Cold, can be used to install LED lights, external microphone Handle grip with ergonomic design, comfortable to handle; Light Weight & compacts This bracket is good for most camera with a tripods socket This bracket can be mounted to the tripods socket of your camera and, Rangefinder, or any other camera that does not come equipped with a shoe This allows to be mounted away from the cameras film plane which eliminates the possibility of unwanted shadows The metal is black anodized aluminum with a soft rubber grip