Looking for a Flash Bracket for a Canon T1i or 500D

JayClark79

Can anyone recommend a nice flash bracket for a canon T1i? I found one that says its for the 5D, 1D etc etc.... i dont know if that will fit the T1i or other rebels.

ziggy53

JayClark79 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a nice flash bracket for a canon T1i? I found one that says its for the 5D, 1D etc etc.... i dont know if that will fit the T1i or other rebels.

Which bracket did you find (link would be great)?

What features are you looking for in a bracket? (i.e. do you want a bracket that allows the camera to rotate but keeps the flash above or do you want a bracket that rotates both flash and camera? Do you want a bracket that mounts left or mounts right? How much height do you need? etc.)

JayClark79

Not really sure on right or left mount...im guessing i dont need any more height then normal...

Id like a bracket that rotates easily to the vertical position since that is my main reason for wanting the bracket...

here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Bracket-Off-Camera-Release-RS0420C3/dp/B000MUWZ4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2Y7LLQC87RDQ&s=generic&qid=1262379744&sr=1-1

ziggy53

JayClark79 wrote:

Not really sure on right or left mount...im guessing i dont need any more height then normal...

Id like a bracket that rotates easily to the vertical position since that is my main reason for wanting the bracket...

here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Bracket-Off-Camera-Release-RS0420C3/dp/B000MUWZ4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2Y7LLQC87RDQ&s=generic&qid=1262379744&sr=1-1

As a for instance, if you have, or intend to get, a vertical grip then you might need more "lift" than without.

I am rather pleased with the Stroboframe Pro-T and I have used it with numerous Canon camera bodies. It mounts to the right and forward so that I still have access to the memory card bay and, on the 1D series and most vertical grips, it's out of the way for batteries too.

Both the camera and flash rotate, so some folks don't like that, but I do prefer it as the flash then rotates to vertical orientation if needed. (Normally I do use a scoop flash modifier, so the flash orientation doesn't matter so much in that case.)

P.s. The bracket you linked should work fine with your camera, with or without a vertical grip.

JayClark79

Thanks, Yes i do have a vertical grip.. my main question i guess should of been will this bracket work with a Canon T1i with a vertical grip... i wasnt sure if the cords would work since my camera was not listed in the discription.

Art Scott

The one you linked to is an ALZO knock off.....
Might I suggest you look here at the original Alzo flash brackets on ebay.......they have kits with softboxes and can use 2 flashes at once pretty cool.........

Also look for some used Stroboframe R4B's these are sturdy and usually can be found for under 100 $......I have used the R4B for nearly 20 yrs....I also have a Stroboframe RL 2000 ..... a little light weight for my D300 but would be great for a Rebel......look on the flea market in the next couple of days...it should be there.

JayClark79

does anyone know if the hot shoe size or the sync cord sizes would be the same on the 5D as on the T1i.... im thinking it would just want to make sure before ordering.

Art Scott

JayClark79 wrote:

does anyone know if the hot shoe size or the sync cord sizes would be the same on the 5D as on the T1i.... im thinking it would just want to make sure before ordering.

99.9% of all hot shoes are the same hence term ...ISO HOT SHOE......Sony,,,, the late Konica Minolta had proprietary hot shoes....Nikon, Canon all have ISO.........sync cord (PC type) are all the same............YOU should be good.

ziggy53

JayClark79 wrote:

does anyone know if the hot shoe size or the sync cord sizes would be the same on the 5D as on the T1i.... im thinking it would just want to make sure before ordering.

The off-camera flash cords are the same for all recent Canon models. It is important to get a Canon compatible model if you want full E-TTL II automation to transfer through the cord.

I use both a genuine Canon part and a knock-off cord, as indicated below:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/498744-REG/Canon_1950B001_OC_E3_Off_Camera_Shoe.html

http://www.adorama.com/FAOCSCCAN.html?searchinfo=canon+off+camera

Note that if you want to use full extension of the cord it does put a pretty terrible strain on the cord ends. I sometimes link 2 cords together to avoid strain and damage.

darkdragon

JayClark79 wrote:

does anyone know if the hot shoe size or the sync cord sizes would be the same on the 5D as on the T1i.... im thinking it would just want to make sure before ordering.

i have the Alzo and love it. I've used it with my 40D and my 5D2, it will work fine for your T1i. Like Ziggy said, you'll want a real Canon cable to get all the use out of your camera+flash.

the Alzo arm at full height is too far for the coiled Canon cable to reach without stretching and tugging (made me nervous anyway). So you'll want to lower it a bit. I like this particular item because no matter what camera I get it doesn't matter how tall it is - you can remove the cross arm and stick the flash on the upright section if you want to.

The kit from Alzo is cheaper then that one on Amazon and comes with more goodies (like a reflector umbrella and such).

JayClark79

darkdragon wrote:

The kit from Alzo is cheaper then that one on Amazon and comes with more goodies (like a reflector umbrella and such).

Darkdragon do you have a link to this kit? The one im looking at on amazon is sold by Alzo is around $75 and doesnt seem to have any such goodies... no reflector, no trigger (ps what do you think of the shutter release?)

Art Scott

here is a link to the ALZO STORE ..........they have the set up that is in your 2nd post (an RPS bracket) for under $90

darkdragon

JayClark79 wrote:

Darkdragon do you have a link to this kit? The one im looking at on amazon is sold by Alzo is around $75 and doesnt seem to have any such goodies... no reflector, no trigger (ps what do you think of the shutter release?)

I don't have one with a trigger on the handle. Here's what I have though http://alzodigital.com/online_store/camera_bracket_flip_flash_tilt_hbar.htm

Here's the shutter release http://alzodigital.com/online_store/shutter_release_flip_flash_bracket_canon.htm

I'm really not sure if the trigger would really be tht useful, but each to his own. With a camera/lens/flash/cord/umbrella on this thing it really needs 2 hands to hold it anyway, so one hand trips the shutter as usual

Toshido

I have looked at similar brackets to the Alzo while browsing B&H.

The Dotline bracket looks extremely similar but it comes with the trigger and an off camera cord. The cord being the main reason I was drawn to the frame in the first place.

I do not have a flash bracket yet but the dotline is still pretty much at the top of y list for when the time comes, mainly for the savings in off camera cord and the option of the trigger.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609732-REG/Dot_Line_RS_0424_EOS_RS_0424_EOS_RPS_TTL_Tilt.html