Which Stroboframe...Camera Flip or Pro-RL

[dennykyser]

Its hard to tell much about these flash brackets by looking at pics, but I need to order one, hoping to get some feedback from people that use them. Thanks Denny

[scottbergerphoto]

Its hard to tell much about these flash brackets by looking at pics, but I need to order one, hoping to get some feedback from people that use them. Thanks Denny
I have the quick flip and the Pro-RL. I prefer the Pro RL for a couple of reasons. The Pro RL allows you to get the flash up in the air and angle it the way you want it. It also allows you to rotate the camera instead of flipping the flash. It's a little better constructed as well. I got them at B&H.
Scott

[dennykyser]

Thanks, thats what I was hoping for someone that had used both.

[DaveG]

Its hard to tell much about these flash brackets by looking at pics, but I need to order one, hoping to get some feedback from people that use them. Thanks Denny

I use the Strobroframe Pro-T, a flash flip type. It's much lighter than the camera rotating variety and that's important to me. I had a Stroboframe RL for a couple of days (it's long story about why I returned it and not important here) and while it seemd like a well made bracket it was the weight that surprised me.

I often use the Canon wireless TTL system and have my 70-200 f2.8 on a monopod wjith the Pro-T bracket supporting the 550 flash. Because I can rotate the camera with the tripod collar, a camera rotating feature would be moot. In any case I voted (with my money) for less weight, and come to think of it, less money.

[DaveG]

Its hard to tell much about these flash brackets by looking at pics, but I need to order one, hoping to get some feedback from people that use them. Thanks Denny

I use the Strobroframe Pro-T, a flash flip type. It's much lighter than the camera rotating variety and that's important to me. I had a Stroboframe RL for a couple of days (it's long story about why I returned it and not important here) and while it seemd like a well made bracket it was the weight that surprised me.

I often use the Canon wireless TTL system and have my 70-200 f2.8 on a monopod with the Pro-T bracket supporting the 550 flash. Because I can rotate the camera with the tripod collar, a camera rotating feature would be moot. In any case I voted (with my money) for less weight, and come to think of it, less money.

[llbair]

I also use the Strobroframe Pro-T, and I love it. The only suggestion that I have if you decide to use this model with an EOS body is to get the anti-twist bracket to keep the flash aligned. They don't make one specifically for the 10D (with the BG-ED3 battery grip attached), but I found that the STATPCE1NB (available from B&H Photo) fits perfectly. The only downside is that you can not access the battery compartment with the bracket attached.

[MediaMagic]

Let's see. If you are going to do a considerable amount of hand holding the camera, I'd definately suggest the Pro-T as it is lighter and you hold the camera in the usual way rather than holding the bracket.

That being said, when I know I'm going to be shooting mostly from the tripod or monopod, I prefer using my Custom Brackets camera rotation bracket, which works similarly to the Stroboframe Pro - RL (so I'm told I have the Pro - T but not the RL). The camera rotation is better for pod work for me, and the flip flash Pro-T is better for hand held shots.

The comment about the anti-twist plate is dead on. It'll keep you from having to fidget with the alignment over the course of the shoot.

[DaveG]

I'd agree with a camera rotating bracket being better for tripod use, but I disagree in regards to its use on a monopod. The tripod collar on the lens would provides you with all the rotating capability you'll ever need and you save weight. The camera rotating aspect of a Stobroframe RL is just redundent on a monopod, and with a lens with a tripod collar.