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Jayson
06-05-2009, 06:23 PM
I was in the market for a flash bracket and didn't know if purchasing a camera flip or flash flip would be better. Stroboframe has a couple on Amazon. I also saw something on the gaget infinity page that I thought was interesting and didn't know if there was one better than the other.


Here is the C-shaped bracket I saw http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=16962&cat=279&page=1 ("http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=16962&cat=279&page=1)


Also, has anyone tried out the new Cactus V4 triggers yet? I want to get some triggers for my 580exII and wanted something somewhat reliable. I don't want to spend a ton of money so these were looking tempting.


Thanks,


Jayson
Dallasphotog
06-05-2009, 06:43 PM
I use the Custom Brackets CB Junior. It's lite and easy to use and it didn't cost a fortune.
Jayson
06-05-2009, 06:53 PM
What does that look like in portrait position? I can't find a picture.


Thanks
Dallasphotog
06-05-2009, 07:08 PM
The bracket flips90 degreesand leaves the flash centered over your Camera body, but on it's side.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/hit4cycle4/IMG_7112.jpg
Alan
06-05-2009, 07:14 PM
This is what I use. Very compact, and it flips the flash easily.


http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/default-old.htm
clemmb
06-06-2009, 12:04 AM
I use the Newton bracket and love it. The bracket you found on gadgetinfinity work in much the same way but is not as well made. For the price difference the gadgetinfinity is probably the way to go. It has the flash centered over the lens in both portrait and landscape without getting in the way of the camera grip.


Mark
Sean Setters
06-06-2009, 12:18 AM
By the way, you can get the TTL cord ("http://www.flashzebra.com/products/0122/index.shtml) from flashzebra and save some money.





The Canon cord sells for $70 at B&H.


The Dot-Line cord sells for $39.


The flashzebra cord sells for $35.


Lon at flashzebra is very well respected in the strobist circle, and I've been pleased with everything I've ordered from him. I plan on getting that very cord in the future, along with a few other things. He's a small businessman, but an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Jayson
06-06-2009, 12:35 AM
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the feedback.


Jayson