R1C1 the first 5 minutes

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R1C1 the first 5 minutes

Postby sirhc55 on Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:13 am

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:
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The next pic was taken by Leek (John) using his Nikkor 105mm macro and the RIC1 on the D2Hs:
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The next 3 were taken with the Tamron without the R1C1 and were taken in competition with Matt.K:
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In the next week I hope to be able to compile a report on the very exciting R1C1.
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Postby leek on Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:08 am

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

I think I know what's next on my shopping list... :-)
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:39 am

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

BUt to ask the obvious.....what is an R1C1?
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Postby sheepie on Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:44 am

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.
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Postby spada on Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:47 am

Hi Chris
What is it R1C1 ?

Edit : sorry just seen the above post of Sheepie :oops:

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Postby birddog114 on Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:11 am

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.
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Postby spada on Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:16 am

Thank for the link.

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Postby leek on Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:34 am

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...
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Postby Oneputt on Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:21 am

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. :wink:
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Postby birddog114 on Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:05 am

Chris,
It's also problem when you come to the mini meet! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby LostDingo on Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:12 am

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

The lighting looks spot on and excellently exposed
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Postby gstark on Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:46 pm

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

And the results are impressive too; thanx for posting, Chris.
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:11 pm

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

Been out working with Wendell? :lol:
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