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Mounting flash to tripod?

LRussoPhotoLRussoPhoto Registered Users Posts: 458 Major grins
edited October 3, 2012 in Accessories
What type of mount would I need to attach my sb900 stobe to my tripod? ........And where could I get it from?
D300s D90
Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8

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    ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    It all depends on your tripod situation. You can buy a spare QR plate. I use an Arca swiss QR mount and screw it to the little plastic base my flash came with. Ball heads are cool for positioning your flash!
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    LRussoPhotoLRussoPhoto Registered Users Posts: 458 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    Haha, what a dumb ass, I just noticed that the plastic stand is able to screw right to the tripod screw, lol.
    D300s D90
    Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8

    http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
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    Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    ebay searches:

    Flash shoe Light Stand/tripod Mount + Umbrella Holder


    http://tinyurl.com/8thv9bs

    http://tinyurl.com/54fk

    amazon searches:

    Flash tripod mount - http://tinyurl.com/8dx3ajg

    Flash umbrella tripod mount - http://tinyurl.com/8wxjn9a
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    FlyNavyFlyNavy Registered Users Posts: 1,350 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    http://www.amazon.com/Frio-ENLFRC1A-Cold-Mount-Tripods/dp/B004CBTCFC


    I really like these.
    http://jmledy.com/


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    babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    Laughing.gif I was going to say that the factory plastic foot has threads for the tripod plate.
    You seemed to have found it!
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
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    Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    babowc wrote: »
    Laughing.gif I was going to say that the factory plastic foot has threads for the tripod plate.
    You seemed to have found it!

    it does but it does not give you any tilt adjustment nor any way to add an umbrella or softbox ... ...I use mine simply as the actual flash mount, but still have the tilt-able umbrella holder under it....
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    babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
    Art Scott wrote: »
    it does but it does not give you any tilt adjustment nor any way to add an umbrella or softbox ... ...I use mine simply as the actual flash mount, but still have the tilt-able umbrella holder under it....

    I agree, but if you're in a jam... ne_nau.gif it works!clap.gif
    Now.. I was able to tilt/turn using the ballhead on my tripod :D:D:D
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
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    EphTwoEightEphTwoEight Registered Users Posts: 552 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2012
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    Yeah, like the ones mentioned above!
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    kurtwkurtw Registered Users Posts: 100 Major grins
    edited October 3, 2012
    The right tools for the job would be a light stand, umbrella adapter and cold shoe (like the Frio linked above, which is very secure, but some umbrella adapters come with one).

    If this is for shooting quad racing in the woods, a little stand like this is usually tall enough and easy to carry. The whole set up is inexpensive too.

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/612771-REG/Manfrotto_5001B_5001B_Nano_Black_Light.html
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