Camera Flash Bracket

[saul01]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good flash bracket, with a budget of around £40-50. I have seen this by Walimex, which seems to be similar to the lastolite 2408 at a cheaper price.

 

[HoppyUK]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good flash bracket, with a budget of around £40-50. I have seen this by Walimex, which seems to be similar to the lastolite 2408 at a cheaper price.

I have the Lastolite version, though I've modified it quite a bit. One problem is that when the camera is turned vertical the shutter release is at the bottom, which is awkward. You can get around this if you have an L-bracket and fit an Arca-swiss clamp, as I have done.

 

[saul01]

Thanks for that, don't really want to start modifying if I'm going to spend that much.

I've just seen a video on you tube for a stroboframe pro. Is anyone familiar with this brand and does anyone know if it can be purchased in the UK?

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good flash bracket, with a budget of around £40-50. I have seen this by Walimex, which seems to be similar to the lastolite 2408 at a cheaper price.

Hi, If you look at your other thread on exactly the same subject you'll see I left a recommendation for you. Hope this helps.

 

[saul01]

Hi, If you look at your other thread on exactly the same subject you'll see I left a recommendation for you. Hope this helps.

Thank you, will check now. Wasn't too sure which forum was the correct one.

 

[saul01]

I have the Lastolite version, though I've modified it quite a bit. One problem is that when the camera is turned vertical the shutter release is at the bottom, which is awkward. You can get around this if you have an L-bracket and fit an Arca-swiss clamp, as I have done.

Hi Richard,

Any chance of a picture to see your modification, as probably will be going with this bracket.

Thanks

 

[HoppyUK]

Hi Richard,

Any chance of a picture to see your modification, as probably will be going with this bracket.

Thanks

It's not really relevant to anyone else. Basically I only have the handle and extending bit left, with Arca-Swiss conversion on a DIY arm, flipping function disabled, and extra bracket on the top to carry multiple guns and small softbox. It works wonderfully well, but very heavy and unwieldy, and TBH I just don't have time right now. Sorry.

The point with my previous post was really just to mention the problem/solution to the vertical flipping function, if you're using Arca-Swiss and have an L-bracket. Put the platform in the vertical position with AS clamp fitted, then attach the camera to the vertical end of the L-bracket and it will flip to put the shutter release at the top.