Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras @ richardeward.com

Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
from Nikon

Features:

• High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
• Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
• 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
• Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format)

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• SB 900 - Not ready for Professional Use
  I am a wedding photographer. We have 3 Nikon SB 80's and 3-SB 800 units used weekly for the past 4 years. We also have 3 Canon 580 units which have worked flawlessly.
  This year, I switched back from Canon to Nikon, and when the SB 900 appeared, I purchased it for my new Nikon D300 and D200 cameras. The first unit was Dead on Arrival. The replacement unit works well and has wonderful program and update capabilities. It is easy to use.
  My only concern is the unit overheats very quickly when shooting... more info

• Thermal Shutdown is for the Birds!
  Fellow Wedding Photographers! Please listen! The SB-900's thermal shutdown is a very serious problem for us. I received my SB-900 last Thursday and shot a wedding on Saturday. YES! The thermal shutdown Grinch got me! Even after I read the reviews complaining about the problem, I rationalized it by thinking, well I probably don't shoot as fast as they do. WRONG! It got me after just 6 full power exposures!
  As background, I've used a SB-800 for a couple of years shooting fairly rapidly and never had a... more info

• Super happy with my decision
  I labored over the decision to pull the trigger on the 900 or to go with the "everybody loves" the 800. I never owned an 800 so have nothing to compare it to. Nevertheless, I am super happy with it. I dont know what other people are complaining about unless the guy who had the overheating problems got a bad apple. I shot my first wedding this weekend and took nearly 600 pictures on my Nikon D90, all with flash and had a wonderful experience. I used 4 regular duracell batteries and the thing was very fast... more info

• My 1st Pro Flash
  If you're the type who wants the latest gadgets, who wants it all kind of person then by all means go for it. I was considering the sb-800, but nikon has discontinued it's production therefore the sb-900 is the replacement. no doubt it's the biggest, baddest flash ever by nikon.

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