Best choice for Flash Bracket?

[jforget1]

Recently purchased a Rebel XT and have the battery grip coming in tomorrow. Am thinking of getting a flash bracket and would appreciate any advice on a good flash bracket in mid price range.

[Eric DeCastro]

www.reallyrightstuff.com

[davepgh1]

The only one I've ever owned is a "Flash Frame", I don't know how it compares with others but it makes a big difference in the photo I've take with it.

I have a Rebel 300D and it seem to be a good size for it.

[arpi]

I also have a flashframe. I paid $50 (clearance/sale - google a little) and it ususaly sells in the $70s. this is the one I have:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=FLFF300&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=326964

It is very strong

[tim]

I have a Pro-T that I like. It's well made and seems durable, and has the advantage that the flash and camera are always oriented the same way. Don't forget the off shoe cable.

[jforget1]

Thanks for the responses, it is very helpful. For the off shoe cable, I have a 580EX flash and think I can use a wireless transmitter to eliminate the cables. Is that correct?

[Jwreich]

Thanks for the responses, it is very helpful. For the off shoe cable, I have a 580EX flash and think I can use a wireless transmitter to eliminate the cables. Is that correct?

No, the camera needs the cable to trigger the flash. 580 can be tiggered by another flash without a cable.

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[Belmondo]

The best bracket I've seen is the Custom-Brackets QRS-35H

http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=27

It's pricey, but built like a tank, and handles large cameras and large flashes with ease. I'm using mine with a Q Flash on my 1D Mk II. It's a handful, but very solid.

[jforget1]

No, the camera needs the cable to trigger the flash. 580 can be tiggered by another flash without a cable.

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If the cable is needed, then when would you use the speedlite transmitter below? Is this if you had an older flash.

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=8304

[Eric DeCastro]

no you have to use the cable or or your flash will be going off with everyone elses.

[tweatherred]

I think the transmitter would work as you desire; it uses infrared signalsto trigger the EX-series flashes so triggering from other flashes shouldn'tbe a problem. A cable would be a more reliable, less bulky, and cheaper ($50 vs. $200 by my estimate) solution.

[jforget1]

I think the transmitter would work as you desire; it uses infrared signalsto trigger the EX-series flashes so triggering from other flashes shouldn'tbe a problem. A cable would be a more reliable, less bulky, and cheaper ($50 vs. $200 by my estimate) solution.

Wow I had not noticed that the wireless unit was over $200...a cable will do fine. Thanks again.

[SDJNJ]

I use the Jones bracket, which is awesome!! Here's the link:
www.veachco.com

[DeeplyDigital]

Canon SB-E1 - off-shoe cable is included in the box.
Not bad, but I haven't seen any others.
Gives fantastic stability to camera & lens, as they
probably all do.

J