SB600 and Manfrotto Tripod

[Mozziephotography]

Just purchased an SB600 flash and want to be able to attach it to a Manfrotto compact light tripod for off camera flash. (cheapo) What do I need to buy to do this. Thanks in anticipation.

 

[J Veitch]

check if the flash came with a little stand (like a little foot). If it does, it may well have a tripod sized threaded hole in the bottom.

 

[J Veitch]

Oh, and I really like these types of holder http://amzn.eu/cmRvJxM but they are designed for a light stand, not a tripod so you would also need to add a spigot http://amzn.eu/brGZess

 

[GreenNinja67]

Get a cold shoe adaptor.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LeaTure-Pi...=1482503840&sr=8-8&keywords=cold+shoe+adapter

 

[Nod]

My SB600 came with a tripod adaptor foot as new. Cheapest option would be an elastic band, available free from most pavements on posties' routes - but that may not be adjustable enough.

 

[Mozziephotography]

No, nothing but the flash unit. Expecting an Amazon £20 voucher from sister-in-law. I'll use that. Being from Yorkshire, quite like the idea of the elastic band! Thanks for your help. Knew you wouldn't let me down.

 

[J Veitch]

Infact, here is an ebay link for something cheap, if you can wait http://r.ebay.com/Bx6DJF

 

[Mozziephotography]

What about a diffuser? Are they ALL o.k. or are there CRAP ones to avoid?

 

[sep9001]

Oh, and I really like these types of holder http://amzn.eu/cmRvJxM but they are designed for a light stand, not a tripod so you would also need to add a spigot http://amzn.eu/brGZess

If you want it for ocf, I would go with one of these. You can then add a folding soft box. Don't buy one of those plastic dome type diffusers.

 

[Mozziephotography]

I need it for races which are later in the day. One local run (9 times from April to September) is often a bit on the dark side. Just wanted to experiment with flash to see what effect I can get.
The river crossing is often shaded and/or the sun is low.