new Better beamer for sb800/600 available

[avkomp]

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

[fozzie]

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

[avkomp]

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!!
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
although the plates and flash brackets should be in transit.

exciting stuff!!

Steve

[Slider]

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

[Manta]

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.

[avkomp]

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

me too!! didnt wish to miss out

Steve

[fozzie]

Received my order today from NatureScapes.net

[avkomp]

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!!

Steve

[Manta]

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?!)

[marcotrov]

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

[avkomp]

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

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

[fozzie]

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.

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.

[avkomp]

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

Steve

[Manta]

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.

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... )

[birddog114]

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

[birddog114]

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

[fozzie]

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

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

[birddog114]

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!
You need them for sure!

[radar]

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

[birddog114]

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.

[Manta]

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.

[avkomp]

looks like I aint getting mine for the weekend
shipped last friday. damn. usually nsn only takes a few days. not sure what happened this time its usually a case of order friday, get it the following tuesday or wednesday

Steve

[avkomp]

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