tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post7669419454103189917..comments2008-08-20T09:32:21.462-04:00Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13303290880581288834noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-13989710386399080362008-08-20T08:51:00.000-04:002008-08-20T08:51:00.000-04:002008-08-20T08:51:00.000-04:00I got these in a kit from mpex. Great little units. However, I've been using ebay triggers with a canon 430EX on top. VERY unsafe. These really arent a good option for canon flashes in my opinion as with the lack of PC cable access, you have to piggy back the flash onto a hotshoe which may not have the same screw down security of a canon flach foot. Droppped my 430EX from 2.5m in the middle of a shoot. Bad move. Luckily on grass and canon makes hardy flashes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-59940777312709770522008-03-27T07:28:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:28:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:28:00.000-04:00Does the screw on the side just "screw in" to the side of the flash? That seems dangerous to (the flash) to me.<BR/><BR/>I saw some today at my local dealer, which albeit were $18 each had a side screw that controlled a small "clamp" that tightened around the flash shoe, therefore "snugging it" nice and safely.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, in my case (with SB-800's) I'm just using the flat "foot" that comes with the flash!! Works like a charm.<BR/><BR/>If I decide go get the "side-screw" types though, I would rather spend the extra few $$ for a "clamp version" than one that simply has a screw-into the flash.<BR/><BR/>Am I the only one that would be concerned with these? Do you guys use these all the time without incident?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>SASSal Sessahttp://www.salsessa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-63104182869441860822008-01-31T08:01:00.000-05:002008-01-31T08:01:00.000-05:002008-01-31T08:01:00.000-05:00What a crappy photo they made of this ;-)<BR/><BR/>Its really bad. (the photo)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-86489798842922067242008-01-29T21:15:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:15:00.000-05:002008-01-29T21:15:00.000-05:00Just got mine. Seems really sturdy.Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762081715948726410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-24400537810473504172008-01-26T06:15:00.000-05:002008-01-26T06:15:00.000-05:002008-01-26T06:15:00.000-05:00@Oliver H: Thanks for the link. Unfortunately looks like they've sold out already (I wasn't quick enough!)<BR/><BR/>I might try a US source instead ;)DanBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-54130406772513021662008-01-25T06:07:00.000-05:002008-01-25T06:07:00.000-05:002008-01-25T06:07:00.000-05:00@DanB : the swivel is found <A HREF="http://www.fotoshopaalten.nl/product_info.php?cPath=64_84&products_id=463&osCsid=3d6b34c7962f09bbe57a9e85c70292d1" REL="nofollow"> here</A>.Olivier Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03193310074164131978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-8687608715694759982008-01-24T17:54:00.000-05:002008-01-24T17:54:00.000-05:002008-01-24T17:54:00.000-05:00Correction: Mpex Does ship international... THey are just really busy via email. Best is to get on the phone with them. Nice people.Laurent SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04611793581957460313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-53576269458340715022008-01-24T14:44:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:44:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:44:00.000-05:00I found from ebay these swivels, 2pcs cost me $26.96 USD including S&H to Finland. They are some light weight metal, maybe aluminum. <BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/terytky/2217210712/Teemuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379706415751886499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-37670236545874616762008-01-24T14:32:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:32:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:32:00.000-05:00One comment about the full-size metal Bogen/Manfrotto clamps with the big levers - I've actually found that they don't adjust as nicely as they thought, as it's a fair amount of metal to deform to get them to clamp correctly. I actually prefer the plastic clamps, as I feel I can adjust them better and then hold more securely. Just my .02Jacobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04991866440787885580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-4355394165372640112008-01-24T12:59:00.000-05:002008-01-24T12:59:00.000-05:002008-01-24T12:59:00.000-05:00Sorry if this is a newb question.. But, why do all of these adaptors have metal contacts? In order to use these wouldn't you need to tape over the metal so that the flash doesn't get set off accidentally? So why do they ship metal?? They should have a coating on them at least.<BR/><BR/>d.David Sheldonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05664612644771414594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-26452841577378229362008-01-24T09:53:00.000-05:002008-01-24T09:53:00.000-05:002008-01-24T09:53:00.000-05:00Well I have to give some props to Moshe at MidWest Photo. I was at Imaging USA in Tampa a few weeks ago and picked up these very adaptors for $5 bucks each! It was great! I even mentioned that I was glad that they supported the Strobist website and then got a free Strobist gel pack. Sweet! Yep, those guys rock!<BR/>-RKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-2510189610659452812008-01-24T08:49:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:49:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:49:00.000-05:00@Jon Senior: Do you have a link for the Fotoshopaalten €20 lumopro swivel? I can't seem to find it.<BR/><BR/>Anyone else with any other European links for the LP632?DanBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-77699424252939287622008-01-24T08:43:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:43:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:43:00.000-05:00@photo providers..<BR/>Thanks for the photos Guys ... My question still stands... do the SB800's lock into these without using the tumbscrew on the side? I assume not. I have used both types and <B>I really prefer the ones I have with the dimple in the channel that allow the SB800's to lock in with the toggle on back of the flash.</B> <BR/>This is all that is keeping me from ordering these... I am waiting to replace what I have now with ALL THE SAME product. I have a hodgepodge of mounts and my goal is to find a product that I can replace ALL the hodgepodge with one type of strobe mount.David Sr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-47955531126488636452008-01-24T08:04:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:04:00.000-05:002008-01-24T08:04:00.000-05:00David Hobby:<BR/>You're welcome.<BR/>Jim :-)Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01435405361595719351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-5787314054257968262008-01-24T06:27:00.000-05:002008-01-24T06:27:00.000-05:002008-01-24T06:27:00.000-05:00I second Jon Senior here! Just received the same swivels from the same shop. I was gladly surprised by the plastic cutout in the shoe-mount.<BR/>The whole thing looks sturdy, though not too big nor heavy.Olivier Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03193310074164131978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-75151028574435365572008-01-24T06:07:00.000-05:002008-01-24T06:07:00.000-05:002008-01-24T06:07:00.000-05:00cool stuff. i reduced the size of my manfrotto gear by giving them a call and ordering a different set of screws. see here: <A HREF="http://ma026modified.notlong.com" REL="nofollow">MA026 modified</A><BR/>now it fits even the smallest bag.gruberndhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259663780781811993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-42059906407710710422008-01-24T01:06:00.000-05:002008-01-24T01:06:00.000-05:002008-01-24T01:06:00.000-05:00Sorry, wrong link earlier.<BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/shantiamagasu/2216168964/<BR/><BR/>Thanks David.Shantihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762237453452840969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-17430990282751657292008-01-24T00:30:00.000-05:002008-01-24T00:30:00.000-05:002008-01-24T00:30:00.000-05:00Hi Everyone. <BR/><BR/>Just want to show you some pics of the new LP632 swivel. I need to make the cheap light box thing. But for now, here are some pics of it. They work really good for me.<BR/><BR/>http://flickr.com/photos/22755370@N06/sets/72157603787326101/Michael Hossenmichaelhossen.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-748113132596048842008-01-24T00:29:00.000-05:002008-01-24T00:29:00.000-05:002008-01-24T00:29:00.000-05:00Here ya go, I received mine from MPEX a little over a week ago.<BR/>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2216168964_9ea254144f_o.jpgShantihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11762237453452840969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-63520728600350440362008-01-23T23:24:00.000-05:002008-01-23T23:24:00.000-05:002008-01-23T23:24:00.000-05:00@David Sr.<BR/><BR/>I will try to get a pic or 2 of the LP632 up in a little while for you. I will post here with the link.Michael Hossenmichaelhossen.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-87271037908812481102008-01-23T21:02:00.000-05:002008-01-23T21:02:00.000-05:002008-01-23T21:02:00.000-05:00I can also confirm that the LP632's now have a way better design than shown on the MPEX website. They feel very solid to me and I haven't had a flash fall out or slip in the 3 weeks that I have had them.<BR/><BR/>In fact, I liked them so much that I ordered 1 more and another 5 sect. light stand from them yesterday. I really love the guys at MPEX, they are very polite and helpful! I'm glad Strobist has teamed up with them, good choice David!!Michael Hossenmichaelhossen.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-17427782804242690722008-01-23T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-23T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-23T18:57:00.000-05:00For those of you that have the NEW version of these, would you mind posting a couple CLOSE UP photos? <BR/>thxDavid Sr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-30362846743219963372008-01-23T17:55:00.000-05:002008-01-23T17:55:00.000-05:002008-01-23T17:55:00.000-05:00For the European customers, be aware that the "Lumopro" swivels are also available from Fotoshopaalten in the NL for 20€ inc. European delivery. I just received my second and can merrily report that the design has definitely improved. The new one has a complete cut out for the hot shoe pins with a plastic insert so as to prevent shorting.Jon Seniornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-27393365507053150842008-01-23T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-23T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-23T17:12:00.000-05:00Do these have the channel notch/dimple, that allow the SB to lock into when you rotate the lock switch? Or only the little side set screw? I bought a couple on ebay that do have the dimple and they work (lock in) great.. however, the base is plastic and I am thinking ahead for when it breaks. I have used both and have had less failures with the channel dimple (not sure how you guys refer to this) than the set screw method.<BR/>DokDavid Sr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15688521925730300797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23951026.post-77488597823461919232008-01-23T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:59:00.000-05:00I use a Stroboframe Shoe for the Manfrotto 2905 Umbrella Adapter.<BR/><BR/>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/50546-REG/Stroboframe_300_405_Shoe_General_Purpose.html<BR/><BR/>You can probably switch out the shoe off the LumoPro.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707224032827210429noreply@blogger.com