Stroboframe Bracket suggestions

[Medic1]

I know this is a wierd request as I am limiting the brands of brackets recommended, but as a present from someone I did some event photography for (for free was the intention), I recieved a large dollar amount gift card for the local camera store.

I just spent a whole load of money on new lenses recently so i don't really have the cash to go wherever I want at this time to get more equipment. I am second shooting for a wedding photographer now, trying to learn the ropes of the wedding and portrait business. He suggested I get myself a flash bracket.

Since I have this "free" money I thought I would invest in one. Only problem is that this local store only carries stroboframe brackets. I have seen alot of suggestions for custom brackets, newton etc. but probably won't be able to afford a higher end "custom brackets" bracket for quite some time.

I looked at the Stroboframe Camera Flip, but realized the camera doesn't flip with a grip and off shoe cord attached. I then looked at the Pro-RL but am not really sure about how you have to hold the camera in order for the vertical shutter button on the grip to the in the right orientation for me, and that little grip knob as opposed to a cushioned vertical arm.

Anyone care to chime in on the Pro-RL or any other Stroboframe bracket that can be used with a gripped 40D/50D? I was told its better to go for a camera rotating system rather than flash rotating system as well, which is why I looked at the Pro-RL and Camera Flip first.

Thanks

[zelseman]

I use the Stroboframe Flash Flip. I absolutely love it! I have used the Camera Flip and found it a little bit difficult to maneuver with a gripped 20d and oc cord. The Flash Flip however, was very easy to use, and fairly robust if you make sure everything is tight out of the package.

[Hermes]

I use the Stroboframe VH-2000 and it's pretty perfect for wedding work. It rotates the flash in a way that always keeps it upright and it's very compact which saves time & bag space. It doesn't get the flash very high above the lens but if you're using a bounce card or a large softbox (and frankly I'd recommend using one or the other) then that's not a big deal.

[gonzogolf]

Stay away from the simple flash flip models, it really limits your ability to use lumiquest style bounce modifiers.

[SkipD]

I modified a Stroboframe Camera Flip to use with my 20D/grip and it works quite nicely. Here is how it's done. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=294598&)

[zelseman]

Stay away from the simple flash flip models, it really limits your ability to use lumiquest style bounce modifiers.
That is one of the main appeals of the flash flip. ;)

[gonzogolf]

That is one of the main appeals of the flash flip. ;)
What do you mean? The flash flip model turns the lumiquest on its side, creating sideshadows.