The Nikon Creative Lighting System: "Those looking to brush up their flash photography can check out the newest book from Rocky Nook, The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Rocky Nook, $34.95 USD). Author Mike Hagen, gives tips on setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units and specifically teaches how to use the SB-600, SB-800, and SB-900 strobes. You can order the book from Amazon."
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
Nikon releases SB-900 firmware update ver. 5.02: "Nikon releases firmware update version 5.02 for the SB-900. The following improvements have been made in version 5.02 - With uninterrupted shooting with the SB-900 set to i-TTL mode, images captured just before the flash ceased firing were sometimes overexposed. - When the SB-900, set to TTL auto flash mode, is used with a camera supporting the Creative Lighting System, flash mode automatically changes to A mode according to camera communication status. The Nikon D3 or the D300 can be used to upgrade SB-900 firmware..."
(Via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photography news.)
The Nikon SB-900 Speedlight: "The newly announced Nikon SB-900 Speedlight will ship in August for $499.95. Available in three light patterns i.e. center-weighted, standard and even, the SB-900 seeks to replace the SB-800. The Nikon SB-900 Speedlight has a light output of 47ft./157.5m. at ISO 200 and has an auto focus mode which covers a distance of 20-105mm. Designed exclusively keeping in mind D3, D700 and D300 users, the Nikon SB-900 comes bundled with a table stand, bounce adapter, color filter holder, intelligent color filter kit , diffuser dome and soft case. [ Via Digital Camera Info]"
(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)
