Best Flash Bracket for Canon EOS 40D w/Battery Grip?

[Illumined]

When I say best, I mean as far as the grade of it's build, along with it's stability and how it handles for what it takes out of your pocket (is it worth the cash?)

As the title (and signature say), I have a 40D with a Battery grip. I also have a 430EX (It was a gift and I honestly don't know if it's a good flash or not as I've known from the start a flash bracket can assure me much better results.

Any advice, suggestions or anything of that sort would be greatly appreciated. Really.

[tim]

This doesn't answer your question, but I stopped using a bracket a couple of years back. I prefer to bounce the light off something, or use off camera lighting. All a bracket does is prevent side shadow and reduce red eye.

[ben_r_]

I have been through this problem with all my cameras and to be honest depending on what you are shooting using light stands to get your flash off camera is a much better way. While that doesnt work for all situations certainly its worth it where you can. Currently I have the Stroboframe Pro-RL flash bracket and when I have a lighter lense on it like a 50mm or 85mm Its fine, but as soon as I slap on the 24-70L the flip part sags and makes the whole thing feel kinda cheezy. I will probably be trying a Custom Brackets brand one next FWIW...

[sapearl]

I can't say enought good about my Newton Camera Rotator flash bracket:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=338933

It's extremely compact, very lightweight, packs nicely, works as advertised, and is pricey. Newton makes a number of brackets to work with and without grips. There are also pieces/parts that will modify them to your special use. - Stu

[sapearl]

Here are some related links on the subject. Just do a search on bracket, custom, newton and things should pop up:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ghlight=newton

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ghlight=newton

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ghlight=newton

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...hlight=bracket

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...hlight=bracket

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...hlight=bracket

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...hlight=bracket

[Wilt]

The Newton bracket, flash flip version, definitely will fit camera with battery grip. (I have used it with my medium formal SLR outfit with motor winder.) Very solid yet compact and lightweight pro grade product that is field proven by countless wedding pros. Lighter and more compact and less expensive than the Custom Brackets.

www.newtoncamerabrackets.com

[SBK1]

I am going to check out this "newton thingy"...

[cdifoto]

NEWTON all the way.

Unlike tim, I do use a bracket on my main because...well...I can't always bounce. And even when I can, keeping the flash position constant saves a lot of time and effort over the course of a day.

[sapearl]

You won't be disappointed. I've used mine for nearly 2 years doing weddings and events, 10,000+ pictures.

I won't pack flat in a case, but takes up at least 1/3 less space than the Custom, which also is a very fine bracket that a lot of people like. I believe he claims that it only weighs around 11oz and I can certainly believe it. If you have more personal questions, Bob Newton will even be happy to chat with you on a the phone - a very friendly and accomodating gentleman .

Originally Posted by SBK1

I am going to check out this "newton thingy"...

[cdifoto]

Originally Posted by sapearl

I won't pack flat in a case,

I won't either, but my bracket will.

[PacAce]

Whenever a topic on flash brackets come up, if the Stroboframe Pro-T has already been mentioned, I don't add anything else to the thread even though I have another bracket that I got recently because of the budget constraint imposed by the OP. But I think I'll post my 2 cents worth in this thread about my new flash bracket because no such contraint was imposed in this thread.

As I said, my first flash bracket was the Stroboframe Pro-T. It's very lightweight and easy to work with. The only problem is that it's not really easy to pack since it doesn't easily fit into my camera backpack. And it's not easy to use with my tripod which is based on the Acra-Swiss QR system. So, I got myself a B-series flash bracket from RRS (http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/flash/02.html). The thing I like about it very much is that it's very compact and lightweight, much more than the Pro-T. It is less conspicuous than the Pro-T. And, more importantly, it can easily fit into my backpack and integrates very well with the Arca-Swiss QR system I'm using.

[probe1957]

I also use the Stroboframe and have never used anything else. I would concur with those who say it doesn't pack very well.

[cdifoto]

Here's two reasons I like my Newton:

1. It doesn't add much to the camera/lens. Wraps around it.


2. It folds flat.

[sapearl]

Very nice pix cdi - illustrates the point quite well.

[johnstoy]

I just ordered the Newton Di100FR2 Bracket last night... It was recommended to me cause it's easier to flip the flash, instead of the camera when attached to a 70-200mm f2.8L IS... The lens is heavy, so why try to rotate it and the camera... Rotate the flash. Can't wait to get it.. It should be here by Saturday or Monday.