420EX and flash bracket for 10D

[jimwong]

I need a recommendation for a fairly inexpensive flash bracket (under $100) that allows flipping of my 10D from portrait to landscape easily. Also need a recommendation for a off shoe connector cord, is that what is needed to use a flash bracket?

thanks

[robertwgross]

I don't think that there are too many manufacturers of flash brackets that have the flip feature. Many have one by Stroboframe. Mine is by Stratos. There may be another one or two.

Every model of camera and every model of flash has slightly different dimensions. You really want to be able to place the flash exactly where you want, with respect to the lens. As a result, most of the good ones have little adjusters to allow the flash to slide one way or another.

As far as I know, about the only cable that will work for you is the Canon off-shoe cord 2.

---Bob Gross---

[scottbergerphoto]

Originally Posted by robertwgross

As far as I know, about the only cable that will work for you is the Canon off-shoe cord 2.

---Bob Gross---

That is correct!
Regards,
Scott

[Malaxos1]

I use the 420ex and a Stroboframe Quick Flip...Dean

[DaveG]

Originally Posted by jimwong

I need a recommendation for a fairly inexpensive flash bracket (under $100) that allows flipping of my 10D from portrait to landscape easily. Also need a recommendation for a off shoe connector cord, is that what is needed to use a flash bracket?

thanks

I don't know of any bracket for under a $100, that provides camera rotation. You can get a Stroboframe Pro-T bracket for under $100 (US$) that will flip your flash.

Don't get the slightly less expensive Press-T as the only difference is that the vertical shaft extension is shorter on the Press-T and you won't be able to get the flash directly over the lens in a vertical position if you use the BG-ED3 vertical grip.

And MAKE SURE that you get the camera-specific anti-twist plate. The cork one is completely useless.

[Harry Settle]

I bought mine from B&H, it's called "Flash Frame", and cost under $50.00.

[johneo]

OK Kids! Get your credit cards out ... We all know we love to spend money on our camera equipment

Anyone seen these flash brackets from Really Right Stuff yet?

Pretty expensive but look like a great idea. I've got one on my wish list but it'll probably be sometime before I bother ... really only use my Strobo Frame once in a while.

Anyone have one of these yet?

[ohenry]

Originally Posted by johneo

OK Kids! Get your credit cards out ... We all know we love to spend money on our camera equipment

Anyone seen these flash brackets from Really Right Stuff yet?

Pretty expensive but look like a great idea. I've got one on my wish list but it'll probably be sometime before I bother ... really only use my Strobo Frame once in a while.

Anyone have one of these yet?

I have one. They're very well made and lightweight. The new model uses an arca style clamp to attach to the lens plate. The lens plate must have a double dovetail design. In order to use it with lenses without tripod attachments, you will need a multipurpose plate to attach to your camera plate. They sell the portrait kit which includes that plate. The flash attachment can rotate around the frame to position the flash on the axis one wants. It has the ability to swivel to allow angling the flash. You can add an additional flash foot if desired. Like all of RRS equipment, it is not inexpensive, but very well made.