RPS Studio Rotating Flash Bracket with iTTL Cord for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with Single Pin Connectors (D70S & D80)

RPS Studio RS0420NA Rotating Flash Bracket, ITTL Cord

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Shop the RPS Studio Rotating Flash Bracket for Nikon DSLRs. Durable, adjustable, and lightweight for easy use. Enhances stability. Order today!

&#149; The Dot Line RPS Digital Flash Bracket includes all the necessary components for using a shoe mount flash raised above the lens, off-camera. Included are the required off-camera shoe cord that maintains full TTL flash control (including i-TTL), even with the latest digital cameras, and an electronic cable release that allows triggering the shutter directly from the bracket. &#149; Flash brackets are designed to increase the distance between the flash head and the lens in order to minimize the occurrence of redeye and to also reduce flash-shadows behind the subject. The rotating camera platform the flash centered over the lens both for horizontal and vertical compositions. &#149; Compatible with Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, D70S, D80 

After trying a competitor's very similar product, I tried this one. However, I found it to have the exact same problems. While the upper bracket tilt capability, telescoping capability, and the thumb trigger are nice, the entire bracket is awkward and heavy. The button to release the flip/rotate mechanism is located in an inconvenient area and is difficult to get to. The flip/rotate function uses a sliding mechanism which does not slide easily, even when lubricated.

Also, the quality is poor. The rubber seats on the top bracket quickly lose their adhesiveness. For me, it was within one month on both this one and the competitor's product.

Poor quality and too awkward to be practical

I bought this because the packaging stated that it was for the D70/D80 "and similar models."  

I incorrectly assumed that it would also work with the new D90 that I also bought on this order.  Nikon changed their "single pin" connector to include GPS, and now the remote release does not fit.  

Remote release is necessary, because bracket hugs the right of the camera, and you can't easily fire the shutter while holding onto the bracket handle.

Bracket is versatile, well made, and as advertised otherwise.  

Vertical and Horizontal positioning is easily switchable, almost too easy.  It will not lock in one specific mode.

I would recommend this to a D70/80 user who wants a flash bracket.

RPS Studio Rotating Flash Bracket with iTTL Cord for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with Single Pin Connectors (D70S & D80)

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