Quality flash bracket: My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed...

ronz Loc: Florida

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

I have been looking at the "boomerang" It seems to be made well but have not heard any feedback on it. It's pricey also.

Leitz Loc: Solms

ronz wrote:

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

Here's what's available from B&H. You can check the specifications to compare.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Brackets/ci/653/N/4168864826?origSearch=Flash%20Brackets

Bobbee

tradio wrote:

I have been looking at the "boomerang" It seems to be made well but have not heard any feedback on it. It's pricey also.

I vote Boomerang. I have it, used it for the last 6 years. Incredible. A lot of other photographers see it and get very interested. Works better than many others.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

ronz wrote:

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

I am a minimalist - small, simple, lightweight, well designed and well made, easy to pack away in a camera bag, or in a pocket:

http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/default-old4.htm

Benttree Loc: GA.

Flash bracket, second for none is " Real Right Stuff" flash brackets, should be that last one you ever need replace, but is not a bargain one.
I use camera bottom mount curve split bracket design. ( The bracket size with a camera model). For these one can put more than one flash, I use on only one powerful master on this bracket. WBF-QR and B7 L plate for Canon 5D MII without battery pack.
The bracket easy and fast to flip to horizontal to vertical modes.
As well I use 10" flex cord from hot-shoe to the flash.
On the flash mini soft box diffuse'r or just a flash dome-diffuse cap.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

ronz wrote:

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

I have this bracket and it is nice. Built like a tank and the parts are replaceable.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/920167-REG/custom_brackets_cb_digital_sb_cb_digital_bracket_sb.html

DJO

Take a close look at the Boomerang manufacture's photos in the "flip" position. The orientation of the flash is horizontal; the camera's orientation is vertical. This is no different than a bracket that flips the camera. I had a camera flip bracket. It was convenient, put prone to light fall off at the bottom of the frame with the camera in a vertical position. I think the Boomerang would be even more susceptible to light fall off with the camera in the vertical position because the flash is considerably farther from the lens than with a camera flip bracket. I could be wrong about this since I have not used the Boomerang.

DJO

Same issue with the Newton.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

ronz wrote:

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

I really like the ones by ProMediaGear, I also have a cheap Manfrotto that is pretty nice. I just don't have much use for them. It's easier to just hold the flash in one hand.

Bobbee

speters wrote:

I really like the ones by ProMediaGear, I also have a cheap Manfrotto that is pretty nice. I just don't have much use for them. It's easier to just hold the flash in one hand.

So if your holding a camera in one hand, a flash in the other, how do you:
1 - switch cameras at events, quickly
2 - adjust the settings on the fly

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Bobbee wrote:

So if your holding a camera in one hand, a flash in the other, how do you:
1 - switch cameras at events, quickly
2 - adjust the settings on the fly

I always have a couple of bodies around my neck, I have no trouble switching from one to another or change settings while holding a flash. But I usually have several on flash stands anyway.

Bobbee

speters wrote:

I always have a couple of bodies around my neck, I have no trouble switching from one to another or change settings while holding a flash. But I usually have several on flash stands anyway.

I carry two for weddings, D800 and D700, Both have flashes and brackets and both hang by my side on a harness. I know both these puppies are heavy and clumber sum. For the formals, one could possibly have the opportunity to do what you are suggesting. But I would think at a cost of time. During the reception, from experience, I would think it impossible to keep up with the events, party, B&G and guests managing two cameras and holding flashes at arms length. There is a little bit of physics here.

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

ronz wrote:

My Custom Bracket Jr. is about to give up the ghost and for weddings they are necessary. Has anyone found a good flash bracket. I saw an RPS that uses two speed lights, as you turn the camera from H to V it shuts off the alternate light. The trigger is always at your fingertips. However, I have been unable to locate one at any of the online dealers. Just looking for something reliable, any suggestions? Thanks

I gave up the weight and awkwardness of the flash bracket several years ago and switched to the Peri-Scoop. Weighs an ounce and does a better job . . no flash cords needed either!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/937748-REG/lite_genius_perry_scoop.html

Also see this short video explanation of the product . . .

http://youtu.be/wPG6UCZ7oy4

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Bobbee wrote:

I carry two for weddings, D800 and D700, Both have... (show quote)

I don't hold flashes at arms length, but if I need an extra one on a short notice, I hold it in my hand!