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Flash Bracket and Clamp Recommendation?
I want to mount a flash bracket on a clamp on a leg of my tripod.
I'm looking for recommendations for: 1) the clamp - Bogen Super Clamp? Slik Clamp Head? Something else? 2) the flash bracket - something that can hold a Sigma EF-500 (which is a somewhat large flash unit), has maybe 2-3 articulations for flexibility, and perhaps allows the flash to be flipped horizontal or vertical. Otherwise, not too elaborate. Would I need any other components for such a setup? Peter -- If replying by email, be sure to remove KILL SPAM from return address. |
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Peter Werner wrote in message ...
I want to mount a flash bracket on a clamp on a leg of my tripod. I'm looking for recommendations for: 1) the clamp - Bogen Super Clamp? Slik Clamp Head? Something else? 2) the flash bracket - something that can hold a Sigma EF-500 (which is a somewhat large flash unit), has maybe 2-3 articulations for flexibility, and perhaps allows the flash to be flipped horizontal or vertical. Otherwise, not too elaborate. Would I need any other components for such a setup? The Slik Clamp Head will work just fine. You'll need some kind of 1/4-20 thread to hot shoe adapter. The Hama HA6952 (B&H HAPCHSA) is the kind of thing you're looking for although I can't tell from the picture if it has a tripod thread on the bottom. The B&H GBPCHSA is another version which probably has a tripod thread. You will also need some sort of sync extension cord and possibly a hot shoe to PC cord adapter if your camera doesn't have a sync connector. If your're using Nikon gear the SC-17 takes care of both ends with a coiled extension and supports TTL. Canon probably makes something similar. The Bogen clamp with a Giottos MH-1004 would also work fine and be a little cheaper but the Slik is a little solider. There are several mini ball heads in the $17-$20 range which would be better than the MH-1004 but then you're getting close to the Slik price. |
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