> I'm looking for a flash bracket that will support a dedicated flash > like the AF500FTZ in a similar manner to the handle mount on an > AF400T. > > Ideally something on which one can mount a pentax hot shoe adapter F/FG > > Any reccomendations ? > > I'm not interested in the stroboframe style stuff (too big /heavy / bulky)
If by "stroboframe style" you mean a bracket that allows the flash to flip between positions, I'd like to try to explain why they're better than flash-on-a-stick brackets. First off, I have a FlashFrame FlashFlip VF bracket (http://www.omegasatter.com/v2/products/displayproduct.cfm?ProdID=3302), which I love and is very similar to a Stroboframe. Any bracket can be made to support a dedicated flash, as long as you get the proper off-camera flash cables. The advantage to having a bracket like the one I have is the ability to keep the flash directly above your lens, whether or not the camera is positioned horizontally or vertically. This reduces the appearance of shadows and makes bounce flash a hell of a lot easier. Grip brackets like the Pentax model you mention are a little bit smaller, but they're very limited. If you turn your camera 90 degrees to the left to shoot a vertical frame, your flash is below your camera and will cast very odd shadows. You also won't be able to bounce the flash off the ceiling. I had the opportunity to get that Pentax flash grip last year, but after playing with it for a couple days I decided it just wasn't good enough. It's no different from shooting with the flash on the camera's hot shoe. IMHO, if you're going to get a bracket, you're better off getting one that won't limit you. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex "Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
