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Sep 27, 2008 13:54 |  #1

I need a flach Bracket that has a hot shoe mount that will allow me to take pictures vertically with the flash on top of the camera, I posted an example, I want something good quality but not break the bank, I guess $150 or less.

any suggestions, exact model numbers and names if you can please.

This is the position of the flash I want to accomplish.

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Sep 27, 2008 14:10 |  #2

i saw a photog shoot with one of these last night at a HS football game. it looked like a very smooth transition between positions. Im interested in this as well.


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Sep 27, 2008 14:20 as a reply to  @ zelseman's post |  #3

I just purchased a Justrite Bracket and it allows the camera to rotate while the flash remains stationary. So far I really like the results. The only thing I don't like about it is the weight. The entire unit w/camera flash is fairly heavy. I have a 40D w/grip and a 530exII. It's just taking some time for me to adjust :)


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Sep 27, 2008 14:24 |  #4

I don't think I've seen one that will orient the way you want. The ones I've seen will orient the flash sideways when shooting in portrait mode.

even the good ones like RRS or Kirk.

http://reallyrightstuf​f.com/flash/04.html (external link)
http://www.kirkphoto.c​om/brackets.html (external link)

Mind you, these are designed to let you flip from portrait to landscape in a second. If you don't need that feature, I'm sure you'll be able to find something which lets you put the flash in that orientation.

A combination of plates and rails from RRS will definitely do that for you, but you'll blow your budget before you get half way.


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Sep 27, 2008 14:30 |  #5

Forgot to mention the model is JRB-470WB Kit. The price for this unit is a little over $300.00


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Sep 27, 2008 15:19 |  #6

Newton Bracket or Custom Bracket or RRS all will support rotation of the flash as depicted, but these are true pro grade brackets that cost $170 to $300, but well worth the expense for photographers who cover events as the hired gun. The Newton is the lightest at a mere 8 oz.


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Sep 27, 2008 16:06 |  #7

Stroboframe (external link) has a collection of brackets (external link) that will accomplish what you want.




  
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Sep 27, 2008 16:31 |  #8

RRS Wedding Portrait bracket but you need to have L bracket.

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Sep 27, 2008 16:44 |  #9

bobbyz wrote in post #6392697 (external link)
RRS Wedding Portrait bracket but you need to have L bracket.

http://reallyrightstuf​f.com/flash/04.html (external link)

that looks like a really slick set-up. too bad it costs so much :D.

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Sep 27, 2008 17:39 |  #10

I have a couple of Stroboframes; The Pro-T and an older one similar to the RL-2000. I don't use The Pro-T often because the flash platform doesn't lock in place and has a tendency to constantly flip. The RL-2000ish is a sturdy unit but it is cumbersome and I used it with a Metz 60-CT1 and GS1 6x7 camera. Even when I was 27, that was a helluva thing to carry all day.
Be wary if the bracket doesn't lock, it can be royal pain and very distracting.

Custom Brackets makes an interesting unit, but it doesn't look as sleek as the RRS one.

The RRS bracket looks very well designed; lightweight and it locks in place. Not to mention the height extension which would allow you to mount a small softbox. I've always recommended Stroboframe but Really Right Stuff have designed what appears to be a great bracket. The only quibble I have is needing their L-bracket to mount it, but it follows the rest of their product line. One day with a loose, floppy bracket would make me forget about the extra cost of the RRS package. Matter of fact, I may not wait.

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Sep 27, 2008 18:14 |  #11

anyone used this one?

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Sep 27, 2008 18:15 |  #12

the RRS still has the flash tilted so not what I want.. Thanks tho..


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Sep 27, 2008 19:07 |  #13

cbr929rrerion wrote in post #6393118 (external link)
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I'd check the rotation of that one for sure.


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Sep 27, 2008 19:09 |  #14

the camera moves not the flash...


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Sep 27, 2008 19:10 |  #15

I've never used the Dot Line brackets so can't comment on them. That said, the telescoping flash arm looks useful, but there doesn't appear to be a mechanism whereby the flash can tilt upwards or downwards(in your preferred position). At a longer extension, you may want the flash to tilt down for better coverage.
Stroboframe makes a camera rotating bracket that allows the flash to be raised and tilted within a certain range.
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