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  1. Anton Vladimirovich
    11.03.2012

    Good review

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      11.03.2012

      Thanks. I am trying.

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  2. J-fx
    05.08.2012

    thanks for the review! question - there are D70s, after a while there will be an upgrade to D300 or D7000 - which flash would you advise to stop on so that you don't upgrade again in the future (pretty near)? I understand that the top is the top (I'm talking about the SB-910, my friend has it), but I'm not a pro; thanks in advance for the advice :)

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      05.08.2012

      910 is more expensive for 900t, because I recommend taking the SB-900, I don’t even know where else I can improve the flash.

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      • Alexander
        12.01.2013

        I bought Sb-910 last summer and here's what is interesting, it cost less than Sb-900 (for example, in Foto.ru Sb-900 cost 17000, and Sb-910 cost 15000). I somehow did not understand why the old one, even though the pro was more expensive than the last model. Now the situation has changed in the opposite direction, but it still remains unclear to me why it was so….

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      • Denis
        18.01.2013

        Yes, after buying the SB-2011 in 900, I also saw this price play. By the way, with the Nikon cameras themselves, sometimes weird fluctuations (“+ -” $ 500 on one specific model) in prices also occur.

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  3. J-fx
    06.08.2012

    Thank you :) Another question has appeared - which SB series flash units support 1/8000 shutter sync?

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      06.08.2012

      SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, virtually everything except SB-400

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  4. Svetlana
    13.08.2012

    I have a SB-910 flash, I don’t understand one thing why increasing (the level of flash output power from + 0.3EV to + 3.0EV) on the scale (effective flash range), the meters decrease, and when the power decreases, the meters increase on the contrary. ?

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      13.08.2012

      So it should be, with an increase in power, for example by + 2e.v., The flash informs that it will be able to illuminate with high power only objects that are closer to the camera. And when reduced, the flash reports that with a small power it can highlight objects that are far away from the camera.

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  5. Svetlana
    13.08.2012

    thank you very much, although it would be more logical on the contrary, more light, more distance to the object, then it makes no sense to look at this scale, what will be more convenient to navigate ?, to the histogram of the image? to optimally select the flash output.

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      13.08.2012

      There is a sense in this, you just need to understand it and be able to use it. The histogram, and indeed, by eye, is a more reliable method. Power without TTL or without test shots is very difficult to choose the first time.

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      • Alexey
        04.02.2017

        Hello Arkady. Could you tell me how to set up a wireless remote control between the D5300 and the SB-910 flash? I tried to set it up myself, but I didn’t find the settings necessary for this in the settings on the display. I will be very grateful if you tell me how to set it up !Thanks.

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      • Alexey
        04.02.2017

        Arkady, please don't pay attention to the photo of the eagle, I uploaded it by mistake….

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      • Michael
        04.02.2017

        5xxx series does not know how to control flashes remotely.

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      • Alexey
        05.02.2017

        Michael, thank you for your answer. It's a pity ... And through the connection of the speedlight wireless remote control unit, it will be possible to use it at a distance.?

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      • Michael
        05.02.2017

        If we mean a radio synchronizer, then yes, it will - it has nowhere to go.

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      • Alexey
        05.02.2017

        Understood thanks.

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      • Jury
        05.02.2017

        you won't be able to control it, but you can set it on fire remotely with the built-in flash. Read Arkady's article https://radojuva.com/2011/11/photo-idea-set-1/

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      • Alexey
        05.02.2017

        Thank you ...

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  6. Svetlana
    13.08.2012

    But if I need to reflect the light from the ceiling and it’s 7m, I don’t want to direct the light into the forehead or is it scary with the diffuser? and lastly, on the street in bright sunlight to illuminate the face, where to direct the flash in the forehead with the diffuser or a little to the side? or in the forehead without a diffuser but to reduce power?

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      13.08.2012

      The diffuser will not have the same effect as reflections from the ceiling. Where to direct the light - you need to look from the composition, I cannot predict it.

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  7. Svetlana
    13.08.2012

    Arkady, thank you very much for the answers.

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  8. Maksim
    19.08.2012

    Arkady, good time of the day. I plan to buy puff, but I can't stop choosing, I want to buy once and for a long time (fotik d5100, sometimes I regret not listening to you bought it together d90 ((() I don't want a similar story to come out with puff))) ... but and you don't really want to overpay the "extra" money. plans to buy 50mm 1,4g

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      19.08.2012

      sb-900 is enough for a long time

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      • Maksim
        19.08.2012

        700 is much inferior?

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        19.08.2012

        The flashes have different levels - professional and advanced amateur.

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      • Maksim
        20.08.2012

        I cannot understand the fundamental differences ... because I did not use an external flash ((couldn’t, in a nutshell

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  9. Arkady Shapoval
    20.08.2012

    1. Different zoom
    2. Different power
    3. Different weight
    4. Different reload speed
    5. slightly different management

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    • Maksim
      21.08.2012

      if you don’t earn a photo, 700 is enough or is it better to pay extra just in case?

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        21.08.2012

        Yes, that's enough. It was necessary to immediately ask me for what purpose a flash is needed.

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  10. Dmitriy
    25.08.2012

    I was going to buy a 910 flash, but after this article doubts began to torment. Now I have 900. Everything suits her except overheating. I saw a video where these flashes were compared: they put them side by side and “fired” simultaneously at the same power. So when the 900 bent over from overheating, the 910 continued to work and gave out pulses. There were no impulses only a few times during the entire test, and you say there is no difference ... At 900, of course, I turned off the sensor, but one photographer told me that in this mode the lamp exploded in a puff from overheating, that's somehow scary :)

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      25.08.2012

      1) there are many videos in the network, and judging by them, the SB-700 outperforms the 900t and 910, therefore, I consider this to be amateur tests.
      2) I have both of these flashes, and they behave identically until overheating, with 20 pulses at full power.
      3) each flash has a number of operations, after which the lamp fails. A lamp also exploded on my 900t, which is exactly what I described in the SB-900 review, the replacement cost only 60 cu

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  11. Dmitriy
    25.08.2012

    First I wanted to take a second flash from a third-party manufacturer of high power (although I still need to look for one) to use it remotely with a softbox in the bright sun (900 power is not enough for this). But due to overheating, I decided to take 910 as an on-camera one, and 900 for a synchronizer - overheating is not critical there. And even if the 910 overheats at the wrong moment, you can always very quickly re-hook it to 900 with the same settings without bothering.

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  12. Dmitriy
    25.08.2012

    All the same, I'll take 910 for the assortment, since there is no difference in essence :) Yes, and I prefer plastic color filters - all 900 films are worn out.
    You spoke in an article about an external power connector. What is that? Is it possible to use flash from the outlet? I’m just using it in the studio.

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      25.08.2012

      Not from the outlet, this is stupid. And from a special external power source. If there is a 900t, in front, there is an elastic band with the inscription Nikon, open it, you will see everything for yourself. It is strange that they did not notice this before.

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  13. Dmitriy
    25.08.2012

    Arkady, noticed. But they did not know what kind of source they were talking about.

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  14. Alexey
    28.08.2012

    Hello.
    The SB-910 seems to have a regular LED backlight (illuminated in red), rather than infrared.
    Or is it infrared?

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  15. Glory
    11.09.2012

    Hello, Arkady!
    I am a lover. I have a d90. I want to buy a flash. I thought about the SB-910. I went shopping, talked with sellers. In two places, Metz SB2 was very advised. Like, I, as an amateur, have enough of it, overheating, compared to the SB-910, etc. I have not found a detailed review of this flash. Maybe you can advise to go all the same on the SB-910 or can you try Metz? Thank you in advance!

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      11.09.2012

      Actually enough Metz 58, but I would recommend a little easier SB-700

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  16. Glory
    11.09.2012

    Hello Arkady!
    I am a lover! There is a D90 / I want to buy a flash. I thought about 910, they recently advised Metz SF2, like it is enough for an amateur, and it overheats less than 910. Maybe you can advise whether to choose Metz or still go to 910 ??

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  17. Glory
    11.09.2012

    meant Metz 58 af2

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      11.09.2012

      For amateur photographers, I always recommend the SB-700

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  18. Natalia
    11.09.2012

    Hello! Please tell me which of the 900 or 910 flashes is suitable for prof. shooting? -, + available in two models. Sunpak flash handling

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      11.09.2012

      They are both professional. Just read this review from start to finish.

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  19. Maksim
    14.09.2012

    Arkady, please tell me which umbrella to buy to improve the lighting in photos taken on the street (camera d80 + 50 1,8 and sb-700.)

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      14.09.2012

      60-80cm will be enough.

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  20. Alexey
    29.09.2012

    Good night =) please tell me there is a battery on the flash nikon sb910 (not rechargeable batteries) if not, then give advice on which is better to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger !!)))
    bought ufo "native" batteries are the same (power 2500) in ttl mode, about 150 photos are enough and it takes 25 hours to charge = (((

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  21. Nicholas
    29.10.2012

    Arkady faces a dilemma what to get for weddings 700 ku or 910 by 910 as if there is not enough money and I need to work already, after reading articles I understood that there are 2 flashes for normal shots even at weddings, one on a tripod and the other on a camera I can take 700 and then buy 910 what say

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      29.10.2012

      and what does not suit 900tka?

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  22. Nicholas
    30.10.2012

    not enough money))))))

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  23. Vasil
    04.11.2012

    hello everyone! gave a flash 910 - and before that they gave a Nikon 7000 - I myself do not understand much in the photo - but after all, it was not the gods who made the pots - I'm learning ... a question for connoisseurs and personally for you, much respect Arkady - is it possible to achieve excellent pictures by stupidly putting the flash on TTL or one more ttl setting? and tell me how to do it on the d7000 camera so that the green square is always in the center and does not stray to the side and what does it mean?

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  24. Bui-com
    08.11.2012

    And on the D5100 in conjunction with sb 910 what are the minimum shutter speeds?
    Like fp carcass mode D 5100 does not support!
    Thanks in advance Arkady!

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      08.11.2012

      d5100 does not exactly support, at least 1 \ 200

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  25. Catherine
    13.11.2012

    Hello, Arkady. Help please determine the flash. Tossing between sb700 sb900 and sb910. I'm still an amateur, but progressive) That is, I do not plan to change flashes every year, I look to the future. Which flash should I take? I heard that the sb900 was discontinued, should this be taken into account?
    Purpose - shooting weddings, photo shoots, etc.

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      13.11.2012

      Take 910, you will not be mistaken. The differences are described in the reviews.

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