Flash Bracket

[Q Ball]

Hello,

Can someone point me in the a direction where I can find the Canon flash bracket to mount my flash on the side? I can't seem to find it on Amazon or B&H, unless I'm searching wrong.

[blackshadow]

I don't think Canon actually make flash brackets (but I could be wrong) but there are a number of fine third party brackets available that fit Canon camera bodies. Take a look in this section of the forums for threads on brackets.

[Curtis N]

I think he's referring to the SB-E1 bracket, but I can't find it either.

[pooh bear]

Hello,

Can someone point me in the a direction where I can find the Canon flash bracket to mount my flash on the side? I can't seem to find it on Amazon or B&H, unless I'm searching wrong.

i know warehouseexpress.com in the uk sell them as i have bought one, cost me £124.99 , sorry but i dont know if they ship outside uk
cheers
chris
;) ;)

[DC Fan]

http://www.tiffen.com/Stroboframe%20web%20catalog.htm

Stroboframe has a good range of rotatng brackets. Or you could look for an angle bracket at a camera store.

[Titus213]

I can't find it either. Why do you want this particular flash bracket?

[Jaime]

From Hong Kong and will ship to US

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Canon+Speedlite+L+Bracket+SB+E1+Flash

[jr_senator]

Stroboframe has a good range of rotatng brackets.

Yes they do, and unlike the Canon bracket they keep the light elevated over the camera.

[Q Ball]

I can't find it either. Why do you want this particular flash bracket?


Hello,

I wanted something to mount the flash for portraits. I chose this one because it looked like the only one where the flash mounts right next to the camera. The others do the same but there seems to be quite some space between the flash and camera. I don't know is that better than having the flash right next to the camera?

[Wilt]

Having the flash right NEXT to the camera will work, if you always shoot with the camera rotated to Portait orientation. Otherwise the flash on the side (when the camera is in Landscape orientation) will create a ton of harsh visible shadows next to all of the subjects in the frame!

[Q Ball]

Having the flash right NEXT to the camera will work, if you always shoot with the camera rotated to Portait orientation. Otherwise the flash on the side (when the camera is in Landscape orientation) will create a ton of harsh visible shadows next to all of the subjects in the frame!


Yea, that's what I'm going to be using it for(portraits). I was at a car show where there is not much light in the buildings. While taking pictures of the models, the left side or the person on the left would be bright and the right side or person on the right would be dark. Also, it's hard to take pictures with the flash sticking far out to the left if there is a lot of people as they tend to block your light sometimes.

Thanks for your responses.

[Jim M]

Enter "vivitar flash bracket" into ebay's search window. There are a bunch for sale right now, one with a buy it now price of one dollar. These things are sturdy and cheap, but you need an off camera cord for the flash. I have used mine for more years than I can imagine and it is still a workhorse.

[Titus213]

A modestly priced camera rotating bracket such as the Stroboframe CamerFlip would probably serve you a whole lot better. By keeping the flash above the lens in either portrait or landscape orientation the shadow is pushed down behind the person rather than off to either side.