Which Flash Bracket?

[Paul Forman]

I was wondering if anyone here uses a flash while photographing birds/nature and if so, which bracket system do you use?

I'm not sure this matters, but I will be using a Canon 5D, 580EX II on a RRS ballhead.

Thanks,
Paul

[Maxis Gamez]

This is what I use with my 500mm. I made my own extension allowing the flash to be higher.

http://www.tripodhead.com/products/f...o-brackets.cfm

Good luck!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Paul need more info to help !!

What lens are you using? If is not a super tele you might want to place it on camera, if a bracket is needed you will need a bracket that will clamp on to the lens plate. Might look in Arties store and will find the exact thing you need.

The bracket I use attaches to the Wimberly head and if using the Mongoose it has its own dedicated bracket.

[James Shadle]

I agree with Maxis on Wimberley.
RRS and Kirk are also options.
James

[Robert Amoruso]

Paul,

Knowing what len(s) you are using will help us answer. The link the Maxis posted is a good place to start. It is the system that I use.

[Paul Forman]

Maxis, Alfred, James & Robert,

Thank you for your responses. I currently have a Canon 400 f/5.6. However, I am also thinking to the future as I plan to to go longer. I have been looking and leaning towards the Wimberley Telephoto bracket as I currently use an RSS ball head. I haven't decided on whether or not to eventually go with a Wimberley head or Mongoose type head.

Judging from your answers it looks like Wimberley would be the way to go.

Regards,
Paul

[Maxis Gamez]

Paul,

Wimberley works best IMO. Consider that in the future.

Happy to help!

[Paul Forman]

Maxis,

Is the Wimberley overkill with my 400mm? Or a good place to start?

Paul

[Maxis Gamez]

Maxis,

Is the Wimberley overkill with my 400mm? Or a good place to start?

Paul

Paul,

I use the same flash bracket set up with my 400mm f/5.6 L with a ballhead AND the 500mm with the Wimberley.

[Norm Dulak]

An inexpensive alternative useful in many cases is the Stroboframe QuickFlip 350. It quickly adjusts for shooting from horizontal to vertical, is sturdy, and costs only about $50 at B & H.