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Umbrella/Flash head adapter

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  • 25-05-2010 7:36pm
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    mehfesto
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    Hey guys, I was given some old equipment from my photography lecturer today for my flashes. I got some umbrellas and light-stands. Which is exactly what I was after. Only thing is, there's no head to attach either an umbrella/flash to:

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    There's no brand-name or info with the stands unfortunately so I dunno what to buy re: mounts.

    I was looking at this, but I dunno if it'll fit. Are there any ways of knowing what I need if I buy online?

    Can anyone suggest anything at all?

    Cheers
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    mrmac
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    Try these : LINK

    They work out about €6.70 each, and work great. Free shipping. Registered mail if you order over $20, but do try to keep any orders under $25, and you wont have any issue with customs. Delivery can take up to three weeks, but usually here in two.

    I have a couple and can't complain.


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    swingking
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    Gunns sell an umbrella flash clamp which should allow you to mount it on the lightstand.

    That's where I got mine


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    mehfesto
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    Cheers lads!

    Was looking at this:
    http://img.focalprice.com/lpic/200904/DI371B-4.jpg
    Does this clamp need any adaptors for attaching a flash - looks like it'd slide right in!

    Cheers again lads.


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    mrmac
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    Yes, flash foot slides on the clamp, and there is a screw on the side to tighten the clamp. The hole under the clamp is for the umbrella shaft.

    The only caution I should say, and this is for any type of umbrella holder, is to place a strip of insulating tape along the bottom of the clamp, as some flashs have fairly long pins and could short out. Won't damage the flash, just you'll be scratching your head wondering why it's not working!


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    mehfesto
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    mrmac wrote: »
    Yes, flash foot slides on the clamp, and there is a screw on the side to tighten the clamp. The hole under the clamp is for the umbrella shaft.

    The only caution I should say, and this is for any type of umbrella holder, is to place a strip of insulating tape along the bottom of the clamp, as some flashs have fairly long pins and could short out. Won't damage the flash, just you'll be scratching your head wondering why it's not working!

    Cheer Mac.
    We should start our own strobist site at this rate!


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    mrmac
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    If you're on flickr, have a look for the Dublin Strobist Group.

    A lot of folks from here are in the group.

    edit: just waiting for it to get a bit darker, so I can go out and play with my flashes again! :D

    /sounds durty! :cool:


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    Yv
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    Pretty sure both of those are the same model I have - got mine on Amazon for a couple more euro than the page mrmac suggested. The only criticism I'd have is that the flash (Nikon SB600, in my case) doesn't quite point at the centre of the umbrella, which according to all the big-shot strobists (pun slightly intended) is a big no-no, but I still find it works really well. Can't complain, for that money!


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