Ceiling bounce with a non-swivel flash?

[acrabb]

Hi,

I just bought my starter SLR, Rebel T1i two-lens kit and a Speedlite 270ex. I didn't put enough thought into the choice of flash which is tilt-only and now realize of course I can't get ceiling bounce when holding the camera vertically. Looking for a solution.

I'm expecting to expand my equipment so if the answer is "get a better flash with tilt/swivel and use this one as a backup" that's OK. Just wondering if there is an adapter (which may also be useful when I upgrade) to allow the flash to be pointed up when the camera is portrait oriented.

Thanks!
Andy

 

[FlickerLight]

You may be able to get a bracket that can change the orientation of the flash. If it is a hotshoe only flash, you may need to get the pc adapter as well.

 

[JamesMason]

Get a flash cord and hold in in your other hand, or ebay the flash and get an upgrade. If you have just bought it the shop may even give you a refund.

 

[PhotoXopher]

I mount my SB-400 on a monopod and use a cable... will do until I can afford an SB-900.

 

[IgsEMT]

bracket, minisoftbox, foam paper to shoot through (though you'll need to really boost the power on the flash unit and account for white balance).

 

[SrBiscuit]

get some foam core.
score it.
bend it.
velcro it in a such a way as to bounce the flash.

 

[Tiberius47]

Get a 430EX. A 270 is barely more powerful than the flash in your camera.