Dedicated G2 Flash bracket

[Barry]

Hi,

Has anyone heard of a dedicated flash bracket for the G2/G1/D30 apparently being made by 'Stitz' and due for release in 2-3 months time?

The manager at my local Jessops (big UK nationwide photo store) has a G2, D30, 420EX and 550EX, and stated that the above was in manufacture. The cabling apparently runs inside the bracket hence maintaining true dedication for Canon to Speedlite. Price? Around 50-60 UK pounds Sterling over here - probably the same in dollars in the States.

Any ideas?

Barry

[scholr1]

Isn't there some generic bracket that can be used? I have the 380EX and I've been annoyed and dissapointed that the flash comes straight from the front. Wouldn't it be great if it could at least swivel?

[Barry]

Hi,

You can, of course, use a generic bracket, and with the 420EX you will still have the swivelling head - BUT you will lose the dedication (i.e. E-TTL, etc.)

Barry

[DWard]

The ST-E2 unit on the G2 with the 420EX set off camera works well. i just bought this set up and have been "playing" with it. The manual for the ST-E2 says the flash has to be within an 80 Degree arch of the unit. I have found that the flash can be behind the unit if there is a "bounce" source relatively close.

The beauty of this set up is that there is no cable between the camera and flash. It is a bit pricy at $190 mail order for the ST-E2. For me the $140 preminum is reasonable for the freedom from a cable.

David

PS if I can figure out how to get the images uploaded and properly described to pbase I will provide some illustrations.

[KenC]

Hi

I use the Canon off shoe 2ft Flash Cord along with a cheap flash bracket - which may not be the most aesthetical - but gives the desired results.

cheers

KenC

[skipwilliams]

I use a Stroboframe flash bracket (allows vertical and horizontal flips), the 420EX, and the Canon Off-Camera Shoe 2. The OCS-2 was ~$45.

I consider this setup MUCH more cost effective than the wireless ST-E2. Unless I'm really missing something, I don't understand why anyone would buy the ST-E2 for $190 unless you're going to use the flash WAY, WAY off-camera (or have money to burn).

Also, save yourself some aggrevation. Buy a good flash bracket. I've had mine for many years, and it's been a very good value. I can't see buying some sort of custom-designed, dedicated flash bracket unless it offers some sort of HUGE advantage. What happens when you sell/break the G2? These flash bracket manufacturers have had 30 years to figure out their product for the Portrait and Wedding markets.

Skip

[DWard]

Its the flexibility offered by the ST-E2. I prefer having the ability to place the flash so that it lights the subject in a way that is similar to the environmental lighting. i.e. simulate existing lighting conditions. Then I can move around with the camera. If I were doing press or wedding documentary type photography an off camera bracket works well. About 35 years ago we used Graphflex stobe heads on brackets we made from alum. bar stock for weddings with a Rolli and it worked great.

The ST-E2 setup is kind of a poor man's studio strobe approach.

David