Does anyone know if you will be able to slide a Canon 430ex ii Speedlite in and fully engage the lock? The walls of this look thicker then normal.
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I don't know. I shoot video, so the shoe holds a top handle, reporter lights, microphones, microphone receivers or a combo thereof. Build quality is robust.
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Yes, this will fit on Canon Speedlites as well as Yongnuo equivalents. Great when you slave other flash or use with a wireless transmitter/receiver.
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I shoot with DSLR's and it is awesome. No screws get in the way. The release plate locks the bottom of the camera and you slide it into the head. Keep in mind that at first it is awkward to slide it in. Pay attentio on how it goes in then once you got it, you won't wrestle with it.
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I have used it with the Canon 600EX RT. NOTE: to get a secure mount, you have to over ride the rubber piece on the flash base. Push the unit up to the center of the holder and then use a dime to turn the screw tight. If you don't center your speed-light, yes, it will fall out. It took me awhile to figure it out. Same thing with another bracket I have. I prefer this one with the slotted screw so I can be sure to snug it down.
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Unfortunately, this bounce diffuser will only fit on the Canon Speedlite 420EZ & 430EZ, Vivitar 283 & 285 HV, and Precision Design DSLR300 flashes. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our sales department at 800-991-3350 EST. We thank you for your time and consideration!
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Tom, fantastic information on flash brackets, thank you. I want to get the flash off of the top of my camera, with my 35mm I had far better results using a bracket and I expect the same with my Canon.
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I had it on the 600ex rt. firing is not an issue. However, it might be just me, this hot shoes and the flash just don't seems to lock nicely. Either screw too loose or not tight enough. Once the flash fell out and hit the ground.
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I have a 430EX II Canon flash and it works fine! Granted, I'm not using the two cold shoe mounts it comes with because my "Aputure 2.4 Ghz Trigmaster" has a shoe mount attached to it and the bottom screws into place of where the shoe mounts would be. So whether you're using the shoe mounts or just the screws under the shoe mounts to attached a flash or a wireless adapter. I promise you it will work with this product. I highly recommend. Your flash will sit on the Softbox as shown in the picture if not using another add on.
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Not sure why you would want to add a Frio to this kit. If you're using a "standard" speedlight with this, the included bracket should hold your flash securely (I've never had one fall off). If you're concerned about light spilling around the junction of the softbox and flash head, use some gaffers tape to cover the gaps. Is this what you're asking?
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Sorry, I am using the Gary Fong light modifier on a Speedlight 910 which it fits snugly. Gary fong has just released a new lightsphere which has a new mount system. It looks like it is faster to put on and would handle a broader range of flashes. It uses velcro type straps to tighten it in place.
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Looks like we need some Canon owners to help answer your question. It fits very snug on my Nikon 600 Speedlight. Also Gary Fong has a website and a Facebook page where you might get an answer that's helpful.
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the mount bracket has a knob that tightens or loosens depending on the hot shoe of the flash but i have a nikon 600 n ive never seen a canon flash in person so i cant give you a definitive answer sorry
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The power connector on this is standard for the Canon speedlights but I don't think the 430EXII has a battery pack port on it, so you either need to upgrade to a higher level speedlight or use a generic version. The Yongnuo 560 speedlights are also compatible with this battery pack.
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I would definitely not get this. The light output will be similar to your built-in flash, but without the biggest benefits of having a hot shoe flash, like being able to change the angle of the flash.Save up and get the Canon Speedlite 430EX II. The only reason I got the 90ex is because it is tiny and can be carried in a pocket easily in case the need arises to use on my 5d Mark iii which does not have a built in flash.
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I copied this response from my initial review: it doesn`t attach securely to a Nikon SB-800 speedlight. I suspect that the head on the SB-800 is too small for this Gary Fong unit. No matter how much I tightened the velcro strap the unit would eventually slide off. If I moved the strap further down on the head to get more grip the buttons on the Speedlight were then blocked and the speedlight would not lock in the up position with the camera held vertically. I think this unit is meant for the larger flash heads like on the Nikon SB-910.
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The ring locks in with just a quarter turn onto the Canon lens. There's just the tiniest amount of play after it locks in, and that seems reasonable to me. It's easier if you first screw a filter onto the adapter, then the hood onto the filter, then that assembly onto the camera. Feels plenty secure to me.
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I locks when IN (via a small notch in the slider), but not when extended. Haven't had any issues with mine wandering back inward when working, but had considered that, and I think that a little work with a punch and some planning would easily modify the slider to require some more effort to move.