Tilt and swivel for the SF-24D

[Luke_Miller]

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Here is my first workable solution. I call it the MacGyver flash mount.

 

An Arca-Swiss rail with a RAM articulated arm and a shortened Nikon SC-28 cord. I leave the clamp knob on the arm slightly loose so the flash can be positioned as I wish.

 

First with the flash positioned for direct flash. Next for a ceiling bounce. Finally positioned for bounce from a wall.

 

(Not shown) Using the arm I can also lower the flash shoe for the SF-58. In use the rail is supported by my focus hand and is more stable than when the SF-58 is in the camera flash shoe.

 

I plan to use the Demb SF-24 bounce kit for ceiling bounce and rotate the flash for wall bouncing. In the next version a small ball head will replace the articulated arm. Stay tuned.

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Edited March 8, 2013 by Luke_Miller

[jaapv]

Not too ergonomic for focussing I guess...

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[Luke_Miller]

Actually the rail doesn't interfere, since it is parallel to, and the same width, as the baseplate. It rests on my wrist/base of my thumb when focusing. I have short fingers, so if it would affect anyone it would be me.

Edited March 9, 2013 by Luke_Miller

[Fang]

Hmm looks like the flash unit on the SCA Adapter to the Multiple function grip on the new Leica M 240

Edited March 12, 2013 by Fang

[Luke_Miller]

I noticed that as well. My SF-58 solution is even more like the SCA Adaptor. I was probably unconsciously influenced by it. In conjunction with the Leica Grip It does improve handling when using the SF-58 on my M9 and I suspect the SCA Adapter with do the same on the M.

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