Stroboframe Stroboflip VH2000 - Which anti-twist plate?

[Toogy]

I got a Stroboframe VH2000 (stroboflip) bracket on ebay that came with the universal SLR anti-twist plate, which works fine for the 20D without the grip. I want to use the camera with the grip and this plate is too small.
Which anti-twist plate will I need in order to use the 20D w grip?

Thanks

[tim]

I have a Stroboframe Pro-T, this plate (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=50547&is=REG) works well for me.

If you want to be able to put the bracket on a tripod you'll want one of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=52735&is=REG) too.

[Toogy]

Does it work with the Battery Grip? I think I have the plate and it doesn't work

[tim]

No, sorry about that, didn't notice about the grip - I believe you need a different plate if you're using a grip. Have a look on http://www.tiffen.com , they have some more information.

[markubig]

Hey Toogy -

I have the VH2000, but I don't have an anti-twist plate . . . what's that for? my VH2000 fits directly on my 20D w/the grip. if I use it with my tripod, i screw my QR plate to the bottom of the stroboflip.

[tim]

Anti-twist plates are to stop the camera moving around on the bracket. On the VH-2000 i'm not sure if it's necessary, because of the way it's built - they're probably more for the rotating style brackets.

[Toogy]

Hey Toogy -

I have the VH2000, but I don't have an anti-twist plate . . . what's that for? my VH2000 fits directly on my 20D w/the grip. if I use it with my tripod, i screw my QR plate to the bottom of the stroboflip.

Do you have some sort of cork or rubber mat on the mounting surface? mine has nothing. I got it off ebay, so it is possible that I am missing something. Without the plate, the mounting screw will not tighten enough to hold it securely

[markubig]

Do you have some sort of cork or rubber mat on the mounting surface? mine has nothing. I got it off ebay, so it is possible that I am missing something. Without the plate, the mounting screw will not tighten enough to hold it securelyaha! Yes, I do have a cork on the bottom of mine to prevent it from twisting. I bought mine new and it came with the cork.

I'm not trying to be a wise-guy, but I just wanted to make sure you noticed that the flip-arm is adjustable to accomodate the height of the grip (just need a screwdriver to loosen it and slide it up and down). I also tightened my actual "flip" brackets so that it doesn't rotate by itself when I turn the camera over. I actually have to push the flash so that it rotates around the lens.

[Toogy]

yes I adjusted the height already. I wonder where I can get this cork from?

[kawter2]

i mounted this to my 20d and grip @ samys last weekand.. it felt REALY un-sturdy. I thought I was going to bend the thing every time i flipped the flash!!! I even had the cork in the bas as well


The concept of this grip is OUTSTANDING, I am just afraid of it bending, think it will be an issue?

[tim]

According to Tiffen (who make stroboframe) you do need the cork pad, there's no dedicated anti-twist plate for a battery grip mentioned on their site. I don't know where you'd get the cork pad, B&H don't seem to list it, but if you give them a call they might be able to help you out. Alternately advertise on the "buy and sell forum" here, someone might be able to sell you one. My kit came with 2 of them, but i'm in New Zealand so that won't help you much.

http://www.tiffen.com/Stroboframe_AT_Chart_4-04.PDF

[Toogy]

I contacted Tiffen by email last night and just got a reply and they are going to send me a cork pad in the mail for free.
Talk about great customer service, considering I bought it second hand!

[markubig]

I contacted Tiffen by email last night and just got a reply and they are going to send me a cork pad in the mail for free.
Talk about great customer service, considering I bought it second hand!that's great to hear! it's so rare to hear a good customer service story like that . . . good luck with it!

[tim]

What a great company :)