Horiz/Vertical positioning Speedlight with no bracket
May 29, 2014 09:40:38 #
I shoot with a Nikon D7000. I have not yet found a flash bracket that converts from horizontal to vertical that I like. They are either too heavy or too cumbersome.
I was watching a Gary Fong video about one of his flash diffusers when I saw that he was using a Sony HVLF60M Speedlight. The flash head tilts left and right allowing vertical or horizontal positioning.
What a great idea.....no more brackets. Why can't Nikon come up with something like that?
I would buy one, but $560 is too steep for Manual Flash Only on my Nikon.
Your thoughts?
PS Has anyone used either the Demb or RRS WPF-QR bracket?
One is $100. The other $250
I was watching a Gary Fong video about one of his flash diffusers when I saw that he was using a Sony HVLF60M Speedlight. The flash head tilts left and right allowing vertical or horizontal positioning.
What a great idea.....no more brackets. Why can't Nikon come up with something like that?
I would buy one, but $560 is too steep for Manual Flash Only on my Nikon.
Your thoughts?
PS Has anyone used either the Demb or RRS WPF-QR bracket?
One is $100. The other $250
May 30, 2014 02:21:22 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
nikonlad wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon D7000. I have not yet found a... (show quote)
I use the RRS WPF-QR2, which also requires an L-plate. The L-plate also lets me shoot vertical shots with the camera over the head, so I didn't mind needing to get it also. I find this works very well for events, and it is more compact than many other brackets. I have shot events without it, and I wouldn't do that again, since I don't like the shadows that produces. With the bracket, the shadows look more natural with vertical shots, and they are consistent between vertical and horizontal shots.
May 30, 2014 10:00:20 #
nikonlad wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon D7000. I have not yet found a... (show quote)
Check out this 2 minute video and it will show you a better option. Love mine!
http://youtu.be/-qR3owdOM6U
Also, if you need the flash further from the camera check out the Peri-Scoop video here:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Both available with fast service from B&H
May 30, 2014 10:03:18 #
This Web-site may help you shoot with flash lighting with a flash unit both on-camera and off-camera:
http://planetneil.com/
Good luck.
http://planetneil.com/
Good luck.
nikonlad wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon D7000. I have not yet found a... (show quote)
May 30, 2014 10:30:24 #
http://www.alzodigital.com/online_store/flip_flash_bracket_digital_camera.htm I got two for my Bday will sell one if interested.
May 30, 2014 11:37:56 #
The videos posted by one Hogger was very helpful. Will check it out. Thanks for sharing.
May 30, 2014 12:04:12 #
Weddingguy wrote:
Check out this 2 minute video and it will show you a better option. Love mine!
http://youtu.be/-qR3owdOM6U
Also, if you need the flash further from the camera check out the Peri-Scoop video here:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Both available with fast service from B&H
http://youtu.be/-qR3owdOM6U
Also, if you need the flash further from the camera check out the Peri-Scoop video here:
http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4
Both available with fast service from B&H
Thanks for everyone's input. I ordered the Lite-Scoop from Amazon today :)
May 30, 2014 19:55:53 #
This - http://www.ebay.com/itm/261221900948?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_8532wt_1070 - will also be of interest. Pay no attention to the photos description of this - they are WRONG ! I have and use this bracket. It allows both the camera and flash to flip from horizontal to vertical orientation .....
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