How easily can we rotate it on the flash when going from landscape to portrait mode?
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It is not easy to re-orient the Flashbender from landscape to portrait mode on the flash unit because it held on by an elastic strap with a Velcro fastener. I am not sure this is a bit issue if you are using the Small version of Flashbender with its optional diffuser overlay. The diffuser overlay has a lid that folds over and has button snaps to hold it in place . In addition it has silver reflection material so that the flash unit light is bounced down onto the Flashbender and forward.
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I haven't tried it, but I think it would be clumsy. I typically use the Rogue to soften a flash mounted off camera. Frankly, if you're going to shoot on camera I'd recommend bouncing off a wall. Or for 50 cents you can make a bounce card with that foam paper stuff. Google "a better bounce card". Watch the videos. I use these and you could make one from cardboard if you were in a pinch. If you mount it to your flash properly, switching between portrait and landscape is easy. And if you're in a space with low enough ceilings, you'll get great results. Much cheaper than a Fong or Stofen. I haven't tried it, but I think it would be clumsy. I typically use the Rogue to soften a flash mounted off camera. Frankly, if you're going to shoot on camera I'd recommend bouncing off a wall. Or for 50 cents you can make a bounce card with that foam paper stuff. Google "a better bounce card". Watch the videos. I use these and you could make one from cardboard if you were in a pinch. If you mount it to your flash properly, switching between portrait and landscape is easy. And if you're in a space with low enough ceilings, you'll get great results. Much cheaper than a Fong or... » Read More I haven't tried it, but I think it would be clumsy. I typically use the Rogue to soften a flash mounted off camera. Frankly, if you're going to shoot on camera I'd recommend bouncing off a wall. Or for 50 cents you can make a bounce card with that foam paper stuff. Google "a better bounce card". Watch the videos. I use these and you could make one from cardboard if you were in a pinch. If you mount it to your flash properly, switching between portrait and landscape is easy. And if you're in a space with low enough ceilings, you'll get great results. Much cheaper than a Fong or Stofen. « Show Less
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Yes, it automatically rotate, No noticeable distortion if the original shots resolution was high.
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No. There is a small button next to the flash. Push this button when you want to use the flash.
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I haven't had that issue. You can adjust the flash mode and that should solve the issue.
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If you are using the camera in the landscape mode, can't you just let the cover hang loose and still be able to take a picture? How does the cover fold if you wanted to take a pic in portrait mode?
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You can angle it up & down as well as side to side. So if you need to angle and bounce the flash you're good to go.
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Yes after installing its software there is an option to use this in portrait mode also 90, 180 and 270 rotation mode
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You can rotate it 180 degrees. And No you can't close the screen, however, you can't close the screen on higher end DSLR's either so I figured closing the screen isn't a big deal.
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Hello B. Wenger,Yes, you will be able to easily rotate the monitors between landscape and portrait.Thank you for your question.Sincerely,Taylor W.VIVO
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The best answer I can give is referenced in the user guide on page 8 which states: "The auto-rotate feature is available only for video capturing, not still photo." and "Adjust your camera orientation before you start recording. The rotation feature will not be activated throughout the recording process." and "You can disable the auto-rotation function in the "General Settings" with the XS100 software."
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Yes, I did and it's easily fixed. Use a appropriate size wrench to simply tighten the nuts on the screws until the camera isn't too hard to rotate, but the frame supports the weight of the flash. I'd tighten the screws about 1/4 turn each until this result is achieved.
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Hello M&A;,To adjust the monitor from landscape to/from portrait orientation is pretty simple. You'll just swivel the monitor while it's attached to the mount.Thank you for your question,Taylor W.VIVO
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No. The stand has groves designed for the device to fit in Landscape mode. Plus the stand has such a low profile that if you were to turn it Portrait it would probably flip over the stand.
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Ah, I see now. The problem is that the flash is a very small directional light source and when you shoot in portrait orientation, as you did for these photos, the flash sits on the left side of the camera and hits the subject at an angle from one side creating a noticable shadow. You won't notice such shadows as much when shooting in landscape orientation because the flash is directly above the lens and the shadows will be mostly behind the subject. To fix this shadow problem, you need to use a bigger more diffuse light source or to relocate the flash so its always above the lens. There are a number products available to diffuse or soften the built-in flash and makes it appear as a larger light source. Sorry, I haven't tried any of these devices so I can't really comment on their overall effectiveness: http://www.amazon.com/Gary-Fong-Puffer-Flash-Diffuser/dp/B0011000R6/ http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-Instant-Camera-Screen-Diffuser/dp/B000B5H2BE/ The problem with such devices is that they are still relatively small and the built-in flash is rather weak meaning these devices will limit your range even more. A better solution, but one that unfortunately entails much more expense, is to use an external tilt-swivel bounce flash. These can be mounted to a special bracket that lets you move them so they're always above the lens. But, even better, they can be bounced off a white ceiling in any orientation (if they swivel) giving you a much larger effective light source that is softer and MUCH more flattering to your subjects (for best results, you'll also need to use a "bounce card" - a white index card rubberbanded to the back of the flash works very well - to throw a little of the light forward to brighten shadows and light up eyes). The difference using bounce flash is so dramatic that the expense may be worth it to you. I hope that helps.
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You could install it upside down - but it is not designed to be installed upside down. There is a rubber piece that sits between the bottom plate and the camera when installed properly. If installed upside down, the metal plate would make direct contact with the camera - no rubber. Additionally, I suspect that the weight of the flash would swing the top plate open. I would not do it.
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If you push the top right corner, then the bottom left corner would have to come forward in order to flip anything over. That just doesn't happen with such deep grooves in the base. If anything, you'll just slide the stand back if you push too hard in landscape mode...or knock the whole thing over in portrait mode (and you'd *really* have to be abusive for that to happen).
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Works okay in portrait, but I've only used it that way a couple of times (I would be worried about wearing out the velcro by repeatedly switching it.)