Spam me with your favorite Flash bracket!

Flutist · July 20, 2009

That's right! Give me links, pictures on your actual camera....I'm in the market for a flash bracket and off camera cord. (Canon cord) I'm not really sure what I'm looking for, I haven't looked at any in person, but what better resource than here. I think I may want one that allows the flash on bracket to rotate, but you give all your pros and cons and we'll go from there.

Will be used for the two weddings I've been asked to do......

Will be used for gripped XTi, or possibly 50D

gryphonslair99 · July 20, 2009

Sorry, don't have any pictures of my body on the bracket but this was my choice. Works well for me, but it is expensive. Got mine a few years ago when the were cheaper.

http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodViewnew.asp?idproduct=148

lfortier · July 23, 2009

Just ordered the Joe Demb FLip It Flash Bracket.

I tried the standard flip type bracket. Didn't like holding onto the bracket rather than the camera.

I tried the type where the camera rotates 90*. Didn't like holding onto the bracket rather than the camera.

I tried mounting the flash atop the camera - not bad - could be better.

I bought the Joe Demb flash bracket. It sits offset from the camera so that you aren't required to 'hold onto it'. You can completely ignore it and hold your camera normally.

http://www.dembflashproducts.com/bracket/instructions/

I'm expecting that this will work out nicely.

Enjoy your search.

rainbow · July 23, 2009

lfortier wrote:

Just ordered the Joe Demb FLip It Flash Bracket.

I tried the standard flip type bracket. Didn't like holding onto the bracket rather than the camera.

I tried the type where the camera rotates 90*. Didn't like holding onto the bracket rather than the camera.

I tried mounting the flash atop the camera - not bad - could be better.

I bought the Joe Demb flash bracket. It sits offset from the camera so that you aren't required to 'hold onto it'. You can completely ignore it and hold your camera normally.

http://www.dembflashproducts.com/bracket/instructions/

I'm expecting that this will work out nicely.

Enjoy your search.

I would be very interested in reading about your experiences with this unit. Its price point makes it within reach as something I can buy and experiment with to improve my skills without "needing" it and having to justify the higher cost.

So it would be great if you can consider sharing your experiences with this unit as you familiarize yourself with it.

Scott_Quier · July 24, 2009

I use the Di100FR2 Flash Rotator. Contrary to the poor choice of name, this device actually rotates the camera under the flash.

http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/Animation18.gif

Also, not obvious from the animation, this bracket is adjustable to allow for use with non-pro (i.e., not 1Ds sized) cameras either with or without the optional battery grip. I use my with the grip.

You can see the adjustment screw on the vertical component in this photo:
http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/new_pa34.gif

gryphonslair99 · July 24, 2009

Scott_Quier wrote:

I use the Di100FR2 Flash Rotator. Contrary to the poor choice of name, this device actually rotates the camera under the flash.

http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/Animation18.gif

Also, not obvious from the animation, this bracket is adjustable to allow for use with non-pro (i.e., not 1Ds sized) cameras either with or without the optional battery grip. I use my with the grip.

You can see the adjustment screw on the vertical component in this photo:
http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/new_pa34.gif

Looks nice and compact. More so than my Custom Bracket. I'm curious though, how much rise can you get out of the flash arm? I do like my flash head around 12 inches above the lens.

Scott_Quier · July 24, 2009

gryphonslair99 wrote:

Looks nice and compact. More so than my Custom Bracket. I'm curious though, how much rise can you get out of the flash arm? I do like my flash head around 12 inches above the lens.

Ummmm .... Compact and long reach are pretty much mutually exclusive properties. The illumination height above the lens is the sum of the height of the flash + the size of the modifier + about 3".

gryphonslair99 · July 24, 2009

Scott_Quier wrote:

Ummmm .... Compact and long reach are pretty much mutually exclusive properties. The illumination height above the lens is the sum of the height of the flash + the size of the modifier + about 3".

Thanks, from the picture it looked like the flash arm could possibly be raised up by loosening a couple of screws on the side.

Qarik · July 24, 2009

Scott_Quier wrote:

Ummmm .... Compact and long reach are pretty much mutually exclusive properties. The illumination height above the lens is the sum of the height of the flash + the size of the modifier + about 3".

This one looks compact enough and at 1/2 a pound is not too heavy. If side shadows ever do become more of an issue then this one might be it.

lfortier · July 26, 2009

rainbow wrote:

I would be very interested in reading about your experiences with this unit. Its price point makes it within reach as something I can buy and experiment with to improve my skills without "needing" it and having to justify the higher cost.

So it would be great if you can consider sharing your experiences with this unit as you familiarize yourself with it.

Got it the next day. First impressions: Set up is easy. Balance is nice. No flash bracket handle in the way!!! Flips easily for vertical shots. VERY light weight. I think it's only 7 oz. so far so good. I think it's a keeper.

Spam me with your favorite Flash bracket!

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