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Today I had the pleasure of being at the Saturday minimeet and once again savouring the delightful company and repast offered by mine hosts - Tran and Thanh.

Within five minutes I was hooked into buying the R1C1 (my SB800 was damaged last night in a fall).

This first pic was taken with the full set up using the Tamron 28-75mm:


The next pic was taken by Leek (John) using his Nikkor 105mm macro and the RIC1 on the D2Hs:


The next 3 were taken with the Tamron without the R1C1 and were taken in competition with Matt.K:




In the next week I hope to be able to compile a report on the very exciting R1C1.

Wow!!! They came out really well... (I didn't even notice the insect when I took that shot )

I think I know what's next on my shopping list...

Hmmm, very nice food shots. Even the bug looks tasty.

BUt to ask the obvious.....what is an R1C1?

Steve - it's the new Macro ring flash system. Well, not really a ring flash, as there's only two flashes - it's a full system including the wireless commander, two small flashes (or is that flashi) and attachments for putting it all on the front of your lens.

Did anyone get a picture of this kit? It really was a pleasing sight

Seems so practical, and another example of fine Nikon engineering.

Hi Chris
What is it R1C1 ?

Edit : sorry just seen the above post of Sheepie

Regards
spada

R1C1:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... ype=search

And here:

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?ca ... uctNr=4803

New flash system not only for macro shooting but applied to all other as studios etc... with SU800 commander/ 4 channel + 3 flash groups (remote) can be setting or arrangement with difference setup.

Thank for the link.

regards
spada

sheepie wrote:Did anyone get a picture of this kit? It really was a pleasing sight

I know that MattK took a pic of Chris holding his new toy... Maybe he'll post it soon...

Nice bit of gear. I tossed up between a ring light and the SB800, before buying the SB800. I think that this is now right on the top of my list.

Chris,
It's also problem when you come to the mini meet!

Sorry I missed out on this I have been wanting to see this in use.

The lighting looks spot on and excellently exposed

As a kit, this is a most impressive set of gear.

And the results are impressive too; thanx for posting, Chris.

sirhc55 wrote:my SB800 was damaged last night in a fall

Been out working with Wendell?