London users/shops, help buying lightstands & bracket

[duncanlawrence]

Hi guys.
I've spent hours searching this excellent forum and most the posts are for US online stores and theirs no UK retailers.

This is what I need to buy asap.

Two light but sturdy light stands with brackets to hold Canon speedlites.

Any make/model you recommend?
The Lovegrove Flash Bracket looks perfect except you can't mount a umbrella or can you?
http://www.lovegroveconsulting.com/Default.aspx?tabid=298&List=0&ProductID=298&CategoryID=34&Level=a&SortField=ProductName,ProductName

The Lastolite TriFlash Three Shoe Tilthead, looks sturdy, anyone use it?
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1030312

I'd like to be able to walk in and buy, Jessops, Jacobs, calumet etc are out of stock of most things. Hmmm

Help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Duncan

[Bobinpeterboro]

Hi Duncan, I bought a flash and umbrella bracket a few days ago from a camera shop in Cambridge. The cost was about £25.00 or thereabouts. I too am amazed at how cheap the gear is on the american web sites compared to similar gear from a UK supplier. I am seriously thinking about buying stuff from the US and being patient while it's delivered.

[Bobinpeterboro]

Just reread your post. The flash bracket I bought has the ability to fix onto a light stand but it also has an internal thread to screw onto any tripod so I am just using an old cheapie tripod as my light stand for the time being.