Nikon SJ-2 Set of 8 Color Filters for SB-R200 Macro Flash

2015-12-18T21:36:25

This is a nice collection of gels, and the price has dropped to be very reasonable. I tend to use the SB-R200 Speed Lights for background lights in portrait work. Colored gels make for interesting/dramatic effects. I suggest on black or very dark backdrops. This set is missing one essential gel however as do all Nikon speed light gel kits...a neutral density gel. The SB-R200 is low powered, but for some macro applications the option of say another 2 stops less power is desirable. However bulk gel material is readily available at low cost and easily cut out. The wallet that comes with this set can easily hold more gels. Note that gels are consumable and speed lights bleach them out over time. But life with the SB-R200s is very good.

William T.

2015-08-30T21:00:00

I like having my gels organized and the vinyl sleeve included with this gel set does that. The SB-R200 flashes are easy on gels with their low power. I have yet to have a gel wrinkle or the color wash out as happens with higher power flashes. I tend to use SB-R200s for background illumination among other things. Colored gels on a black backdrop adds subtle color and drama. The one gel I feel that is missing from this set is a Neutral Density gel, say 2 stops. However I know of no one who supplies a get set with a ND filter, so I did not downgrade my rating. When lighting close ups for product or macro photos sometimes the range limits available in the commander unit is not adequate for proper lighting ratios, and a ND gel on one or more of the flashes helps. I cut out my ND gels from 20" x 24" sheets (Rosco, Lee, and others). I also do this for odd colors and one sheet of any color is a lifetime supply for all my various speed lights. However the Nikon SJ-2 Kit is a great start. Note the Nikon SZ-1 gel holder is required to attach these gels, but one each was included with the several SB-R200s I have purchased, including ones contained in a R1C1 kit.

KERRY S.