Flash Bracket to hold a Canon 5D MKII and 580 EXII

I am looking at a flash bracket and want to know brand and model that would hold my camera Canon 5D mark II and flash speedlite 580EXII.

I read in the B&H reviews that the DOT extended Stealth models for EOS may not hold the 580EX...anyone has experience with th ebigger DOT RPS Digital that also has the shutter cable from the bracket?

Any other brands or models I should consider?

Thanks

Custom Brackets Pro M.

jeromego wrote in post #9424728
Custom Brackets Pro M.

Yep. It's pricey but is built very solid. It also rotates the correct direction so when you're using a grip you're not holding the camera in an awkward position.

I use the Really Right Stuff B87-B. A bit expensive and does require an L-Bracket but it is truly outstanding in construction, weight and ease of use.

http://reallyrightstuf​f.com …tems.asp?kc=B87​-B-PPP&eq=

Check out Newton - built like a tank, light weight, solid, expensive, compact, durable, performs as advertised:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=338933

thanks for these suggestions, I have to try out t the local photo store, this is one gadget that needs to be purchased locally not thru the internet.

I would tend to agree Tony - brackets are highly personal items, often fitting comfortably like gloves...... or not.

My first bracket when I shot medium format film was actually an old Stroboframe I retooled with parts from a Metz, some nuts and bolts, and a nylon strap from a baby carrier. It took a while to arrive at that solution, but when it was done it was balanced, very comfortable and put the flash exactly where I needed it .

tonyniev wrote in post #9425147
thanks for these suggestions, I have to try out t the local photo store, this is one gadget that needs to be purchased locally not thru the internet.

If you're looking for something compact and easy to carry, take a look at Custom Brackets folding T.

jeromego wrote in post #9424728
Custom Brackets Pro M.

+1.... what I use and love it.

thanks Pablo

jeromego wrote in post #9424728
Custom Brackets Pro M.

+2. What an awesome bracket. Sometimes you can get a good deal on Ebay.

Even though I own a Newton I will say that Custom brackets are very well made. The just offer a different size and configuration than the Newton line.

jeromego wrote in post #9424728
Custom Brackets Pro M.

+3 - expensive but I would do it again. Custom Brackets also now makes camera plates that allow for the Manfrotto style quick release as well as arca swiss style L-brackets and plates. These allow you to keep your preferred quick release attached to camera when using the flash bracket.

Peace
Mark

Newton, Custom, and RRS are all pro grade products much loved by working pros. These are listed in order of increasing purchase price; all are $200 or higher. Newton and RRS are both light weight and sturdy. Custom tends to be heavier. Note that Custom has two versions of the same fundamental design, and one version forces clockwise rotation of camera to Portrait orientation, which is suboptimal for anyone who likes the supplemental control buttons found on the Canon battery grip.

Brackets less than $200 generally have some deficiency in design which makes them suboptimal.

[edit] One forum member 'called' me about the rotation, and I checked and he was right. Both versions of a single design are right handle vs. left handle, but use the same camera rotation (CCW) in both cases!

I used this 6 dollar heavy duty hand made unit with great results

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