Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket for 35mm Cameras

Looking around for a flash bracket, I didn't want something that was really pricy nor something that looked like it was from outer space. I don't need the extension since I use a Stofen soft-flash attachment Stofen OM-EW Omni Bounce For Canon 430EX White and the flash unit is pointed up. I stuck with the Stroboframe name and it did not fail to deliver. The unit is very sturdy. Camera Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) mounts securely on the bottom of the frame. Using the flash extension cable Canon OC-E3 - Flash synchro cable for my Canon 420EX, it mounts on the top part of the bracket (the flash mounts on the extension cable). I was concerned that this would not mount securely but it tightened well using the thumb screw tightener. During a live photo shoot, this bracket swung for the few vertical poses and the flash is right over the lens. The event was a 90th birthday celebration and with over 400 shots of guests and celebrants. It was a lively group of 80 folks and the bracket did well; the flash and camera was held in place for the three hour event. The soft handle grip made the camera unit feel lighter. CONS: If there is one concern it is the red plastic tightening knob on the bracket holding the flash. I tightened it fairly hard and am concerned that I might just break off the plastic part. But it does come with a guarantee and plan to use this bracket quite often so I'm satisfied with the quality of the unit. I hope their customer service is responsive when needed. Bottom line: Price and performance, versitility and build. This is a very good and must-have accessory.

Do not follow the published instructions and mount this bracket as shown - to the left of the camera. I know this is true especially if you are, like me, using a Canon Rebel SLR with an accessory Battery Grip. To take a vertical shot I would have had to turn the camera the wrong way. Everything would be all messed-up. I used only a Phillips screwdriver, on only one screw, to make this design correction. Oddly, setting the bracket up so the flash is on the right side of the camera turns the logo upside down - but everything else becomes perfect. You don't even need to straighten or change the bracket arm position when you switch from shooting horizontal to shooting vertical. I just recently purchased and mounted my new electronic flash on my camera with this Stroboframe Bracket. It works well for making pictures outside and inside. Outside I shoot flash mostly head-on to fill in the shadows. With the flash up and away from my camera, the fill-in light looks more natural than if the flash were directly connected to the camera. Inside I use bounce flash a lot. If the walls and ceiling are not white I may bounce the flash off a large white foam board. Using the bracket mount, instead of holding the flash in my hand, makes it easier for me to aim the flash at whatever I want - even if it is behind me. Now I can concentrate more on composing and timing my shots. I have had greatly improved results with this set-up, and I'm very satisfied with the quality of this bracket. It is a big help at a small price.

I bought this to use on my Canon 40d with battery grip, and it does the job (you need the off shoe cord to make it work, buy the dot line one, works the same as the canon for half the cost). it lets you shoot vertically without the ugly shadows. The grip mounts into the bottom of the BG via the tripod screw, this is the major design problem in the unit. With the weight of my flash (430ex) it has the tendency to flop around unless I tighten it really hard, and even then it can still slide if you knock it. But in all its good, and inexpensive, and relatively hassle free. Professionals should look for something designed better, but for a photographer on a budget this is an easy solution to improve vertical flash pictures. Pros: Easy to use Works with most any SLR cheap Solid Construction Cons Flops around unless screwed in tight

I bought this for my SB-400 that I was using on my D3200. This bracket worked perfectly, let me swith to portrait with a quick flip of the bracket. One thing to note though is that the bracket mounts to the left of the camera which means that you shutter button will be on the bottom when shooting in portrait format. While this is no problem when using the shutter button on the camera, this rendered the shutter button on my grip totally useless (believe, I tried using the button on the grip but there's no way that that's happening). I did mount the bracket the other way so that the grip is on the right so that I can use the shutter button on the grip and it worked okay. Just note that the bracket WILL be in the way so you'll have to pay attention to how you're holding the camera and where the grip button is. The bracket mounts easily and the hinge is sturdy and doesn't slip when put into either position. This is a good bracket and I'd still be using if it wasn't for the fact that I now own three SB-800 flashes which has rotation in both the pitch and yaw directions (eliminating the need for the bracket with the SB-400 which DOESN'T pan in the yaw direction allowing me to bounce the light when the camera is in portrait). If your flash only tilts in the pitch direction, get this bracket because it does put the flash far enough away from the camera while keeping it centered over the lens that it helps to eliminate harsh shadows.

It's exactly as you might expect and works well. seems to be very well built. Recommended.

A little unwieldy but technically it should do the job. Arrived on time and as described. Pretty well made considering the cost.

item works as expected. I'm happy with transaction.