Flash photography, especially advanced light modeling with modern iTTL flash systems, has become an art by itself, which should be mastered by every aspiring amateur photographer – and even professionals are often helpless when it comes to using the full potential of these systems. Many photographers are already well versed in photography but don’t have a clue about flash photography. It is a brand new world, so the book starts at a basic level and then moves up from there so that advanced users also gain insight. The book shows a simple, step by step method for setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units. It solves people’s frustrations with flash and specifically, shows them how to use their SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 strobes. It also has a complete chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the photos on their own. The book teaches everything you want to know about using Nikon’s iTTL flash system. It shows all the steps required to set (more…)
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Best Flash Accessory
What an accessory to have! This book is a great companion to have when go on a trip. Especially if you find yourself wanting to do more with your flashes but have limited…
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The Nikon Creative Lighting System: Using the SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and R1C1 Flashes (Paperback)
Excellent! A very handy and practical guide! I have learnt lots and its a great hard copy reference
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The absolutely best CLS book available
Mike Hagen has produced an outstanding and comprehensive book on how to use the Nikon CLS system to maximum advantage.
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Excellent Book
This book gives you all the information you need in a very easy to understand format.
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Any library strong in photography basics needs this
THE NIKON CREATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM USING THE SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, AND R1C1 FLASHES is for photographers already seasoned in basics but who need lessons on flash photography and…
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Do you need this book?
I agree with the other reviews out there, but before buying this book you should just ask yourself if this is what you need.
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I once was blind but now I see!!!
I’ve read a number of articles on line and the manual over and over so I had some vague ideas of the concepts already. Let me emphasize vague.
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Very Helpful
As a fellow Nikonian, I’d like to say thanks to Mike for making my understanding of the CLS (and the SB600 in particular) a lot clearer.
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Nikon Lighting Systems
Best book on the subject I’ve read. Details the working of the SB600, SB800, and SB900 Nikon Flash Units.
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Great book for Nikon lighting system
This really helped me understand how to use both my SB 600 and SB 900.