Need advice on a flash bracket.

I'm looking to move to the full Wimberley from a Sidekick, and I'd love some advice on a flash bracket. I haven't been using flash with my setup, but I would like to start.

It looks like the two best options are the F-9 and the F-1. As far as I can tell, the main difference is the F-9 mounts to the Wimberley and the F-1 mounts to the lens. What are the pros and cons of each? Any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

Steve,

With sidekick you should already have M1 and M3. Adding M2 will complete F-1 setup. Looks like an economical solution.But, F-1 mounts on lens quick release plate and will be an issue if you want to change lens quickly. F-9 mounts on gimbal head and changing lens will not be an issue. If you carry multiple lenses I suggest getting a F-9. If not F-1 should do fine. I know couple of photographers who had this issue while carrying 500mm and 100-400mm on board walks.

Personally, I prefer the Really Right Stuff flash brackets, but I know that I'm also in the minority ;)

I'll weigh-in on the RRS brackets as well. One piece, you can add additional flash attach points if you want/need multiple flashes. Check them out before you make a final decision.

Which RRS brackets do you like? It looks like there are 3 different sizes. Would one size work on different lenses, for example a 500mm and a 400/5.6?

Thanks,
Steve

I use the F-1 and a Buddy uses the F-9. They both have their + and - 's..I like the F-1 because I can handhold the lens with the flash bracket as one package.

Any more opinions? I'm still trying to decide b/w the Wimberley and RRS brackets.

Thanks,
Steve

I can't weigh in on the difference between Wimberly and RRS, but I do prefer a bracket that attaches to the lens so when I remove the camera and lens from the tripod for handheld shots, or to use off the tripod, the flash goes with it!

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Originally Posted by Steve Holmes

Which RRS brackets do you like? It looks like there are 3 different sizes. Would one size work on different lenses, for example a 500mm and a 400/5.6?

Thanks,
Steve

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You need the largest one they make for the 500mm. It could be used on a smaller lens, although it would look pretty ridiculous. However, flash is going to be more useful on the 500mm any ways.