irish17 Loc: Paris, Ontario, Canada

I am considering a Stroboframe flash bracket to use with my Nikon D7100 and Nikon SB-910. Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has used one or some other flash bracket. Thanks

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

irish17, I own one Canon 7D, and love it, no complaints. Gary

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

I have used the Stroboframe Flip Bracket. If you are looking at the flip bracket, you will have to watch out for the camera creeping down when camera is in the vertical position. There used to be an Anti Twist Bracket that could be purchased for the flip bracket. Don't know if it is still available.
Hope this is helpful!
Pat

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

For the price they are very hard to beat, limited height adjustability though.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

It should work well for you. I can only guess what accessories or attachments Stroboframe System makes today. I have a rather old 1995 vintage Stroboframe R4b. It seems to be rather different from the models I see pictured today. Mine had a wooden grip and an adjustable base plate for different sized cameras. I've used it with several; (35mm film) SLRs Pentax K-2, K-1000, ME Super, MX; (120 film) Medium Format Pentax 6X7; (digital APS-C) DSLRs Pentax K-20 & K-5. Of course this flash bracket is pre-digital so the base adjustment labels are not precisely applicable. I had to determine the correct setting by trial and error myself for my DSLRs. The "film" SLR camera base height is incorrect for my digitals. I am sure the current model Stroboframes are up to date. It has a three piece arm for a shoe flash and other brackets for handle type flashes. There were many accessories available for my frame / bracket. I do not have the problem with the camera sliding down when in the vertical position, but in either position the camera can twist slightly. There may be a base accessory to lock the camera better to the base. On my model there are a few extra holes (some of with are not drilled through the cork, some threaded, some not) that could be used to install alignment pins or screws perhaps. But they may sell model specific base plates (check / ask) for your Nikon D7100 Camera and Nikon SB-910 Flash.

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

There is an alternative to a flash bracket that you might want to look into.
The advantage of a bracket is . . . it keeps the light from the flash higher than the lens of the camera both in portrait and landscape modes.
The disadvantages are . . . they are very heavy if you will be toting it around for several hours . . . the heavy flash with batteries is carried quite high above the camera and causes the camera/flash combo to be very unbalanced and top heavy . . . because the flash is separated from the camera, an expensive flash cord is necessary . . . and finally, even though the flash is above the camera lens, it is still very harsh, unflattering light.
The Peri-Scoop I use has the same advantage without the disadvantages, and although the price may seem high, in comparison to a bracket and cord, it is a money saver. The lighting results are excellent!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=937748&is=REG&si=rev#costumerReview

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I had not heard of or seen a Peri-Scoop Flash Modifier before but that might just be a good solution. Weddingguy is correct, a flash bracket or frame is rather heavy and likely top heavy. And one might need an extension cord (a wireless trigger system could solve that). Though the Flash Peri-Scoop does not seem over priced to me, the Stroboframe I have would cost well over $150 today. The main advantage to either of these accessories is to get the flash away from the axis of the lens. Bouncing in general can help even a camera flash shoe mounted flash, for portraits anyway - less useful in most cases for close-ups or macro. One can make an effective bounce reflector with a rubber band and a short cut piece of 2-3" wide x 4 - 6" long vertical blind plastic. You don't need expensive equipment for lighting, just some thought and time. As apposed to not really being able to have a home-made camera lens. In-fact I made a simple flash bracket with a bent piece of steel and a couple drilled holes. I also finished it up with a wooden handle and black paint.

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

I don't care for stroboframe products - they are not made very well, they loosen up over time, do not play well with battery grips, flash shoe mounted triggers and accessories, and they are heavy and cumbersome.

I use this little 8.5 oz flash bracket - works like a charm

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

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Mines old (1995), built differently, but yes it is heavy. Adjustable base makes battery grips or motor drives (on film cameras) not a problem. But notice I did later say that other fellow had a good idea with the Flash Peri Scoop.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

I bought one on Amazon for a little under $20. For the money I think it is fine. The materials seem OK, but the finish could be a little better.

With the addition of a spring washer, and a little filing to clean up some of the metal surfaces it will be excellent and do exactly what I want it do, but for $20 and a little bit of work I'm pretty happy with it.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Good deal! :-)

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

One of the Pro models had a flash arm extension that slip inside of the main vertical shaft, allowing you to almost double the height of the flash. The only problem was that the only cords available were heavy and coiled. I had to use two cords to get the flash all the way up. I alse carried a small (3/16) open end wrench to adjust tension. It was quite a chore to get the flip tuned just right so that it stayed in place, yet would flip with minimum effort.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I've run into those heavy coiled flash (extension) cords too. I have found other lighter weight ones over the years.

redpepper Loc: Central NY

I have the flip model with an Opteka sync cord. The cord doesn't talk with my Canon 430 exii speed light and it froze my flash in TTL until I mounted it back on the cameras hot shoe to reset it.

The frame, for me, is cumbersome and bulky. It was so heavy that my images had camera shake motion in them. However, when the flash did fire, the results were pleasing negating the flat lighting.

I have a Canon 6D ff with the flashgun.

jaysnave Loc: Central Ohio

Wedding Guy, it is great to see someone of your quality of work validating the Lite-Scoop products. I have two sizes and never use flash without it. I will have to check out the Peri-Scoop, but the original Lite-Scoops get the flash some distance from the camera. I also bounce quite a bit with the lite-scoop while doing events. Love the results.