R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
A portable wireless close-up lighting system designed for Nikon digital SLRs with a built-in flash unit with wireless commander control.
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Supplied Accessories
Supplied as a complete ready-to-use system. In addition to two (2) SB-R200 remote Speedlights, the system also includes:
- 52mm, 62mm, 67mm,72mm and 77mm mounting rings to accommodate most AF Nikkor lenses
- AS-20 Speedlight Stands
- SJ-2 Color Filter Set, SW-C1 Flexible Arm Clip
- SW-11 Extreme Close up Positioning Adapter
- SW-12 Diffusers, fitted Storage Case and more.
SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander available separately, providing compatibility with Nikon i-TTL digital and film SLRs without a built-in flash unit with a wireless commander mode. The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander provides additional functionality with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights.
For complete technical specifications please refer to the 'Tech Specs' document located in the Related Links area on the right hand side of this page. Please note that the SU-800 and other Wireless Close-Up Speedlight accessories are sold separately.
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
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Versatile Lighting System
I have owned this setup for 5 years now, I have used the SU800 and the SB200r flashes for everything .
Macro, studio,remote indoor and outdoor situations. I purchased the entire setup including the SU800, as I use it with my D2X and my SB800. I have found this to be the very handy versatile lighting in many situations.
I highly recommend this for macro and many other situations.
I must agree with the above review as to the battery type used with this system, the CR123 batteries are very expensive and hard to find.
The locking system for the flash to ring is a little stiff and sometimes hard to lock in place without a little finesse and double checking, but for the versatility and power I can live with these minor refinement issues.
June 6, 2012
very good setup
this setup is awesome it has everything you need for lighting it has a flash and a wireless commander control
September 15, 2010
Great idea that needs some refinement
I have these flashes since they were first introduced by Nikon some 5 or 6 years ago. They can make awesome light under ideal conditions. However there are some serious design flaws that make them less ideal under normal shooting conditions.
1. The batteries are expensive and hard to get in remote areas. Even in our capital city it is not a given that you will walk into a camera store and expect them to have stock of these batteries. I prefer AA type so I can share batteries with other flashes and accessories. When batteries fail, (and mine failed a couple of times when I least expected) I can get AA type batteries even in small towns.
2. The hooks to attach the diffuser panels for extreme macro or to attach the transparent holder for filters are just too small - these attachments regularly fall off, and frustrate the nuts out of me. Also the hooks to attach the flash holder to the lens rings sometimes do not catch properly. I have on two or three occasions tried to fit them in a hurry, not noticing the ring did not clip properly and ended up with the flashes falling off the lens onto the ground. A redesign is needed.
3. I use the R1 kit ( using the camera flash as controller ). The wireless signal is just too easily obstructed by my hand, or by a diffuser, or at some angles to strong sunlight. Then one or both flashes do not fire. This limits the positions where I can place the flashes. A cabled solution like the Canon MT24 or the Olympus STF22 makes more sense for macro in my opinion. Although SC-30 cables do exist for these flashes, these are clearly indicated only for non-iTTL cameras.
4. When I use diffuser panels and extension tubes, I sometimes feel the flashes a little underpowered. Recharge times are also a bit long.
These flashes are highly overrated. I usually get frustrated with them, pack them away and continue the macro shoot with one or two SB-800 flashes. I am now selling these as they do not contribute to my macro photography. They are OK in studio provided you do not block their signals with diffusers. Outdoors I envy the competition's products.
May 17, 2012
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Can I use the R1 wireless close-up speedlight system with my D700?
1 year, 2 months ago
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airliner
Greece
Location :
Greece
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, and you don't need the C1 part, the 1 alone is perfect for the D700.Sample Photos & Videos
Dec 22, 2011 by
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djones846w
Annapolis, MD, USA
Location :
Annapolis, MD, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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You can use this product with the D700....I currently have that setup and I love it.Answer:
Yes, you can. See this http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Flashes/4804/R1-Wireless-Close-Up-Speedlight-System.htmlHas staff answer
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Does the D5100 work with the R1 or R1C1 flash?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Yes the D5100 would work perfect with the R1 and or R1C1 system. With a D5100 matched to the awesome R1C1 you would have an exceptionable system , especially for close up and Micro work but not limited to Micro only, you can move into the studio or out of door. The R1C1 includes the SU-800 as part of your CLS allowing you to quickly and easily setup and control your flashes in groups and channels. Some can be set up as fill -firing at .7 under, and other flashes as side and highlights - all controlled and managed by the easy to use SU-800; you don't have to touch your flash, you do it all from the SU-800.If you go with a R1, you would then be using your built in camera menu to set up your flash lighting and groups.
Jun 18, 2011 by
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dmbNIK
North Virgina
Location :
North Virgina
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Since the flash from the D5100 doesn't work as a commander you will need to use the SU-800 in order to trigger the R1. The D5100 is compatible with the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.Has staff answer
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Does this R1 system attach by screwing it into the 67mm size filter threads on a lens?
9 months ago
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JN
Florida
Location :
Florida
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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In order to attach the R1 system to a lens you will need an Adapter Ring (that would depend on the size of the lens) and the SX-1 Attachment Ring.Answer:
Yes, you can use one of five different size adaptors from 52 to 77mm, then the SX-1 clips on and the SB-R200's attach to this
Wondering if the R1 is compatible with D800 and SB910 as a master? I believe the Ri is infrared fired so I assume the pocket wizard products will not work with the Ri?
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I might be missing something, but reading Nikon's descriptions, The three seem admirably compatible.Mar 23, 2012 by
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Andy
Sunnyvale, California
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Sunnyvale, California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can use the SB-910 as a commander to trigger the R1 system.Has staff answer
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If using a camera that has comander option (D800 for example), does the onboard flash have to actually "fire", or does it send a "dark" signal?
Apr 2, 2012 by
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I have been trying to figure out which setup is the right one. I know the SU-800 does not emit light in order to fire the 200s, but if you are using your onboard flash in commander mode, does it have to emit light in order to send the signal?
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Sales Girl
Nashville, TN, USA
Location :
Nashville, TN, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
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In command mode you can set the camera's in built flash to set off the flash so that it shouldn't really effect the image. When in the command mode menu, set the built in flash mode to --, this will allow you to set off speed lights. Remember that the flash has to have line of sight to activate the speedlights. You can also use a radio trigger like the Pocket Wizard (there are other cheaper options) to set off a speedlight or studio light, generally they have a longer range and you can use them over a much greater distance. Hopefully one Nikon will introduce a radio trigger into the camera and have an inbuilt radio trigger/receiver in their flashes like the Canon 600ex rt (though at the moment the Canon receiver is very expensive at the moment and of course won't work on Nikon Cameras).Answer:
The built-in flash must be raised so that it can emit monitor pre-flashes. Please see page # 303 in the user's manual fro the D800 regarding commander mode.Has staff answer
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Can I use the R1 wireless close-up speedlight system with my D3100?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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In this case it will be compatible with the R1C1 Wireless Close-up Speedlight System (that includes the SU-800 Commander to trigger the flashes).Has staff answer
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Can I use R1 wireless with D40 Camera
1 year ago
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Elias
Monterrey,Mexico
Location :
Monterrey,Mexico
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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No, the R1 won't work with your D40, because the flash doesn't have the commander option. However, the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System will, since it has the SU-800 commander that will trigger both SB-R200 Speedlights.11 months ago
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rickman30
alabama
Location :
alabama
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
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No, the R1 won't work with your D500, because the flash doesn't have the commander option. However, the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System will, since it has the SU-800 commander that will trigger both SB-R200 Speedlights.
I am going to use ths with the D700
11 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes it will work, however, if you are thinking of using it instead of a full ring flash for portraits etc, think again as it is just noe powerful enough for that sort of thing as it is designed for macro and close up work. This is of course assuming thats what you are wanting it for, if on the other hand you do want it for macro then putting it on a 24-70 is not going to be of much use as it is not a macro lens, with a minimum focus distance of 1.2ft it not going to get in very close.Has staff answer
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Does the R1 system work with the Nikon D90 + SB-900?
I currently have the Nikon D90 and the SB-900 and I was wondering If i can use the SB-900 as the command module for the R1 kit?
11 months ago
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Murven
Ipswich
Location :
Ipswich
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can set the SB-900 as a commander in order to trigger the R1 system.
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