360FGZ Flash attachment

Bramela · 05-16-2008, 01:59 PM

I recently purchased a 360FGZ flash. Have been doing some testing of my shots with it to get used to its capabilities.

Question : Can anybody suggest a suitable bracket/attachment for using it in wireless/slave mode on a tripod. I have a rather oldish bracket, but I am concerned about damaging the contact points on the base.
Is there a spefic accessorie for this purpose?
Thanks guys.

Entropy · 05-16-2008, 07:56 PM

Probably any generic "cold shoe" will work fine.

The cheapest ones are all-metal so it's a good idea to cover the bottom of those with electrical tape.

If you want to put the flash on a stand, you might want to look into getting an umbrella, light stand, and umbrella bracket. You should be able to find a combo of those three for $50-60 or so.

B&H sells a kit with 2 stands, 2 swivel brackets, and 2 shoot-through brollies for $100. (If you happen to have a second flash unit.)

Edit:
Impact | Umbrella Bracket | 3117 | B&H Photo Video - Umbrella bracket with cold shoe
Westcott | 43" White Umbrella, Collapsible | 2011 | B&H - Westcott 43" collapsible white umbrella with removable black backing
Bogen / Manfrotto | 001B (3353, 3373) Nano Black Light | 001B - Manfrotto compact lightstand
Impact | Air Cushioned Black Stand | 2212ABH | B&H Photo Video - Not really that compact air cushioned lightstand, a Strobist classic

Bramela · 05-16-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks a lot for your very informative reply Entropy.
Much appreciated and gives me something to work on.

05-16-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	360FGZ Flash attachment I recently purchased a 360FGZ flash. Have been doing some testing of my shots with it to get used to its capabilities. Question : Can anybody suggest a suitable bracket/attachment for using it in wireless/slave mode on a tripod. I have a rather oldish bracket, but I am concerned about damaging the contact points on the base. Is there a spefic accessorie for this purpose? Thanks guys.

05-16-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Probably any generic "cold shoe" will work fine. The cheapest ones are all-metal so it's a good idea to cover the bottom of those with electrical tape. If you want to put the flash on a stand, you might want to look into getting an umbrella, light stand, and umbrella bracket. You should be able to find a combo of those three for $50-60 or so. B&H sells a kit with 2 stands, 2 swivel brackets, and 2 shoot-through brollies for $100. (If you happen to have a second flash unit.) Edit: Impact \| Umbrella Bracket \| 3117 \| B&H Photo Video - Umbrella bracket with cold shoe Westcott \| 43" White Umbrella, Collapsible \| 2011 \| B&H - Westcott 43" collapsible white umbrella with removable black backing Bogen / Manfrotto \| 001B (3353, 3373) Nano Black Light \| 001B - Manfrotto compact lightstand Impact \| Air Cushioned Black Stand \| 2212ABH \| B&H Photo Video - Not really that compact air cushioned lightstand, a Strobist classic Last edited by Entropy; 05-16-2008 at 08:05 PM.

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05-16-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284 Original Poster	Thanks a lot for your very informative reply Entropy. Much appreciated and gives me something to work on.