Are these Chinese stroboflip copies any good?

Grimlock · 01-28-2008, 04:03 PM

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I've just picked up a Pentax 540 flash for my K100d and I'm in the process of finding a TTL cord, as I shoot Portrait a lot. Needless to say, I'll need a flash bracket and I shoot Portrait with my right side of the camera on top, so I think I'd find the quickflip-style brackets awkward. I've been eyeballing ones like this wondering if they were worth the risk, or if I should just track down the genuine article instead. I admit I'm cheap (especially now as I'm saving up for a K20d), but I've got enough brain cells to know that cheap crap is still crap. Anyone got any first-hand experience with these? Thanks in advance.

calicojack · 02-06-2008, 04:42 AM

Just tried your link to see what you're talking about. It didn't work. Went somewhere else altogether.

bluespearbone · 02-06-2008, 04:58 AM

No Hijack intended, just noticed an extra '\\http' in the link CAMERA Flash Bracket Grip as Stroboflip VH 2000 VH2000 - eBay (item 320211080265 end time Jan-30-08 05:40:26 PST)

leadbelly · 02-06-2008, 06:03 AM

I have one of these... in fact just a copy of it. I use a Versaflip and it works great. It is built sturdily and is made of high quality materials. The Stroboflip is much more expensive than the versaflip but I don't think the quality differs much...

tommya · 02-14-2008, 10:32 PM

I have a K10D and 540 flash mounted on a copy of the Stroboframe 350 bracket. The copy is in my opinion 100% equal in quality at a fraction of the price of the Stroboframe. I also have the PROMASTER TTL OFF CAMERA CORD made for pentax. This setup works very well and I highly recommend it. I purchased from the links below,both were good to deal with.

Promaster Camera Gear - Camera Land NY

http://dmkfoto.com/OpenItm.php?$c=2200

Hope this helps
Tom

01-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Grimlock Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 115	Are these Chinese stroboflip copies any good? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I've just picked up a Pentax 540 flash for my K100d and I'm in the process of finding a TTL cord, as I shoot Portrait a lot. Needless to say, I'll need a flash bracket and I shoot Portrait with my right side of the camera on top, so I think I'd find the quickflip-style brackets awkward. I've been eyeballing ones like this wondering if they were worth the risk, or if I should just track down the genuine article instead. I admit I'm cheap (especially now as I'm saving up for a K20d), but I've got enough brain cells to know that cheap crap is still crap. Anyone got any first-hand experience with these? Thanks in advance.

02-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
tommya New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba. CANADA Posts: 12	The perfect setup I have a K10D and 540 flash mounted on a copy of the Stroboframe 350 bracket. The copy is in my opinion 100% equal in quality at a fraction of the price of the Stroboframe. I also have the PROMASTER TTL OFF CAMERA CORD made for pentax. This setup works very well and I highly recommend it. I purchased from the links below,both were good to deal with. Promaster Camera Gear - Camera Land NY http://dmkfoto.com/OpenItm.php?$c=2200 Hope this helps Tom Last edited by tommya; 02-15-2008 at 08:51 PM.

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02-06-2008, 04:42 AM	#2
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Just tried your link to see what you're talking about. It didn't work. Went somewhere else altogether.

02-06-2008, 04:58 AM	#3
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325	No Hijack intended, just noticed an extra '\\http' in the link CAMERA Flash Bracket Grip as Stroboflip VH 2000 VH2000 - eBay (item 320211080265 end time Jan-30-08 05:40:26 PST)

02-06-2008, 06:03 AM	#4
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	I have one of these... in fact just a copy of it. I use a Versaflip and it works great. It is built sturdily and is made of high quality materials. The Stroboflip is much more expensive than the versaflip but I don't think the quality differs much...

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