Mounting an external OCF (off camera flash) to the Boomerang
Flash Bracket is very simple and easy to accomplish. ProMediaGear offers
multiple options to adapt to various shooting situation.
1)
Basic Mounting
a.
#BLSA (Boomerang Light Stud Adapter) is a 5/8”
inch adapter mount featuring anti-rotation flats to keep the light head from
twisting while on the Boomerang. The adapter has ¼-20 threads underneath that
allow the adapter to get mounted onto the flash plate of the Boomerang. This is
all you require to get shooting.
2)
Basic Mounting w/ Modifiers
a.
#BLSA5A / #BLSA5S (Boomerang Light Stud Adapter
5” inch) is a 5” inch tall 5/8” adapter mount manufactured out of “A” Aluminum
or “S” Stainless Steel. The units are designed with anti-rotation flats to keep
the light head from twisting while on the Boomerang. The adapters have ¼-20
threads underneath that allow the adapters to get mounted onto the flash plate
of the Boomerang. The added height will raise the light and allow some OCF
flash modifiers to be installed.
3)
Advanced Mounting w/ Modifiers
a.
#FCMR (Flash Mount / Riser / Extender) is
designed to allow you to increase the flash or OCF height above the traditional
Boomerang height by 2.5” inches by installing the riser plate. The first step
is to unbolt the flash mounting plate from the Boomerang Arm with the supplied Allen
keys. Next, install the #FCMR in place of the mounting plate. Then, remount the
flash mounting plate to the top of the #FCMR. Now install either your flash
cable, #CS2 Cold Shoe or other accessories to hold your OCF Flash such as
#BLSA, #BLSA5A, #BLSA5S etc…
4)
Advanced Mounting for Better Balance and Modifiers
a.
#BLS3 (Aluminum Rosette with Cold Shoe and ¼-20
Mount) is designed to mount onto the flash mounting plate of the Boomerang and accept
mounts such as #CS2, #BLSA, #BLSA5A, #BLSA5S. The machined rosette is a strong toothed
rosette that firmly holds your flash and OCF in place. Anti-Rotation channels
are milled into the Boomerang to keep the unit from twisting as well as on top
of the #BLS3. Easily mount your accessory mount of choice with the ¼-20 screw
and tilt the accessory back over the camera body. Next, use the joint on your
OCF to tilt forward in a “Z” shape. This will significantly improve the balance
of the entire unit by placing the center of gravity over the camera placing more
weight on your forearms rather than fingertips. This mount also allows flash
accessories like soft boxes to back up and allow your lens to get out in from
without being blocked. In some cases, the #BLS3 paired with the #BLSA is all
you will need for small OCF modifiers. This is the preferred set-up. Sometimes
the #BLSA5A is paired with the #BLS3 for optimal height and balance. In this
set-up the #FCMR isn’t typically required.