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Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras

  • Price: $165.50
  • B&H # BOSFD52N
  • Mfr# SFD52N

Product Highlights

  • Main Flash & Macro Ringlight
  • Bounce, Zoom, Swivel
  • Guide No. 112-Feet
  • Macro Ring Attachment
  • Macro, Medical and Hobby Photography
 

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The Bower SDF 52N is a lighting system for standard and macro flash photography. It is dedicated to Nikon I-TTL flash systems, and features fast recycling circuitry, rear curtain synchronization, and an autofocus (AF) assistance beam. The SDF 52N has a zoom flash head that tilts and swivels for bounce flash at any angle. The macro photography ring light attaches to 58 and 67mm diameter lenses with included adapter rings. The ring light can be detached from the main flash unit when not in use.

Mount Shoe
Guide No. 111.54' (34.00 m) at 50 mm position
Exposure Control Manual/TTL
Angle of Coverage Not Specified By Manufacturer
Vari-Power None
TTL Dedication Yes
Compensation None
Wireless Communication Channels None
Wireless Groups None
Power Source 4x AA Alkaline Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) Not Specified By Manufacturer
Weight Not Specified By Manufacturer
Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras
  • Dedicated Main Flash Unit
  • Macro Ring Light
  • 58mm Lens Adapter Ring
  • 67mm Lens Adapter Ring
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    BowerSDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras
     
    4.0

    (based on 27 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (8)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (14)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    88%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (22)
    • Lightweight (19)
    • Consistent output (10)
    • Fast recycling (10)
    • Durable (9)

    Cons

    • Slow recycling (4)

    Best Uses

    • Portraits (16)
    • General purpose (11)
    • Fill flash (10)
    • Macro photography (6)
    • Everyday (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (7), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (4), Enthusiast (3), Semi-professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (18)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Purchased and love!

    I got this flash to help me with close up shots for wedding rings and such when I photograph weddings, and it works great! I even played around taking the ring off, and just...Read complete review

    I got this flash to help me with close up shots for wedding rings and such when I photograph weddings, and it works great! I even played around taking the ring off, and just holding it to the side of the product I was shooting to give a nice side lighting effect, and it worked great! The only problem is that doing it this way, the cord is not long enough, and kept popping out of the flash. But that doesn't bother me with as much as I've spent on it, being such a great deal! I def. recommend this product if you're looking for an inexpensive ring flash, works great!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    no value for money

    I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace...Read complete review

    I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace in the middle of an event).
    The sensors are not reliable and do not measure the distance right.
    comparing to a smaller flash SB 400, which I also have- It had better results.
    (my cameras are d5000 and d7000)

    Reviewed by 27 customers

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    4.0

    Looks perfect

    By Serdar

    from Turkey

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Fast Recycling
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Portraits

      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

      This ring flash really helps at both indoor and ourdoor activities with strong and powerfull flash. I use ring just for the studio works but top flash can be used for both studio and outdoor.
      The main body doesn't look so elegant or fancy but this doesn't change its productivity.

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      • No

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      4.0

      Expected for the price

      By Ron

      from Florida

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Slow Recycling

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash
      • General Use

      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

      The cost is about equivelent to the build of the flash. Not as stirdy as the Nikon brand, but works well. No instructions come with the flash but it is pretty self explainatory.

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      4.0

      Does the job, for the right price

      By Will

      from Washington DC

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Durable
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Slow Recycling

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash
      • Macro

      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

      Use for medical macro photography. It is great to counteract the harsh shadows of operating room lighting when I bring the camera in. Only downside is that the wire connection between the ring flash and the camera flash is a bit loose. Given the price, you can't go wrong with this setup.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for

      By maravilla

      from richmond, va

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Inexpensive

      Cons

      • Bulky
      • Slow Focus
      • Slow Recycling

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash

      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

      Flash wasn't as powerful as I was hoping (I have an SB-600 that works much better). The ring flash was a bit cumbersome and didn't work so well with the AF feature.

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      • No

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice product

      By Steveo

      from Tuckahoe, NY

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Fast Recycling
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Fill Flash
        • General Use
        • Portraits

        Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

        A nice prouduct, Haven't used it that much yet. Only one negative comment: no instructions on how it all works.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        3.0

        Good for the price

        By RAPhotography

        from NY, NY

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Recycling
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use

          Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

          It's an affordable flash for everyday use.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          great light

          By texasfred

          from austin,texas

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Fast Recycling
          • Lightweight
          • Powerful Output

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Fill Flash
            • General Use
            • Portraits

            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

            works like a champ. great buy for the money

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Red eyeI

            By CB

            from new York city

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Powerful Output

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Photography
              • Portraits

              Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

              I loved the flash no shadows but All my subjects had red eye. The flash did not have a manual and I would love one for adjustments CB

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              • No

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              no value for money

              By linlu

              from philly

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Slow Recycling
              • Weak Output

              Best Uses

                Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace in the middle of an event).
                The sensors are not reliable and do not measure the distance right.
                comparing to a smaller flash SB 400, which I also have- It had better results.
                (my cameras are d5000 and d7000)

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                NO MAUAL

                By Bob

                from Arlington Wa.

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Fast Recycling
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use

                  Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                  It would be a Great help to have a little manual so one could tell for one what does the mode switch do. I am not asking for the moon.

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                  • No

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Good so Far

                  By Trey

                  from Gig Harbor, WA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • No diffuser
                  • Very Few features

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                    I am only giving this a 4 star because I have not had a chance to really test it out. what I have done with it has been good. I did have an issue with it not wanting to fire after I left it on for a while I am not sure if it glitched or the batteries died. It is made of cheap feeling plastic but that is not always a bad thing it makes it very light. It sadly did not come with a built in diffuser. Over all good flash though

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                    • No

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Super nice for my Nikon D-3100

                    By Ted

                    from Rocky Mount NC

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast Recycling
                    • Lightweight
                    • Powerful Output
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Fill Flash
                      • General Use
                      • Portraits

                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                      I love this flash unit. The flash ring works like a dream with my extension tubes with A/F and A/E as well. This unit was my 2nd try at getting a flash ring that would work as well as this one does. Getting the upper battery pack to also wotk as a flash was a pluss for switching back and forth as needed. I cant say how well it would work on other camera's but its a champ on my Nikon D-3100. I have used it on close up shots of my leather work, coins and model cars with no problem. There are times when I get in super close, I'll have to use manual focusing but other than that this unit will do a great job. If I'm taking shots of my grandkids with the upper flash and get in close, all I have to do is flip the switch and I'm on the ring for a better lighting. Get this one, you wont be sorry.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Quality for a Fraction of the Price

                      By Camera Guy

                      from Laurel, Delaware

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast Recycling
                      • Lightweight
                      • Powerful Output
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Fill Flash
                        • General Use
                        • Night Photography
                        • Photojournalism
                        • Portraits

                        Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                        I've always wanted/needed a speed light but could not justify the cost. This light fit the bill and I now can produce high quality flash photography.

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                        • No

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                        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Good value flash

                        By Bill

                        from Lancaster, PA

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast Recycling
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                            I got the flash to use the ring light for close up work and to replace the built in flash on my D70. I think it is a great value for the price, and it works well.

                            My close up pix, even on auto are crisp and well exposed TTL. The flash alone takes good pix and recycles quickly, even at 15 ft.

                            I have only 2 minor gripes. First the battery door easily pulls off. It is easily replaced and it works without problem. I just hope I don't loose it when rushing.

                            Second, I can not get the flash to work with NiMH batteries. I have tried several sets of new and fully charged 2500 mAHr cells, and the best they can do is a few shots before the unit refuses to recycle. The flash works very well with regular alkalai cells, and they seem to last a while. To be fair, I have had trouble with other flashes using NiMH cells, since their 1.2 v power (in lieu of 1.5 v) seems to be too low for the electronics.

                            All in all, I like the flash and would recommend it as an economic alternative to the $$$$$$$ Nikon flashes!

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                            • No

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                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Exceptional Value

                            By Dragonric

                            from Hawaii

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Fast Recycling
                            • Lightweight
                            • Value
                            • Versatile

                            Cons

                            • none

                            Best Uses

                            • Fill Flash
                            • General Use
                            • Macro
                            • Portraits

                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                            I found it easy to use and works perfectly with my Nikon 3100. Gives great color rendition in macro.
                            Have not had any problems with the sync-cord as some have mentioned.

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                            • No

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                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            Great purchase!

                            By Garsh

                            from Jax, Fl.

                            About Me Casual Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Powerful Output
                            • Versatile

                            Cons

                            • Bulky

                            Best Uses

                            • General Use
                            • Night Photography
                            • Portraits

                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                            Overall a great buy for the price. Takes a bit of time to get used to zooming in enough to crop out the "tunnel vision" that the ring flash causes, but the details from close up are amazing. Not to mention playing 'round with lighting effects by detaching it from the lense and holding it!

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                            • No

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                            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Love this thing

                            By Snyder

                            from Burlington, KY

                            About Me Casual Photographer

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Fast Recycling
                            • Powerful Output
                            • Versatile

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                I recent purchased this as a Christmas present to myself and love it. For the price you really can't go wrong. The recycle rate is fantastic on both flashes I can get 5-6 shots in a row before it needs to fully recharge.

                                My connector is nice and snug...it actually takes a little pressure to pull it out. Though to avoid any possible issues with it, I wrapped a large black twisty tie around the connector.

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                                4.0

                                Was going to return, but it's a value!

                                By Futuretime

                                from Minneapolis

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent Output
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Fill Flash
                                  • General Use

                                  Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                  A close-up flash ring, and a flash for the price of one. Although the other reviewers were right, the ring light cable needs to be checked often, it still does a wonderful job.

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                                  • No

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                                  (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  4.0

                                  I love it!

                                  By Jinx

                                  from Charlotte, NC

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent Output
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Fill Flash
                                    • General Use
                                    • Portraits

                                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                    This is my first flash (owned), and so far i think its great. Love the quality and have been able to get consistent results.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • Yes

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                                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    3.0

                                    Nice addition

                                    By Kentucky

                                    from New Hampshire

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                    • Not Durable

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Everyday use
                                    • Home
                                    • Landscape Photography
                                    • Macro Photography
                                    • Portraits
                                    • Traveling

                                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                    Flash pictures are much improved with the main flash. The ring flash is awesome for close up shots and it eliminates shadows that always showed with the built in flash.
                                    The only negative is the connection between the flash and ring flash is loose and sometimes disconnects on its own.

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                                    • No

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                                    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                    by PowerReviews
                                    BowerSDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras
                                     
                                    4.0

                                    (based on 27 reviews)

                                    Ratings Distribution

                                    • 5 Stars

                                       

                                      (8)

                                    • 4 Stars

                                       

                                      (14)

                                    • 3 Stars

                                       

                                      (2)

                                    • 2 Stars

                                       

                                      (3)

                                    • 1 Stars

                                       

                                      (0)

                                    88%

                                    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to use (22)
                                    • Lightweight (19)
                                    • Consistent output (10)
                                    • Fast recycling (10)
                                    • Durable (9)

                                    Cons

                                    • Slow recycling (4)

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Portraits (16)
                                    • General purpose (11)
                                    • Fill flash (10)
                                    • Macro photography (6)
                                    • Everyday (4)
                                      • Reviewer Profile:
                                      • Photo enthusiast (7), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (4), Enthusiast (3), Semi-professional (3)
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No (18)

                                    Most Liked Positive Review

                                     

                                    Purchased and love!

                                    I got this flash to help me with close up shots for wedding rings and such when I photograph weddings, and it works great! I even played around taking the ring off, and just...Read complete review

                                    I got this flash to help me with close up shots for wedding rings and such when I photograph weddings, and it works great! I even played around taking the ring off, and just holding it to the side of the product I was shooting to give a nice side lighting effect, and it worked great! The only problem is that doing it this way, the cord is not long enough, and kept popping out of the flash. But that doesn't bother me with as much as I've spent on it, being such a great deal! I def. recommend this product if you're looking for an inexpensive ring flash, works great!

                                    VS

                                    Most Liked Negative Review

                                     

                                    no value for money

                                    I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace...Read complete review

                                    I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace in the middle of an event).
                                    The sensors are not reliable and do not measure the distance right.
                                    comparing to a smaller flash SB 400, which I also have- It had better results.
                                    (my cameras are d5000 and d7000)

                                    Reviewed by 27 customers

                                    Sort by

                                    Displaying reviews 1-20

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                                    4.0

                                    Looks perfect

                                    By Serdar

                                    from Turkey

                                    About Me Casual Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Fast Recycling
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Portraits

                                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                      This ring flash really helps at both indoor and ourdoor activities with strong and powerfull flash. I use ring just for the studio works but top flash can be used for both studio and outdoor.
                                      The main body doesn't look so elegant or fancy but this doesn't change its productivity.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      Share this review

                                       
                                      4.0

                                      Expected for the price

                                      By Ron

                                      from Florida

                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                      • Slow Recycling

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Fill Flash
                                      • General Use

                                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                      The cost is about equivelent to the build of the flash. Not as stirdy as the Nikon brand, but works well. No instructions come with the flash but it is pretty self explainatory.

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                                      4.0

                                      Does the job, for the right price

                                      By Will

                                      from Washington DC

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Consistent Output
                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy To Use

                                      Cons

                                      • Slow Recycling

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Fill Flash
                                      • Macro

                                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                      Use for medical macro photography. It is great to counteract the harsh shadows of operating room lighting when I bring the camera in. Only downside is that the wire connection between the ring flash and the camera flash is a bit loose. Given the price, you can't go wrong with this setup.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      2.0

                                      SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for

                                      By maravilla

                                      from richmond, va

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Inexpensive

                                      Cons

                                      • Bulky
                                      • Slow Focus
                                      • Slow Recycling

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Fill Flash

                                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                      Flash wasn't as powerful as I was hoping (I have an SB-600 that works much better). The ring flash was a bit cumbersome and didn't work so well with the AF feature.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      4.0

                                      Nice product

                                      By Steveo

                                      from Tuckahoe, NY

                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Consistent Output
                                      • Fast Recycling
                                      • Lightweight
                                      • Versatile

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Fill Flash
                                        • General Use
                                        • Portraits

                                        Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                        A nice prouduct, Haven't used it that much yet. Only one negative comment: no instructions on how it all works.

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        3.0

                                        Good for the price

                                        By RAPhotography

                                        from NY, NY

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Fast Recycling
                                        • Lightweight

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • General Use

                                          Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                          It's an affordable flash for everyday use.

                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                          • No

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                                          5.0

                                          great light

                                          By texasfred

                                          from austin,texas

                                          About Me Casual Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Fast Recycling
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Powerful Output

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Fill Flash
                                            • General Use
                                            • Portraits

                                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                            works like a champ. great buy for the money

                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            4.0

                                            Red eyeI

                                            By CB

                                            from new York city

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Powerful Output

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Night Photography
                                              • Portraits

                                              Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                              I loved the flash no shadows but All my subjects had red eye. The flash did not have a manual and I would love one for adjustments CB

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                                              2.0

                                              no value for money

                                              By linlu

                                              from philly

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Reviewer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use

                                              Cons

                                              • Heavy
                                              • Slow Recycling
                                              • Weak Output

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                I have this for over a year and used it for event photography. I was disappointed by the time it takes to reload, the batteries were running so fast (sometime I had to replace in the middle of an event).
                                                The sensors are not reliable and do not measure the distance right.
                                                comparing to a smaller flash SB 400, which I also have- It had better results.
                                                (my cameras are d5000 and d7000)

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                                                2.0

                                                NO MAUAL

                                                By Bob

                                                from Arlington Wa.

                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Fast Recycling
                                                • Lightweight

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • General Use

                                                  Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                  It would be a Great help to have a little manual so one could tell for one what does the mode switch do. I am not asking for the moon.

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                                                  4.0

                                                  Good so Far

                                                  By Trey

                                                  from Gig Harbor, WA

                                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                  Verified Reviewer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Consistent Output
                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                  • Lightweight
                                                  • Versatile

                                                  Cons

                                                  • No diffuser
                                                  • Very Few features

                                                  Best Uses

                                                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                    I am only giving this a 4 star because I have not had a chance to really test it out. what I have done with it has been good. I did have an issue with it not wanting to fire after I left it on for a while I am not sure if it glitched or the batteries died. It is made of cheap feeling plastic but that is not always a bad thing it makes it very light. It sadly did not come with a built in diffuser. Over all good flash though

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Super nice for my Nikon D-3100

                                                    By Ted

                                                    from Rocky Mount NC

                                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Consistent Output
                                                    • Durable
                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                    • Fast Recycling
                                                    • Lightweight
                                                    • Powerful Output
                                                    • Versatile

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Fill Flash
                                                      • General Use
                                                      • Portraits

                                                      Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                      I love this flash unit. The flash ring works like a dream with my extension tubes with A/F and A/E as well. This unit was my 2nd try at getting a flash ring that would work as well as this one does. Getting the upper battery pack to also wotk as a flash was a pluss for switching back and forth as needed. I cant say how well it would work on other camera's but its a champ on my Nikon D-3100. I have used it on close up shots of my leather work, coins and model cars with no problem. There are times when I get in super close, I'll have to use manual focusing but other than that this unit will do a great job. If I'm taking shots of my grandkids with the upper flash and get in close, all I have to do is flip the switch and I'm on the ring for a better lighting. Get this one, you wont be sorry.

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Quality for a Fraction of the Price

                                                      By Camera Guy

                                                      from Laurel, Delaware

                                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Consistent Output
                                                      • Durable
                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Fast Recycling
                                                      • Lightweight
                                                      • Powerful Output
                                                      • Versatile

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Fill Flash
                                                        • General Use
                                                        • Night Photography
                                                        • Photojournalism
                                                        • Portraits

                                                        Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                        I've always wanted/needed a speed light but could not justify the cost. This light fit the bill and I now can produce high quality flash photography.

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                                                        4.0

                                                        Good value flash

                                                        By Bill

                                                        from Lancaster, PA

                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Consistent Output
                                                        • Easy To Use
                                                        • Fast Recycling
                                                        • Versatile

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                            I got the flash to use the ring light for close up work and to replace the built in flash on my D70. I think it is a great value for the price, and it works well.

                                                            My close up pix, even on auto are crisp and well exposed TTL. The flash alone takes good pix and recycles quickly, even at 15 ft.

                                                            I have only 2 minor gripes. First the battery door easily pulls off. It is easily replaced and it works without problem. I just hope I don't loose it when rushing.

                                                            Second, I can not get the flash to work with NiMH batteries. I have tried several sets of new and fully charged 2500 mAHr cells, and the best they can do is a few shots before the unit refuses to recycle. The flash works very well with regular alkalai cells, and they seem to last a while. To be fair, I have had trouble with other flashes using NiMH cells, since their 1.2 v power (in lieu of 1.5 v) seems to be too low for the electronics.

                                                            All in all, I like the flash and would recommend it as an economic alternative to the $$$$$$$ Nikon flashes!

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                                                            5.0

                                                            Exceptional Value

                                                            By Dragonric

                                                            from Hawaii

                                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Durable
                                                            • Easy To Use
                                                            • Fast Recycling
                                                            • Lightweight
                                                            • Value
                                                            • Versatile

                                                            Cons

                                                            • none

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Fill Flash
                                                            • General Use
                                                            • Macro
                                                            • Portraits

                                                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                            I found it easy to use and works perfectly with my Nikon 3100. Gives great color rendition in macro.
                                                            Have not had any problems with the sync-cord as some have mentioned.

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                                                            4.0

                                                            Great purchase!

                                                            By Garsh

                                                            from Jax, Fl.

                                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Consistent Output
                                                            • Easy To Use
                                                            • Lightweight
                                                            • Powerful Output
                                                            • Versatile

                                                            Cons

                                                            • Bulky

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • General Use
                                                            • Night Photography
                                                            • Portraits

                                                            Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                            Overall a great buy for the price. Takes a bit of time to get used to zooming in enough to crop out the "tunnel vision" that the ring flash causes, but the details from close up are amazing. Not to mention playing 'round with lighting effects by detaching it from the lense and holding it!

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                                                            5.0

                                                            Love this thing

                                                            By Snyder

                                                            from Burlington, KY

                                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                                            Verified Reviewer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Consistent Output
                                                            • Easy To Use
                                                            • Fast Recycling
                                                            • Powerful Output
                                                            • Versatile

                                                            Cons

                                                              Best Uses

                                                                Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                                I recent purchased this as a Christmas present to myself and love it. For the price you really can't go wrong. The recycle rate is fantastic on both flashes I can get 5-6 shots in a row before it needs to fully recharge.

                                                                My connector is nice and snug...it actually takes a little pressure to pull it out. Though to avoid any possible issues with it, I wrapped a large black twisty tie around the connector.

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                                                                4.0

                                                                Was going to return, but it's a value!

                                                                By Futuretime

                                                                from Minneapolis

                                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Consistent Output
                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                • Lightweight

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Fill Flash
                                                                  • General Use

                                                                  Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                                  A close-up flash ring, and a flash for the price of one. Although the other reviewers were right, the ring light cable needs to be checked often, it still does a wonderful job.

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                                                                  4.0

                                                                  I love it!

                                                                  By Jinx

                                                                  from Charlotte, NC

                                                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                                  Pros

                                                                  • Consistent Output
                                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                                  • Lightweight

                                                                  Cons

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Fill Flash
                                                                    • General Use
                                                                    • Portraits

                                                                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                                    This is my first flash (owned), and so far i think its great. Love the quality and have been able to get consistent results.

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                                                                    • Yes

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                                                                    3.0

                                                                    Nice addition

                                                                    By Kentucky

                                                                    from New Hampshire

                                                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                    Pros

                                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                                    • Lightweight

                                                                    Cons

                                                                    • Not Durable

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Everyday use
                                                                    • Home
                                                                    • Landscape Photography
                                                                    • Macro Photography
                                                                    • Portraits
                                                                    • Traveling

                                                                    Comments about Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light for Nikon i-TTL Cameras:

                                                                    Flash pictures are much improved with the main flash. The ring flash is awesome for close up shots and it eliminates shadows that always showed with the built in flash.
                                                                    The only negative is the connection between the flash and ring flash is loose and sometimes disconnects on its own.

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