Flash Bracket

[eddie2197]

Any suggestions on a flash bracket for a 40D with a grip?

[Titus213]

Budget?

http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/

[545iBMW]

+1 on the Newton. Get the folding bracket if you want a sturdy, compact bracket.

[hawk911]

Dang- I can't buy those without a HUGE budget!

[coolshot]

ebay flash bracket. Try that first its only $30 shipped.

[545iBMW]

Flash brackets are like tripods, you get what you pay for.

[Titus213]

Dang- I can't buy those without a HUGE budget!

And the Newton is a 'reasonable' price. Others are outrageous. I personally use a Stroboframe CameraFlip but it won't accommodate a camera with a grip without some modifications. I've never personally seen the need for a grip.

[bobbyz]

I use RRS wedding pro. Nice and cheaper if you have their L plate. Otherwise it is expensive but very well made as any RRS gear.

[hawk911]

I've got a $90 Stroboframe, and it will accomodate my grip. Only problem is it's a bit bulky. There's just no good way to hang onto the camera with your left hand; it's got a handle to use but then zooming gets to be an issue. Curtis and Benky N have a nice one- I never did ask what brand though.

[Wilt]

Few brackets can provide the combination of...

Sturdy
Able to accomodate dSLR with battery grip or 1D body height
Keeps flash over camera lens axis
Allows camera to rotate CCW to portrait orientation , so battery grip buttons stay on correct side
Does not force you to use a rotating flash head, to keep it pointed upward at the ceiling


Newton, RRS, Custom Brackets do all of the above. RRS and Custom Bracket costs more, weighs more, and are bulkier than the Newtons.
As was stated earlier, "Flash brackets are like tripods, you get what you pay for" and the Newton is the entry price for all the above features. Lower priced brackets sacrifice one or more of the above characteristics (including the lowest priced Custom Bracket)

[eddie2197]

Budget in the $100 range.

[hawk911]

this is what I have, and paid about $90 for it. Maybe an ebay purchase:

Stroboframe RL (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009UTLP)

[Phlymation]

I have the Stroboframe Camera Flip (http://www.amazon.com/Stroboframe-Camera-Flip-Flash-Bracket/dp/B00009UTLU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1229398666&sr=1-2) bracket. My one criteria for a bracket was that the flash orientation stayed the same (camera rotates / flips rather than the flash rotating). The price isn't bad either.

[Arthur K]

Take a look at the "Press T " That is what i use. I do not like brackets that force you to hold them. I like to keep my hands on the camera. My camera has no grip flash is a 580.
The newton flash adapter will fit the "Press T" so your flash won't twist
Arthur

[kenwood33]

the foldable newton one is the best, there is nothing out there is even a close second

[Bubble]

Newton, RRS, Custom Brackets do all of the above. RRS and Custom Bracket costs more, weighs more, and are bulkier than the Newtons.
As was stated earlier, "Flash brackets are like tripods, you get what you pay for" and the Newton is the entry price for all the above features. Lower priced brackets sacrifice one or more of the above characteristics (including the lowest priced Custom Bracket)

not really. RRS bracket comes in 2 pieces. VERY LIGHT. Easy to take out and put away when travel. As for weight, it is YOUR FLASH that add the weight. :)

check this thread for picture:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838883&postcount=81
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838886&postcount=82
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838888&postcount=83

[elitejp]

thats an interesting setup. Im thinking of doing something like that myself. As it seems that an on camera flash makes the picture come out a little flat. How do you like using this type of bracket? Do you think it helps create a better photo (compared to having the flash on the hot shoe)?

[Wilt]

not really. RRS bracket comes in 2 pieces. VERY LIGHT. Easy to take out and put away when travel. As for weight, it is YOUR FLASH that add the weight. :)

check this thread for picture:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838883&postcount=81
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838886&postcount=82
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6838888&postcount=83

I stand corrected, both RRS and Newton Flash Rotator come in at a very slim 8 oz.!

[Michael64]

I brought a Custom Brackets CB Junior and like it alot. Not heavy well made and easy to use landscape or portrait and it does interfer with use of camera functions.

Michael

[F4 Cyborg]

IF you have the RRS wedding pro and their receiver plate on both cameras you have slung, you can change from one camera to the other faster than you can change a lens. Twist screw, maybe a full turn, let camera go grab other, slid on twist screw done. You don't have your other camera swinging with flash and such smacking into you or other stuff. (wont break a flash off the bracket, having it crash to the sidewalk). No worries of blowing dust when changing lens. It's all in what you get use to.

[ejicon]

I need to look into all these brackets listed in this thread. Thanks guys

[Wilt]

IF you have the RRS wedding pro and their receiver plate on both cameras you have slung, you can change from one camera to the other faster than you can change a lens. Twist screw, maybe a full turn, let camera go grab other, slid on twist screw done. You don't have your other camera swinging with flash and such smacking into you or other stuff. (wont break a flash off the bracket, having it crash to the sidewalk). No worries of blowing dust when changing lens. It's all in what you get use to.


The Newton also features bayonet QR that allows you to move bracket and flash from one body to another very rapidly. Loosen the tightening knob, slide out the bayonet mounted on body 1, slide on the bayonet mounted on body 2, tighten the knob, aim and shoot.

[KayakPhotos]

I have been looking at the Newton brackets mentioned. I am focusing on the Di100 FR2 to be used on a 40D. I do not have a grip right now, but might get one in the future. I was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages are of having the camera rotation bracket vs. the flash rotator?

[Wilt]

I have been looking at the Newton brackets mentioned. I am focusing on the Di100 FR2 to be used on a 40D. I do not have a grip right now, but might get one in the future. I was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages are of having the camera rotation bracket vs. the flash rotator?

Camera rotator is easier to deal with on a tripod. The disadvantage is the weight of the camera rotator.

The flash rotator certainly is able to deal with or without the battery grip on the 40D. I don't know about the flash rotator, but I would assume it handles that fine.

[mchong75]

I have a perfect condition CUSTOM bracket for cheap sale. :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=630123&highlight=custom+bracket

[Weddingguy1]

I have been using the Lite-Scoop for over a year . . don't need a bracket anymore when I'm forced to shoot with the flash on camera.

check it out . . lighter and cheaper, and in my opinion . . .much better results!

http://www.litegenius.com

[SYS]

I have been using the Lite-Scoop for over a year . . don't need a bracket anymore when I'm forced to shoot with the flash on camera.

check it out . . lighter and cheaper, and in my opinion . . .much better results!

http://www.litegenius.com

That's $34.95, and this nearly identical one by Chuck Gardner costs less than $5. Someone decided to get an idea off someone else and decide to make some money, it seems...

http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/

[SYS]

I have been using the Lite-Scoop for over a year . . don't need a bracket anymore when I'm forced to shoot with the flash on camera.

check it out . . lighter and cheaper, and in my opinion . . .much better results!

http://www.litegenius.com

Did YOU get this idea off Chuck Gardner and decided to patent it? At the bottom of your product link, it says "patent applied for."