Flash Bracket - Why use one?

A Camera Flash Bracket is an essential piece of equipment for any wildlife photographer who's using flash photography.

Why? Two reasons ...

1. When using flash its better not to mount the flashgun directly on the camera body because it’s too close to the focal plane of the camera and can cause problems with the eyes such as red-eye.


2. Most wildlife subjects are lit by natural lighting that is usually from above or to the side. Hence flash will also look more natural if its from this position.

What to look for when buying one

1. It should allow you to take vertical shots as well as horizontal shots without moving the flash.


2. It should be quick and simple to use when out in the field otherwise you’ll never use it.


3. It should be sturdy and well built.

The Best Flash Bracket

The downside is that it has a fairly high price, but it is extremely well built and will last a long time.

The Wimberley F1-Telephoto is an ideal choice. It consists of:

1. Module 1 - Quick Release Arm.


2. Module 2 - Vertical Upright.


3. Module 3 - Tilt arm.

If you want to use it for Macro Flash Photography then you can add Module 4 (Macro arm).

Don't forget you will also need to buy a flash extension chord to allow the flashgun to be moved off your cameras hotshoe.

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