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Does anyone have any links to an available Flash/Brolly Grip. Something like:

www.manfrotto.com

Brolly Grip Kit + Handle & Umbrella 50cm Translucent

The ultimate light modifierfor the photographer who needs to be mobile. The new light modifier Brolly Grip is a unique hand held bracket which supports the flashgun in a horizontal position along the shaft of an umbrella. A translucent umbrella is included in this kit to create a compact, quick...
www.manfrotto.com www.manfrotto.com

As far as I can see, the one I've linked to in unavailable, and I've not managed to find anything like it yet.
I could probably make something up out of parts, but would prefer something designed for the purpose rather than a Heath Robinson affair.
 
I've seen this, little differant?

www.essentialphoto.co.uk

Handle Hand Grip Flash Accessories with 1/4" Thread (FG-100)

The Handle Hand Grip Flash Accessories (FG-100) is a strong, dependable grip handle designed for use with outdoor flashes or LED lights. UK Warranty | Trusted Shop Guarantee | 28 Day Return Policy | UK Stock | Expert service & advice | Next-day delivery
www.essentialphoto.co.uk www.essentialphoto.co.uk
 
isn't hand held much more expensive in the long term than light stand mountable?
 
Gav. said:
I've seen this, little differant?

www.essentialphoto.co.uk

Handle Hand Grip Flash Accessories with 1/4" Thread (FG-100)

The Handle Hand Grip Flash Accessories (FG-100) is a strong, dependable grip handle designed for use with outdoor flashes or LED lights. UK Warranty | Trusted Shop Guarantee | 28 Day Return Policy | UK Stock | Expert service & advice | Next-day delivery
www.essentialphoto.co.uk www.essentialphoto.co.uk
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I'm guessing that would need a c=old shoe attached to it to hold the flash and to accommodate the brolly though.
(It does show a hole in the handle, but I suspect that's not for mounting the brolly as it's not mentioned).

It's the sort of thing I would be looking at if I were making it out of parts though :)
 
Phil V said:
isn't hand held much more expensive in the long term than light stand mountable?
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Not sure I follow Phil.
The link I posted was to a handle that allows you to mount your flash directly to it, with a brolly mounting hole too.
Therefore hopefully making everything a bit more sturdy than if you made it out of various parts all clamped together.

More awkward to use than a light stand - yes (restricts you to one handed camera usage)
More restrictive than a light stand - yes (limited to holding it in your left hand realistically)

But more expensive I don't follow, as I already have the flash and brollys that could be used in either the hand held solution on on my existing light stands with existing cold shoes etc. Am I missing something? (I get that the kit comes with a brolly which is superflous, but you can never have too many light modifiers)

FWIW, this would be for use in public event venues that either don't allow you to bring in light stands, are too crowded to realistically carry a light stand around or where I CBA to carry a stand.
 
LC2 said:
Not sure I follow Phil.
The link I posted was to a handle that allows you to mount your flash directly to it, with a brolly mounting hole too.
Therefore hopefully making everything a bit more sturdy than if you made it out of various parts all clamped together.

More awkward to use than a light stand - yes (restricts you to one handed camera usage)
More restrictive than a light stand - yes (limited to holding it in your left hand realistically)

But more expensive I don't follow, as I already have the flash and brollys that could be used in either the hand held solution on on my existing light stands with existing cold shoes etc. Am I missing something? (I get that the kit comes with a brolly which is superflous, but you can never have too many light modifiers)

FWIW, this would be for use in public event venues that either don't allow you to bring in light stands, are too crowded to realistically carry a light stand around or where I CBA to carry a stand.
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It is as a (clearly bad) joke; someone holding the flash costs more than a stand.

But now I understand your use case, I suppose what I’d recommend is a short flash pole, which allows for slightly more distance between flash and camera.

Huusuei 25.5-62/62-157 cm Extension Pole Photography Flash Speedlite Stick Rod Photo Studio Microphone Boom Pole https://amzn.eu/d/2myKNzv
 
Phil V said:
It is as a (clearly bad) joke; someone holding the flash costs more than a stand.

But now I understand your use case, I suppose what I’d recommend is a short flash pole, which allows for slightly more distance between flash and camera.

Huusuei 25.5-62/62-157 cm Extension Pole Photography Flash Speedlite Stick Rod Photo Studio Microphone Boom Pole https://amzn.eu/d/2myKNzv
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Ah right. That'll teach me to read forums before having my morning coffee ;)
You've made me recall I have something like that pole, so I could/should jury rig something together.
I'll be bigger than I planned on, but cheaper ;)
 
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