Does this flash tilt as well as swivel? I am looking for an external flash for my Panasonic DMZ FZ200. Thanks
376032
Tilts but does not swivel. BTW, works well with off camera cord to develop any angle and lighting option by hand
1291891
Understand, the fluid feature applies to panning, not tilting. Tilt is controlled by a handle that tightens a bolt. Not fluid, but reasonably smooth with practice. If you do a long shot and need a perfectly smooth tilt, this may be difficult to accomplish with this tripod. Much practice is needed. What you will notice is, at the end of the tilt motion, the image will stop and then move slightly back just a bit. Maybe you can edit that out, but a fluid motion into action is going to be problematic unless you practice a lot.
28570
no mine does not swivel, it tightens up against the stock securely, works well with my .50 cal. Hope this helps you out, Al
2067062
This is not a flash it is a continuous light source. It doesn't tilt. It is designed to mount in an accessory show that is parallel to the camera's lens axis so that the light will point at the subject that the camera is pointed at.
512311
The flash unit comes with a bracket you can attach to the bottom of the camera (where you would attach a tripod) and that holds the flash unit off to one side. Remember to set the flash on 2 (i.e. skip the first camera flash) unless you are using red eye reduction - then you go higher. I have been very satisfied with this flash and would recommend it to anyone with a wimpy built in flash (like the GF3)
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Hi Tyler, That's correct. It does swivel up and down and sideways. It a good softbox. I have gotten a lot of use out of it, but be aware it's a low budget softbox. Nevertheless, it does an awesome job and I plan on buying another one soon.
1175396
Mine does tilt but it was VERY stiff to change angle. Just tried it again and was able to adjust but still very stiff
742132
I use only my Canon 580EX Speedlite and I have note noticed any swinging downwards the camera. The bracket is strong enough to support any flash weight. I think you might have your camera swinging up on the platform if these little hinge bolts are too lose. This is happening periodically if you swing your camera from landscape to portrait positions a lot. I always carry 8 mm small wrench with me for tightening these bolts. I hope this helps.
907907
You bet. I have a pair of them and it works fine. I find it best to tighten the bottom thumb screw when the camera is at a 45 degree angle and then you can move the camera to either vertical position or horizontal position. I have a SB-800 flash that sits on top of the frame with a stretch spring cable connecting it to the top of the camera. That's the main purpose of the frame: to locate the flash above the camera. The other advantage is that it makes the carrying of the camera easy. This is a jewel.
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Yes... take a look at my review of this flash drive here: http://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Blaze-Swivel-Flash/product-reviews/B00H7PBWNU/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_2?ie=UTF8&filterBy;=addTwoStar&showViewpoints;=0&sortBy;=bySubmissionDateDescendingOr view the only 2-Star review available at this time.
1867532
It is very secure. Uses a thumb wheel to tighten same as the flash uses. The viewfinder tilts so if it were to snag it will just tilt up and not snag or break. I leave mine dedicated on the 5N since I got it. It is a quality unit.
281387
It does have a swivel head. There is a screw with a plastic T head that tightens the socket that works great to adjust the angle you want to shoot.
681242
The one I have the tilt is good. I haven't really panned with it, most of what I use it for is setting it up for portrait shots.
1763298
The top portion does tilt. I found that flashing the ceiling just above the heads helps indoors with close ups. As far as the slave thing, that I do not know. Have not used the flash in a long time. Too flimsy!
987528
It doesn't really tilt, but you can adjust slightly. Does not have a pivotal mount or anything like that. Very functional though.
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Hey frank m. This works great with a DMC fz200. I did a couple time lapses with it so far here's one at Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/73182089. It is also great for long exposures and shutter control for self portraits and anything else you can think up.M
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It does not swivel, but it does tilt up and down. I believe you can take still photos with the packaged software.