FLIP FLASH BRACKET FAQ's

You have questions, we have answers! Below are the answers to some of the most common questions we are asked about the ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET . If you do not see the answer to your specific question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

COMPATIBILITY

Q: Is the ALZO Flip Flash bracket compatible with my CANON or NIKON or SONY specific model camera

A: The ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET is NOT camera specific. The quick release camera mounting plate can accommodate any camera with a 1/4" x 2 tripod female screw mount on the bottom. The ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET can accommodate all digital cameras, new and old models.

The only camera specific components of the Flip Flash bracket are the accessory sync cords and the wired shutter releases. The bracket does have weight limitations and it can be taxed if you have a large pro SLR with a battery pack and you have a large heavy lens like an f 1.4 zoom. Typical compact f2.8 or lesser lenses will not over tax the bracket.

Q: Is the ALZO Flip Flash bracket compatible with my CANON or NIKON or SONY specific model flash.

A: The ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET is NOT flash specific. The only flash specific accessory component of the Flip Flash bracket is the sync cord.

RECOMMENDED BRACKET KITS

Q: Do you recommend the ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET softbox kit over the umbrella kit.

A: Our 2 popular ALZO FLIP FLASH BRACKET kits including the softbox and the umbrella kit produce similar images. The decision to purchase one over the other should be based more on the weight, set up time and compactness. The umbrella kit is lighter, quicker to setup, and is more compact for transporting.

Q: There are 2 different Flip Flash Bracket umbrella kits that are very similar. Which one is better?

A: These kits are very different in how the components can be used. The differences are described in this table.

Flip Flash Bracket Umbrella kit	Flip Flash Bracket Umbrella kit with tilting horizontal flash mount
4 piece kit includes 2 flash mount devices	3 piece kit includes only 1 flash mount device
Extra flash mount device allows for "off camera" flash on a light stand	Single flash mount device does not allow for "off camera" flash mounting
Allows for dual flash operation without umbrella	Allows for dual flash operation with umbrella and tilt action

LEFT OR RIGHT MOUNTED CAMERA

Q: I prefer to have my left hand on the lens at all times for focus and zoom control. If I left mount the camera on the bracket, how do I press the shutter release.

A: When left mounting your camera on the Flip Flash bracket you will require our ALZO wired shutter release. This device provides consistent shutter action regardless of the orientation of the camera. Our ALZO wired shutter releases are available for most CANON, NIKON and SONY SLR cameras. Our ALZO wired shutter releases provide two step shutter action with AEL and pre-focus and then shutter release.

UMBRELLA KIT FLASH POSITION

Q: I noticed that the flash flip flash bracket umbrella kit positions the flash high up in the umbrella. Does this cause a problem with the reflected light pattern?

A: The high position of the flash in the umbrella causes the light pattern to project downward. This can be adjusted by tilting the umbrella upward. A better solution is using the ALZO UMBRELLA JACK. This device positions the flash head in the center of the umbrella.