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Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 10:53 am**

I Just ordered a set of new arms for my better beamer flash extender.

For those who havent heard of these I wrote a review sometime ago here:

http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=11579&highlight=beamer

Whilst this works well, you require some velcro shims in order to fit the unit to the sb-800/600

They have been planning on releasing a model which better fits the sb800/600
and I received my email today stating that they are in stock.

2 options are available. a new set of arms for those who previously bought a beamer or the complete new item consisting of arms and a lens.
arms only info:
https://www.naturescapes.net/store/product.php?productid=179
full unit info:
https://www.naturescapes.net/store/product.php?productid=174

I figure that those interested would have probably have signed up for an auto emailing when in stock but this is just for those who didnt or perhaps those who havent even heard of the better beamer and were wondering how to get some extra range from the flash

I may update my review when I recieve it and post images showing before
and after.

Steve

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 2:05 pm**

Steve - I received my e-mail from NatureScapes this morning, re new side arms for the SB-800 are now in stock, and will be placing my order tonight along with some other goodies.

Edit: order has been placed

, still have stock

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 2:12 pm**

fozzie: I figured the guys that used these would know anyhow!!
but sometimes I am guilty of the gunnas.
gunna subscribe
gunna mow the lawn etc
sometimes it just dont happen!! :lol:

so I thought some others may be like me.

I got my wimberly wh200 a week ago.
still dont got the tripod, lens plates and flash brackets though :cry:

although the plates and flash brackets should be in transit.

exciting stuff!!

Steve

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 10:43 pm**

Thanks for the heads up Steve. I have been thinking about adding one of these to my kit. Borrowed Oneputt's some time ago with some great results

Posted: **Fri May 05, 2006 10:44 pm**

Yep - thanks Steve. I got the email this morning as well and ordered them straight away, in case they get a rush on them and run out of stock.

Posted: **Sat May 06, 2006 12:43 am**

in case they get a rush on them and run out of stock.

me too!! didnt wish to miss out

Steve

Posted: **Wed May 10, 2006 9:34 pm**

Received my order today from NatureScapes.net

Posted: **Wed May 10, 2006 9:40 pm**

thought mine would come today.
tomorrow??
on the other hand I havent got my new tripod yet either.

I suppose I could mount my wimberley wh200 on my monopod!! :cry:

Steve

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 9:52 pm**

fozzie wrote:Received my order today from NatureScapes.net

Like Steve, I expect mine tomorrow. Does it live up to expectations Foz?
(i.e. does it actually fit?!)

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 10:08 pm**

Went to order my extender arms and they're out of stock

cheers
marco

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 10:11 pm**

bummer, I still dont have mine simon. tomorrow?? :cry:

borrowed a tripod today to give my wimberley a run. smooth as. only managed a few shots before I had to retreat due to rain.
posted a shot
http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=17192&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
the rig produces tack sharp shots with both axes unlocked. zero play. wonderful.
keen to complete the rig with a beamer that fits.

Also may be going birding saturday morning with a prime 600 f4.
what a weapon that is gave it a quick run tonight weighs around 10kg.

need the new beamer arms tomorrow though so I can calibrate the rig for saturday.

Steve

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 10:37 pm**

Manta - I have just fitted the new arms and it is rock solid on the SB-800. The flanges that wrap around the head of the SB-800 are twice as deep. It is most important to slightly raise the head of the SB-800 and set the inside flange brackets slightly passed the head, and then secure with the velco strap. Then lower the head so the velco strap comes in contact with the other velco strip mounted on top of the main body. Hope this instruction is clear to everybody.

Manta wrote:
fozzie wrote:Received my order today from NatureScapes.net

Like Steve, I expect mine tomorrow. Does it live up to expectations Foz?
(i.e. does it actually fit?!)

Edit: The new arms have only one velco pad on the outside. So I have removed one pad from the other set of arms and fitted and it is even more secure.

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 10:40 pm**

fozzie: it well when I get my hands one one!!

Steve

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 10:42 pm**

fozzie wrote:Manta - I have just fitted the new arms and it is rock solid on the SB-800. The flanges that wrap around the head of the SB-800 are twice as deep. It is most important to slightly raise the head of the SB-800 and set the inside flange brackets slightly passed the head, and then secure with the velco strap. Then lower the head so the velco strap comes in contact with the other velco strip mounted on top of the main body. Hope this instruction is clear to everybody.

Manta wrote:
fozzie wrote:Received my order today from NatureScapes.net

Like Steve, I expect mine tomorrow. Does it live up to expectations Foz?
(i.e. does it actually fit?!)

Sounds great Fozzie. Can't wait!
(Amazing the sort of things that excite me these days...

)

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 6:48 am**

Fozzie, Marco & Manta,
It seems to me your lust is never stop :shock:

What's your next move? :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 7:08 am**

To save shipping cost, members who's interested may organize a group buy of this little toy.

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 8:05 am**

birddog114 - may be:

1. AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED or

2. AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED II or

3. AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED II

Then go birding for both varieties

birddog114 wrote:Fozzie, Marco & Manta,
It seems to me your lust is never stop
What's your next move?

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 8:26 am**

fozzie wrote:birddog114 - may be:

1. AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED or

2. AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED II or

3. AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED II

Then go birding for both varieties

Oh yeah! all the above lenses are so nice for birding and chick hunting! :lol:

You need them for sure! :lol:

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 9:56 am**

birddog114 wrote:To save shipping cost, members who's interested may organize a group buy of this little toy.

If others are interested, I'll get one too. I may not have an sb800/600 YET, but should get one soon

. daniel_r beat me to the last one that was up for sale :evil:

should I start a new thread?

cheers,

André

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 9:58 am**

radar wrote:
birddog114 wrote:To save shipping cost, members who's interested may organize a group buy of this little toy.

If others are interested, I'll get one too. I may not have an sb800/600 YET, but should get one soon . daniel_r beat me to the last one that was up for sale

should I start a new thread?

cheers,

André

Andre,
Start a new thread and bulk order if you can please. But don't get so many coz the shipping & GST will be incurred.
I want one, thanks first.

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 11:03 am**

birddog114 wrote:Fozzie, Marco & Manta,
It seems to me your lust is never stop
What's your next move?

The day the lust stops, Birdy, is the day I stop.
:lol:

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 11:54 am**

looks like I aint getting mine for the weekend :cry:

shipped last friday. damn. usually nsn only takes a few days. not sure what happened this time :cry:

its usually a case of order friday, get it the following tuesday or wednesday

Steve

Posted: **Fri May 12, 2006 5:18 pm**

feel even more ripped off now. heaps of people who ordered theirs after me have received em.
first time I havent received something from NSN within 5 days too.
hope they havent lost it.

Steve

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