SB-800's arrive

My additional two Nikon SB 800 Speedlight's arrived yesterday as promised from B&H photo and initial tests confirm that wireless TTL lighting has never been easier. Using myself as a subject, I placed an SB-800 behind me with diffusion dome on and pointing straight up. The second SB-800 was placed to my right and pointed directly at me. The third unit was placed on camera with a diffusion dome and bounced from a white ceiling. I experimented with various exposure adjustments on the remote units and after about 10 minutes had a nicely lit portrait.

Look forward to posting more details (and photos) once a get a subject other than myself. Sad isn't it. In the mean time visit Dave Black Photography and check out his Workshop at the Ranch.

Taking the plunge

Well, I did it. I just purchased two more Nikon SB-800 flash units, bringing the total to three. This should allow me to make some very nice location portraits. It also means I have two flash units to sell. A SB-26 and a SB-28. Both very nice units and in fine condition. I also have a SC-17 cord for sale, since I had to upgrade to a SC-28. Nikon will get you every time.

Now I just need some folks to test all this out on, before I begin to earn my money back.

Opening day

It is my hope that as I join the increasingly crowded world of blogging, I will be able to add something unique or at least a little entertaining, even if only to myself.