Opteka Remote Flash Stand for Canon EOS, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, & Sigma External Flash Units Review

Item does not match the photo.I was hoping for something weighted and more stable than the typical flash stands that come with most speed lights.Not even worth returning.The search continues...

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Vivitar High Power Auto Flash DF-383 with Bounce & Swivel Head + STO-FEN + (4) AA Batteries & Charger + Cleaning Kit for Nikon D700, D300, D200, D90, D60, D5000, D40, D3000 & D300s Digital SLR Cameras Review

I have d300, but for portrait (people) picture taking this flash is much better then integrated speed flash. You can turn it anythere, etc..

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Product Description:
Kit Includes:
1) Vivitar Series 1 DF-383 Power Zoom DSLR AF Flash (Nikon ITTL)
2) Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce PZ8 Flash Diffuser
3) Precision Design (4)2900mAh AA NiMH Batteries & 110/220V Rapid Charger
4) Precision Design 6pc Lens Cleaning Kit (Blower/Fluid/Cloth/Tissue/Tips)
This high-power flash unit for Nikon digital SLR cameras is the perfect accessory for any photographer looking for reduced red-eye, evenly lit subjects, or more power for telephoto shooting. This flash is effective at ranges over 50 feet, reduces shadows and adds depth to your pictures thanks to the adjustable head, which zooms, swivels and tilts for added versatility.
Key Features:
Red Eye Reduction
Autofocus/TTL Metering
Auto Zoom and Manual Zoom Flash Head from 24/28/35/50/70/85mm
Guide Number 45m at 85mm Position
Swivel Bounce Zoom Head/Horizontal Swivel Angle: 0°- 270°/Vertical Bounce Angle: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°and 90°
The Omni-Bounce PZ8 Flash Diffuser creates a diffused bare bulb effect, and is designed specifically to fit the Vivitar DF-383 Flash Unit. It gives even coverage across the entire frame, and works flawlessly with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format (as well as other formats).


Provide your camera with plenty of power with 4 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.


This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.



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Precision Design Quick Flip Rotating FB350 Flash Bracket for Digital SLR Cameras & Speedlight Flashes Review

PRO: This is clearly a knock-off of the Stroboframe 350 at about half the price.

PRO: I cradle the lens with my left hand and use my right hand to grip the camera and trip the shutter.With the handle mounted on the left, you can still use that "hold" for horizontal framing without any interference from the bracket.

CON: With the handle mounted on the right, you cannot use that "hold" for horizontal framing because there is not enough room between the handle and the camera body to fit your hand.

CON: Left handle mount requires a 90 degree clockwise rotation for vertical framing.This moves your left hand to the top and your right hand to the bottom, creating an awkward, unstable grip.

CON: Although not possible for the reasons mentioned above, a right handle mount would be the preferred mounting method for vertical shots if there was more room between the handle and the camera because most of us prefer our shutter hand on top when framing verically. This would also benefit those who have a 'vertical' shutter release on the bottom right of the camera body.

BOTTOM LINE: Good price and good for horizontal framing.But not good enough for me so this bracket will be going back.Now I guess I have to get a Custom bracket (where the camera swivels not the flash) and pay big bucks!

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Product Description:
The Precision Design FB350 flash-rotating bracket is light and compact, constructed entirely of sturdy aluminum and ergonomically designed for comfort, speed and durability. The FB350 Flash Bracket fits all shoe-mount flashes and can be used with both digital and 35mm SLR cameras.The bracket has a pivoting flash arm that keeps the flash over the lens in both horizontal and vertical positions to eliminate "Red Eye" and drastically reduce side shadows for truly professional-looking results. It has a comfortable foam grip and a tripod mountable base. It allows the user to shoot and advance film as if no bracket were attached.

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ALZO Flip Flash ® Bracket Umbrella Kit w/H-Bar - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - for all DSLR - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.com Review

*(5 stars) pro photographer* *Product: ALZO Flip Flash Camera Bracket Umbrella Kit for Canon* by *Chuck *from West Kentucky

*Pros:* solid does the job and smooth

*Cons:* none really

*Best Uses:* when used with a mono pod makes a very stable and solid platform for a run and gun kind of job

*Describe Yourself: *Professional Photographer

*Bottom Line: *Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For my use this is the ideal tool, makes it very easy to get the job done. It is heavy and I recommend using a mono pod with it, otherwise no complaints. I would recommend it to anyone that needs to shoot on the run and wants a stable camera platform to work with. Easy to use and I love it.


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Product Description:
FREE SHIPPING*: Pair up your portable flash with the Flash Bracket Umbrella Kit and produce studio quality images when you're on location shooting a wedding, a corporate event, etc. This economical flash bracket kit works with most portable speedlights incl. Canon & Nikon TTL-dedicated flash (must have sync cord trigger connection). Kit includes ALZO Flip Flash® Bracket, horizontal flash mount bar with 2 shoe mounts, silver-textured photo umbrella and tilting umbrella mount that also mounts on light stands.

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Opteka OP-4C 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger & Receiver Set for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes Review

unit works great with my canon flashes and has a really good range. I'm shooting with a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II andCanon 550ex & 430ex speedlite Flashes and it works Great! I used it up to about 30 feet from my flash and it still worked great. I haven't gotten far enough away from it for it to not work.it also has a PC cord but but i haven't been able to test that yet because the "ear phone" jack side of the cord is too small to fit into my studio flashes, but i'msure it will work with an adapter. Over all i'm Very Happy with this $30 investment.oh and the battery life is pretty good too it uses 2 AAAs

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Product Description:


Compatible Flashes

Canon SpeedLite 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 540EZ, 520EZ, 430EX, 430EZ, 420EX, 420EZ, 380EX

Nikon SpeedLight SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24

Olympus FL-50, FL36

Pentax AF-540 FGZ, AF-360 FGZ, AF-400 FT, AF-240 FT

Opteka FL-50, EF-600 (Not for Sony)



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Nikon School presents A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting Review

Several years ago, Nikon created the "Speed of Light" DVD, featuring Joe McNally demonstrating the (then) new SB-800 speedlight. Nikon missed an opportunity to create a true educational resource in its quest to quickly highlight the features of its flagship speedlight.

Not this time.

Roughly five times as long as the "Speed of Light" DVD, "Hands-On" is a Nikon flash seminar in a box, chock full of highly detailed information. Photographers Bob Krist and Joe McNally start you in the studio with the basics and then hit the road for some high-end location shooting.

They walk you through both the theory and practice in detail -- you will walk away with a thorough understanding of how to use what is widely considered to be the best flash system in the industry.

They go from simple, one-light setups to a tour de force *13-light* shoot at dusk. The DVD is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginner to long-time CLS users looking for fresh ideas.

You will watch this one more than once, and it will influence the way you light for years to come. Highly recommended for Strobist-style lighting, it is the best resource to date for learning Nikon's Creative Lighting System.David Hobby
Columbia, MD

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A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting.Learn how to make light work for you with the power and versatility of the Nikon Creative Lighting System, featuring the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 and SB-R200. Nikon Speedlights deliver the ability to turn an ordinary subject into a striking image or even into a stunning work of art.Bob Krist will lead you on a tour of lightingfundamentals and techniques in the studio, joined later by Joe McNally in the field. Watch and learn as the amazing potential of Nikon's Creative Lighting system is unleashed in a variety of real-world shooting scenarios—from the Boston Ballet School to the charm of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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