What flash bracket do you use

I got a ton of recommendations about the Stroboframe Pro-T back when I was looking into brackets. But, now I must say that I just do not like that thing. I would much prefer something else that could still put the flash dead center over the camera even in portrait mode.

I dunno...maybe I just dont' know how to use it correctly, but it gets in the way quite a bit.

FlipsidE

I'm surprised I haven't seen the manfrotto bracket before. Seems like the right one for me, especially for the price.

i use the rotating custombracket. it's quick, it's solid, and my primary flash remains directly over the lens. if i'm shooting skateboard or blade comps, i'll use the second flash - otherwise i'll generally remove the sunpak and its bracket.

it definitely takes many events to get used to the angled handle. lens changing and camera removal are very easy. i did have to put some rubber cement on the cork plate, to prevent body-twist, but one application is still going strong

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Custom Brackets CB Junior.

About a hundred bucks.

I have the Stroboframe Pro-T. Very satisfied.

- Maybe you can help me out with how it's supposed to work then. I just don't get it. I have the Pro-T, and I find that the bar on the right gets in the way more than it helps. Makes it MUCH harder for me to use. Am I doing something incorrectly?

FlipsidE

Dave, I have to correct myself - you can center the flash over the lens, but it will not be straight, unless you put a ballhead on the top of the bracket. I have a couple of small ones that will fit, but a ballhead doesn't come with the Manfrotto bracket. Plus, if you use it, the upright shaft will be angled, making the handle less useful.

I have a 1 d and use the Strobeoframe Pro T and the Quick flip 350 you have to take the top peice out and thred the screw int the bottom of the flash. both work very well if you use the pro t you need to get non slip plate to steady the bracket .

I personaly use a Stroboframe pro\RL I never tried it with the markII but it works great with my 10D. as the plate where the camera sits is adjustable I dont think it would be a poblem to set up.

Thanks for the input every one. This deffently gives me a good place to start.

I just got the StroboFlip VH2000. It's compact, affordable (~$70), and keeps the flash above the center of the lens in horizontal and vertical positions. It'll keep it over the lens in between also.

This is great for me because I wanted the ability to keep the flash above the center of the lens in both position, but didn't want a monstrous camera system. I also didn't want to sell a kidney for thiis flash bracket.

Here are pictures with my Drebel and battery grip