Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras
Quick Flip 350 (35mm) is our most economical flash-rotating bracket. Quick Flip models offer high value, compact size, light weight and fast handling. No wonder they're the best-selling brackets on the market. Although lower in price than our top-of-the-line brackets, they share the same quality materials and construction. The Quick Flip 350 accepts all 35mm cameras except those with large, accessory battery packs or motor drives.)
All Stroboframe Quick Flip Flash brackets have a pivoting flash arm that keeps the flash over the lens in both horizontal and vertical positions. They have a comfortable foam grip and a tripod mountable base. They allow the user to shoot and advance film as if no bracket were attached.
Net Weight: 10 oz., Bracket Height: 9.5", Lens-to-Flash Distance: 12"
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by PowerReviews(based on 130 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (91)
- Lightweight (88)
- Reliable (87)
- Consistent (49)
- Strong construction (13)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (4)
Best Uses
- Photography (85)
- Weddings (71)
- Portraits (68)
- Artificial lighting (38)
- Strobe lighting (33)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (42), Semi-pro photographer (36), Pro photographer (28), Enthusiast (8), Casual photographer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (55), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Simple and effective, but...
It's a simple bracket, but it's very effective. Does the job well.
That being said, it's a bit cumbersome. I use a Nikon TTL off-camera shoe cord with this bracket, a...Read complete review
It's a simple bracket, but it's very effective. Does the job well.
That being said, it's a bit cumbersome. I use a Nikon TTL off-camera shoe cord with this bracket, and there's no comfortable way to secure the coiled cable to the bracket (so it doesn't flop around and/or get in the way). I'm using plastic zip ties to secure the cable, but that just adds to the bulk.
Also, I prefer to use the bracket backwards, and here's why... I have a Nikon D300 with a battery grip, and the grip has a set of command dials, a shutter release trigger, an AE/AF lock button, and a multi-directional knob. When I'm shooting in portrait/vertical orientation I find it to be very important to have these at my fingertips, which is normally very comfortable. However, this grip is designed so that the handle goes in the left hand, which means that the camera must be turned in the opposite direction from what I am used to because I shoot with a battery grip. Attaching the bracket backwards works okay, except that the padded handle of the bracket (and that coiled TTL cable) add a LOT of bulk to the right side of my camera, making it difficult to grip in horizontal/landscape orientation.
Lastly, in complaints, the cold shoe mount that comes with the bracket is not impressive. I am able to bypass it entirely, and simply screw the flash end of my TTL cord directly into the bracket (using the anti-swivel plate, of course, which works wonderfully). However, the screw provided is slightly too long, resulting in a wobbly connection. There are 2 simple fixes here: use a smaller screw if you have it, or simply add a small washer between the screw and the bracket. I did the latter, and the connection is actually pretty solid.
As for the good stuff, the foam padded handle is comfortable. I've read some complaints about the screw for the camera, but I haven't had a problem here. There are additional screw holes in the base of the bracket for attaching tripod plates, which is really nice. The bracket itself swivels comfortably, but it's also tight enough so that it won't turn unless you turn it.
As I said above, I have a D300 with grip. Add the TTL cable (which has an AF assist lamp built into the camera-end of the cable), and the whole thing is just barely taller than the space "allowed" in the bracket design. However, I didn't have any problems with this set up; the top of the bracket just has to rest on top of the AF assist block on the camera. Not a big deal, and not enough bulk to alter the flash angle in any noticeable way.
Overall, I'm happy. This is a great tool to quickly and easily keep your flash above the lens in either vertical or horizontal camera orientation. Just don't forget the anti-swivel plate for the flash, and whatever communication you need between your camera and flash.
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Most Liked Negative Review
No Anti-twist Plate available
Used:
- Used with Canon 20D for sports, portraits, events, and occasions in a variety of environments for over 3 years.
The Good:
- Almost always use flash indoo...Read complete review
Used:
- Used with Canon 20D for sports, portraits, events, and occasions in a variety of environments for over 3 years.
The Good:
- Almost always use flash indoors and out and never had red eye.
- Joint connecting flash support arm to bracket provides good movement to keep flash above lens in portrait or landscape and is stiff enough to support the flash in a landscape postion (off to the side) while the camera is in portrait.
The Bad:
- When I use the bracket I hold the camera (20D). Without the battery pack, there is not enough surface area to get a good grip on camera. Not necessarily a con, but the battery pack is good to use with bracket.
- No Anti-Twist plate for this bracket and 20D. I recommend using a battery pack for an SLR camera for the added grip and battery power. However, this also adds bulk and weight. I am constantly adjusting the camera and tightening the mounting screw because the camera keeps twisting. If you are doing agressive photography at an event, such as a party, you can miss a shot with the flash not aiming where the lens is.
- This is also a negative on the camera manufacturer because large cameras should have two points to mount from. One stationary and one floating. If the battery pack for the 20D had this, I could easily affix the camera to the bracket with two mounting screws and be set to move and swing around without the bracket twisting the flash out of alignment from the camera.
- Dual mounting points probably won't happen anytime soon, but a good Anti-Twist plate that won't damage the finish on the camera is an essential missing accessory to this bracket.
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Used for portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I have not had a flash bracket since my 35mm days so this was my first as a digital photographer.I would give the bracket 5 stars if it had some sort of quick release on it. I actually attached a lightweight QR bracket with a 1/4 x 20 hole to this bracket and it works great. Just to be sure I secured it with metal epoxy so it's now a permanant part of my bracket.I went a step further and also attached a large QR lens plate I already had to the bottom so I can mount the entire bracket with camera attached on a tripod or monopod that has a QR base. The multiple holes in this bracket allowed me to do this.
I now have a bracket that suits my needs which cost me about half of what the commercailly available brackets with a QR capability cost.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
This is an easy to use, light weight bracket. Handles well, fits easily into camera bag and I use it almost always.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I use the bracket nearly anytime that I use flash. I generally mount my SB800 flash on the bracket. I believe the quality of my flash photography has improved with the Quick Flip 350. The bracket handle is very comfortable and the whole unit has a good feel and is easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Flower photos
- Macro
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Use this produce to get the flash away from the lens and lens hoods.
I like this bracket because it is very adjustable and it flips as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I've not used it much yet, however, it's a good tool to get the flash off the camera and control light better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
This bracket is rigid, easy to use and it's a great price. I have a Canon 7D, which is not a light camera and I use 580 ExII Flash, so the whole thing is pretty heavy. The stroboframe has no problem with the weight. It's great for weddings and portraits when you aren't using an off camera strobe.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
A good addition to my kit. I made a couple modifications to it (very easy) 'cause that knob sticks out where i need to grip it. Theres enough room for my D90 with the battery grip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
This stroboframe is my third one and it is amazingly compact fitting in my camera backpack anywhere I put it. Does exactly what I need to do when I used it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Lightweight, sturdy and simple to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Definately a must to get the flash off the camera's hot shoe to eliminate red eye and "behind the head" shadows. the main drawback was that if you have a vertical grip on your camera, and you shoot a vertical picture, you cannot reach the shutterrelease button on the vertical grip. You can reach the one on the camera, but it will be on the bottom of your rig. What I did was mount my camera backwards on the bracket, which then allowed me to use the shutter release on my vertical grip and free my left hand up in order to grab the zoom on my lens. It takes a bit of getting used to, and your configuration will depend on your shooting comfort.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Bulky
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I wasn't really pleased with this product and ended up returning it. It's tight and seemed hard to use with my camera. Overall I was just disappointed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Huge difference in shadows when used vertically.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Using for a family reunion. Had to remove the shoe mount and make and adapter to secure the cable. Otherwise fine addition to my equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Great buy and simple to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
This bracket is very good for the price. It is working great for me. It seems to be sturdy and flipping the flash is very easy to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I use this bracket for both my DSLR Video rigs. This is what I have found it useful for:
1. stabilizing the camera (can use two hands)
2. additional shoe mount
3. holding the camera when not in use (especially for use with my DSLR Video rig. I use a 60D with Zfinder 3xpro mounted with the adhesive mount onto my flip-out videwfinder. If you try to grab the camera by the left side, the weight of the zfinder flips the viewfinder open. When you grab it by the Bracket attached to the right side of the camera, it keeps the camera at an orientation where this does not occur.
4. additional mount screw holes
5. I use the "quick flip" option to hang my camera over my Bogan tripod apron.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
Super easy to use. Easy to setup. Suprisingly useful.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
I bought the Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket to use with my Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) compatible D80 and a Nikon SB-700 Speedlight. The wireless connectivity between camera and strobe allows me to use the Quick Flip without a flash cable. This is a great combination!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
- Inconsistent Output
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket for 35mm Cameras:
If you use it in the fiip position shown, you you cannot rorate the flash head to camera left, just dead on...ugh!
All other positions you try will not hold the flash.
Get something that actually works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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