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Nikon SB R1 Wireless macro flash system

Designed for use with Nikon SLRs featuring built-in Speedlights & Commander such as the D70, D70s or D200 and supporting Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) with exclusive i-TTL (intelligent-TTL) flash technology, the R1 system offers more sophisticated lighting possibilities with astonishing accuracy. The system comes with all components needed to make complicated lighting easy, including the SX-1 Attachment Ring, two SW-11 Extreme Close-up Positioning Adapters, a SW-C1 Flexible Arm and a SW-12 Diffuser Panel and more. Angle of coverage - 78 degrees horizontal & 60 degrees vertical / Flash modes - i-TTL, D-TTL, TTL (film-based cameras), M (manual) Bounce capability - Flash head tilts down (toward optical axis) to 60 degrees with stops at every 15 degrees, and up (away from optical axis) to 45 degrees with stops at every 15 degrees / Flash duration - Approximately 600 micro-seconds / Target light - White LED Mounting foot - Dedicated shoe for SX-1 Attachment Ring or AS-20 Speedlight Stand Power - One 3V CR123A battery per speedlight ( not included ) Camera Not Included Dimensions - Width 80 x Height 75 x Depth 55 mm, 3.1 x 3.0 x 2.2 inches  more

  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jun-07-2008

This is for Professional usage, just not super speed.

Wow where to start. In another reveiw the person said this was not made for Professional usage, which I'll disagree. I'm not professional. I do know a Professional using this Kit. This Kit is not build for super speed, which you really don't need for Macro type Photography. I shoot mostly...

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  • From: B&H Photo Video
  • Posted: Dec-29-2006

Outstanding tool

I have begun using it with my 105 2.8 Micro VR. Controlling it with either my D200 pop-up or with a SB800. Getting great results. Easy to use with a very intuitive way of controlling the output of the flashes. Much easier to get a feeling of depth in macro subjects. I lent it to a friend to...

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  • From: B&H Photo Video
  • Posted: Dec-21-2006

70-180 is fine, just use UR-5 to attach it to the lens body.

Now finding a UR-5 in stock might be hard. I use the R1 with my 70-180 just fine. I think you could probably even get away with it on the front of the lens (filter threads) if you manually focused. The UR-5 doesn't fit quit as well on the 70-180 as the 60mm which it was intended for, but it is...

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  • From: B&H Photo Video
  • Posted: Nov-11-2006

Buyer beware!

Not used. See reasons below.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Aug-23-2006

Well thought out, few faults

Well, let us be clear on what this kit is and what it is intended for: this is not a powerful lighting system designed to meet the demands of a professional photographer taking thousands of pictures in a single session, nor is it intended to be. If you attempt to use it continuously, taking...

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