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01/02/2006 03:33:21 PM · #1 |
Does anyone here use a 20d with a battery grip on a flash bracket? If so, please let me know what make/model you use. I'm in the market for one and I can't really sort out what will 'fit' that combination...
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01/02/2006 04:00:07 PM · #2 |
| The 20D with Grip is about the same height as a 1D and I'd recommend the Really Right Stuff Flash Arm system. |
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01/02/2006 05:50:28 PM · #3 |
Newton make one as well... Not cheap though...
At Bhphoto
The chap from Newton is quite helpful as well, and his site has a bit of info:
//www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/ |
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01/02/2006 05:55:57 PM · #4 |
| I use the Stroboframe Pro-Rl on the same setup and I like it a lot. The foam grip in the front makes it real comfortable and puts your hand in perfect position for zooming/focus. I'd recommend the anti-twist plate with it as well. |
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01/02/2006 06:40:05 PM · #5 |
I use the Newton Di400CR ($210 @ B&H) as well as the Stroboframe Pro-T ($90 @ B&H) with both the 1Ds & the 20D with the vertical battery grip.
I hate how the swing action on the Stroboframe works. The arm swings too freely for my taste. I've tried to tighten the action but then it becomes too difficult to swing from landscape to portrait orientation without a major effort. To me the design is just not nearly as well-thought-out as on the Newton. The Stroboframe is susceptible to gravity; turn the camera too far and there goes the arm. With the Newton the frame is what you hold and it always maintains the same orientation; you rotate the camera within the frame and this action can be tightened or loosened to the shooter's taste.
The Newton is heavier but not by a lot and given that the greatest weight is the lens, body & flash I hardly notice the weight of the bracket.
Either of these brackets (and many more) will fit the 20D but these are the only 2 I can compare.
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01/02/2006 06:41:03 PM · #6 |
The Really Right Stuff Flash Arm System looked really cool. Except all the examples showed it mounted to a lens' bracket mount.
Is it possible to mount it onto the 20D itself? I mean, most of the time I need a flash I am not using a lens large enough to have it's own mount.
Sure my 70-200mm does. But I usually need a wider range than a 112-300mm crop? |
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01/02/2006 06:46:04 PM · #7 |
I'd like to 2nd the comment about the guy who owns Newton. He is great for information. Give him a call down in Fla at the store's 800 number and he'll take the time to help you out.
The Stroboframe Pro-RI (or RL, I'm not sure) appears to have taken care of some of the independent swing by adding 12 locking steps where you can rotate the flash head and then lock it in place. I would commend any bracket that helps you manage the rotation in some way (which the older Pro-T doesn't do).
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01/02/2006 07:11:23 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
The Really Right Stuff Flash Arm System looked really cool. Except all the examples showed it mounted to a lens' bracket mount.
Is it possible to mount it onto the 20D itself? I mean, most of the time I need a flash I am not using a lens large enough to have it's own mount.
Sure my 70-200mm does. But I usually need a wider range than a 112-300mm crop? |
You don't need a tele lens with the tripod mount to use the RRS, although you might need their L-Bracket. |
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01/03/2006 02:36:10 PM · #9 |
This looks exceptionally nice. I would, however, need some sort of hardware to allow me to use it without a lens collar. I only have one lens with a collar and I would rarely use it with a flash bracket. I would primarly use this rig with my 17-40, 24-70, and 50mm lenses. What would be the best solution for this setup? You mentioned an L bracket but I couldn't find that on the site...
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01/03/2006 02:50:31 PM · #10 |
Hi all:
I personally don't like the Really Right Stuff Brackets for 35mm for three reasons, 1) when you have the portrait/vert position the flash remains in Landscape postion - therefore the zoom flash 550 or 580 will put black corners... and then 2), they are too heavy for heavier cameras... and 3) its a ton more cost than other options.
I do use the Stroboframe Quick Flip bracket that has been ideal for Weddings with my 1Ds for 2-3 years now; "and", it flips the flash orientation (though keeping the flash always up/top regardless of portrait or landscape camera postion) - since the bracket is totally adjustable, the 20D with or without the grip will fit just fine... not too mention its cost is far better than most others.
John
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