Stroboframe VH 2000 Stroboflip Flash Rotating Bracket
From Tiffen
The Stroboflip is an ultra-compact, "gripless", flash rotating bracket. It cradles the camera unobtrusively while maintaining an over-the-lens flash position. Itsdesign lets you hold the camera rather than a grip, and rotate the flash for horizontal or vertical composition. An additional advantage is that the stress and weight of the flash unit is transferred from the light-duty camera shoe to the rugged Stroboframe mount. The Stroboflip is made for shoe-type flash units.
Brand: Tiffen Model: 300-100 Released on: 2006-03-21 Dimensions: .50 pounds
The Stroboflip is an ultra-compact, "gripless" flash rotating bracket that circles the camera unobtrusively while maintaining an over-the-lens flash position. The unique design lets you hold the camera rather than a bracket grip, making it easy to rotate the flash for horizontal or vertical composition. In addition, the stress and weight of the flash unit is transferred from the light-duty camera shoe to the rugged Stroboframe mount, adding stability. And thanks to the strong, lightweight aluminum construction--which features a baked-on finish--the Stroboflip is remarkably durable through the years. Perfect for shoe-type flash units, the Stroboflip works with all 35mm SLR and smaller 6 x 4.5mm cameras and comes with a machined, positive-locking shoe mount and a 35mm anti-twist plate. Specifications include a nominal lens-to-flash distance of 7.5 inches, a bracket height of 5.5 inches, a net weight of 9 ounces, and a five-year warranty. What's in the Box Stroboflip, shoe mount, anti-twist plate.
Great Flash Bracket This a small form factor for a flash bracket. The advantages for this are: 1. Can hold onto camera for a steadier grip. 2. Takes up less room in a camera bag. 3. Professional looking. 4. Lighter weight. Too bad the one reviewer did not read the directions, other wise he would have been able to use it with his camera. There is a height adjustment for the exact purpose he needed. Great item, I like it! Perfect for party/event photography I have used this product for over 2 years, and have to say that while it is not in the same league as its high end competitors, it delivers excellent value for money and does pretty much every thing those brackets costing $200 and more offer. I am currently using it with a Canon prosumer SLR (40D) and a 550EX flash. I typically use a Canon 16-35mm L or a Canon 28-70L and both are bigger lenses (diameter wise), and the frame can handle it with no issues. You can adjust the frame base, the height and the position of the flash holder, so you should be able to fit most camera/lens combos. The flip action is smooth. I prefer this gripless version over the gripped variety. The unit is also really portable and fits into my camera pack well. The once nit I have is that the flash holder screw needs to be tightened well, otherwise it has a tendency to loosen up. I have gotten into the habit of checking every so often, and have had no issues. Recommended! stick with small format It does what it's designed to do, but put hands on it if you can before buying. There is a lot of wiggle on the flash-head, but that's standard across most brackets in this class. Here's what to watch out for before buying: 1) Notice the bracket extends forward from the bottom of the camera - if you usually hold your barrel from below, you will need to be ready to change that. 2) In deference to the above reviews - the height of the flash mount does adjust in the vertical plane. You can adjust it via philips screws to rest above your sensors and such. It DOES NOT adjust in the horizontal plane. If you use large lenses, you may have clearance issues (it rests directly against the focus ring of an EF 85 1.2)
