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Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight image
 
(based on 5 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
Located in: Flash/Lighting
Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(4), Durable(3), Easy to use(4), Lightweight(3), Versatile(3)
Best Uses:
Fill flash(4), General purpose(3), Portraits(5)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(3)
 
Excellent set of filters
By NY Pro PhotogVerified Purchaser from NYC, NY on 2/6/2011
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight:

Very easy to use

 
Nikon's "Smart Filters" Rock
By thxbruceVerified Purchaser from Middleton, WI on 10/20/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Great for CLS Backlights, Invaluable for Weddings, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight:

Most Nikon SB-900 owners don't understand that it uses "Smart Filter" technology. I use this set of filters at weddings all the time for various backlighting and side lighting effects. The ones that come with the 900 are good, but are more for color correction. These rock.

 
Work wonderfully
By bbratVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight:

Obviously they are for the Sb-900 flash. They are easy to use and take up very little space. output I find is consistant.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good for neat effects
By PetersVerified Purchaser from Ottawa, Ontario on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Versatile
Cons:
Heat Sensitive
Best Uses:
Effects, Fill Flash, Night Photography, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight:

Color correcting filters are necessary to match the color of the fill flash light to the ambient light when shooting. SB900 already comes with color correcting gels, and these are also included in this kit. There are also color gels included that allow different colors of flash for special effects. Only negatives are that these are a bit flimsy to use with the gel holder on the SB900 (but no worse than the gels that come with it), and the gels seem to get "distorted" by the heat the flash generates (warp and wrinkle, making them a bit of a challenge to fit in the gel holder). It is a reasonably priced set and comes with three of every filter. I reccomend for anyone who likes to get creative with their SB900 flash.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to use, detected by newer bodies...
By 78StaffVerified Purchaser from NE Florida on 2/22/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
Cost
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon SJ-3, Set of 8 Color Filters for the SB-900 Speedlight:

Great little kit, some may not get used much but these are very easy to use with the SB-900, and are auto-detected on the newer Nikon bodies.

Worth the cost over cutting sheets of gels...jury is still out on that. Definitely a cleaner solution, no velcro, etc...these would be a no-brainer if the cost was lower.

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