Does anyone have a ballpark figure for the distance from lens to flash on say a Canon Rebel body (no grip attached) and a Speedlite (430 or 580). TNX
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What difference does that make? Just use TTL and see how it looks. Most TTL cords are easily long enough to use on this flash bracket. To answer in line with the spirit of this kind of question I would say "less than 1,000 feet or measure your camera/flash and do some simple math based on the dimensions of the bracket"
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Here is a photo taken with the Zeikos flash bracket on a Nikon D1: https://www.flickr.com/photos/73423234@N00/13977806594/
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This might be a better bracket to get: CB Digital-T Flash Rotating Bracket for Tall Cameras and Cameras With Add-on Grip
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Danfaz, It would help a lot if you could re-phrase your question so we could better understand the question in your mind. For instance, the difference between models of external flash units to the camera lens has little to do with how the camera will capture an image. The purpose of the external flash bracket is to raise the flash head above the center point of the lens to provide an angle of difference to the camera sensor when the flash fires. This angle of difference helps to avoid "Red Eye" reflections from animal eyes when the flash fires from the built in camera flash. It also reduces the appearance of hard shadows directly behind a subject and wall. The bracket in question, Zeikos ZE-BRK14 Deluxe, has a vertical member that is adjustable to accommodate small point and shoot camera, and the larger dedicated video cameras. The collapsed height is approximately 7 inches, and the extended height is approximately 8 inches.
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Question: Night time Sports . I own a Nikon D90, and I Photography Night Time sport from time to time , under low lights . I need really powerful flash to help me the best out of my camera. I am rebuilding my collection of Nikon lens . sold my Nikon flash and Nikon 2.8 80-200 mm Zoom . 13 years old . Wish I had never have done that :(Steven Los Osos, Ca.
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I usually do an immense amount of research before purchasing a product because I despise having useless pieces of equipment around me when I could just do the research and purchase once. I absolutely love my Canon 100mm macro lens and have found no need to purchase the Canon ring flash. Unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket I would advise against purchasing a ring flash, plus if you want to experiment, there are a ton of DIY methods of putting together a ring flash just to see if the effect is worth the purchase of a more expensive unit. Another con of the ring flash is that it uses an inordinate amount of power. I like to carry the minimal amount of equipment as often as possible. I'm out in the desert hiking here and there. It gets hot and I want to use all my energy on the nature around me. I don't want to hear the voice in my head that complains of the extra weight of extra batteries, a bulky ring flash etc. I purchased a dedicated regular flash (model doesn't matter, just the best that you can afford) that I can use as a slave to the pop up flash that's on the camera. I find that with a few tweaks on my part, such as using a piece of paper or reflector to bounce color, darkness or lightness onto the subject can do the job I want just as well. Now git out there and use that 100mm macro! What have you been waiting for?!
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I use Canon 600 speedlights on the Rapid Box as it comes with an adapter which fits with most speedlights and even the bigger ones like the Canon 600. However, it is a tight fit for the 600 and using it with a hotshoe trigger might create problems (I use the Canon ST-E3-RT to control the flash). Some radio transmitters will work as they can be hung by the side. Hope this helps.
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Hello, The flash comes with a set of plastic rings and these lens attachments have a groove on their outer surface, select the one that fits the diameter of your lens and screw it on as if it were a filter, the two push buttons on either side of the flash ring operate 4 small hooks, that get engaded in the groove in the lens attachment. I hope it works now ! cheers, Sandor
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I would love to hear about a review of this sigma vs the canon flashes. as i have a sx20 and i need a large flash for large dim rooms.
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I shoot a 5D mark 3 with a better grip and 600 flash. No problems, best investment ever! As for the tripod mount too depends on the mount size but some work
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I think it would, but I don't know for sure...I use a Canon Speedlite 580EXll and it works wonderfully! The Flash X-tender is very flexible (Velcro attachment straps) and could easily fit a larger or smaller Speedlite of most any manufacturer, I believe.
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I have lens from a 24-70 mm, a 50 mm f1.4 and several others that the flash fits on, only one is doesn't fit is the 150-600 mm tamron.
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http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/extenders Go to the link above and click on "Compatability"
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They have a model for Canon. I would make sure to get the Canon Model. I shoot Nikon and you'll tell the different by the description of the speedlight. Such as my model has an "N" in the description. Yongnuo YN 560 III Besides that, it's a great speedlight.
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I'm really sorry I can't help you, I bought this flash as a gift for a friend. I would browse through the Nikon forums if I were you....good luck!
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I don't have the Nikon product, but there is a certain logic involved in the use of on-board pop-up flashes. At the 50mm setting the front of the lens will probably throw a shadow onto the image. At the 500mm setting, it probably won't--but you would have to be focused on something fairly close because the little on-board flash probably doesn't illuminate beyond 20 feet. I put an accessory flash that sits much higher up above the camera when I plan for flash use of the 50-500 on my Canon cameras.
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Hey bob,The camera has a dynamic focus that I am pretty sure can take close shots, but not that close. This particular lense will take average distances from say 3-5" (do not have the specifics) to scenery. The only issue that I do not like about this camera is that the flash has a slight design flaw, sometimes when you use the flash the lens will shadow the lower portion of your picture. The camera in general is awesome, slight that small detail. You can check a little more expert opinion in dpreview (google it). They can give you more specs of the camera. Good luck!
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I don't know about the lengths, but I do know that mine fell apart in about 2 minutes, almost dropping my Speedlite 580 to the floor. I doubt you'll find a longer cord, as most flashes can be set to remote fire in sync with your camera flash.
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Speedlites don't get much bigger (if they even do) than the Canon 600 EX-RT and it fits mine fine. It doesn't fall off but I still use a hair tie to keep it tightly in place and I have no worries at all. A typical rubber band will do as well :)
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Does anyone know if this ring flash will fit on a Sigma 105mm macro lens?? Would an adaptor be needed and if so what kind? Thanks!