| Sign in: |
| Members log in here with your user name and password to access the your admin page and other special features. |
|
|
|
|
|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board
580ex mount on monopod configuration...
Bill Akin, Photographer
 |
Athens (Watkinsville) | GA | USA | Posted: 12:22 PM on 02.07.09 |
->> I want to begin mounting my 580ex flash on my monopod instead of on or over the top of the camera. I suspect that I need some kind of Bogen clamp. What kind of clamp would you recommend and what cable do I need to attach the flash to the camera body? Also, what has been your experience using this flash configuration.
Thanks! |
|
Mike Isler, Photographer
 |
New York | NY | US | Posted: 1:52 PM on 02.07.09 |
| ->> Bill - the part you need comes with the 580ex, if you still have it. It's a small flat plastic stand used for setting the flash on a flat surface. That part also has a 1/4x20 tripod thread on the bottom that you can use to mount the flash on a monopod. If you don't have that anymore, this part will work fine: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250400-REG/Smith_Victor_701955_Adapte... . Just make sure to cover the contacts on the bottom of your flash with gaff tape to prevent shorts, as the plate is metal. As far as connecting the flash to camera, I'd recommend getting an ST-E2 TTL adapter and going wireless. You'll have a bit more freedom this way, and can use multiple 580's remotely triggered from the ST-E2. If you'd rather go with a cable, just get Canon's OC-E3 off camera shoe cord. If you get this, you won't need the other adapter I linked as the hotshoe part has a thread in it already. |
|
Kevin Seale, Photographer
 |
Crawfordsville | IN | United States | Posted: 2:12 PM on 02.07.09 |
->> While I have not tried it in this exact configuration, I am not sure the ST-E2 would work with the flash mounted on the monopod. Since the flash would be almost directly below the ST-E2 and have a lens also in the way, I am not sure it would communicate with the flash.
I use a super clamp with an extension stud and a short umbrella/flash holder and trigger with PW's.
Patrick had the best answer. Check out some of the many other posts for some very helpful options.
Good luck. |
|
Mike Isler, Photographer
|
New York | NY | US | Posted: 2:22 PM on 02.07.09 |
| ->> Kevin- I suppose I misunderstood Bill's request... I thought he was looking for a "flash-on-a-stick" off-camera solution, not using the same monopod for camera support. Sorry! |
|
Chris Proctor, Photographer
 |
Crete | IL | USA | Posted: 2:59 PM on 02.07.09 |
| ->> I use a super clamp, a Bogen flexible arm and an off shoe cord. It actually works very well. |
|
Bill Akin, Photographer
|
Athens (Watkinsville) | GA | USA | Posted: 3:56 PM on 02.07.09 |
| ->> What settings are used on the Pocket Wizard and 580ex to fire it? |
|
Bill Akin, Photographer
|
Athens (Watkinsville) | GA | USA | Posted: 5:10 PM on 02.07.09 |
| ->> Thanks for all your input and help... |
|
Mark Peters, Photographer
 |
Highland | IL | USA | Posted: 5:51 PM on 02.07.09 |
->> Bill,
IMO, superclamps are overkill. A simple l corner bracket from the hardware store, 1 1/4 x 1/2 thumbscrew, two hose clamps and an off shoe cord are all that you need.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/mjpeters/lbracket/pages/1.html
Total cost of the bracket, less than $5 - (and you won't knock it off) |
|
Rich Obrey, Photographer
 |
Gorham | ME | USA | Posted: 6:22 PM on 02.07.09 |
->> Check this out:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/richobrey/twoflash
After you're done laughing, take a close look at where the ST-E2 is mounted, by my son's right hand.
It's an L-bracket and hose clamp, just as Mark described above.
It's holding the ST-E2 now, but I used to put the off-shoe cord there. |
|
Dirk Dewachter, Photographer
 |
Playa Del Rey | CA | USA | Posted: 12:38 AM on 02.08.09 |
->> If you have a superclamp, use it. It tightens well, is clean and minimalistic as opposed to self constructed gadgets which tend to break after a while or have sharp edges.
Insert a stud with standard thread on the other side, screw on your canon or nikon extention hotshoe, point in the right direction and connect to the camera and you're good to go. I prefer this set up above anything else for the moment because the superclamp is easily removed at the end of the game as you move your flash to your camera and switch out for a shorter lens.
The other thing is to face the tightening levers or handles away from your body so you can pick up your monopod and camera and lay them on your shoulder without embedding that screw handle in your clavicle.
Hope it helps and works for you. |
|
Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
 |
McCall | ID | US | Posted: 1:14 AM on 02.08.09 |
->> Rich-
That scares me.
Sincerely,
Israel. |
|
Bill Akin, Photographer
|
Athens (Watkinsville) | GA | USA | Posted: 7:38 AM on 02.08.09 |
| ->> Thanks for all the great info and ideas. |
|
|| Sponsor Special Deals
SB-900 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight
|
Available from:
Samy's Camera
|
Price: $499.95 |
Notes:
The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivering the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer's creative lighting imagination. SportsShooter.com users should call 866-726-9463 to get the special SportsShooter price.
|
|
-- More Info -- |
|
Return to --> Message Board Main Index
|
