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My SB-5000s were living up to all of my expectations. New images were possible using the radio signal, and the con- sistent firing was impressive. I shoot a lot of travel photog- raphy, and the ability to light a window or room from the inside while shooting from the outside would be terrific. The rapid-sequence flash firing was unexpected, and got me thinking about other action sports image possibilities.
The new Nikon and Canon radio-controlled speedlights aren’t cheap. At around $600 for one speedlight, some photographers may look at other options. But these flashes aren’t like speedlights of the past. More power, faster recycling, no overheating, and radio control make these a powerful lighting solution. And you can’t beat the weight. Hiking up that last massive sand dune during our shoot wore me out. But it wasn’t my lighting gear slowing me down. The shifting sand below my feet reminded me of a hamster on a treadmill. But you gotta do what you gotta do to get the shot.
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