On Camera Flash in Portrait Mode

Lautermilch

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I would like to use my D7000 is portrait mode with a flash connected. I move around and don't like any kind of tri-pod in my area as it attracts attention.

I did buy a bracket online but will return it as it was flimsy.

I have a D700, 80-200 F/2.8 and would like to do indoor bounce but that does not work with a sideways flash. Anyway to do it without a $300 rotating bracket?
 

hark

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Was the brand you purchased a Stroboframe? I purchased this one for my 35mm film camera and have used it ever since with my DSLR's without any issues. I definitely wouldn't call it flimsy. Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Bracket. It's very sturdy.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52728-REG/Stroboframe_310_635_Quick_Flip_350_Bracket.html

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BF Hammer

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As I read this, do you not have a speedlight with a swivel? I have both a SB-400 and SB-600 speedlight, and I do use the SB-600 in portrait mode. It is not ideal, but it will swivel to aim to the ceiling, or you can point it left to bounce off a wall. No option for bounce-right though.
 
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