Thinking of buying a flash bracket

[kristen_mcgrath]

I currently do not use a bracket and keep my SB800 on top of my D200. I

occasionally do have flash issues with uneven lighting. I usually try to

bounce my flash as often as I can.

 

I am thinking a bracket might help me out with this. I just don't know what to

get for my SB800.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Kristen

[picturesque]

I suggest you do searches to read about what others say about flash brackets. Here is one.

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00H5iy

 

It is impossible to suggest a specific one that is perfect for your camera and flash because everyone has their own opinions about flash brackets--both whether to use on and which one is good for a specific set-up.

[david_schilling___chicago_]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/105119-REG/Stroboframe_310_900_Camera_Flip_Bracket.html

[russ_butner___portland__or]

I agree with David, and recommend the Stroboframe "Camera-Flip" model.

 

Russ

[robbie_caswell]

Ditto what Russ said.

 

I tried a Press T flash flip variety and it flipped flopped around and I worried I was going to either bash in someones skull or destroy my SB800

[bdp]

I use a Custom Bracket (different camera/flash than yours), but it's worth taking a look, it's a very solid rig.

 

This one in particular flips the camera.

[david_schilling___chicago_]

Kristen, I realize that you're asking about a flash bracket and the one I suggested is indeed a good one. But, after reading your post again I noticed that you are having issues with "uneven lighting"....I'm not sure that a bracket will fix your issue. (Although I do think brackets are worthwhile and use mine for about 75% of my wedding coverage). You might want to start a new thread with a sample pic of your uneven lighting and describe how you were bouncing or using the flash.

[linda degrasse]

Really Right Stuff has a couple of nice choices. They both allow you to take portrait and landscapes photos while still keeping the flash at the top. I purchased what I believe they call their "portrait package." They just came out with another one that is for professional wedding photographers. I have been very pleased with what I have, but think that the other may be more to my liking, as I believe I could use it and also have my D200's built-in flash popped up. I like to use it as the master flash (not firing but just tripping the others). I can't pop up the built-in with the bracket I have. At any rate, you do want to get your flash off your camera. Best luck.