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
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
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!
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.
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!
