight heads. Adding more speedlights increases the amount of light entering the modifier, so the softbox or umbrella receives a stronger combined output. This can be useful when a single speedlight does not have enough power for the modifier size or working distance.

Can I use umbrellas with the Quick Mount S-Bracket 2?

Yes. The bracket includes a 9mm umbrella receptacle with a locking tension screw. When an umbrella shaft slides through the receptacle, the screw tightens against it, keeping the shaft seated as the bracket tilts or moves. It accepts both round and octagonal shafts, so it works with a wide range of umbrella-style modifiers. This gives you a simple way to spread light without attaching a Bowens softbox.

How does the tilting bracket work?

The built-in tilting bracket adjusts up to 180°, letting you aim the light and modifier up, down or towards the subject from a stand. The 5/8-inch receiver fits standard light stands and support systems, so the bracket sits where a regular lighting head would normally mount. When you loosen the tilt mechanism, the modifier angle changes; when you tighten it again, the bracket holds that position. This matters with larger modifiers, because the bracket has to keep both the light and softbox from shifting during use.