The Kirk FB-9 Single Arm Macro Bracket is designed for use with lenses that feature a rotating tripod collar. It requires the use of a Kirk Arca-type Lens Plate attached to the tripod collar, and connects to the bracket-mounting slot found on these plates.
The FB-9 features a 2-way joint, with a long flash arm that can be tilted downwards, and which keep the flash suspended above the end of the lens. This makes is very useful for macro and close-up photography. It also offers provision for the flash to travel along the flash arm, and for it to be rotated according to the shooting angle.
Optionally, you can get the FB-10A adapter, which allows you to use the bracket even with lenses that do not feature a tripod collar.
