I think I've been opening a lot of threads here. I am so sorry. I am just a curious guy who wants to improve and learn from the masters here in DPP.

So, anyone? Does it improve your shots? And what do you think of this flash bracket (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180020565589&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1&rd=1)?

Sorry po ulit. And thanks na rin.

Marco

hi Marco! you might also find some answers to your query here (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=349).

I think it first and foremosts makes you comfortable on using your equipment. Improved shots are still up to you and how you utilize it. but if you ask me, I would want a low profile one though. :D

dex

hi Marco! you might also find some answers to your query here (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=349).

I think it first and foremosts makes you comfortable on using your equipment. Improved shots are still up to you and how you utilize it. but if you ask me, I would want a low profile one though. :D

dex

Thanks Mr Jon. What I was actually asking is, aside of course from having mastered your equipment and with that, improved shots, does using a flash bracket offer better lighting (flash, that is) than say, using a flash diffusion dome, an ombi-bounce, or this ball of dome (I forgot what it's called)? Does it really elimate the harsh shadows made by direct flash?

A really similar bracket is sold at Aperture and Watsons for something like P1,500.00. I have an unnused one and I can sell it to you at a lower price. :)

brackets are a personal thing.. I've used the stroboflip type and the camera rotator type. Right now i'm using the stroboframe vh200 and i find it best for my style of shooting. :)

I think I've been opening a lot of threads here. I am so sorry. I am just a curious guy who wants to improve and learn from the masters here in DPP.

So, anyone? Does it improve your shots? And what do you think of this flash bracket (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180020565589&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1&rd=1)?

Sorry po ulit. And thanks na rin.

Marco

I'm using this kind of bracket. It helps my vertical shot to have even lighting compared to without bracket. The speedlight always remains on top even if I shoot vertically. It's heavy though, but I work out a lot :Grin:

I'm thinking of selling mine 'coz I seldom shoot nowadays.

One more thing about this kind of bracket. It can easly damage your off-shoe camera cord. The clip that holds the flash/off-shoe cord is made of metal that clips your off-shoe cord. When somebody bumps to your flash, there goes your off-shoe cord which is more expensive than the bracket.

I still bounce my flash even if I'm using the bracket. The bracket's main advantage is only when shooting vertically. When shooting horizontally it's just the same w/out the bracket.

Thanks Mr Jon. What I was actually asking is, aside of course from having mastered your equipment and with that, improved shots, does using a flash bracket offer better lighting (flash, that is) than say, using a flash diffusion dome, an ombi-bounce, or this ball of dome (I forgot what it's called)? Does it really elimate the harsh shadows made by direct flash?

Hi Marco, the flash bracket you are asking about looks fucntional, but some of the other considerations are the size, weight , and ease of use. Some flash bracket aren't ergonomically designed which make it awkward to use and in the long run may cause more harm than not.

Thank you guys for your responses. All of you helped me decide not to get the bracket I mentioned above. I just bought the Stroboframe VH 2000 Stroboflip Bracket last night. It will be delivered tomorrow, so hope it works out.

Thanks again.

One reason why I like using a flash bracket is because it lowers the probability of my subjects having red eye in my shots.

Increasing the distance between the flash and lens is one of the most effective ways to reduce red eye.

I also like the fact that with a flash bracket the flash is always centered over the lens axis.

Thank you guys for your responses. All of you helped me decide not to get the bracket I mentioned above. I just bought the Stroboframe VH 2000 Stroboflip Bracket last night. It will be delivered tomorrow, so hope it works out.
Thanks again.

Great choice on the VH2000.. :)

Great choice on the VH2000.. :)

I got my VH2000 last night already. Yipee! I have a question though. (Pede tagalog? he he) Talaga ba na madali syang mag-move? I mean the flash accidentally falls to the right side, though not completely, like 45 degrees to the right, kapag na-slant ko lang ang camera ko to the right din (like when taking angled pictures).

It's like this (now I have to show myself... :SunGlass: ):

http://www.f3mphotography.com/images/DigiPhoto/DSC_4225.jpg

LOL! I'm not to familiar with this particular bracket. I'm still using a Stroboframe Quickflip.

Is it possible to tighten the bolts just to add a bit more of tension or resistance?

made it my avatar... ha ha... :Grin:

Talaga ba na madali syang mag-move? I mean the flash accidentally falls to the right side, though not completely, like 45 degrees to the right, kapag na-slant ko lang ang camera ko to the right din (like when taking angled pictures).


yes it is easy to move it.. but you can tighten up the screws to make it more stiff.. :)