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Q. Why use a flash bracket?

Asked by Amanda Peek (K=119) on 11/5/2005

I know there is already a lot of info on flash brackets in the forums... but I just wanted to ask a straight forward equipments question:

Why/when use a flash bracket?

If the flash I'm using swivels and spins...is a bracket all that necessary?

Thanks!

Elangovan S (K=10675) - Comment Date 11/6/2005

so that your flash is a bit away from the lens, that helps making a modelling effect.

Elangs...

Lea Mulqueen (K=7396) - Comment Date 11/6/2005

The bracket guarantees that you will NEVER get red eye! And nothing defines an image as amatuer as much as red eye!

Roger Jefferson (K=277) - Comment Date 11/22/2005

The flash bracket moves your flash away from your lens so they aren't on the same plane. This prevents "red eye" and reduces shadows.

I generally use my flash bracket when shooting on locations where setting up stobes and bulky lighting equpment isn't practical.

Even if your flash swivels and spins, if it remains close to the lens you still risk harsh shadows and red eye.

If you're oppsed to using a flash bracket then perhaps a diffuser of some sort might prove helpful.

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