Which Mounting System is Better?

Is there one better than another? Please help me to know if you've already tried them. I plan to use it mainly for couple photos at wedding. It'll be on either light stand or monopod (hold by assistant).

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TIA and happy Fri!

I had the L-bracket mounting system a long time ago and the biggest downside to that system is that if your triggers are too tall, or your flash itself is too tall (or more likely the combination of the two), your flash head won't be centered in the opening, or will only be partially in the opening. I eventually cannibalized the L bracket to mount to a chinatown special beauty dish, but it wasn't very suitable for the job.

The S-type mount fixes the flash head position and allows the speedlight body (and any attached triggers) to fall where they will. I'd imagine this might put a bit of additional stress on the flash head since the hinge is designed to support the flash head, not the entire flash body (plus trigger). Either way, I'd go with the S-type mount if I were to choose between the two.

The first is an S-type bracket, which I use. It has a Bowens mount and umbrella shaft. I don't know what the mount type is for the second link, and I don't see an umbrella shaft. Am I missing it?

Do you have any modifiers now that you might use with this? Pick the one that fits most easily with your existing or anticipated future gear.

My flash has built-in RX so there will not be a RX below the flash to make it too tall for the L bracket. Thanks for sharing btweller!

On a light stand the first has some benefits as your flash is always centered, but if you go with the assistant holding a pole the second seems more secure. But for assistant use consider these, they use a standard (and more secure ) umbrella bracket and 8f the flash should become detached it stays inside the modifier. The second link is a great option for on the run work as it gives a wider spread than the options you linked to.
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All my lights are speedlite.

I have a bit concern about the L type with ballhead, not sure if the ball head will be strong enough to support the setup overtime.

Tigerkn wrote in post #17611420
All my lights are speedlite.

I have a bit concern about the L type with ballhead, not sure if the ball head will be strong enough to support the setup overtime.

Its low end stuff, but its cheap. The ball head might be an issue long term, but its more secure for waving it around as the flash is supported.

My ballhead was always the weak point in that setup...I had to really crank it down to get it to stick with a 430EX-II and a Phottix Stratos trigger.

For a light on a stick solution you can always drill the ballhead to lock it permanently

I have had a problem with the ball head on that L bracket, mine is from Cheetah Stand, but I am guessing they are exactly the same. A quick email to Ed and he explained what was the problem.

The ball head was staying in place, but the point where the little stem on the ball attaches to the L bracket had come loose. There is a black cap on that covers a nut connecting the two pieces. i popped off the black cap and put a wrench to the nut. haven't had a problem with either of them since. With speedlights and 24" softbox with grids, and sometimes some flags attached too, i have no problem getting them to stay in place

that said, the S bracket also accepts umbrellas and bowens mount modifiers.

I think either would be fine for light to moderate weight use.

Pro S bracket is the best way to go

I recently wanted to upgrade my travel kit and wanted a better adapter for my speedlights. I had multiple "L" brackets and they were not quite making the grade. I purchased two "Pro S" brackets and my problems are solved. The old "L" brackets with the ball head are in the junk bin.

On a side note the bracket I bought allows me to attach my Elinchrom modifiers, which made the transition make even more sense in my application.
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Hope this helps,

110yd