Learn & Explore Series Episode 5
"How to select a flash bracket"
Did You Know?
If your advanced modern digital camera can produce acceptable quality images at ISO 6400, why do you still need a flash?
Did You Know?
There are some important reasons to consider the impact of using really heavy lenses with a flash bracket.
Did You Know?
There are many situations when it is very helpful to use a monopod with a Flash Bracket.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- What are the major types of flash brackets?
- What are the most important features of a flash bracket?
- How does a flash bracket help improve a photographer’s images?
- Are flash brackets recommended only for use with DSLR and interchangeable lens camera systems?
- How are flash brackets used with an umbrella or softbox?
- Can you use a flash bracket with a diffuser on the flash head?
- What kind of photography benefits the most from the use of a flash bracket?
- Is it important to choose a bracket that easily switches from landscape to portrait orientation?
- Do hobbyists and enthusiasts need a custom flash bracket?
- Is a flash bracket made to rest securely on a flat surface when attached to a camera?
- What is the best kind of mount on a flash bracket to attach it to a camera?
- Is a specific size of flash bracket required for lenses of different focal lengths?
- Is one kind of flash bracket better when using a tripod or monopod?
- What are the specific benefits of using a flash bracket when shooting video?
- Are there affordable flash brackets for hobbyists and enthusiasts that are also well made and as versatile as pro-level brackets?
- What are the warranty and/or guarantee on most flash brackets?
