ProMediaGear BP1 - Paparazzi bracket for DSLR and mirrorless cameras

ProMediaGear BP1 Paparazzi Bracket for DSLR and mirrorless cameras

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of a wedding, at dusk during a macro shoot in the garden, or right up at the stage at a concert – that’s exactly where the ProMediaGear BP1 Paparazzi Bracket shows its strengths. You position your flash or other accessories securely next to the camera, giving you a much more balanced combination of camera and light instead of a wobbly setup on top of the hot shoe.

Sturdy flash bracket for flash, trigger, and accessories

The BP1 Paparazzi Bracket comes with a solid base plate on which you can mount your speedlight, a radio trigger, or other accessories. The bracket is designed to give you smooth, well-balanced camera handling, especially during longer assignments when you’re out and about with camera and flash for hours. The mount can be installed facing either forward or backward, so you can freely decide how your light should be positioned depending on your setup and lens.

Complete package: everything important included

You don’t have to spend time searching for suitable screws or adapters. The ProMediaGear BP1 Bracket comes as a complete package: with the flash bracket, all mounting hardware, a matching mounting plate, and a 1/4"-20 UNC thread adapter. This lets you adapt the bracket to your gear practically right out of the box and get started without having to order additional accessories first.

Requirement: ProMediaGear PB-series camera plate

For the BP1 Paparazzi Bracket to sit correctly on your camera, you need a ProMediaGear PB-series camera plate, for example the PBX3 universal quick-release plate with a length of 76 mm. These plates ensure a stable connection between camera and bracket and are specifically designed for a secure, play-free fit. Without such a PB-series plate, the BP1 cannot be used sensibly, so it’s worth planning for a suitable plate right away if you don’t already have one in use.

Optimized for wedding photography

For wedding photography, the BP1 Paparazzi Bracket is almost a little insider tip. You can place the flash to the side of the camera, reducing harsh cast shadows behind people that often occur with frontal flash. When quickly switching between portrait and landscape orientation, your light remains in a consistent position, which makes the overall look of your images noticeably calmer and more professional. This flexible flash positioning really pays off, especially for documentary work in tight spaces, in churches, or during the evening party.

Fine control in macro photography

In macro photography, where every millimeter of light direction counts, the BP1 Bracket helps you place the flash or a small LED panel exactly where you need it. Thanks to the lateral position, you can control reflections and small highlights on flowers, insects, or product details more precisely than if the flash were sitting directly on the camera. This way you achieve more plastic, three-dimensional results without having to set up a complicated studio setup.

Flexible setup for DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Whether a classic DSLR or a modern mirrorless camera: the ProMediaGear BP1 Paparazzi Bracket is designed to integrate seamlessly into different systems. In combination with the appropriate PB-series camera plate, the bracket sits close to your camera without getting in the way. Your access to controls, lens ring, and shutter release remains comfortable, even when you’re working with gloves or need to react quickly.

Robust construction, made in the USA

The BP1 Bracket is manufactured from high-quality materials in the USA and built for long-term durability. Precise manufacturing ensures accurate connections, no wobbly parts, no flimsy feel. Especially if you regularly work on location – in the rain, in dusty halls, or in sub-zero temperatures – this robust construction pays off. It’s a piece of equipment you won’t want to replace after just one season, but rather take along again and again.

Thoughtful design for better balance

The lateral positioning of flash or accessories noticeably improves your camera’s balance. Instead of a top-heavy combination that tires your wrist during longer shoots, the weight is distributed more harmoniously. You’ll feel this especially when you’re shooting for hours on end – at a full-day wedding, a long event, or an extended macro session in the field. The option to mount the bracket facing forward or backward gives you additional flexibility to adapt the setup to your personal working style.

Practical accessory for demanding photographers

We’d say: the BP1 Paparazzi Bracket is not a spectacular gimmick, but a very straightforward yet extremely useful tool. It helps you place light and accessories where they make photographic sense, and not just where the camera happens to have a hot shoe. If you work seriously with flash, whether in wedding photography or for fine macro shots, you’ll very quickly no longer want to be without the added control and comfort.