Beauty Dish to fit Speedlight

I've just looked at that lencarta apapter - on first image with the reflector.
I notice the flashgun is mounted on a relatively small trigger.

Has it been tested with something the same length as a RF603 for example ?
I mention this because I've had a little problem with a similar S fit adapter backet with a longer trigger, the YN602 and pxel kings. It wont allow the flashgun head to stick right into the mount.
 
I don't really understand your question, sorry.

There is no trigger in those photos. Any radio trigger that terminates in a short lead with a standard jack plug should be fine. There's no need for it to plug directly into a flashgun.
 
Mitch38 said:
I've just looked at that lencarta apapter - on first image with the reflector.
I notice the flashgun is mounted on a relatively small trigger.

Has it been tested with something the same length as a RF603 for example ?
I mention this because I've had a little problem with a similar S fit adapter backet with a longer trigger, the YN602 and pxel kings. It wont allow the flashgun head to stick right into the mount.
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With a longer receiver such as the YN602/603, you would turn the receiver and the body of the flash 90 degrees, so the longer receiver does not foul on the adapter, and the head can still enter the adapter aperture.
This technique is also required for any of the folding type softboxes that are designed specifically for speedlights, when longer receivers are used.

I use YN602 receivers and I speak from experience.
 
Sorry I was unclear, I hope I can explain my question better.

Looking at the picture in the link below, it appears the flashgun is mounted onto receiver,then the both are mounted to the Sfit bracket.

http://www.lencarta.com/lighting-store/strobists/catalog/product/gallery/id/480/image/657/

I think if I try to use this bracket with a larger reciever the flashgun gets moved further back. The falsh gun ends up just shy of the ring rahter than just inside.

That why I ask if this product has been tested with other radio trigger systems.
I understand about using a lead, however not all flashguns have these ports, so you'd have to buy those too. The cord dosn't work for my system if I want ettl.

Thanks for you help, I'm asking these questions cos I'm in the market for those brackets, but only if they are issue free. :)
 
With a longer receiver such as the YN602/603, you would turn the receiver and the body of the flash 90 degrees, so the longer receiver does not foul on the adapter, and the head can still enter the adapter aperture.
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Cheers, I'm trying to visualise that.
On second thoughts, I'll nip out and try it, if it works I owe you a pint :thumbs:
 
Michael Sewell said:
With a longer receiver such as the YN602/603, you would turn the receiver and the body of the flash 90 degrees, so the longer receiver does not foul on the adapter, and the head can still enter the adapter aperture.
This technique is also required for any of the folding type softboxes that are designed specifically for speedlights, when longer receivers are used.

I use YN602 receivers and I speak from experience.
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Bang On!!!!! It just goes to show, people do not read posts.
 
OH Dear ! I can't believe I didn't think of that !
I see now, you put the reciever on sideways - thanks very much !
 
Ah right, I didn't take that particular shot and you're right, it does seem to include a radio receiver.

But it doesn't matter anyway, if you look at this photo you'll see that the height can be adjusted - in fact, there is a massive 110mm of vertical adjustment, and come to that there is also 145mm of lateral adjustment.
 
you'll see that the height can be adjusted - in fact, there is a massive 110mm of vertical adjustment
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Thanks for checking, I appreciate it. The height wasn't the prob it was just the size of the rx, I have been given a good workaround. I was having this prob with other adapters inc the lastolite one. I feel a bit of a plonker TBH :)

Sorry to sidetrack the question a bit with my bracket talk.
I suppose it's kind of related.:)
 
Mitch38 said:
Thanks for checking, I appreciate it. The height wasn't the prob it was just the size of the rx, I have been given a good workaround. I was having this prob with other adapters inc the lastolite one. I feel a bit of a plonker TBH :)

Sorry to sidetrack the question a bit with my bracket talk.
I suppose it's kind of related.:)
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Don't put yourself down. We all tend to be so intent on trying to sort problems, we don't always look at it from a different approach, so the solution doesn't always present itself as readily as it should.
 
Garry Edwards said:
Ah right, I didn't take that particular shot and you're right, it does seem to include a radio receiver.

But it doesn't matter anyway, if you look at this photo you'll see that the height can be adjusted - in fact, there is a massive 110mm of vertical adjustment, and come to that there is also 145mm of lateral adjustment.
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I can vouch for the Lencarter s fit flash thingymajig.....works a treat with the recievers you are talking about - I have the Photix Strato 2's very similar in size to the RF offerings:thumbs:
 
I use one of these, works a treat, mount the pocket wizard on the top plugged into a 580EX and takes any S-Fit modifier :), it also comes with a bowens fit 7" reflector too.


Linky
 
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Lastolite bracket - pixel king RX -580ex11 mounted normally - It don't fit right.

Lastolite bracket with pixel king by mitch snapper, on Flickr


Lastolite bracket - pixel king RX - 580ex11 sideways -Fits OK

Lastolite bracket with pixel king by mitch snapper, on Flickr

Generic Bracket - pixel king RX - 580ex11 mounted normally = don't fit

Generic bracket with pixel king by mitch snapper, on Flickr


Generic Bracket - pixel king RX - 580ex11 mounted sideways fits OK

generic bracket with pixel king by mitch snapper, on Flickr

Conclusion: if your RX is as long as a pixel king you need to fit sideways if you want the flash head poking into your modifyers using some brackets. :)
 
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