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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
Located in: Photography, Flashes
Nikon's R1 Wireless Close-up Speedlight System works with Nikon i-TTL SLRs with built-in Speedlight Commander and features two SB-R200 Speedlight units enabling superb close-up lighting control with exceptional flexibility and ease. Designed for use with Nikon SLRs featuring built-in Speedlights and Commander such as the D70, D70s or D200 and supporting Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) with exclusive i-TTL (intelligent-TTL) flash technology, the R1 system offers more sophisticated lighting possibilities with astonishing accuracy. The system comes with all the necessary components to make complicated lighting easy, including the SX-1 Attachment Ring, two SW-11 Extreme Close-up Positioning Adapters, a SW-C1 Flexible Arm and a SW-12 Diffuser Panel and more.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
 
R1 Close-up Flash
By JeffVerified Purchaser from Maryland on 6/30/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System (Camera & Lens are NOT included):

Seems expensive for what you get but it works well and there's really nothing else that is as versatile. So bite the bullet and get one if this is what you need. Some of the parts are metal and some are plastic. It would be nice if it was all metal but that would just make it more expensive and probably is an unrealistic expectation in the current day. Everything should be fine if you don't abuse it. If you have the in-camera Commander capability the R1 is all you need.

 
Good flash
By DonVerified Purchaser from South Carolina on 1/19/2010
Pros:
Fast Recycling, Powerful Output, Versatile
Cons:
Bulky, Heavy
Best Uses:
Close-ups
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System (Camera & Lens are NOT included):

Good for closeup work with macro lens - stamps, flowers etc. Haven't used all the included accessories yet, but it appears to be very versatile. Lots of small parts to assemble, a little tedious, but that's what you get for something that hangs on the nose of a lens. Still figuring out all the ins and outs, but I'm sure I will like it.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Close up photo
By newbieVerified Purchaser from Southern US on 1/22/2009
Pros:
Durable, Powerful Output
Cons:
Lots of pieces
Best Uses:
Close ups
Describe Yourself:
Getting started
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System (Camera & Lens are NOT included):

Great system definetly recommend just takes time to put everything together but serves its purpose

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