Lumiquest Pro Max Vertical Technique

I use a Quick Flip and Lumiquest Pro Max when there's no ceiling to

bounce. I tryed just flipping to vertical but I sometimes get side

shadows, so I adjusted the "scoop" of the Lumiquest to point at the

ceiling and sideways on my flash but it seems really flimsy. What am

I doing wrong?

I know this is not what you may want to hear, but the quick flip is not my favorite bracket. The flash, I assume, is not staying centered over the camera lens when changing the camera orientation. Is this why you get side shadows? I would recommend a different bracket. I only say this because I think it will illiminate your problem. I use a Stroboframe R4-a bracket (current version is R4-b). No matter which way the camera is turned, the flash is always dead center above the lens. The mount has different settings for different camera configurations (35mm camera with motordrive, 35mm camera without motordrive, etc.) On the other hand, I'm a little confused by your description and may be barking up the wrong tree. Maybe rewording your problem can clarify the situation and get better help. Sorry if I haven't been helpful!

 

Dave

I noticed it wasn't centered over the lens when I flipped so I changed the position of the flash/lumiquest so it would be over the lens. I could get rid of my battery grip but I rather like it. You may be right about a new frame--bummer.

I thought about your suituation and need to ask... Are you swiveling the flash arm when you go vertical with the camera, or are you turning the entire assembly without swiveling the flash arm? Again, I am just a little confused on your predicament, not criticizing.

 

Dave

I posted at about the same time you did and didn't see your answer. Forgive the query in my second post.

 

A friend used the quick flip and had all kinds of problems with keeping her medium format camera from twisting and loosening up on this bracket in addition to the centering problem. This is why I don't like it. The R4-b is bigger and may not be to your liking, but it is cheaper than a Newton bracket. I am a fairly big guy and don't mind the size. I also like the grip trigger. With autofocus cameras and zoom lenses, I can zoom and trip the shutter without moving my hands from a steady grip. The handle under the lens gives a good amount of stability when handling ambient only shots. E-bay may have some good prices on these style brackets. Might be a good investment for you if the size of the bracket doesn't turn you off. I have made modifications to mount batteries and radio slaves for my bracket. It was nice to have places to do this!

 

Hope you can remedy the problem, and I hope I was of some help!

 

Dave

try replacing the lumiquest with an Omni Bounce. It does a better job - at least my opinion. And it is cheaper than a new flash bracket

I have the Omnibounce too, but I have the Pro Max system for high ceilings and outdoor fill flash. It's a little long on the flip and goes just past my lens on verticals causing some side shadows, wondering if it was normal or if there was a trick. Could very well need a different bracket, any other suggestions are welcome.