I think I may have found a Flash Bracket that wont drive me crazy

[mitchfalk]

<p>After trying out practically every Flash Bracket I could lay my hands on (and making every camera store salesman nuts) I think I may have found one that's close to perfect, The Stroboframe U-Pro.<br>

The flash is up nice and high and the camera rotator is very smooth and holds in place firmly, but not locked in vertical position. I added a Quick release mount to the bracket and a anti twist plate to the bottom of my camera.<br>

With the addition of a <a onclick="append_url(this, '')" href="http://www.adorama.com/NKSC29.html" >Nikon SC-29 Dedicated TTL Coiled Sync Extension Cord (I'm sure Canon makes something similar) and a anti twist plate for the sc-29 with the excess cord wraped around the flash support and secured with tape it makes for a compact - flat packing bracket if you dont use the " kick stand".<br /> </a><br>

I thought for a minute that using it right handed the vertical extention of the bracket would partially block the SC-29's AF Illuminator's infra red signal, but as long as your fingers don't get in the way it works just fine.</p>

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<h1><a id="ctl00_RecordList_ctl11_EachRecord_hlProdName" title="Stroboframe Anti-Twist Plate for the Nikon SC-29 Off-camera Flash Cord." onclick="append_url(this, '?searchinfo=stroboframe')" href="http://www.adorama.com/SB300C29.html" title="Stroboframe Anti-Twist Plate for the Nikon SC-29 Off-camera Flash Cord."><br /> </a></h1>

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[david_schilling___chicago_]

<p>I'm glad you're happy and no longer making camera store salesmen nuts........</p>

<p>I'm very happy with the Stroboframe "Camera-flip" bracket. The Canon cord is: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/498744-REG/Canon_1950B001_OC_E3_Off_Camera_Shoe.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/498744-REG/Canon_1950B001_OC_E3_Off_Camera_Shoe.html</a></p>

[mgk1966]

<p>I eliminated all my bracket headaches when I switched from the SC-29 to the old SC-17. It doesn't have the AF-illuminator, but I don't care. Besides the fact that I don't use it, it still exists on the SB-800 if the base is pointed forward, which it is on a bracket. I use the same one as David.<br />Does the U-Pro turn the camera clockwise or counter if you hold the grip in your left hand?</p>

[zotz]

<p>Interesting - I didn't know Stroboframe had come out with something similar to the Custom Brackets QRS-H2:<br>

http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=144<br>

I bought mine two years ago with the adjustable camera plate and Arca foot for mounting to my tripod. The Stroboframe looks to be a good lower-priced alternative.</p>

[savagesax]

A lot of local photoog's using brackets cut the cords and make them smaller. I actually did it to one of my cords, worked great, easy to reattach the wires.

[gregory_c]

<p>I use 3 different brackets, Stroboframe quick flip, I know it is "cheap" but I like it, also a camera flip.<br>

My favorite is my Denis Reggie/Stroboframe for Hasselblad. Too bad my hassy does not get used anymore,,,</p>

[jim mucklin]

<p><a href="http://reallyrightstuff.com/flash/04.html">http://reallyrightstuff.com/flash/04.html</a><br>

I got tired of tightening screws and having if flop at the wrong time, they also make a telephoto bracket that sit out around the lense.<br>

Not cheap, but better than I can manufacture</p>