Stroboframe Camera Flip Flash Bracket

Jul 08

Stroboframe Camera Flip Flash Bracket

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00009UTLU
Manufacturer: Tiffen
Release Date: 2006-03-21
Average Customer Review: (From 6 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$97.95~~
Amazon Price: $57.99 (7 new available)
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Features

Compact, lightweight flash bracket designed for cameras without add-on motor drives
Low-profile Rotary-Link system lets you easily turn camera from horizontal to vertical
Flash stays centered above lens at all times; comfortable, cushioned neoprene foam grip
Machined, positive-locking shoe mount is interchangeable with optional flash mounts
Nominal lens-to-flash distance of 12 inches; weighs 15.4 ounces; 5-year warranty

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
The Camera Flip is a compact, lightweight bracket at a very affordable price. It is best for cameras without large add-on accessory motor drives. Comes complete with a machined, shoe-type flash mount.

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Stroboframe Camera Flip is a compact, lightweight flash bracket designed for cameras without large, add-on accessory motor drives. The affordable unit sports Stroboframe’s low-profile Rotary-Link system, which lets you turn your camera from horizontal to vertical with a flick of the wrist while still keeping the flash centered above the lens. As a result, your photos will receive optimum light regardless of the camera’s orientation. On the side sits a cushioned neoprene foam grip that’s comfortable for both shooting and carrying. And thanks to the Camera Flip’s compact chassis, the bracket stuffs conveniently in most camera bags, making it ideal for traveling. The Camera Flip–which offers a nominal lens-to-flash distance of 12 inches and comes with a machined, positive-locking shoe mount–is backed by a five-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
Camera Flip, shoe mount, 1/4″-20 camera mounting knob, cork base pad.

Customer Reviews

OK but wish I had gotten the 350 by Alex Chaney
I purchased the camera flip bracket for use with my Nikon D50. It fit the camera well altough I never really got comfortable using it so I seldom did. The build is great and it still functions as new so I have not complaints with construction. I now have a Nikon D300 which is a larger camera and the bracket does not fit. I can force it but who wants to chance stripping the tripod socket on a $1,800 camera. I have since bought the model that rotates the flash instead of rotating the camera.

stroboframe 310-900 by Bob H.
Unit came as ordered. I have Nikon SB 600 flash unit. It requires removing nut and assmebly at the top of the frame. The manufacturing process tightens the nut down so much that it is extremely difficult to remove.

Having used the unit a few times, I have found that the flash bracket has a tendency to tip towards the camera. This requires holding the bracket. While one can work with it, the ‘cumbersome factor’ increases signficiantly.

I actually e-mailed the manufacturer regarding these issues, and they were very responsive. The tipping problem is supposed to be solved by adding an anti-twist plate, which I have not tried. I’ll update this review once I’ve tested it.

I think this is a good firm to do business with, they just need a few minor tweaks.

Doesn’t work in portrait mode w/ 30d by T. Dollear
I bought this frame and the separate bracket for the 30D (no battery grip, just the 30D). So the good news is that it does provide an angle for the flash which prevents red eye and in general looks more natural. The bad news is that with anything but the small 50mm f1:1.8 lens, good luck keeping the camera straight in portrait mode.

For what it is, it works fine. It seems way overpriced, but I am keeping it and will probably use it occasionally.

Good bracket, poor bundle by JohannesHC
It appeared to me that the RPS flash extension cord bundled with the Stroboframe 350 was defective, either in its engineering or in manufacture. At least, I found no way to adjust it correctly to fit the Nikon SB800 flash unit. When the flash was fastened to the extension cord, the flash unit rocked around on the rails of the connector. This wobbling threatened both the flash signal and the mechanical integrity of the whole assembly, so that I feared the flash unit might snap off during use and fall on me or someone else. I returned the entire bundle for credit, although I had to pay the return postage. Cameta Camera folks were gracious and helpful. I hope that either I had a solo defective unit, or that they’ll bundle someone else’s flash extension cord with the Stroboframe.

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