What flash bracket for 30D & 580 Ex II

I won't be using it often - in fact - just one time that I know of. What flash bracket do you recommend (and any necessary accessories) for this combination. The 30D has a battery grip.

Nic

Well, I have a Press T, but I don't have a grip. It's not something I use often either, but when I need it, it's very convenient. Take the grip off and get an inexpensive one.

For the same gear (but no battery grip) I got the Camera Flip from here:

http://cgi.ebay.com:80 …iewItem&item=38​0087581854

The bracket is well made and sturdy. The camera flips smoothly and centers perfectly in both positions. In portrait orientation, though, you have to hold on the bracket handle, or it will creep down. Tightening the nuts on the flipping mechanism might indeed free your left hand for zooming in portrait, but that would make turning the camera pretty hard, I guess.

Bought for occasional use as well.

For one time take the grip off. That will save you some money. I use a Stroboframe CameraFlip.

agedbriar wrote in post #6961959
For the same gear (but no battery grip) I got the Camera Flip from here:

http://cgi.ebay.com:80 …iewItem&item=38​0087581854

and it looks exactly like that at about 3 times the price.....

What I recommend for serious use is the Newton.

Which brackets are necessary with, say, the Strobograme Camera Flip? The camera anti-twist, flash anti-twist? Also, I assume the off-camera flash cord?

Nic

nicshow wrote in post #6972031
Which brackets are necessary with, say, the Strobograme Camera Flip? The camera anti-twist, flash anti-twist? Also, I assume the off-camera flash cord?

Nic

Off-camera flash extension cord - yes, if you want to keep ETTL functionality. For manual or manual external (aka auto), a PC sync cord would do.

Flash anti-twist - no. It's built-in with the provided shoe. Besides, the flash stands always upright on Camera Flip.

Camera anti-twist - probably, for longer/heavier lenses. For shorter/lighter lenses, the cork & rubber padding provides a good enough grip.

Thank you - that's very helpful. What about the quick-release plates/hardware?

I have been using RRS gear for many years. I like their flash brackets, plates, ballheads, and camera L brackets. Very well made stuff but expensive.

nicshow wrote in post #6973429
Thank you - that's very helpful. What about the quick-release plates/hardware?

You are welcome.

With the Manfrotto system that I use, adding the QR plate adaptor & plate would throw the lens pretty much off axis in portrait orientation. The bracket's mounting base can't be adjusted to compensate for the QR system thickness.

That's with the bracket I have. I'm still not shure if it's a genuine Stroboframe or a perfect replica, with even the Tiffen Company label and NY address. Looking at the Amazon picture of the original bracket (there is a better picture than that on the Tiffen site), I can't spot the slightest difference. OTOH, replicas are meant to be like that.