Nikon Wireless Close-Up Flash

Wireless is a great way to go for using flash with macro shots

Rob Sheppard

Published May 1, 2006

Recently, I had the chance to work with Nikon’s new wireless close-up flash kit. The R1C1 breaks new ground, offering ease and convenience in close-up flash that we’ve never had before. The kit includes an SU-800 flash controller, two SB-R200 flash heads and a mounting bracket to fit the front of a lens (a macro, for example).

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