Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket
- Price: $47.00
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- B&H # CUCBMRC
- Mfr# CBMINIRC
Product Highlights
- Designed for Canon and Nikon Camera / Flash Combinations
The Custom Bracket CB Mini-RC is a horizontal camera and flash platform bracket. It has a wide cork-padded camera platform to support a digital, 35mm film, or medium format camera. The 1/4"-20 camera screw can be adjusted for cameras of different thickness. Featuring the same compact setup as the CB Mini, the CB Mini-RC allows full accessibility to the vertical shutter release on your camera. It is designed for Canon and Nikon camera / flash combinations.
Since this type of bracket is usually used with either a handle mount flash or shoe mount flash attached to an off-camera cord, this bracket comes with a 1/4"-20 flash screw.
- Anti-twist feature for off-camera cord.
- The flash is positioned forward from the camera to reduce the occurrence of flash shadows created by longer lenses.
- Can be mounted on tripod via 1/4"-20 threaded socket.
- Durable aluminum construction.
| Dimensions | 7 x 3.5" (17.8 x 8.9 cm) WxD |
| Weight | 6 oz (170 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 57 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (47)
- Lightweight (45)
- Durable (24)
- Strong construction (23)
- Packs small / compresses (19)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (18)
- Photojournalism (18)
- Fill flash (17)
- Weddings (17)
- Portraits (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (42)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (18), Semi-pro photographer (17), Photo enthusiast (12), Casual photographer (3), Professional (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Handy tool for flash photography
Great for eliminating the sideways shadows on portrait-oriented photographs of people by placing the flash over the axis of the lens.
Using this bracket takes the flash off your camera, meaning tha...Read complete review
Great for eliminating the sideways shadows on portrait-oriented photographs of people by placing the flash over the axis of the lens.
Using this bracket takes the flash off your camera, meaning that in press pit/media scrum situations you reduce the risk of either firing the flash into the back of someone's head or ramming your flash into the back of someone's head. And the person behind you will thank you because your flash won't be in their shot.
Well built with adjustable locking plate that caters for different off camera cord hot shoes.
Only slightly annoying point is that the screw that holds the off camera cord hotshoe in place requires a screwdriver - it would be great if it was a d-ring like it is on the screw that fastens the bracket to the camera body itself.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A bracket with good intentions
I am a photographer on the go and so I bought it on the sole premise that I can stow it in my backpack eliminating the bulk and I can pull it out with ease....Read complete review
I am a photographer on the go and so I bought it on the sole premise that I can stow it in my backpack eliminating the bulk and I can pull it out with ease. I wanted a higher quality "straight" bracket even if realizing that the quality of imaging remains the same, have I used other straight brackets. The quality of workmanship, simplicity in design, and convenience of storage are the best part of it. The problem associated with all straight brackets is its inconsistency with lighting on subject matters mostly in environments with little light. Because the flash is on the right side, horizontal subjects are prone to uneven lighting and cast shadows. Vertical subjects are prone to "halo" lighting, where the subject "glows" as the background surrounding it dissipates into the darkness.
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Very lightweight and easy to assemble. Works well in portrait and landscape.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Strong Lite/weight
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I've tried, and wasted money on quite a few flash brackets over the years, but the CB Mini will be my last as it's perfect. I could not have designed a better bracket, and that's something I rarely say about a product. If it's a compact lightweight bracket you're looking for, I think you'll be very pleased with this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Quality construction does what its supposed to
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Really well made. Wish it was a bit cheaper considering other larger brackets are the same price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Puts Flash Close To Hand
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Got this to help take my flash directly off the camera when doing events and cetain on-the-go imagery. I do like the bracket. Only drawback is that it does put the flash close to your hand when it's mounted on the side, so you have to work your fingers to maintain a good grip. Would love to see a version of this where the flash mount is about 2 inches further away from the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I use the bracket to fill-flash when shooting location portraits. I've always been a fan of the harsh-fill ring-light look but when I'm on the go it's much easier to just use a Speedlight for the same effect. This bracket allows me to do that. Also made in the USA.It's built like a tank and with the AT bar I never worry about it losing my flash. I shoot with a D3 and an SB-900.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
This is an excellent bracket that works just as discribed. Great for getting the flash off the camera's hot shoe. Wish I had purchased it a long time ago!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Custom brackets are rock solid and top quality, and this small one is no different. I wanted a smaller flash bracket for street shooting and ordered the Mini RC, and I couldn't be happier. Its the perfect thing for strobists on the move. It's light weight, but tough, and the flash sits in the perfect position. The whole rig feels very balanced and maneuverable. If you don't have one yet, get it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Of Light
Cons
- Cable Management Lacking
Best Uses
- Candids
- Event photography
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
This bracket creates a much nicer quality of light compared to what you get when attaching an external flash directly to the camera hot-shoe mount. I use this with a diffuser on the flash. The cable can be a bit tricky to maneuver your hand around because the bracket is so small. I recommend also buying the anti-twist bar (optional accessory) that goes with the bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Social General Use
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I've use this bracket on regular bases for portrait on the go while covering assignments that require fast moving actions, as in political rallies or social events.
I didn't buy the base that prevent the bracket from moving, if you screw well in place it would hardly move during the assigment.
It works better on vertical portraits, but still far better that having the flash on camera. With a good flash technique you can make good ambient fill shoots.
While vertical handling it feels 'funny', it takes time to get use to since it brings more bulk to the grip. Would be nice to have something thinner with such strong construction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Underwater
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
The best photo acsesorio for Profecional Photographer
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I used to have a sunpack flash that had a bracket on the side. I was looking for something similar. If I had known yours was so great I wouldn't had wasted money on another camera store!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- HARSH SIDE SHADOWS
- RED EYE
Best Uses
- Fashion beauty
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
Choose this product for fashion runway and fashion location. Love the small size and lite weight, but 90% of images have red eye, not happy with the results and harsh side light when shooting horizontal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
This is the best Bracket I've had. I had a large bulky flip bracket and it was just too much to carry around. This is compact, and built from a very solid piece of metal, not to mention it's also extremely light weight compared to larger more cumbersome pieces of junk.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Pricy
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fashion
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
If I had the option, I would give this item a 4.5, not because I'm dissatisfied, but because it isn't perfect. How, you may ask? Well, it isn't in it's functionality, it's the practicality. There are little issues like having to carry around a cent piece to tighten the hot-show but other than that, it's just a tiny bit expensive. Other than that, it's great. The build is to par, the functionality isn't short of professional, despite it's just a sliver of machined aluminum.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No snap and play
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Red carpet
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I purchased this for my RedCarpet and Event Photography. It is one of the better flash brackets out there. It's fairly light and doens't create lens flare. It is also applicabe with almost any medium/small size lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Music venues Rock Roll
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
This bracket is a true gem as it makes the addition of flash a snap. It is light weight & easy to attach to both the camera & the flash units. i keep this attached to the camera weather i intend to use flash or not. I like that when it is off the camera it goes into my bag anywhere i want to put it.If you want simple & compact this is the bracket to have. an additional D screw would be nice however they are available from the manufacture for a nominal fee.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens axis relationship
Best Uses
- Flash photography
Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
I use this with a Canon 5Dii; L lenses and 580exii flash. The bracket is a well made piece of equipment. Both the camera and flash fit firmly (using Canon off camera extension), It provides a nice balance (as opposed to having the flash mounted on the camera). It provides a high degree of confidence that both are not in danger of moving or falling off. Some reviews complained that one or both of the screws come lose. I haven't experienced any problems in that area. I still have, and use, the Canon strap to grip the camera. The bracket provides enough room for the strap attached on the right side (also I have the extra battery grip on the camera).
As the system is set up the flash is not on the lens axis. It is better than shoe mounted on the camera, but I wish it was more in line with the axis of the lens. In the horizontal format the flash is a little up and to the right; in the vertical position it is up and a little to the left. If however, the bracket was a little lower where the flash sits, it would be on the lens axis. This is a minor problem, but for me the ease of handling compensates for this.
Another minor point is that the flash is too close to the camera body, which makes it a little difficult to make adjustments to the flash. Part of this problem is inherent with the flash itself (not really designed for big fingers).
Because of not placing the flash on the lens axis, and being a little too close to the camera body I deducted one star.
The bottom line is that this is a well-made bracket; a piece of professional equipment. It's balanced and feels good to hold. After using it a day or two, I took it off and placed the flash on the hot shoe. I had to put the bracket back on because after using it, I really missed not having the bracket on. Even if I took the flash and off- camera cable off for some shots I would leave the bracket on. It's not in the way, and light enough to keep on without noticing a difference.
If you absolutely MUST have the flash directly above the lens axis, that means you'll probably pay more for a larger bracket that is not as comfortable to handle.
After using several cameras ( 2 1/4 and 35mm ) on several well made brackets, I prefer the CB mini-bracket. When I saw this bracket in the B+H catalogue, I was shocked. It was such a pure simple and easy solution, and nobody thought of it before this company. No twist, turn or flip and much less weight. And, as an added plus, very inexpensive (it's not just a hunk of aluminum, it's a machined piece of equipment). I could design a better bracket that would overcome my annoyances with this bracket. I could then turn it over to people who do machining and have it made, but the cost would about double the cost of this bracket, and it would take several weeks to get it. All in all, the CB mini bracket is the best compromise. I'm very happy with it, and I would buy it again. Hope this helps in your decision.
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Comments about Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Camera & Flash Bracket:
best product ever
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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