Flash & umbrella brackets

[TEITZY]

Just after some recommendations for flash/umbrella brackets. I have bought a 43inch umbrella and will be using it with Nikon SB800/600 speedlights. Seems to be a large variety of products out there so would appreciate any feedback.

Cheers
Leigh

[I @ M]

Leigh, site advertiser Servaas Products sells one that does the job well.

http://servaas.com.au/speedlight-flash-umbrella-holder-for-light-stand-p-140.html

[Darvidanoar]

Good to know, Andrew. I'm also looking at these as well as an umbrella and stand. The Servaas stuff seems VERY reasonably priced.

[Lani]

These (http://##############.com.au/store//catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=117&osCsid=44ef9aef6aa23a960924c36f07bb743e) are metal ones which I find better for outside, but I have the plastic ones for inside and they are fine.

[TEITZY]

Thanks guys. Lani I read on Strobist that they warned about using the flash with a metal hot shoe bracket and to cover it with tape before mounting the flash? Supposedly causes electrical issues. You haven't had any problems I assume?

Cheers
Leigh

[Lani]

No on the one I have, the hotshoe part is plastic, it is the rest of the bracket that is metal. :)