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Pocket Wizard For Nikon
Nikon SB-700 | Excellent Flash – Just Missing Power Feedback And PC Plug
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Just received the Nikon SB-700 today from Amazon searching for 3 month wait – I i am not disappointed. I have been a Nikon user considering that 70′s, and have owned every FARRENHEIT and D pro bodies, and affiliated flash units. I have seen all the reviews through the internet criticizing Nikon for omitting the LAPTOP OR COMPUTER input and power input – they know as long as they included these features it would have killed sales of your SB900. Like others, unless I need maximum power from my flash (which can be rare); I can get by along with the SB600 and most recently, the SB400 for most of my (fill) flash work. I mainly use the flash for fill and get it on the camera 100% of times. For “walking around” the SB400 works great because of size and weight. When I really need to use bounce flash, I typically makes use of the SB600. I still own the SB800 plus SB900 but find myself rarely using them.
The Nikon SB-700 fills the gap – one of the best features of the flash are small size and weight (vs. the SB900); better to use controls (I hated the SB600/800 controls); and the hard plastic snap-on color correction filters. Nikon needs to make these (hard) filters for the SB900 – trying to use their gels and holder on the field is crazy – you is going to either lose or damage the gels once you are working under pressure. Also the bounce dome is also smaller than the large unit who comes w/ the SB900.
The Nikon SB-700 is the first Nikon flash I’ve used that seems to find the exposure right on. Normally I have to set the flash exposure to -0. 7 to obtain what I consider a normal subjection. I do not have to use this on the SB700. I also like the truth that Nikon has gone to switches (vs. menu) to switch from Auto so that you can Manual exposure – I care less within the switch for the flash coverage as it’s not a setting I change – although others who do change it will like that it’s easy to switch on the particular fly.
Back to the power input and PC sync input – steps fans of the Stobist are very unhappy regarding the inability to use their PC cords on their Pocket Wizards – most folks don’t especially like using the PC – Hot boot cords; one more thing to get wrong in the electrical chain. Personally – I miss the facility input for the Nikon battery packs – and although I’m certain Quantum will come out w/ a battery adapter to employ w/ their packs, I haven’t use my Quantum packs in years since I’ve changed into using the Nikon external packs that operate the AA’s.
That said – think the Nikon SB-700 will end up the de facto standard flash; additionally, the SB800 will continue to sell upon eBay and Craig’s list for more they’ll likely sold new (I’m keeping mine) for the Strobist fans.
As to the overheating challenge; haven’t had the unit long ample to see if it reacts identical to the SB900 – another review said that the unit slows down on recycle point in time before shutting down – I’ve had my 900 turned off; so I have to carry a backup in the event that.
As of today (12/13/10) looks for example Amazon isn’t even taking orders with the unit; if you are in a hurry suggest checking the local camera store – mine told me we were holding getting some in periodically -
The last word: if you are in the market in a Nikon flash – buy this one particular!
How To: PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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Pocketwizard MiniTT1 Transmitter Mini TT1 for Nikon+1 Year Warranty $215.33 |
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Pocketwizard Mini TT1 Transmitter for Nikon CE Frequency EU Vers.~ By Express $209.65 |
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Pocketwizard Flex TT5 Transceiver for Nikon CE Frequency EU Vers.~ By Express $220.35 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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PocketWizard MiniTT1 Radio Slave Transmitter for Nikon $199.00 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver TT5 For Nikon DSLR $219.00 |
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2x Pocketwizard Flex TT5 Transceiver for Nikon CE Frequency EU Vers.~ By Express $423.59 |
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4x Pocketwizard Flex TT5 Transceiver for Nikon CE Frequency EU Vers.~ By Express $834.36 |
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Pocketwizard MiniTT1+FlexTT5 For Nikon TT1 TT5 NEW+1 Year Warranty $416.11 |
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2pcs * New PocketWizard FlexTT5 TT5 CE i-TTL Transceiver for Nikon (CE Version) $427.88 |
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PocketWizard 804-710 AC9 Alienbees Adapter for Nikon $62.00 |
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PocketWizard MiniTT1 Radio Transmitter for Nikon NEW $199.00 |
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Pocket Wizard 801-143 – PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter for Nikon DSLR $199.00 |
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PocketWizard Wireless FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon NEW $219.95 |
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Pocket Wizard 801-143 – PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter for Nikon DSLR $199.00 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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PocketWizard AC3 Zone Controller for Nikon $30.00 |
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PocketWizard MiniTT1 Radio Slave Transmitter for Nikon $56.00 |
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PocketWizard FlexTT5 Radio Slave Transmitter for Nikon $102.50 |
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PocketWizard FlexTT5 Radio Slave Transceiver for Nikon $219.00 |
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PocketWizard AC3 Zone Controller for Nikon Flash #F284 $119.00 |
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PocketWizard MiniTT1 for Nikon $199.99 |
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PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon $219.99 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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Pocketwizard Flex TTL 5 and mini TTL1 for Nikon $330.00 |
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TWO 20×20″ LOCKABLE SHOE MOUNT SOFTBOX FOR POCKET WIZARD PLUS NIKON SPEEDLIGHT $94.95 |
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TWO 24×24″ LOCKABLE SHOE MOUNT SOFTBOX FOR POCKET WIZARD PLUS NIKON SPEEDLIGHT $109.99 |
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New Pocketwizard 3x FlexTT5 + MiniTT1 + AC3 for Nikon Flex TT5 Mini TT1 CE ver. $1,010.33 |
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New Pocketwizard FlexTT5 + MiniTT1 for Nikon Flex TT5 Mini TT1 CE version $427.35 |
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New Pocketwizard 2x FlexTT5 Transceiver + MiniTT1 for Nikon Flex TT5 Mini TT1 CE $641.29 |
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Pocketwizard MiniTT1 Transmitter for Nikon MINI TT1 Pocket Wizard $212.34 |
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3 x New PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon FLEX TT5 ControlTL CE version $694.77 |
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Pocket Wizard 801143 Pocketwizard Mini TT1 Transmitter for Nikon DSLR $199.00 |
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Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver For Nikon TTL Flashes and Digital SLR Cameras $219.00 |
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PocketWizard FlexTT5 Super Bundle for Nikon $716.00 |
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Genuine Pocket Wizard PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Flex TT5 for Nikon Flash $232.12 |
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Genuine Pocket Wizard PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter Mini TT1 for Nikon $217.68 |
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PocketWizard Flex TT5 for NIKON $219.00 |
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PocketWizard TT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon NEW $219.00 |
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Pocketwizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Flex TT5 for Nikon+1 Year Warranty $232.23 |
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PocketWizard AC9 AlienBees Adapter Power Control for Nikon #804-710 $62.00 |
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New!!!! PocketWizard MiniTT1 for Nikon DSLR Pocket Wizard Mini TT1 $199.00 |
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New! PocketWizard FlexTT5 for Nikon DSLR Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 $219.00 |
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New PocketWizard FlexTT5 TT5 CE i-TTL Transceiver for Nikon (CE Version) $217.15 |
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PocketWizard Pre-Trigger Cable for Nikon D90, D5000 NEW $96.95 |
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PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Nikon TT5-N-US $219.00 |
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Nikon SB-910 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras $479.00 … |
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Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter $309.00 The Sekonic L-358 Flash Master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates the latest technology in handheld meters. The L-358 features a retractable incident Lumisphere for standard or cosine corrected light readings, provides both hemispherical and narrow angle readings. Measurements can be taken in either incident or flash metering modes with accurate … |
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Yongnuo 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger/Receiver and Shutter Remote for Canon 1D/5D/7D/10D/20D/30D/40D/50D DSLR $29.99 Yong Nuo new 2.4GHz wireless remote controls are the advanced design of CTR-301 and YN-128. In other words, you can easily achieve flash trigger as well as wireless shutter function by using a pair of RF-602 transmitter/receiver Wireless flash trigger: As a flash trigger, RF-602 trigger both flash speedlite and studio flashes. The flash sync speed is up to 1/250s Cable shutter release: With the wi… |