Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket for 35mm Cameras Reviews

• I found a solution to commonly reported problems with this product

  
  By A33HA1VRI3NO5V on 2006-12-24
  I found the same problem that other users of this product experienced. Particularly the issue of the shutter release being at the bottom of the camera when composing a portrait oriented shot. I found a stroboframe flash bracket that rotates the camera counter clockwise within the flash bracket instead of flipping the flash. This leaves the shutter release at the top of the camera and also alleviated the other problem of speed light hot shoe breakage from repeated "flipping" of the flash that some other users have reported. The item is manufactured by Stroboframe and can be found at an ebay store called "Gadget Infinity" under the listing title of "Flash Bracket with 90 degrees Camera Rotate feature". Buy it now price is $29.99. I just bought one and it arrived yesterday and I could not be happier. Pass the word of this ingenious new product that will solve the issues that have plagued photographers for the past several years.
  
  

• A must have for wedding photogs...

  
  By A271XOOZ9YBG26 on 2005-11-10
  It keeps the flash over the lens at all times, in both landscape and portrait orientations. Positions the flash far enough away from the lens to avoid red-eye. Also is nicely balanced with SLR with battery pack and flash mounted.
  
  

• Does Exactly What it Should

  
  By AVP1I99CXKN6P on 2006-09-07
  This is a great product, does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it well. It's simple and reasonably inexpensive. Solid feeling on the camera. I picked up this version after a disappointing experience with the folding model.
  
  My only beef is that I have to rotate my camera the "wrong" way for a portrait oriented photo. This puts the shutter release at the bottom instead of the top. It works, but is slightly awkward for me. Not a biggie and it really does help the pictures due to the favorable position of the flash.
  
  

• I've owned one for years and years.

  
  By A2DF3JXM8CU8DZ on 2006-12-24
  This flash bracket is a terrific, useful gadget. I used it professionally with my old work-horse Nikon film cameras and am now using it with my Canon 30D. It does what it's supposed to do: elevates the strobe above the camera and flips to take vertical shots with the strobe over the top of the lens. Like I said, I've owned it for years and it has a whole lot of mileage on it. It looks a bit banged up, but it's still solid and reliable. It also conveniently fits in my Canon 200EG backpack.
  
  The only problem that drives me nuts is the same one another reviewer, R. Shellhamer, has (although it seems to be less of an issue for him/her than it is for me). The damn thing puts the shutter release button on the wrong end of the camera when shooting vertically. It's a royal pain, but can be overcome by removing a few screws, reorienting the mounts, then mounting it backwards on the camera. Really, I don't give much of a rip if the Stroboframe logo faces outward.
  
  At any rate, it's a nifty item that truly improves flash photography. For around $50.00, it's worth owning.
  
  

• Nicly put together

  
  By A1SA2FGQE2INBK on 2006-11-02
  Very well made and works well in the field when you are taking shots quickly. I have noticed a better quality of light falling on my subjects with no red eye. I have not had a situation yet to test the shadow of my subject falling further down but it goes to reason if the flash is higher over the lens the shadow would be effected.
  
  
• Simple & effective
  By A3U4VZPS351C7M on 2007-03-10
  For people who look for similar solutions simplest, effective and cheapest solution.
  
  
• 85% perfect! 15% imperfect - 100% I don't care
  By A3SG7IKVM0O6Z5 on 2007-12-21
  The problem with this is that with the Nikon D200 and the battery pack, you can't place whatever flash you're attaching it to to the center of the camera. You have to mount it slightly off center.
  
  The difference is about an inch or an inch and a half. To me, that is insignificant. What is more important to me as a photographer is the fact that I will get extended flash. It's not perfect, no. (What in life is perfect, anyway?)
  
  I give this a 9.5 out of 10. It's a great product, highly customizable and easy to work with your Nikon.
  
  As long as you understand this, you will not be disappointed.
  
  
• Much better than expected.
  By A5KMMY627T3W on 2008-01-10
  I purchased this with modest expectations, but it has exceeded them. It is very solidly built and I believe it meets professional standards in that respect. Let me address a few concerns that I know other people have expressed:
  
  Vertical shooting: yes, with this product vertical shooting becomes fairly difficult to the point of effectively ruling it out. However, I shoot vertically about 4 times a year. That's not 4 sessions per year--4 frames. If you are someone who does a lot of vertical shooting then I would recommend steering clear of this item. For me, someone who rarely ever does shoot vertically, this does not bother me at all.
  
  Camera and/or flash coming loose: I have not experienced this issue at all, not even a little bit, not one time. All I did was tighten the bottom screw down fairly tight. I didn't use a pair of pliers to tighten it or anything; just my hand. The camera stays in place perfectly all the time. This may be, however, because I have a Canon battery pack on the bottom of my camera which also has grip to it. I haven't tried mounting the camera directly to the bracket so I don't know if that would cause the slippage issue or not. Anyway, for me this is not an issue at all. Also, in all positions my flash has remained in place as well. My flash is attached to a remote cord so actually it is the remote cord which is screwed down technically speaking, but regardless everything has stayed in place in all positions. I have experienced no issues with anything coming loose. Now, I did just buy this and I have only used it a few times so I can't speak to long-term reliability in this area. If it fails down the road I will come back and revise this review, so if you are reading this then everything is still fine.
  
  If I had a gun to my head and was asked what the shortcomings are with this product, I would say the bottom camera mounting screw is so large that it makes setting the camera down incredibly difficult in any position with this bracket attached. You have to find a soft surface (like carpet or a chair) to set this down when your camera is attached. Setting this down on tabletops or counters will scratch them and your camera might tip over and get scratched or damaged. Also the grip is pretty lacking in ergonomics. Those are really tiny issues that would not stop me from buying or using this item. I mention them just to be thorough.
  
  This is a great bracket and I am very pleased with it. I will likely buy another one or two of them for other cameras that I have.
  
  
• An affordable solution.
  By A36NJPB640ZMTU on 2008-07-17
  I have shot many portraits and weddings with this bracket and have been very satisfied. My setup: Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D), Canon Speedlite flash with Sto-Fen omnibounce connected by an off-camera shoe cord.
  
  I have never used any other bracket so I can't compare, but this one has always gotten the job done.
  
  
• handy and effective
  By A3JMNY4K4HDVUO on 2008-01-07
  I was looking for an inexpensive replacement for a rather cheap bracket I had purchased a couple of years ago. This bracket is not exactly inexpensive, but I had a rewards certificate from Amazon so I went ahead. The item works very well and the photos taken with the auxiliary flash unit are noticeably better, without those annoying shadows that one gets when using only the on-camera flash. I like the fact that it is easy to flip the bracket when shooting in portrait orientation. The shoe for the flash unit seemed odd at first, but it really secures the unit in place. Even at full price this is a worthwhile gadget to improve flash photos if you are using an off-camera flash unit
  
  
• quick flip bracket is right!
  By A29WMO2GJXEM1M on 2008-02-08
  Although this bracket will work, there is a part necessary to attach NIKON cameras that isn't included or mentioned in the description. It can be jury-rigged...but don't tip or your camera will flip!
  
  
  
• It is an ok frame for the money
  By A3LR47S4I7Q0NS on 2008-06-05
  When you receive this product you will need to place some thread lock on the screw and the top of the fram. This is the screw that hold the flash sync hotshoe. If you do not fix the screww the flash unit will swival all over the place. Hey Stroboframe-place a lock washer between the screw and the frame. I cannot be the only one that has had problems
  
  
• A somewhat crude but effective accessory
  By A1TB1VVM0LTZM2 on 2007-12-24
  I needed a bracket to get the flash off of my camera and help control redeye and shadows. Stroboframe is a brand that has been around for ages and has stood the test of time, so I figured I'd give their product a try.
  
  The bracket is very functional and is made of durable materials. The only exceptions might be the foam hand grip and the thumbscrew for mounting the camera. The grip does not seem like it will last. Fortunately, it is replaceable. The thumbscrew has been fine so far. My observation is purely subjective.
  
  One thing the description does not say is that the mounting shoe that is included can be removed, allowing you to mount the shoe end of a dedicated TTL off camera cable. This is very helpful.
  
  The only thing that really bugs me about this bracket is the general lack of good industrial design. It's not very ergonomic, and it could look much better than it does. Also, the edges could have been more carefully milled or finished. They are pretty rough.
  
  
• Dissatisfied
  By AOKNVLQEA28K2 on 2007-12-29
  Supposed to be a "universal" item. My remote flash falls off every time I flip the frame for vertical photographs.
  
  
• Stroboframe 350 - A Winner
  By AVFDFNRFLXGKG on 2008-01-08
  I purchased this to use with my Fuji S6000fd digital camera and a slave flash, it is well constructed and very comfortable to use. Don't let the name fool you, it works perfectly well for digital cameras not just 35mm cameras.
  
  

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