Choosing the Right Telephoto Lens Flash Bracket
Choosing the Right Telephoto Lens Flash Bracket
A telephoto lens flash bracket is a device that holds and protects the camera and the lens in such a way as to enable easy flash photography when the latter is exposed to sunlight. When a telephoto lens flash is placed on a camera lens, its optical system concentrates light onto the lens itself, rather than onto surrounding surfaces, which slows down the shutter speed of the camera. This allows for greater depth of field and the greater speed with which to capture images. It also permits photographers to position themselves in great positions so that they can get the best shot that comes out of the flash.
There are different types of telephoto lens flash brackets available in the market. There are camera fixed brackets, which do not rotate as you change lenses, and are made to stay in one place. There are arm brackets, which swing away from the camera in order to allow for flexibility while working with various types of arms. There are photo clamp brackets, which clamp the lens onto a flat surface. These are great for taking photographs where there is a need for precise positioning of the equipment.
It is essential that the telephoto lens flash bracket you use is able to provide a good amount of lighting to the camera. The type of lighting that it needs should be decided based on where you will be taking the photos. If you will be using the photos to document an event, say a wedding or an official occasion, then you will probably want a brighter environment. If you will be taking photos outdoors in a dimly lit room, for example, then you will require less lighting. Having said this, a good quality telephoto lens flash bracket will be able to provide a good amount of light to your camera regardless of whether it is in a dimly lit room or outdoors.
You should take a good look at all the different types of telephoto lens flash stands on the market and see what features they have. Most of these products come with an adjustable height system, so you can set the height at which the flash will be mounted. This is especially useful if you will be attaching the bracket to a tripod. At the very least, it will be useful for ensuring that the flash does not accidentally fall down when it is being mounted. In order to get a good angle, you need to ensure that the flash is perpendicular to the direction of the wind.
If you want to capture a moving object and are in a hurry, then the speed of the flash is an important consideration as well. It is advisable to choose a bracket with a motor that can activate automatically when the exposure has been completed. Some of the most popular types of telephoto lens flash systems will have an option to set the delay between impulses. This means that they can be gently interrupted without harming the shutter speed. If you are taking an action photograph, such as an action sequence or moving picture where there is movement all around you, then this can help to prevent any unnecessary camera shake.
If you are using a tripod, then a locking ring may be provided as standard. On some models, this is controlled by a stick or a dial. If you are a beginner or perhaps do not regularly use your telephoto lens in such close quarters, then the ability to simply walk away and let the shutter speed and the flash do their work may be more important than the ability to actually lock the shutter. If you are taking occasional action photographs where you tend to move about and are not using a tripod, then the ability to just walk away will probably be more important.