ALZO Flip Flash Bracket

[zapufast]

Has anyone used this bracket yet?
I ordered one today for a wedding coming up.
If anyone has used this, let me know what you think of it.

http://www.alzodigital.com/online_store/digital_camera_flip_flash_bracket_tilt_hbar.htm

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[genera]

I haven't used or even seen it before. I do like the looks of it though and would like to hear what you think of it after trying it out.

 

[zapufast]

I haven't used or even seen it before. I do like the looks of it though and would like to hear what you think of it after trying it out.

Another Cafe' member pointed it out to me as a cheaper alternative.
I bought the 10-pin remote shutter release, and the 24" Silver Umbrella.
The rep I called said that the mount will lock in the vertical position, which was an option I wanted.
I will let you know what I think of it when I get it and have a chance to try it out.

Tim

 

[alex_a]

Tim,

Have you received the bracket? How do you like it so far?

- Alex

 

[ShaunK]

I don't want to knock your choice, but having just done my first wedding, I think attaching an umbrella to that thing will 1. be a bit too unwieldy. I used a regular bracket with flash and had no problems. 2. take up too much room. I was constantly moving and sometimes in tight situations. 3. look kinda silly! (sorry:redface I'm no expert, but I have found that trying to save a little doesn't go a long ways... I bit the bullet and order a CB (Custom Bracket) Digital Pro http://www.custombrackets.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=121 and absolutely LOVED it! Pricey at $350, but, if I'm using it professionally at weddings and making money, very well worth it. I tried a cheap bracket (Stroboframe flip) and it lasted all of three shoots before falling apart!

 

[zapufast]

I don't use it much, but I like the frame. I have never used the umbrella:biggrin:, BTW, I used the Stroboframe RL (I think) and I prefer the ALZO over it.
If you are doing it full time or have plenty of money, go for CB or RRS.
It meet my needs, I am a machinist and I modified a few quality control issues.

Hope this helps.

 

[Big Daddy]

I don't use it much, but I like the frame. I have never used the umbrella:biggrin:, BTW, I used the Stroboframe RL (I think) and I prefer the ALZO over it.
If you are doing it full time or have plenty of money, go for CB or RRS.
It meet my needs, I am a machinist and I modified a few quality control issues.

Hope this helps.

Would you please elaborate on what the quality control issues were?

Thanks.

 

[zapufast]

The small foot that flips out to hold the unit upright is held on by a pressed on alumunim disc. It was loose when I got it, so I thought it was threaded so I turned it to tighten it....just to realize that it was pressed on, so that really loosed it up.

I took it to work and did this:
See the stainless screw....basically made it into a clamp collar, what it should have been in the first place. Works Great!

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