'Bracket' for flash

NeilP
Posted 13/06/2010 - 01:31 Link
I have a k20d and a 100mm pentax macro with which I often use a Metz 48 flash which is of the camera via a wired connection for insect etc macros. Its clumbersome holding the flash in one hand and the camera in the other so I've been looking for something to hold the flash to the side of the camera but all my searches for a flash bracket bring up studio equipment. Does anyone have a recommndation for a flash 'bracket' (if thats the correct term) I can use for this?
flossie
Posted 13/06/2010 - 09:33 Link
How about one of these?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-233B-Camera-Flash-Bracket/dp/B000KZCDLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276417854&sr=8-1

Its probably going to be a bit unwieldy though - another approach would be to get a small lightweight stand and put the flash on that...
Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
matwhittington
Posted 13/06/2010 - 10:06 Link
This site seems to have a lot of stuff...

link

Or you may find something on ebay... I have thought of something similar but never really looked seriously....

Regards
Mat W

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Gary Hickin
Posted 13/06/2010 - 12:00 Link
I modified an old speaker wall bracket arm ( any fairly light metal section would do )- just cut off a few bits, filed rough edges down and drilled some mount holes, pipe insulation material can be split and fitted on the bracket arm for comfort. I have a K20D plus grip and a Metz 54i mounted on this bracket. The bracket arm can easily be adjusted to suit any lens mounted on the camera by swinging it forward or back. Most of my macro shots are taken handheld with this rig. Cheers, Gary
petrochemist
Posted 13/06/2010 - 19:27 Link
If you don't fancy DIY I see Rocky cameras has quite a few different second hand brackets for £2-£5 (plus postage)

http://www.rockycameras.com/flash-35mmdigital-14-c.asp

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