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no1yak Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Aug 2006Tue 22-Jan-13 11:44 AM
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"Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
Tue 22-Jan-13 11:46 AM by no1yak

Basildon Essex, GB
          

Thinking of getting the above for Macro work, anyone on here use this kit and if so what do you think - is it worth it.How easy is it to use?

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mklass Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Dec 2006Tue 22-Jan-13 12:59 PM
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#1. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Tacoma, US
          

Yes, I use it. It is very easy to use and does a good job. Just read the directions once so you know how to set it up. After that, it's pretty simple.

The SU-800 is also handy for controlling other Nikon Speedlights in non-Macro work. The hardest thing to remember is to set the switch inside the SU-800 battery for normal vs macro mode (and then back again later).

I just did some shooting of butterflies at the Pacific Science Center using the R1C1 on a 105VR Nikkor.


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no1yak Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Aug 2006Tue 22-Jan-13 01:06 PM
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#2. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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 Tue 22-Jan-13 01:08 PM by no1yak

Basildon Essex, GB
          

>Yes, I use it. It is very easy to use and does a good job.
>Just read the directions once so you know how to set it up.
>After that, it's pretty simple.
>
>The SU-800 is also handy for controlling other Nikon
>Speedlights in non-Macro work. The hardest thing to remember
>is to set the switch inside the SU-800 battery for normal vs
>macro mode (and then back again later).
>
>I just did some shooting of butterflies at the Pacific Science
>Center using the R1C1 on a 105VR Nikkor.
>
>
>Mick
>http://www.mickklassphoto.com
>or
>Visit
>my nikonians gallery>


>
>
>

Pete.

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no1yak Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Aug 2006Tue 22-Jan-13 01:12 PM
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#3. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Basildon Essex, GB
          

Thanks for the reply, can you tell me what batteries the kit uses?

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mklass Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Dec 2006Tue 22-Jan-13 01:18 PM
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#4. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Tacoma, US
          

Each item uses 1 CR123.

It's tough to find good rechargeables in these (be careful, some of them are higher voltage and will fry the equipment).

Duracell Ultras seem to last a long time, though.

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xrickx Silver Member Nikonian since 17th Jul 2012Wed 23-Jan-13 07:54 AM
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#5. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Jarales, US
          

I use 4 flashes attached to the ring and I use it as a ring flash when photographing models.

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no1yak Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Aug 2006Fri 25-Jan-13 11:42 AM
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#6. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Basildon Essex, GB
          

Got the kit this morning and had a few practice shots. All shots with D4, 105mm micro @f16 15th sec,ISO 400 one flash on camera and the other hand held above the subject through the de fusser.



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mklass Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Dec 2006Fri 25-Jan-13 12:00 PM
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#7. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Looks like you got the hang of it!

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no1yak Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Aug 2006Fri 25-Jan-13 12:14 PM
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#8. "RE: Nikon R1C1 Lighting Kit"
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Basildon Essex, GB
          

>Looks like you got the hang of it!
>
>Mick
>http://www.mickklassphoto.com
>or
>Visit
>my nikonians gallery>

Thank god for digital, If I was still on film it would cost a fortune in wasted shots.Not forgetting the time factor in waiting for prints to get back only to find that you have cocked-up.

Pete.

Essex England

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