Flash Bracket w/ Tripod

[CanonCaptive]

I have a Canon 20D with a Manfrotto 3021 Tripod, and a Bogen/Manfrotto 3047 head which has a quick-release (pentagonal) mount. I have a Canon Flash unit, and wanted to mount this flash on a flash bracket to get it up off the camera, but still use the tripod at the same time.

Is is possible to use a flash bracket and the tripod at the same time (e.g., a flash bracket with a pentagonal quick-release mounting plate), such that I can quick-release the camera & flash bracket for carry-around, and then instantly remount the whole configuration back onto the tripod? If so, what flash bracket should I use?

My dilemma is that all the flash brackets I've seen seem to have their own (rectangular) mounting brackets/plates+mounting screws, and would not allow me to use the pentagonal quick-release plate which game with the Bogen head.

Any recommendations for this portraiture novice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Todd Jacobsen]

You can always add your QR plate to the brackets molded QR plate.

Example: I own the Stroboframe Pro-RL. The frame comes "pre-QR ready" to accomodate a Stroboframe Quick Release (the metal at the base is molded for it).

I don't use stroboframe qr's, I use Velbon. So I attach my Velbon QR plate to the Bracket and it snaps in and can be removed from the tripod at will.

Now, my Pro-RL is free standing when I use the "kick stand". With my additional QR plate at the base of the bracket, it doesn't sit straight, but it still stands decently using the 24-70L lens (meaning prime lenses are okay as well). Fortunately, my Velbon QR plates are rectangluar. I don't know if every QR plates are as accomodating so you might lose the free standing capability when you attach your own QR plate.