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Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash
Canon designed the Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash to give pro photographers the kind of versatility and reliability they require. The 600EX-RT is a wireless multiple flash system, with a signal that will reach as far as 98.4 feet (30m) to as many as 5 groups of Speedlites. The flash head matches the angle of view of a 20–200mm lens as well as the type of sensor in the camera. Pros can also choose from 18 custom functions and 7 personal functions.
The Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash is available from Amazon for $569.00
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Nikon 1 SB-N7 Speedlight
For its mirrorless camera models, the 1 V1 and V2, Nikon has brought the 1 SN-N7 Speedlight to the market as a compatible flash unit. The head of this new Speedlight tilts 120 degrees for a greater range of lighting options. The built-in wide panel provides the coverage needed for shooting with a wide-angle lens. The 1 SN-N7 may be compact for the smaller 1 V1 and V2 bodies, but it delivers quite a bit of power and reach with a guide number of 59 feet (18m). Available in black or white to match the 1 V1 and V2 colors.
The Nikon 1 SN-N7 Speedlight is available from Amazon for $156.95
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Harbor Digital Design Ultimate Light Box Kit
The Ultimate Light Box Kit consists of a number of components to enhance flash photography. Choose from a flash adapter and dome diffuser made specifically for most flash units. The light box attaches directly to the flash adapter, which enlarges the surface area of a flash as much as 700%. The Kit also includes a large reflector to capture and reflect more of the light on the subject.
The Ultimate Light Box Kit is only $67.95 and can be ordered directly from Harbor Digital Design
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Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash
This is Canon’s complementary flash unit for its first mirrorless camera, the EOS M; however, with its standard Canon EOS hot shoe, it can be used with any EOS DLSRs. With a maximum guide number of 30 feet (9m) at ISO 100, the Speedlite 90EX will illuminate most scenes and subjects, including support for a 24mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent). Small, but powerful, the 90EX can serve as a wireless master controlling multiple flash units.
The Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash is available from Amazon for $149.99
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Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
For macro and close-up photography, this Nikon Speedlight System has all the features to provide excellent lighting for small subject matter. It consists of 2 SB-R200 Speedlights and Nikon’s SU-800 Speedlight Commander, which will remotely control SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights for even more creativity. The SX-1 master attachment ring also adds exceptional versatility, as it will accept as many 8 SB-R200 Speedlights off camera and as many as 4 on camera.
The Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System is available from Amazon for $719.00
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Rosco LitePad Loop Ring Light
The Rosco LitePad Loop Ring Light is an essential part of a product, portrait or fashion photographer’s shooting gear. It is also a great tool for beginners, hobbyists and amateurs. The Rosco LitePad Loop attaches easily to the base of a camera, encircles the end of the lens (or just in front of the lens) and produces a soft, diffuse and steady LED light. The Rosco LitePad Loop Standard Kit includes the LitePad Ring Light, Main Block, Sled, Accessory Collar and Safety Thumb Screw. It’s available from Amazon for $699.00 at http://www.amazon.com/Rosco-LitePad-Standard-Accessory-Collar/dp/B007UA5NGE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353936408&sr=1-1&keywords=rosco+litepad+loop.
The Rosco LitePad Loop Pro Kit includes all items in the Standard Kit, plus a 4” L-bracket, light stand plate and Axiom battery holder, for just $1,099.00 from Amazon
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