Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

The next nice speedlight from Nikon is here, introducing the Nikon SB-700, a high-performance transportable flash with a bunch of recent options designed to form flash photography easy, correct and artistic. The SB-700 is for photographers probing for an on-camera Speedlight giving additional power for bigger depth-of-field management than the built-in flash or for users probing for a compact Speedlight that may be got wind of as a Commander or an overseas in wireless flash set-ups moreover as people who need to upgrade from their existing or older Nikon Speedlight.

I have been a Nikon user since the 70's, and have owned each F and D professional bodies, and associated flash units. I even have seen all the reviews on the online criticizing Nikon for omitting the laptop input and power input - they recognize if they included these options it'd have killed sales of the SB900. Like others, unless i want most power from my flash (which is rare); I will get by with the SB600 and most recently, the SB400 for many of my (fill) flash work. I mainly use the flash for fill and have it on the camera 100% of the time. For "walking around" the SB400 works nice owing to its size and weight. once I have to be compelled to use bounce flash, I usually use the SB600. I still own the SB800 and SB900 however realize myself rarely using them.

The SB700 fills the gap - the most effective options of the flash are the smaller size and weight (vs. the SB900); easier to use controls (I hated the SB600/800 controls); and eventually the onerous plastic snap-on color correction filters. Nikon must build these (hard) filters for the SB900 - attempting to use their gels and holder within the field is crazy - you'll either lose or injury the gels the primary time you're operating stressed. additionally the bounce dome is additionally smaller than the massive unit that comes w/ the SB900.

The SB700 is that the 1st Nikon flash I've used that appears to urge the exposure right on. Normally I even have to line the flash exposure to -0.7 to urge what I contemplate a standard exposure. I don't ought to try this on the SB700. I additionally just like the proven fact that Nikon has gone to switches (vs. menu) to modify} from Auto to Manual exposure - I care less regarding the switch for the flash coverage as that is not a setting i modify - however others who do change it'll just like the proven fact that it is simple to change on the fly.

Back to the facility input and laptop sync input - people who are fans of the Stobist are terribly sad regarding the shortcoming to use their laptop cords to their Pocket Wizards - most people don't like using the laptop - Hot shoe cords; an extra issue to travel wrong within the electrical chain. Personally - I miss the facility input for the Nikon battery packs - and though i am certain Quantum can commence w/ a battery adapter to use w/ their packs, i have never use my Quantum packs in years since I've converted to using the Nikon external packs that use the AA's.

That said - suppose the SB700 can become the de facto customary flash; and also the SB800 can still sell on eBay and Craig's list for additional then they sold new (I'm keeping mine) for the Strobist fans.

As to the overheating issue; haven't had the unit long enough to check if it reacts an equivalent because the SB900 - another review said that the unit slows down on recycle time before shutting down - I've had my 900 shut down; therefore I even have to hold a backup simply in case.

As of these days (12/13/10) feels like Amazon is not even taking orders for the unit; if you're in a very hurry counsel checking your native camera store - mine told me they were obtaining some in periodically -

Bottom line: if you're within the marketplace for a Nikon flash - obtain this one!

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