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PRE-ORDER NOTICE: Following the successful completion of our Kickstarter campaign, we are now accepting pre-orders for the Platypod Bracket & Bounce. These pre-orders are expected to ship on or shortly after July 1, 2026, with limited initial availability - early ordering is recommended. Additional inventory is not expected until late August. All pre-orders are fully refundable prior to shipment (via service@platypod.com). Pre-orders also qualify for our Instant Loyalty Rebates, making it a great time to bundle additional accessories.ย Orders containing both pre-order and in-stock items will ship together. If you need in-stock items sooner, please place a separate order.
Harsh, unflattering flash is a problem photographers have wrestled with for decades. Glare. Red-eye. Unforgiving shadows. The constant hunt for a ceiling or wall to bounce off of. We engineered a better way.
The Platypod Bracket & Bounceย gives photographers, vloggers, and videographers the abilityย to create clean, natural-looking light anywhere. Bracket & Bounce system is easy to hold and fits comfortably in your camera bag. Every detail is purpose-built for consistency and control, so whether you're capturing an intimate portrait or powering through a demanding professional event, flattering light is no longer something you have to chase. It's just there, every time you shoot.
Engineered for the real world. Built for every shot.
Every Bracket & Bounce V2 kit is a complete, field-ready lighting systemโprecision-machined, thoughtfully designed, and packed for real-world use.
Click here for details & videosPlatypod Bracket: CNC-machined aluminum bracket featuring two embedded titanium bolts for maximum strength with minimal weight.
Custom Arca-Compatible Clamp: Precision aluminum construction. Designed to be mounted forward-facing, rear-facing, or side-facing, making it compatible with still-photo Arca plates, video plates, and lens collar feet.
โ โ-16 D-Ring Bolt: Straight-slot head with integrated 4 mm Allen socket for fast tool-free or tool-assisted tightening to secure the Arca compatible clamp.
ยผโ-20 D-Ring Bolt: Same dual-drive design (straight slot + 4 mm Allen) for attachment of cameras and other 1/4 inch devices directly to the bracket without the intervening clamp.
4 mm Steel Allen Wrench: Custom-fit and magnetically stowed under the bracket, so itโs always with you when you need it.
Bounce Assembly:
Includes:
โข Lower brace with wing nut
โข 10โ support rod
โข Upper brace with pivot
โข Reflector clamp
Designed for fast setup and smooth repositioning on the fly.
All-Metal Flash Cold Shoe Clamp: Rock-solid mounting for speedlightsโno plastic, no flex.
Platypod Handle: A versatile, telescoping handle (6โโ10.5โ) designed to mount directly on the bracket for added control and support. Multiple handles can be stacked to create up to 21โ of riser height. Includes a 3/8โ-16 bolt cap and eight ยผโ-20 threaded hard points, making it easy to attach elbows, goosenecks, monitors, and other accessories.
Additional Handle Cap (ยผโ-20): Expands compatibility with lighter cameras and accessories.
Convenient Carrying Case: A custom 800D Nylon travel bag to safely stow the bracket, bounce assembly, handle, and Reflector in the main zippered compartment. Another outboard zipper enclosure for accessoriesโcompact, protective, and camera bag-friendly.
17โ Reflector with Carry Case: Includes a 7โ zippered pouch with belt loop, ready for event work, travel, or everyday carry.
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