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 Rosco The Strobist Collection Creative Gels Nikon SB800 US $19.88
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Nikon SB-700 | Terrific Flash - Just Missing Power Enter And PC Plug
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Just received the Nikon SB-700 today from Amazon from 3 month wait - I are not disappointed. I have been a Nikon user as the 70's, and have owned every P OKER and D pro bodies, and that comes flash units. I have seen all the reviews over the internet criticizing Nikon for omitting the HOME PC input and power input - they know assuming they included these features it would have killed sales in the SB900. Like others, unless I demand maximum power from my flash (which is without a doubt rare); I can get by together with the SB600 and most recently, the SB400 on many of my (fill) flash work. I mainly use the flash for fill and have absolutely it on the camera 100% of times. For "walking around" the SB400 works great for the size and weight. When I ought to use bounce flash, I typically make use of the SB600. I still own the SB800 not to mention SB900 but find myself rarely using them.
The Nikon SB-700 fills the gap - the very best features of the flash are the smaller size and weight (vs. the SB900); much easier to use controls (I hated the SB600/800 controls); finally the hard plastic snap-on color correction filters. Nikon needs to make these (hard) filters for any SB900 - trying to use their gels and holder within the field is crazy - you will either lose or damage the gels to start with you are working under pressure. Also the bounce dome is also smaller than the large unit that comes w/ the SB900.
The Nikon SB-700 is the first Nikon flash I've used that seems to help get the exposure right on. Normally I will need to set the flash exposure to -0. 7 for getting what I consider a normal exposure. I do not have to use this on the SB700. I also like the fact Nikon has gone to switches (vs. menu) to switch from Auto to help you Manual exposure - I care less in regards to the switch for the flash coverage as that is not a setting I change - though others who do change it will like the reality that it's easy to switch on any fly.
Back to the power input and PC sync input - brought on fans of the Stobist are very unhappy regarding the inability to use their PC cords with their Pocket Wizards - most folks loathe using the PC - Hot footwear cords; one more thing to not work out in the electrical chain. Personally - I miss the electricity input for the Nikon battery packs - and although I am certain Quantum will come out w/ a battery adapter to implement w/ their packs, I haven't use my Quantum packs in years since I've converted to using the Nikon external packs that take advantage of the AA's.
That said - think the Nikon SB-700 becomes the de facto standard flash; additionally, the SB800 will continue to sell upon eBay and Craig's list for more certainly they sold new (I'm keeping mine) to your Strobist fans.
As to the overheating issue; haven't had the unit long enough to see if it reacts just as the SB900 - another review said the fact that the unit slows down on recycle period before shutting down - I've had my 900 de-activate; so I have to carry a backup in case.
As of today (12/13/10) looks prefer Amazon isn't even taking orders for your unit; if you are in a hurry suggest checking a local camera store - mine told me these folks getting some in periodically -
The last word: if you are in the market for any Nikon flash - buy this one particular!
Strobist Photography: Part 8 - Simulating sunrise (gels)
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