adorama flash bracket

[cplchip]

Is anybody familiar with the Adorama rotating flash bracket? It seems to come with everything needed as it has the hot shoe cord as well as a shutter release and for the price it seems reasonable but I can't find any reviews or comments on it. this could be good or bad. I want to expand my equipment as I have a wedding to shoot next month (for family member) and am limited with my old reliable 380ex it doesn't swivel side to side and I shoot alot in vertical format. I could opt for a new flash and maybe add a difuser but like most I don't have an unlimited budget. I am fairly new to some of this and am open to all comments and suggestions. Thankyou
CHIP


I own EOS Rebel XT
EOS ELAN II
EFS 18-55
EF 35-80
EF28-80
EF 75-300
380EX

[Honeybee]

Can you post link? Thanks.

[Curtis N]

How about a link to the product on Adorama's web site?

[greg20d]

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=itemlist&cat1=Flash/Lighting&cat2=Flash%20Accessories&cat3=Camera%20Brackets&Startat=81
Adorama Rotating Flash Bracket with ETTL2 Cord for Canon EOS Style Digital SLR Cameras

It took some looking but I wonder if this is it ...

[cplchip]

Ok I'll give it a try. www.adorama.com/FABTTLEOS.html
CHIP

[johnstoy]

Is this it? It looks nice...

Adorama Rotating Flash Bracket with ETTL2 Cord for Canon EOS Style Digital SLR Cameras
http://www.adorama.com/FABTTLEOS.html

[cplchip]

yeah thats it. it almost seems to good to be true but have no idea as to quality ect...
CHIP

[johnstoy]

Call them and tell them, you'll...
Return it if it's not what you want and upgrade to a brand name...There should be no issues regarding store credit to an upgrade... Just don't go using it, and return it right away, if it's not the quality you hoped for.

[Curtis N]

I have seen mixed reviews about that TTL cord. The bracket rotates the camera backwards for vertical shots - that is the camera rotates clockwise so the grip is underneath and the viewfinder is on the right. This is not a comfortable way for many people to shoot.

For about the same money, you could get a Stroboframe CameraFlip bracket and a genuine Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2. I think you'll be happier with this option.

[bigjon0107]

they way it rotates does make it awkward at first. It takes some getting used to.

[cplchip]

Some of the others I've looked at seem to flip backwards also but beginning to think I could adapt for the times one is required. one thing that intrigued me about this one is it says it's for left and right hand use just don't know if the vertical post would interfere with the placement of my hand to work the controls but with the added shutter release I shouldn't have to adjust the basic settings to much if I'm working in the same general enviorment. the idea of returning it is a possibility that to be honest I didn't consider but you do make a good point.I'm not in that big a rush I've got a week or two to decide. thankyou for the imput it does help to get other prospectives. CHIP

[Wilt]

they way it rotates does make it awkward at first. It takes some getting used to.

Having to 'get used to' the product still does not mean it is one that will benefit your photography!

I can remember, in the relatively early days of SLR photography and film, articles written about the 'best way' to hold a camera to have steady, sharper photos...

In landscape position...
Your left upper arm held closely against your body like a brace (similar to what is tught for best marksmanship in the free fire stance), the hand's (fleshy part along the edge where little finger is) cradling the bottom of the camera and the prime lens (or just the lens, with larger and heavier units) -- this forms your solid base. The right upper arm also is held closely against your body like a brace, gripping the body with the trigger finger free to slowly squeeze the shutter button (smooth and steady rather than jabbing, gives best photography and firearm shooting!)

Portrait orientation...
When you rotate the camera counterclockwise, it permits you to hold the same fundamental position, except your left hand moves forward slightly into the lens-grab position, rather than using the body-cradling.

If you try the camera clockwise in portrait orientation, both arms against your body is awkward as heck. If you lift the left elbow so you relieve the awkardness, now the only brace is formed with the arm which is also trying to squeeze the trigger. Not as steady.