which flash bracket for weddings/events???

[Rudi]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the market for a professional flash bracket to use with my EOS bodies (all with vertical grips). Since the national distributor for Australia of Stroboframe brackets has decided to get out of the game, I am unable to view one of these at my local pro shop, so...

I *think* I am looking for something like the Stroboframe Pro-T or similar (I want to be able to use the controls on my vertical grip rather than having to flip the camera the wrong way...), but am open to other suggestions, as long as you can tell me WHY you think what you are suggesting will work better for me. :)

So, what are all you pros out there using, and why?

[The Native Floridian]

I have the Stroboframe Quick Flip 350. It works great with my EOS Elan 7E that has the has the vertical grip accessory attached to it. I think I use the Stroboframe grip mounted backwards with the handle mounted on the right. I have no problems reaching all of the controls around the foam grip.

This is a very simple Strobo but it does a great job on the event and wedding photography that I do.

[Rudi]

Hmmm, there's a thought! :)

I have the QF350, and have thought about trying it out backwards, but thought it'd be too tricky... I might try it out later today, to see if I can live with it.

[Jim Clarke]

Try the Custom Bracket, WWW. Custombracket.com
Well built, heavy but sturdy and versatile. JC

[Rudi]

Thanks Jim, I have heard good things about them. I have already ordered another, though, and my B&H order shipped today. :)

When I asked here and elsewhere, the one name that keeps popping up, is Newton flash brackets. So I did a bit of research, and it turns out that the bracket I'm looking for is one of these:

1) Di100FR
2) Di100FRVG

The only obvious difference between the Di100FR and the Di100FRVG is the fact that the Di100FRVG bracket is a little thinner at the bottom (only one layer of aluminium), where it protrudes from under the camera grip and it is located a little lower (when used in vertical orientation), so it allows better use of the vertical grip (for people with smaller hands, I guess), right?

BUT, the Di100FR allows you quick attachment/removal of the camera from the bracket, yes?...

... So...

...How much of an "obstacle" is the Di100FR when used in vertical orientation? That was the question...

After mulling it over, I've gone and ordered the Di100FRVG from B&H...

I think the convenience of being able to use the vertical grip relatively unimpeded will greatly outweigh the potential convenience of being to attach and remove the camera quickly - I can live with a tripod socket thread in those circumstances!

It's a love and hate relationship: I know the flash bracket will make my flash pix better (there's no disputing that...), but I still hate using them! If the Newton is anything like it seems, I should be reasonably happy... :D