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Playing with New Nikon R1C1

Postby birddog114 on Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:21 pm

Hey All,

Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Flash System with Commander SU-800 (Macro Kit A) - (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm, with Both Heads)

I have an order for the above kit from one of my coporate customers, I should be able to loan it from them for few days and will have it at the mini meet on March 25th. Actually, they want me to train them how to use the new toy so I'll have it in my hand at least a week.

Macro shooters, who's going to the mini meet on Mar. 25th are able to play with it or use the SU800 to command multiple SB800s.

Next one with extra flash heads.
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:09 pm

Birdy - just started salivating in a big way!!! Why Sydney????? Come for a holiday up north ;)

Seriously though- any idea approximately how much this system will be? I'm definitely interested ..... lust lust lust :)

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Postby moggy on Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:33 pm

Sounds like a good system for Wendell...... :lol:

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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:49 pm

This unit has been available for awhile on eBay at $950AU + postage and from the US at $670US + postage - I have been keeping my eye opne for this gem :)
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:57 am

sirhc55 wrote:This unit has been available for awhile on eBay at $950AU + postage and from the US at $670US + postage - I have been keeping my eye opne for this gem :)


This kit only comes with two flash heads! get another 4 flash heads at around US$150.00/ each and you'll have lot of fun with it.
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Postby LostDingo on Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:14 am

Birddog114 wrote:
sirhc55 wrote:This unit has been available for awhile on eBay at $950AU + postage and from the US at $670US + postage - I have been keeping my eye opne for this gem :)


This kit only comes with two flash heads! get another 4 flash heads at around US$150.00/ each and you'll have lot of fun with it.


yes.....you must have enough flash heads to the point it looks like a flower :twisted:
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:16 am

LostDingo wrote:
Birddog114 wrote:
sirhc55 wrote:This unit has been available for awhile on eBay at $950AU + postage and from the US at $670US + postage - I have been keeping my eye opne for this gem :)


This kit only comes with two flash heads! get another 4 flash heads at around US$150.00/ each and you'll have lot of fun with it.


yes.....you must have enough flash heads to the point it looks like a flower :twisted:


Can we display those petals and flower in our office? a flower costs approx. US$1200.00
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Postby LostDingo on Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:24 am

how many batteries would that be? Must get heavy....would have to use lithiums!
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Postby birddog114 on Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:29 am

LostDingo wrote:how many batteries would that be? Must get heavy....would have to use lithiums!


Yes, each head required one 123a 3v Lithium battery.


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Don't worry, if I can get a spare unit (I'm trying to), I'll send up there for evaluation a week or two at one of the mini meet.
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Postby Willy wombat on Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:21 pm

can someone please post a pic of the set up if they go to the mini meet! im interested to see it
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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:18 pm

The units are very light and the batteries last for quite a time.

Unfortunately my SB800 is with doctor Maxwell so at this time so I can’t take a pic of the system in use.
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