On-Camera Flash Brackets??

[Richard_Coyle]

Just received a Custom Brackets QRS-35H from Robert's Imaging for my D1X and SB28DX as master on SC17 cord and SB80DX as wireless slave. http://www.custombrackets.com
Slick rig with lots of flexibility including rotation of the camera, tripod quick release, lots of adapters, etc. Only two complaints: Weight and lack of portability. I can live with the weight, but the rigid brace and handle make it difficult to pack. Looking at Stroboframe and ?Newton? I don't see anything as complete or flexible in setup. Does anyone have other alternatives?

[John_Chennavasin]

I currently use a Newton 7200VG bracket on a Canon EOS D60+BP-511 grip. The 550EX flash is attached to a Canon Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 and sits on top of the bracket. There is sufficient clearance for a f/2.8 zoom. It's really designed to be hand-held (you hold the camera and lens, not the bracket).

The regular Newton brackets have their own quick-release system. However, due to the design of the N7200VG, there is no quick release. The bracket can be disassembled into two pieces, and can be packed flat, taking up minimal space.

[Richard_Coyle]

Thanks for the reply John. Any way to accommodate two flashes, one master and another wireless slave? Hopefully to either side?

[John_Chennavasin]

Yes, there is a dual strobe adapter. Check out the accessories catalog at http://www.newtoncamerabrackets.com/ for more information.