360 style flash in Cheetah S bracket Pro II With YN622

travisvwright wrote in post #17885604
This wouldn't mean more money as I have both yn622TX, and the triggers that match the 360, but I'd like to be able to double check the setting on the transmitter and the unit actually did sync.

turn the beep on and you will know that the signal has been received.

Youre making that assumption all on your own.

That said, if youre concerned about the orientation, get some thick rubber bands or bungee cord, and wrap around the assembly. Its not the most elegant solution, but it works.

travisvwright wrote in post #17887161
Interesting so the general consensus here is that the MKII bracket has no benefit over the MKI?

i just want to point out that this is not an assumption, it is a question asking for clarification.

I don't own the smaller bracket so I can't say. The big metal one has always met my needs.

He assumed that some of us feel one was better than another, when in fact that was not the case. He also assumed that one part was inferior, or, fragile over another, which as far as I am concerned, is also not the case.

I have 3 of the S mounts, and aside from human error on my end, they've worked with no major issues. Ive also worked with the mount he has as well, but since I use the ft16 receiver, ive never had the types of issues he has. On the brief times Ive used the yn622s' it was with the sync cable and was secured to the 360 with a rubber band. Heck I didnt even know they could trigger the 360 from the hotshoe. Things one learns...

Point is, one is not really better than the other as far as I am concerned, they do well for their situations, and either one is superior to a lot of the other options on the market.

travisvwright wrote in post #17887161
Interesting so the general consensus here is that the MKII bracket has no benefit over the MKI?

No one said that.
What we're all saying is that the S type bracket in the other link provides a much more robust set up in every single way.

I have both and it's frankly so much better the only reason I keep the bracket like yours is I don't think anyone is daft enough to buy it from me.

Phil V wrote in post #17887778
No one said that.
What we're all saying is that the S type bracket in the other link provides a much more robust set up in every single way.

I have both and it's frankly so much better the only reason I keep the bracket like yours is I don't think anyone is daft enough to buy it from me.

What??? So you do think they mark 1 is better than the MK2 in fact you think the MK2 is so useless no one would buy it. But then say you aren't saying the Mk1 is better. Lol I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.

"What we're all saying is that the S type bracket [MK1] in the other link provides a much more robust set up in every single way...[Than the MK2 you were asking about]"

travisvwright wrote in post #17887161
Interesting so the general consensus here is that the MKII bracket has no benefit over the MKI?

Phil V wrote in post #17887778
No one said that.
What we're all saying is that the S type bracket in the other link provides a much more robust set up in every single way.

I have both and it's frankly so much better the only reason I keep the bracket like yours is I don't think anyone is daft enough to buy it from me.

I am a little confused. There is an older version of the Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK II called the "Cheetah Speed Pro bracket" (MK I).

Which bracket do you think is better? Cheetah Speed pro S bracket or Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK I or Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK II?

"Not recommended for light modifiers bigger than 40 inches.
For larger modifiers or CL-360 use on boom stand where the light is placed upside down, we suggest the Cheetah Speed Pro MKII Bracket." https://www.cheetahsta​nd.com …racket-MKII-p/bktmkii.htm

I think its not about how large the modifiers that the S-bracket can or can not handle but how heavy they are.

travisvwright wrote in post #17887980
What??? So you do think they mark 1 is better than the MK2 in fact you think the MK2 is so useless no one would buy it. But then say you aren't saying the Mk1 is better. Lol I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.

"What we're all saying is that the S type bracket [MK1] in the other link provides a much more robust set up in every single way...[Than the MK2 you were asking about]"

I never mentioned the Mk1 version of the bracket - you're hung up on it, only you are getting excited about the minor differences between the 2 horizontal brackets everyone is telling you are not very good.

The Pro S type bracket linked in the second reply is the one almost everyone uses nowadays. But whenever we mention it - you think we're talking about something else.

I'm afraid your ability to click the link in the second reply (first link posted) has created a mass of confusion that's getting to the edge of farcical.

As you can see from the image in Mike's post, the Pro S Bracket is just a better solution, both for answering your problem re visibility of settings, and a better balanced assembly too - which means, easier to use and safer.

Phil V wrote in post #17888932
I never mentioned the Mk1 version of the bracket - you're hung up on it, only you are getting excited about the minor differences between the 2 horizontal brackets everyone is telling you are not very good.

The Pro S type bracket linked in the second reply is the one almost everyone uses nowadays. But whenever we mention it - you think we're talking about something else.

I'm afraid your ability to click the link in the second reply (first link posted) has created a mass of confusion that's getting to the edge of farcical.

As you can see from the image in Mike's post, the Pro S Bracket is just a better solution, both for answering your problem re visibility of settings, and a better balanced assembly too - which means, easier to use and safer.

Lol you are right, I had my terms messed up. So of the three options:

Speed Pro S Bracket
Speed Pro MK1
Speed Pro MK2

So everyone is voting that the S bracket is better than the MK(1 or 2) brackets.

msowsun wrote in post #17887985
I am a little confused. There is an older version of the Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK II called the "Cheetah Speed Pro bracket" (MK I).

Which bracket do you think is better? Cheetah Speed pro S bracket or Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK I or Cheetah Speed Pro bracket MK II?

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http://www.cheetahstan​d.com/product-p/bkts.htm

Cheetah recommends the OP's Cheetah Speed Pro MKII Bracket cold shoe bracket over their own smaller, simpler clamp Cheetah Speed Pro S bracket when using a larger (heavier?) modifier.

"Not recommended for light modifiers bigger than 40 inches.
For larger modifiers or CL-360 use on boom stand where the light is placed upside down, we suggest the Cheetah Speed Pro MKII Bracket." https://www.cheetahsta​nd.com …racket-MKII-p/bktmkii.htm

https://www.cheetahsta​nd.com …racket-MKII-p/bktmkii.htm

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Thanks for screwing my head on straight my mind was comparing S bracket with the MK2, but my fingers were comparing the MK1 with the MK2.

What is your light modifier?

travisvwright wrote in post #17890171
Lol you are right, I had my terms messed up. So of the three options:

Speed Pro S Bracket
Speed Pro MK1
Speed Pro MK2

So everyone is voting that the S bracket is better than the MK(1 or 2) brackets.

Yes.

I appreciate that some will have other views and already there's questions about different modifiers, but the Pro S bracket gives the best centre of gravity of any bracket I've seen, it's well made, it allows for you to twist about the speedlight to view from multiple angles, and even has an umbrella hole. With an AD360 it's close to using a strobe.

Phil V wrote in post #17890394
Yes.

I appreciate that some will have other views and already there's questions about different modifiers, but the Pro S bracket gives the best centre of gravity of any bracket I've seen, it's well made, it allows for you to twist about the speedlight to view from multiple angles, and even has an umbrella hole. With an AD360 it's close to using a strobe.

It will also take a Bowens speed ring for any suitable modifier.

nixland wrote in post #17890175
What is your light modifier?

Mostly with this bracket I'm using a bowens mount Fotodiox 48" octa, but I'm looking to get a 60 octa soon. Anything smaller than the 48 I'll use the S style bracket but I think for the 48 and larger, I'll turn on the Beep and mount the light upside down. But after this thread I'll try the 48 on the S style and see if it's not front heavy.