2017-04-21T22:34:10
Rated 5 out of 5
Best use is with a monopod
This is an excellent device to use with a monopod. It allows quick switch from portrait to landscape without having the camera hanging oft to the side if a ball head were used. It is light weight, again making it suitable for monopod use. If tilting is required, add a light tilt head under it like the Manfrotto 234.
This is not a rigid device for heavy tripod use. The numerous hinged flat metal pieces do allow flex and the camera can bounce and vibrate. For Monopod use it is just the ticket though.
William T.
2011-07-22T21:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
anouther great idea that allmost works
it is a little bouncy with a heavy lens
turntable
2011-03-05T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Simply Works
Perfect for portraits. I used this during a Church Directory shoot. Made it very easy to leave the tripod set and flip from landscape to portrait depending on group or individual subjects. Used with a 3-way pan head. Recommend using a ball-head instead for more freedom of movement in natural settings.
BILL S.
2010-11-28T19:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
does what it claims
this thing has no play in the parts that would make it unstable. with only a pentax kx and 50 x 135 lens it can get very bouncy. so this good idea works well in solving the problem of flipping the camera easily and keeping it in the same plane but defeats even the best tripods and heads with possible camera shake it's not unusable but it will slow you down with out a remote.
turntable
2010-06-07T21:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Not as happy as I should be with this
Use a trigger release because it wobbles a bit when you try and push the shutter release button.
CLAYTON K.
2009-07-08T21:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Works well, but not for long exposures
This product does well what it is intended to do; it allows the photographer to shift quickly from landscape to portrait layout, while keeping the lens centered over the tripod. I did not get good results for long exposures using a DSLR with macro lens and extension tubes. I think it magnifies the camera's vibration.
Dalerichardskentoh
2009-02-05T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent
I use it on a Manfrotto Triopd 072.I am getting onfidence to use it with Nikon D-3 camera with lens 200mm E.D. F-4 Micro Nikor. This product offers flexibility in close up photography.
Nutu
2008-12-28T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Very cleaver device
Just the ticket for simplifying the transition from landscape to portrait orientation. If used without a vertical grip, the optical center remains centered over the tripod when changing position.
CHARLES C.
2008-09-17T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Well built!!
First I find it funny that one of the reviewers is from Iron Mountain Michigan. I happen to live about 5 miles away. Small world.
I would have given this product 5 stars but the cork gasket that was supposed to be in the box was missing. I simply went out and bought some rubber washers in place of the cork and it works well.
I love how this design puts the camera directly above the mounting no matter if verticle or horizontal keeping the entire tripod / camera well balanced.
Thomas
2008-06-28T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
What a hand saver!
I loved it. My hands were taking a beating from carrying the L-bracket and camera so that I could move it around. NOW though, its easier. The quick release I purchased doesn't tighten down enough with this Strobe Frame, but the frame itself is a God send!
Caroline
2007-02-24T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A "must have" tool
The Vertaflip is probably one of the most useful tools around. After years of using one on my camera bracket, I finally purchased another for permanent use on the tripod. I wouldn't be without these guys.
James W.
