Flash bracket for Nikon d800: I am interested in getting better photos for group/ party photos and I have a sb600 flash. I wanted to get a flash holder that gets the flash higher to...

doc4140

I am interested in getting better photos for group/ party photos and I have a sb600 flash. I wanted to get a flash holder that gets the flash higher to avoid shadows. Is the Stroboframe what most of the pros are using or is there one better. Also I would want the bracket to change when using the camera in portrait vs landscape. I am also using the RRS quick release plate and I assume that I would have to remove it to use the flash bracket.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

As an alternative, look at Gary Fong's collapsible Lightsphere.

http://www.garyfongestore.com/featured-products/lightsphere-collapsible-speed-mount.html

The Lightshpere will diffuse your flash regardless of camera orientation and you won't have to remove the RRS bracket.

amehta Loc: Boston

doc4140 wrote:

I am interested in getting better photos for group/ party photos and I have a sb600 flash. I wanted to get a flash holder that gets the flash higher to avoid shadows. Is the Stroboframe what most of the pros are using or is there one better. Also I would want the bracket to change when using the camera in portrait vs landscape. I am also using the RRS quick release plate and I assume that I would have to remove it to use the flash bracket.

I think the Stroboframe is very good, and the RRS option is better, though much more expensive:
1. WPF-QR: Flash Bracket with Fixed Mount
2. WPF-QR2: Flash Bracket with Sliding Mount
You will need the RRS L-plate instead of the regular plate, the BD800-L: L-Plate for D800/800E.

Using the L-plate is also nice when mounting the camera on a tripod or monopod for vertical shots.

doc4140

The lightspere looks nice but I wondered if the shadow issue in the vertical camera position is still a problem

doc4140

I'll check out the RRS frames but the sad part is that I got the flat base frame instead of the L- bracketr since the L- bracket is heavier and the other cameras that I got the L- bracket for I rarely used the L- part since I have a Acrotech ball socket head that I can lay the camera on its side and it is OK.

amehta Loc: Boston

doc4140 wrote:

The lightspere looks nice but I wondered if the shadow issue in the vertical camera position is still a problem

Yes, I think the shadow will still be on the side.

Bobbee

doc4140 wrote:

I am interested in getting better photos for group/ party photos and I have a sb600 flash. I wanted to get a flash holder that gets the flash higher to avoid shadows. Is the Stroboframe what most of the pros are using or is there one better. Also I would want the bracket to change when using the camera in portrait vs landscape. I am also using the RRS quick release plate and I assume that I would have to remove it to use the flash bracket.

http://www.promediagear.com/BOOMERANG-FLASH-BRACKET-For-Cameras-with-GripBattery-Pack_p_30.html

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Holy cow Bob. Looks like something from Star wars.:):) Do you have this?
Erv

Bobbee wrote:

http://www.promediagear.com/BOOMERANG-FLASH-BRACKET-For-Cameras-with-GripBattery-Pack_p_30.html

Bobbee

Erv wrote:

Holy cow Bob. Looks like something from Star wars.:):) Do you have this?
Erv

Yes I do own one. If I was not bent on rebuilding my flash system with Quantums I would buy a second one just to have on my backup camera. I do have an additional mounting bracket on the backup camera. So I can move the bracket over to that camera. I LOVE this guy. It is strong, easy to use, NEVER moves and it constructed well. I usually carry my camera around by the handle on this puppy. I had two other flip brackets. This one is the best.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

Bobbee wrote:

Yes I do own one. If I was not bent on rebuilding my flash system with Quantums I would buy a second one just to have on my backup camera. I do have an additional mounting bracket on the backup camera. So I can move the bracket over to that camera. I LOVE this guy. It is strong, easy to use, NEVER moves and it constructed well. I usually carry my camera around by the handle on this puppy. I had two other flip brackets. This one is the best.

jjestar Loc: Savannah GA

I have one of these for sale$60.00+ postage!!

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

I have been considering one of those Boomerangs for quite a while. Thanks Bobbee for the report.

jjestar Loc: Savannah GA

http://www.alzodigital.com/online_store/flip_flash_bracket_digital_camera.htm I have one of these for sale, $60.00+ shipping!!

Bobbee

jjestar wrote:

I have one of these for sale$60.00+ postage!!

FYI, They tend to have two models. one for a standard body and one for a body with a battery grip. Then, it has been a while since I brought mine, the mounting plate for your camera. It is formed to the bottom of the camera like a 'u' or cupped hand. It slightly wraps around the bottom of the camera. This is the BIG reason it does not move under ANY circumstances. Something I cannot say for the other brands i had.

Just thought I would mention this, I have the boomerang on my camera at every party I shoot. I wish it had the height to accommodate my Quantum Pilot. But I also have the Co-Pilot, which has a much smaller form factor, just less controls.

fuzzypaddle Loc: Southern Illinois

doc4140 wrote:

I am interested in getting better photos for group/ party photos and I have a sb600 flash. I wanted to get a flash holder that gets the flash higher to avoid shadows. Is the Stroboframe what most of the pros are using or is there one better. Also I would want the bracket to change when using the camera in portrait vs landscape. I am also using the RRS quick release plate and I assume that I would have to remove it to use the flash bracket.

I have used Strobaframe brackets and they do the job but my favorite is the Custom Bracket.