Impressed with Better Beamer

[labmansid]

I don't know the Wimberly model I use offhand, but it attaches directly to the lens plate on my lens, not the Wimberly head. That way, if I want to go handheld quickly, I just remove the whole lens/flash assembly from the tripod and shoot. Anything to get the flash up higher off the camera would help, even a flash bracket intended for attaching to the camera, like wedding photogs use.

[MHampton]

Sid,

That's the same model I have as well. I'm looking at getting an extension for it though because I'm still getting some of the steel eye depending on the distance to the subject.

[DougC]

I forgot about the Wimberley that attaches to a lens plate. I got mine so long ago they only had the one dedicated model at the time.

[labmansid]

Originally Posted by MHampton

Sid,

That's the same model I have as well. I'm looking at getting an extension for it though because I'm still getting some of the steel eye depending on the distance to the subject.

I do still get some reflection in the eyes on occasion also, but usually not too bad that I can't take care of it in post. The benefits of using the extra flash are generally worth risking the occasional steely eye to me.

[iCe]

Originally Posted by Stargazer77517

I agree with Doug, I carry mine all the time.

I carry mine all the time too. I even have a special case for it.

[Jim Victory]

Originally Posted by DougC

John,

Wimberley flash brackets only work on Wimberley gimbal heads. There are versions for both models.

That is not necessarily true. I have a Wimberley Telephoto bracket that can be used on any tripod collared lens. It simply attaches to the lens plate.

You can use it on any gimbal head , vertical or horizonal, or even a ballhead as long as you have room to attach it to the lens plate. Wimberley has several different attachments that allow you to customize the setup to your rig.

I use a BB off and on. I would rather not use it but if your shooting in conditions with shadows it is necessary. As mention before I start out at a -2 EC and work from there until I get it right. A flash bracket is a must to get proper use of the BB and flash. Just be careful and don't point it toward the sun or you can cook your flash.

[DougC]

If you read both my posts, you'll see I corrected myself

[Flores]

great for picking out little birds in the bushes...

[Jim Victory]

Originally Posted by DougC

If you read both my posts, you'll see I corrected myself

Sorry I missed the whole second page.