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Nikon SG-3IR Replacement IR Panel for Built-In Flash D200, D70s, D70 Digital Cameras

SKU: INKSG31R MFR: 4905
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Key Features

  • Enhance your Nikon flash photography with this SG-3IR IR panel for softer lighting.
  • Achieve beautiful color accuracy with this Nikon flash diffuser, perfect for portraits.
  • Compact and lightweight, this flash accessory easily attaches to your Nikon camera.
  • Durable build ensures this Nikon SG-3IR panel withstands frequent use on shoots.
  • Versatile shape allows for creative light diffusion with your Nikon built-in flash.
  • Use this Nikon flash bounce to minimize harsh shadows & create flattering, even light.
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Shopper : The title of this product says replacement infrared panel.  Is it just the panel or is it the entire thing? (Panel and hot shoe attachment)?
Shopper : would this work for the Nikon D810?WILLIAM R : It should, it would fit into the hotshoe and if it works on the D200/300/700 the pop-up flash on the 810 should be about the same size and have the same elevation angle to itRODERIC D : I use it for my D300s, but we also tried it out on a friend's D800, and it fit and worked fine. I imagine the D810 would be the same (haven't had my hands on one - afraid I might be tempted to buy it!).JEFF R : I Use one on a D800. Yes.HENRY D : yes. All model of Nikon with pop up flash will work,
BRUNO E. S : Will this work with a Canon T3i?THOMAS J : It probably will fit. Remember that its only purpose is to decrease the brightness of the built-in flash so that it is less visible when used for closeups. It is "red" so that the infra-red wavelengths of the flash can pass through and be "seen" by photo sensors in remote flashes. Nikon owners use them to prevent the built-in on-camera triggering flash from affecting the exposure when it is used as a commander flash. I don't know if that applies to Canon, who hasn't included a commander mode in the built-in pop-up flash. I could be wrong.JEFF R : Likely not. It goes in the flash shoe and just covers the pop-up flash -- all special dimensions and curves to fit the specified Nikons. The idea is to block the pop-up flash but let through enough light to trigger the Nikon TTL flash control so one can control off camera Nikon flash units with the pop-up flash but have no light from the pop-up flash in the image. You could try it. Maybe it will block enough of the flash to do what you want it to do -- or maybe not.

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2020-07-02T11:40:53

Rated 5 out of 5

recommend this produc

recommend this produc

JAMES K.

2020-03-11T08:06:47

Rated 4 out of 5

Great addition for CLS photography.

Would have given it five stars if it was slightly more durable, but probably fine.

John B.

2019-02-20T09:35:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Used with D610 in Commander Mode

I used this curtain on a D610 in commander mode. The onboard flash fires a modeling flash that cannot be disabled. The modelling flash caused ambient directional light that was unwanted in a dark setting which was only to be lit by a remote flash located elsewhere in the studio. This curtain worked with flawlessly when the camera was mounted horizontally & vertically.

Greg F.

2017-04-04T11:26:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly as described

Works exactly as described.

JOSE L.

2017-01-30T04:58:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy, it does what you need.

Triggers flashes even through some soft boxes too!

JERRY L.

2016-11-13T16:51:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Makes using the pop-up flash easier to use

If your camera has a pop-up flash and Commander mode to trigger Nikon iTTL Speedlights the camera's built in flash adds unwanted light on your subject. With the Nikon SG-3IR which slides into the hot shoe it blocks the built-in flash and triggers your Nikon Speedlight. It works great, my only concern is the durability because it's made of plastic.

MARK S.

2015-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Simple but effective

Though this is a Nikon product it works fine on my Pentax, or likely any camera with a flash set up like traditional DSLRs or SLRs. Blocks any unwanted light from control onboard built in flash, but activates the off camera wireless flash unit slave. My only issue is the price seems a bit high for the little piece of plastic, but it meets my needs without trying to rig up some ugly thing myself. Worth it if you need it.

danielp

2014-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Useful also for Canon DSLRs. See link...

With a slight modifiction to the SG-3IR's base, this unit can work as a shield to prevent the Canon DSLR's pop-up flash to influence a shot when using external Speedlites, as only the IR will pass through the filter, triggering the Speedlites. I wonder why Canon hasn't marketed an item such as this one? http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=785999

James G.

2013-08-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Off camera closeups

The one accessory you absolutely need Off-camera iTTL flash with Nikon speedlights. Pin does make the unit diffuclt to remove. I just popped it out and IR panel stays in without a problem.

emru

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as intended

I use this with my D7000 and SB700. Blocks popup flash when operating the SB700 remotely

Michael D.

2012-09-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Macro Photography

Many times you don't want your flash mounted directly on the camera for macro photography. However, the CLS commander strobe from the built-in flash will illuminate the subject, altering the exposure. This panel fixes that problem. The panel clicks in place every 90-degrees, which gives it a very nice feel (in the stock photos of the item, it looks like the panel just dangles). It also collapses nicely for packing.

Dr J.

2012-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

are you kidding? HOW PERFECT!!

I've seen complaints about "removal" of this from the camera..... I've not seen that! AND, who could ask for a more effective product for any less money????!?

ROBERT B.

2012-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

a MUST have item!

Perfectly designed to do what it was meant to. Others have complained about it being hard to get on and off the hotshoe, but I've not seen that as an issue, at all.... very easy to use! Don't know how I've done without it all this time! Indespensable for my studio work!

ROBERT B.

2012-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Does exactly what it is suppose to do.

A must have accessory when using a speedlight remotely. Installs on hot shoe easily and if built in flash needed panel flips up out of way. Is a little hard to remove from hot shoe due to spring loaded locking pin but with thumbnail it can be released fairly easy.

MJC

2011-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very cool little gizmo

This little thing does just what it is supposed to do: That is, to block the light from the built-in flash while allowing the camera to communicate and trigger the remote flashes. I listed "bulky" as a con for the product not because of its size (it's really small, actually) but because it's a rather difficult shape to find a spot in the camera bag for. The front panel swings as if it were intended to fold up but that doesn't really help. It's a minor objection, though.

WAYNE F.

2011-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The one accessory you absolutely need

Off-camera iTTL flash with Nikon speedlights is easy, accurate, reliable, but it will only be beautiful if you buy this accessory to block the on-camera flash from showing up in your pix. The manuals all say that the commander flash is too dim to be seen in pictures, but that's not true. This little chunk of plastic makes sure that no direct light spoils your pictures. I feel that it also helps prevent people from blinking because you won't be shooting flash straight into their eyes. Buy it, you won't be sorry.

Nikon g.

2011-09-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The perfect fit

I use this for all off camera flash when I need it for commander mode and do not want the cameras built in flash to conflict the lighting..it is small and non obtrusive ..the camera still looks professional and neat..

THERESA L.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as expected

Does its job

Stuffinaz

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Does the Job

As you probably know by now, if you're considering this piece of equipment, its intended use is to block the light from the pop-up flash from affecting the scene while allowing the flash to trigger a slave. It does that, perfectly. The only con is that it doesn't fold flat in some way, so even though it's really this little piece of lightweight plastic, it's a bit of an irregularly-shaped chunk that doesn't pack very well.

WAYNE F.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect fit for off camera flash

i needed a cover for the built in flash on the camera in order to trigger the remote speed light so that the direct flash wouldn't interfere with the photo head on.this was the perfect little gadget to place over the flash and still have it fire for the command remote on the camera

THERESA L.

2011-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

i miss this product so so much

the best camera ive ever used my canon 5d mk2 and 7d it's still not a patch on the d200 i wish i had not broken it and replaced it with the canon system even my d50 kept on going till late last year until i sold it

andy v.

2011-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good item for CLS

not expensive and helpful item

Wolan

2010-06-05T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

D90 too

Works great, my only complaint is the minimum/folded size is a space hog in my camera bag.

Fred

2010-06-05T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

D90 too

DOes its job of blocking white light from the on camera flash, very important when using the commander mode built into you D90! Unfortunately, it is a bit bulky the 2"x3"x3" (i'm guessing) box it comes in is about the minimum ammount of space required in your camera bag to carry this with you. However, its very light. ANother con, it is made of plastic which I knew and expected when ordering so it's possible to smash it in your bag but if you do that you probably have much more expensive issues to worry about ;)

Fred

2010-04-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works like magic

This thing works great! I was apprehensive that the invisible flash would still reach the remotes but it triggers the SB-900's perfectly even through an umbrella with the SB-900 ir receiver pointed away from the camera. More testing to do outside but this product seems to be a real winner.

Bryan F.

2010-04-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Important Add on To Nikon CLS

This is an important add-on if you are using the Nikon Creative Lighting System. It keeps the built in flash from interfering with your lighting and the other flashes in the CLS system and very easy to install and use.

Harry M.

2010-03-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have for command useage.

Just what was needed to shoot in command mode without having to use a flash to fire the off camera SB600's

Ski-ter

2010-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Almost ready to use, but get it anyway

As other reviewers have noted the fit is way too tight in the camera hot shoe. There is a protrusion at the bottom of the foot of this item that should be sanded down so that it's easier to install and remove. You don't want this thing stuck in the camera. On the plus side it works great optically (no unwanted light from the built-in flash). Once you make the slight modification it's a great value.

TA

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great device

This is a great little device. I does the job perfectly and I am surprised that the description was limited to the D200 & D70. I use on my D300. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because I find mine very difficult to remove. Over all if this device is what you need it is just perfect for the task.

Thomas

2009-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works on my D40

This IR Panel fits in the hot shoe mount. It blocks the visible light portion of the on-camera pop-up flash from reaching the subject, but lets the Infra-Red (IR) portion of the light through. This allows the pop-up flash to trigger remote flashes without affecting the overall lighting. It works as expected. One thing worth noting: On a subject with eyeglasses, the IR light caused a blue-purple reflection on the glasses. I didn't notice any discoloration elsewhere as a result, but several images were undesirable because of the IR light.

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The one accessory you absolutely need

By Nikon g.

Off-camera iTTL flash with Nikon speedlights is easy, accurate, reliable, but it will only be beautiful if you buy this accessory to block the on-camera flash from showing up in your pix. The manuals all say that the commander flash is too dim to be seen in pictures, but that's not true. This little chunk of plastic makes sure that no direct light spoils your pictures. I feel that it also helps prevent people from blinking because you won't be shooting flash straight into their eyes. Buy it, ...

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Does it's job!

By 4travelman

I use the SG-31R on my Nikon D300 hotshoe to block the pre-flash light from my built-in flash while using my wireless off camera SB-600 flash. Just enough light gets out of the SG-31G to set off the off camera flash.

Take your photography to the next level with the SG-3IR Replacement IR Panel for Built-In Flash, specifically designed for Nikon D200, D70s, and D70 digital cameras. This high-quality, durable IR panel is an essential accessory for any serious photographer looking to enhance their camera's built-in flash performance.

The SG-3IR IR Panel is expertly crafted to prevent pre-flash light from the built-in Speedlight of your Nikon D200, D70s, or D70 camera from influencing exposures in extreme close-up situations. This feature is particularly beneficial for macro photography, where precision and detail are paramount.

Easy to install, this versatile IR panel not only reduces the occurrence of red-eye but also improves the overall quality of your photographs. By controlling the intensity of the built-in flash, it ensures that your images are perfectly lit, capturing every detail with clarity and precision.

Affordably priced, the SG-3IR Replacement IR Panel for Built-In Flash is a smart investment for those seeking to maximize the potential of their Nikon D200, D70s, or D70 digital cameras. Trust in the reputable brand of Nikon, known worldwide for producing high-quality photography equipment, to deliver a product that enhances your photography experience.

Nikon SG-3IR Features

  • Specifically designed for Nikon D200, D70s, and D70 digital cameras
  • High-quality, durable IR panel for enhanced flash performance
  • Prevents pre-flash light from influencing exposures in close-up situations
  • Easy to install, providing convenience and efficiency
  • Reduces red-eye and improves overall photograph quality
  • Manufactured by Nikon, a reputable brand in photography equipment

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Enhance your Nikon flash photography with this SG-3IR IR panel for softer lighting.
  • Achieve beautiful color accuracy with this Nikon flash diffuser, perfect for portraits.
  • Compact and lightweight, this flash accessory easily attaches to your Nikon camera.
  • Durable build ensures this Nikon SG-3IR panel withstands frequent use on shoots.
  • Versatile shape allows for creative light diffusion with your Nikon built-in flash.
  • Use this Nikon flash bounce to minimize harsh shadows & create flattering, even light.