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Risers for Canon MT24 EX Twin light flash
May 1, 2018 08:14:07   #
DBW Loc: near Edmonton AB
 
I was looking at a video on Youtube and the guy had a set of RISERS for his unit. They raise the flash heads about an "inch" higher so you have a little more room to work with. He did not say where he bought his and I can't find anything on the net. If someone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
DBW

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May 1, 2018 09:03:49   #
will47 Loc: Indianapolis, IN
 
DBW wrote:
I was looking at a video on Youtube and the guy had a set of RISERS for his unit. They raise the flash heads about an "inch" higher so you have a little more room to work with. He did not say where he bought his and I can't find anything on the net. If someone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
DBW


You might try ocf.com (off camera flash), a web site run by Stl Arena who wtites books a Canon speedlites. I bought some long cords from him that work just great.

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May 1, 2018 09:19:39   #
DBW Loc: near Edmonton AB
 
Hi will47: This ocf.com is a cash flow company, Dallas Factoring Companies. Can't find anything here.
Thanks anyways.
DBW

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May 1, 2018 09:22:48   #
rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
 
DBW wrote:
I was looking at a video on Youtube and the guy had a set of RISERS for his unit. They raise the flash heads about an "inch" higher so you have a little more room to work with. He did not say where he bought his and I can't find anything on the net. If someone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
DBW




Is this what you're looking for ?

https://www.amazon.com/SUPON-Flash-Speedlite-Bracket-600EX-RT/dp/B01IP64ZWE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525180756&sr=8-6&keywords=hot+shoe+extensions+for+canon+flashes

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May 2, 2018 08:30:15   #
Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina
 
Really Right Stuff makes a bracket and support system for the twin lights.

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May 2, 2018 11:13:01   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
DBW wrote:
I was looking at a video on Youtube and the guy had a set of RISERS for his unit. They raise the flash heads about an "inch" higher so you have a little more room to work with. He did not say where he bought his and I can't find anything on the net. If someone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
DBW


I use a Lepp/Stroboframe Dual Flash Bracket with my MT24EX.



That's highly adjustable and let's me position the flash heads any number of different ways, as needed....Up, down, wide apart, close together, horizontally oriented (as shown) or vertical... and independently from each other. To mount the flashes, I chose to remove the small "ballheads w/cold shoes" provided with the bracket and got a couple short, 1/4 x 20 TPI thumbscrews to fasten the heads directly to the ends of the "arms" of the bracket. The thumbscrews are widely available at hardware stores or online (may need to trim the threaded section a little shorter, a Dremel with a cut-off wheel works well). There are threaded sockets the thumbscrews fit, already in the base of each flash head. And those bases on the flash heads have some tilt movement. The dual flash bracket is a lot more versatile than the original mounting system that clips onto the front of the lens (seen in the RH image above). The bracket also solves the problem of different diameter Canon macro lenses that require adapters to fit the Twin Lite... or any third party macro lenses that don't have a means of mounting (though adapters can be used on them, too)... or even use the Twin Lite with non-macro lenses.

I don't think the Lepp/Stroboframe bracket is still being made... but you might find one used or find another similar to it, from some other manufacturer (One of the Chinese manufacturers would be smart to clone the old Lepp Stroboframe.... It's a fairly simple design with relatively common parts and materials so wouldn't be difficult... and I bet they could sell a bunch of them!)

Prior to getting the Lepp/Stroboframe, I used a homemade bracket. It was rather large and bulky, though (I was using it with a pair of medium size Vivitar flashes, so it needed to be fairly sturdy).

I know at one time Manfrotto made a dual flash bracket, but it's pretty hefty. EDIT... Apparently Manfrotto is still offering a dual flash bracket. Relatively inexpensive, but doesn't appear to have nearly the same range of adjustability as the Lepp/Stroboframe. https://www.adorama.com/bg3278b.html

I haven't done it yet, but thought about getting an Arca-Swiss compatible quick release platform to attach the bracket to my cameras, which are already fitted with Arca camera plates. The bracket as shown is just using another 1/4 x 20 thumbscrew (included w/the bracket) to fasten either to the tripod socket on the base of the camera (plate removed) or to the same that's threaded into the Arca-plate that's installed. Although that's not shown in the photo above, I've also got a universal Arca "lens plate" that fits onto the bracket, which allows the camera to be mounted on my tripods while the bracket is attached.

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May 2, 2018 14:11:23   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
Really Right Stuff makes a bracket and support system for the twin lights.


I use their product and am VERY happy with the adjustable configurations available to you

riser set not shown, but have two different sizes
riser set not shown, but have two different sizes...
(Download)

flash adapters slider around as needed
flash adapters slider around as needed...
(Download)

with slide/tripod setup. rarely used
with slide/tripod setup. rarely used...
(Download)

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May 2, 2018 14:17:43   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
another option is if you get the MP-E 65mm lens it comes with a front of the lens adapter for them............I've never used them as my setup dosen't need them

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May 4, 2018 09:36:17   #
DBW Loc: near Edmonton AB
 
Thank you everybody, I will probably go from Really Right Stuff.
Thanks again.
DBW

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May 6, 2018 02:57:20   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
DBW wrote:
I was looking at a video on Youtube and the guy had a set of RISERS for his unit. They raise the flash heads about an "inch" higher so you have a little more room to work with. He did not say where he bought his and I can't find anything on the net. If someone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
DBW
Check RRS for example, they have multiple set-up's for that flash and so have many others!

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