![]() | Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $2,299.95 / Used from: $1,110.00 The best in its category so far, I would prefer the D700 full frame over this one, but then I will have to change my lens set. CAN'T afford it right now.
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![]() | Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $899.95 / Used from: $399.00 I bought two of this flash before Nikon stopped to produce it to make way for the not-so-popular SB900!
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![]() | Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $218.00 / Used from: $190.00 Another two of SB600, a cheaper option for wireless flash
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![]() | Nikon SJ-1 Color Filter Set, Eight Filter Light Balancing Set for the SB-800, SB-600 & SB-80DX Flashes
Buy new: $21.11 Notice their size, they can only fit the SB800 and 600 not the sb900
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![]() | Prolight Inverted Clear Dome Flash Diffuser System for the Nikon SB-600, SB-800 & Olympus FL-36 Flash Units
Buy used from: $14.99 Useful for on camera flash 'if you ever use it this way' and some off camera shots too. Again doesn't fit on SB900.. I think
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![]() | Shoe Mount Multiclamp
Buy new: $19.99 Unlike other models, this clamp can be tilted up and down.
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![]() | Ray Flash: The Ring Flash Adapter for SB800
Buy new: $199.95 It produces good results but very awkward to install and gets in the way of controlling your lens (zooming or manual focusing)
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![]() | ALZO Porta Flash Speedlight Softbox - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.com
LOvely box, got to have this one, and comes with a mount to fix it on a light stand or camera bracket.
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![]() | ALZO Flash Photo Umbrella Mount with 1/4 x 20 screw - Provides soft bounce light with a speedlight porta flash - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.com
Can be used on camera bracket or light stand
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![]() | ALZO Flip Flash ® Bracket Umbrella Kit w/H-Bar - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - for all DSLR - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.com
Useful for hand holding the camera while producing well diffused light
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![]() | Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)
Buy new: $109.90 / Used from: $100.00 Much more useful than the normal monopod, I can use it for both, camera and as a flash stand.
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![]() | Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
Buy new: $145.00 / Used from: $136.99 On of the cheaper options by Manfrotto
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![]() | Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Short
Buy new: $120.00 Useful for quick adjustment NOT for accurate adjustment, its difficult to position accurately.
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![]() | Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR [Vibration Reduction] DX Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $645.00 My travel lens
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![]() | Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,339.95 / Used from: $1,020.00 One of the sharpest lenses by Nikon
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![]() | Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display This is not my smartest buy, a lower F number would have been more useful
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![]() | Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $199.88 / Used from: $194.99 It gives good view angle for the DX format cameras, although I would prefer a 30mm instead for a wider angle of view.
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![]() | Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $324.95 / Used from: $295.00 Excellent for low light situation, very nice 'bokah' and cheaper than the 1.4G, Although a 30 or 35mm lens would be more useful with the DX format cameras.
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![]() | Sekonic L-758DR Light Meter (Black)
Buy new: $499.00 / Used from: $450.00 It doesn't trigger the Nikon flashes in wireless mode, you have to connect them to radio receiver.
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![]() | Lowepro Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Bag
Buy new: $274.95 / Used from: $252.99 Most of the items on my list are fitted into this bag
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![]() | Sanyo Eneloop 8 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
Buy new: $21.14 This is the latest technology in rechargeable batteries. They don't drain out while not in use(not so quickly anyway). There are many brands available some with maybe more than 1.2 mA. You need 8 batteries for each flash at least.
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![]() | La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $37.99 It seems to have some nice features, But i didn't try it yet (by the time this list was made)
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![]() | 4 x AA Battery Case Holder (3-Pack)
Very important item when you have many flashes and more batteries. It don't only keep them organized and easy to find in your bag, but also different colour can remind you which ones are used up and which are readily charged.
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![]() | HonlPhoto Speed Strap for Shoe Mount Flashes
Buy new: $9.95 Use this strap if you don't want to ruin your flash with glue residue
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![]() | HonlPhoto Speed Gobo Flag/Barndoor/Bounce Card for Shoe Mount Flashes (1 Card)
Buy new: $14.95 Unlike the photo shown, this flash comes as a one piece only. And it's expensive for what it is and what it does, in my opinion.
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![]() | HonlPhoto 8" Regular Speed Snoot for most On-Camera Shoe-Mount Strobes
Buy new: $29.95 Many people use black-foil as a Snoot instead, I didn't manage to get the foil so I got this one, its expensive but works fine.
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![]() | 18% Percent Neutral Gray Grey Card Digital Studio Location Photography
White colour in reverse, and the black trim can also be used in digital post production white balance.
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![]() | X-Rite MSCCC ColorChecker Chart
Buy new: $57.95 If you are serious about your calibration
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![]() | ColorVision Spyder2 Suite Win/Mac
To calibrate your computer screen
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![]() | Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Buy new: $9.75 One vital indispensable piece
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![]() | Lumiquest Promax System
Buy new: $52.95 If you are like me, want to try every type of diffuser available !
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![]() | Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector
Buy new: Too low to display Good for 3/4 portrait
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![]() | Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200, D300, D700 and D80 Digital SLR Cameras, Part 25334
Buy new: $37.70 / Used from: $19.98 An extra battery, at least, is a must if you are a heavy shooter
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![]() | NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in)
Buy new: $65.11 Useful for reducing camera shake, but lacks a timer and the the wire is short so you have to release it carefully while the lens is open before sitting down when taking long time shot.
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