Category Archives: Nikon Flashes

Meike MK-420N flash for Nikon cameras review (price: $54)

Meike MK-420N flash for Nikon cameras review by Bill Hall (see previous guest posts): An external flash is a necessary tool for photographers when the light is low, even for cameras with a built-in flash. The built-in flashes are okay for emergency use, but the features of most external flashes far exceed the power and features […]

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Nikon dropped the “master” and “slave” flash terms 20 years ago

Nikon dropped the “master” and “slave” terms 20 years ago:

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New firmware updates for Nikon SB-5000 and Nikon WR-1 released

Nikon SB-5000 ($596.95) firmware version 14.004: Download link In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now display an aperture of f/0.95. Nikon WR-1 ($459) firmware version 1.03: Download link In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now be used to set […]

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Announced today: new Profoto A1X for Nikon

Today Profoto announced a new A1X flash for Nikon cameras (now in stock at Adorama and B&H). Differences between the new Profoto A1X and the A1 (the new model is $100 more expensive than the A1):

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New Profoto Connect wireless transmitter for Nikon announced

Today Profoto announced a new Connect wireless, button-free trigger/transmitter for Nikon cameras. The Profoto Connect is already in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo. Additional information: Frequency: 2.4 GHz Operating Range: 330-1000′ 8 Channels Settings: Auto, Manual & Off Slides into Nikon Hot Shoe Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery Control Lights via Profoto App 30-Hour Battery […]

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Nikon radio flash tutorial

This Nikon radio flash tutorial is by Dustin Prickett (Sunglow Photography | Instagram | Twitter): How I use the Nikon Radio Flash System to quickly change lighting in fast moving situations: As an early adopter of the SB-5000 speedlights, I enjoyed a native radio flash system that minimized accessories.  Pared with WR-10 and the Nikon camera […]

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The cheapest flash for Nikon DSLR cameras costs only $28

The cheapest flash for Nikon DSLR cameras is sold by Amazon under their brand AmazonBasics and it costs only $28. Here are the details:

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Firmware upgrade version 13.002 for Nikon SB-500 flash released

Nikon released firmware upgrade version 13.002 for the Nikon SB-500 flash ($246.95) with the following fixes:

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