Any Ideas?
 

I have just been given a flash bracket that has a hot-shoe mount for an off camera flash unit, My problem is that I want to use the my Nikon SB-800 with my SC-28 lead, the lead has a screw mount at the bottom so I can't attach lead to the bracket,:confused: My question is, is there some sort of unit that will fit into the hot-shoe bracket that has a screw at the top that can be can screwed into the bottom of the SC-28 lead, If not, any Ideas?
Thanks

As I haven't had any response's to my dilemma I can only assume that I didn't explain my self properly:confused:
So here are some photo's to help out.

The first shows the bottom of the SC-28 lead with screw thread,

The Second shows the Flash bracket (with hot-shoe)

Question: Is there any way I can attach the lead the flash bracket?
Again
Thanks

Lello,

Can you see any way of removing the block on the top of the flash bracket?

Duncan

Yes Duncan, It has a bolt going though to allow it to tilt, But I'm left with a rounded bracket that can't be removed (see photo)

Lello,

I have had a quick net rummage but I did not see anything. Not that I really expected to.

I will get the workshop fired up ................ I'll let you know how we are getting on.

That looks to be a very useful bracket. A whole view would be nice.

Don

Hi Don
Here is a full shot of the bracket, It folds in half as well:)
I'm thinking that I will need a block (maybe aluminum) that will fit into the hot shoe that is about 1/2" high that I can drill and counter sink hole at the bottom so when fitting a screw it will be flush at the bottom (so it will slide on/off) and then somehow fit a screw :confused:
We off to London now to see a show so will catch up with you sometime tomorrow. I will try and draw diagram to show you what I mean
Thanks again Don

Lello, I hope you enjoyed the show. :)

Never fear no drilling will be required. I am having to use steel as I have no ally and very little brass. As the bracket appears to give you movement in the vertical axis my little attachment will add horizontal axis 360deg.

Attatched is a pic of the base. Foxy will recognise this and know how the top will be.

Don

Indeed I can see how its forming. The cups are excellent and allow precise angular movement.

Hi Don
First thing, The show was absolutely fantastic, If any of you are interested and if you only ever see one show, "Lord of the Rings" is a must. It was brilliant, I'd not read the book or seen the film so I didn't know what to expect, The stage scenery,lighting,music and costumes were a sight to see,
Tina and me have a seen a few shows, but this is the best by far.
Right, now I've given the show a good plug, down to business.
Am I right in thinking that I fit a screw to the bottom of the SC-28 and drop it into the hole at the top of your attachment and secure it with the brass bolt? If so, what diameter is the hole on you attachment because I have a old mini tripod and I was going to use the screw part.

If I am right, a centre bobbin will fill the cup as shown in Dons photo. On the bobbin there will be through its centre a bolt which will mate with the SC-28. This bobbin can be turned and tightened by the brass knurled bolt shown in Don's photo.

Hi Stephen
So looking at Don's photo The bobbin is not attached to the lower part yet
(male part that will fit into hot-shoe)?

If I am right, yes. I dare say Don is making the centre bobbin.

I think so as well, Bless him :)

Job done
 

Lello,

Just got to get it to Mr postman now, but this is what you will get. My SC-17 not included. :D

No work required on your part other than attatching the flashgun.

Enjoy

Don

I had to laugh Foxy. I realised I was making yours exactly this time last year. :D :D

Next I need to learn how to engrave Nikon.:rolleyes:

Don

Don what an amazing bit of kit, Never thought it would look as good as this.
Thanks,
Private message sent

It's arrived
Well Don, the postman came With the parcel. I was at work and I couldn't wait to get home and try out the bracket, It works a treat (Nice bit of kit)
Thanks again Don. The first three photo's show the bracket in use and the last photo is the result. Sorry about the quality of the photo's, but as I was modeling the SB-800 flash unit I couldn't use it to take the photo's :)

Glad you like it Lello, it was a pleasure to be of help.

So I must have missed your lens purchase somewhere along the line.

A novel flash attatchment you have there too.

Don

Hi Don
The lens was a little present to my self (sigma 150MM macro)http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=38&page=1
to keep me going unit I get my longer reach lens, I have a Budget of about £700 and I still don't know what to get. Nikon 80-400mm (I have heard bad reviews) I am also looking at a Sigma 100-300mm with a 1.4x converter
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...hp?product=103
The Sigma does look like a good buy. But enough of my lens issue,
Can't wait to find some bugs to shot with latest equipment (thanks to you)

It was around this time last year as I recall just after the clocks went back.

Still in use now, except not thown in a box with other flash nik-naks. Its on our dining room window sill placed like an ornament.

I don't think it needs degrading by engraving Nikon - Hoey will do just fine :cool:

I don't think it needs degrading by engraving Nikon - Hoey will do just fine

Nice one Foxy :D:D

I never thought of that or I could have added accessory spikes for candles. :D :D

Don

I hope you have more luck in your neck of the woods than we have here. I gave up on chasing midges, and the birds seem to have eaten the spiders.

Don

Same here, Tina caught me trying to photograph the pre packed chicken in the fridge :D:D

Bwaaahhaaaaahhaaaaa!! :D :D

Oh, that really made me laugh!