Custom Bracket vs. Stroboframe flash bracket

[Wayne Larmon]

I guess I am just not strong enough to hold my 1D bodies and do
that. That is a old technique, but most of the time at Wedding and
other event I need a free hand and the ability to let the camera
hang around my neck while a change lenses, cards or straighten out
a dress.

This poses an interesting question. If it turns out that Bim's technique is across-the-board superior, but the bulk and weight of 1D bodies precludes using this technique, then doesn't this turn 1D bodies into bad tools? For high quality wedding type photography? If 30D/5D shooters can do this but 1D shooters can't?

I guess one reason why we don't see more of Bim's technique is that there isn't anything additional to sell. The one thing that is needed is some way to "park" the flash so you can use your left hand to change lenses, etc. Maybe making a parking device (Velcro....) is a sales opportunity for some enterprising Demb or Fong wannabee.

Wayne

 

[Tom Batinich]

You know that is a pretty good idea. I already use velcro to hold lots of things and it's on all of my flashes already. Maybe just sew some onto my equipment bely and just stick the flash there while making changes.

I guess I am just not strong enough to hold my 1D bodies and do
that. That is a old technique, but most of the time at Wedding and
other event I need a free hand and the ability to let the camera
hang around my neck while a change lenses, cards or straighten out
a dress.

This poses an interesting question. If it turns out that Bim's
technique is across-the-board superior, but the bulk and weight of
1D bodies precludes using this technique, then doesn't this turn 1D
bodies into bad tools? For high quality wedding type photography?
If 30D/5D shooters can do this but 1D shooters can't?

I guess one reason why we don't see more of Bim's technique is that
there isn't anything additional to sell. The one thing that is
needed is some way to "park" the flash so you can use your left
hand to change lenses, etc. Maybe making a parking device
(Velcro....) is a sales opportunity for some enterprising Demb or
Fong wannabee.

Wayne

 

[Tom Batinich]

I also use Turbo 2x2 batteries to power the flashes, so you would have 2 cords to deal with. One from camera to flash and one from the turbo to the flash.

You still can't zoom in and out while holding the flash out for shots even with a 30d or 5D.

I guess I am just not strong enough to hold my 1D bodies and do
that. That is a old technique, but most of the time at Wedding and
other event I need a free hand and the ability to let the camera
hang around my neck while a change lenses, cards or straighten out
a dress.

This poses an interesting question. If it turns out that Bim's
technique is across-the-board superior, but the bulk and weight of
1D bodies precludes using this technique, then doesn't this turn 1D
bodies into bad tools? For high quality wedding type photography?
If 30D/5D shooters can do this but 1D shooters can't?

I guess one reason why we don't see more of Bim's technique is that
there isn't anything additional to sell. The one thing that is
needed is some way to "park" the flash so you can use your left
hand to change lenses, etc. Maybe making a parking device
(Velcro....) is a sales opportunity for some enterprising Demb or
Fong wannabee.

Wayne

 

[Bimthecat]

Good idea !

 

[RJSPhotography]

Some good photos

 

[Muggsy]

I've been looking around for a flash bracket- i have the 2ft cord for my 580ex, and find that holding the flash off to the side all the time can be a pain. I'm looking for a bracket where I can take most of the casual shots, and if I want more depth I can pull the flash off the bracket and hold it to the side. I've been looking at the Custom Brackets line and wondered what the major advantage is to each? The new Pro-E is obvious (the arm is fixed) but what about the other models? they all appear to do the same jobs.

 

[Muggsy]

I posted the previous message a bit too quickly- I also wanted to add about the Pro-E... there are holes along the angled portion of the arm- would you be able to mount the flash at a 45 degree angle through one of these holes? that would move teh flash from the axis to allow for a little bit of shadow as previously talked about on these posts

 

[Hacker]

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This an old thread recently resurrected.