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The specs promised enough light to illuminate an area focused at 200mm and this is true. The unit's so powerful that I rarely use it without a diffuser and the head angled at 60 degrees. It recycles rapidly especially with Sanyo Eneloop batteries, from which I get around 1000 flashes per charge. I think I read once that the old SB800 with its 5th battery clipped on had faster recycling times than the SB900. In real time, however, I have found that the new SB910 will manage its power such that it almost keeps up with a D300 shooting at hi-speed. Almost - it misses about 1 frame in 5, but it's pretty quick. Again here, I make mention of Eneloop batteries, as I'm sure they play a role in this. After all, you can't run an F1 on unleaded fuel, right? I'd love to see what this flash is capable of with an external powerpack attached but, honestly, why lug that around? If you're using this flash, you are a pro, or trying to be, so you are not machine-gunning your subjects, so the flash doesn't have to keep up with your shutter on hi-speed. This flash is a monster, at least 10% bigger than the old SB800, and this is a minor dislike just for the space it takes up when packed. The LCD is clearer to read and in combination with a bunch of extra buttons, somewhat easier to use than its predecessors. The question begs, however: why do they persist with the antiquated digital-watch-style icons in their menus. There is a brilliant set of menus on the backs of all their SLRs and the same software in this flash would be ... sensible. The other question, I guess, would be why don't Nikon build a shorter, fatter chassis and make room for the EN-EL3 or EN-EL4 battteries. Imagine that! One battery type for both your camera and your flash. (You'd make more money too, Mr Nikon!) As you can see, it's actually very hard to fault this machine. Oh, and there's a funky new multi-switch to cycle through OFF,ON,MASTER,REMOTE by click-stops rather than menu icons. Nice. The reason for such a quick upgrade from the recently released SB900, as far as I can find out, is that the SB900 suffered from overheating. When too hot, it'd just stop and remain inactive for about 5 minutes. Bad news during a catwalk or in the aftermath of a grand final. The upgraded SB910 has a thermal protection pre-cut-out slowdown and some better overall power management software. However, I recently used it at a beach wedding. No clouds, 11am. Horrible stark, harsh daylight so the flash got thrashed yet it didn't slow down (as it's programmed to when overheating)nor did it turn off. In these conditions most discharges would have been at full power or pretty close to it. I can also say that I was relieved by the shadow-softening in most of the day's pix and was even quite impressed by the studio-strobe quality of some of the close-ups. If you're a pro, or are trying to be, then buy this flash. If you're an enthusiast who only wants the best, buy this flash. Everyone else should compare the specs to the SB700. That, too, is an excellent unit, but smaller, less powerful, less complex and cheaper by half. Personally, I've got two more SB910s coming. One for camera #2 and one as backup. My 3 old units (2 x SB600 and 1 x SB800) will now be remote strobes in creative lighting setups and the whole lot can be driven by one SB910 on camera #1. Very cool portable studio. There is no comparison to another Nikon flash. The SB910 is Nikon's professional model and it behaves just like it should.Read full review
nikon built flash first time i have had a flash gun from the manufacturer of my cameras normally used non genuine flashes but have proved some what unreliable this flash is the real deal............
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Brilliant photos easy to use in both auto and manual modes
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Needed to get this SB910 Nikon Speedlight to stretch out to 200mm TTL as my both my SB800 & SB900 came up short. This SB910 is Brilliant and definitely top of the heap of Nikon Speedlights. Would always go the extra expense for this model against buying any earlier model regardless of how low its price. You will be thrilled. Buy the Nikon SB910 in full confidence of joyous outcomes.
This is a great flash unit. It is so versatile - it can be fully automatic or manually customisable. Very powerful. Im taking some great shots with it and love using it.
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