The Nikon SJ-3 Color Filter Set allows for modification of the SB-900's flash output, and to keep it matched to the background scene. This is especially useful for digital cameras where "white balance" can be controlled.
The blue, yellow, red and amber filters can be used for creative lighting control, and can add dramatic colors to the image, especially when more than one flash is used.
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Comments about Nikon SJ-3 Color Filter Set for SB-900 Flash Head:
They work well but, as with all things Nikon, you pay for the name.
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Great set of filters to have for the SB-900, recognizes filters for incandescent and fluorescent light so you don't have to change the white balance. Other colors are fun to have for various effects.
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Nikon quality gels which informs the flash which colored gel is on the flash. Very useable, very easy to use. What else do say about gels, colorful! Includes nice box for the gels.
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Great filter set that is tailor made for the SB 900. My only complaint is that they are flimsy and they are a bit overpriced.
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I love having so many gel colors, it gives me multiple options like changing the background color. This is a must have.
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Comes in duplicate so if you are using two 900 Speedlights, you are covered.
The gels have a digitgal identifier to communicate with the higher end Nikons and set the correct white balance.
Fits right in the SB900 case without problems.
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If you fire hot and fast enough, it will cause the gels to crinkle, but that didn't cause any problems with the image.
Costs more than I would've like to spend.
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I use these filer kits on location shoots where bigger strobes are not the right solution for the job!! I need color correction and this kit has everything I need for just about every job I've ever encountered!!
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Excellent easy to use gels. You get 4 of each. The only downside is they are a tad expensive, but worth it in my opinion.
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This is a great filter set to go with SB-900. The color filters add interesting lighting possibilities to any scene. They seem a little expensive but are specially made to communicate with the camera through the flash head.
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These will help balance your flash with ambient light; or creatively color your images.
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Inexpensive way to better match the color of your flash and the background areas (where the flash might not reach). Nothing fancy, but does what's expected.
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I enjoy having the extra filters for the SB-900 with the data chip inset on the filter. Not crazy colors just some normal filters with a few simply colorized filters.
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Each gel comes in doubles, includes color-correcting gels as well as deep, theatrical/hollywood colors. Great set that will turn your SB-900 into a great accent/mood setting unit.
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i use these for fashion photography and the colors are very vivid. thanks.
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It works well and adds some variety to the pack that comes with the sb900. My only suggestion would be to add more variety of colors, especially deep hues.
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Comments about Nikon SJ-3 Color Filter Set for SB-900 Flash Head:
In addition to providing spares for the tungsten and florescent gels that come with the Nikon Speedlights, this kit also provides red, blue and yellow gels that work great to modify the muslin backgrounds I use in the studio, where my subject is primarily lit via stobes in softboxes or behind umbrellas.
The gels tend to wrinkle, especially when the Speedlights are putting out full power, but can still be used with no noticable negative effects. When they do wear out, you have a total of four of each color provided in the kit, so you do have backup.
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Comments about Nikon SJ-3 Color Filter Set for SB-900 Flash Head:
Been experimenting with these since the day they arrived. Adds a whole new world to light. Love it, can't wait to use in a actual shoot. Love the Blue and Red Filters.
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This kit is very good. Many options and colors that are not included in the SB-900
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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.
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.
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Comments about Nikon SJ-3 Color Filter Set for SB-900 Flash Head:
Color Filter set was great for the Nikon SB-900 flash. Great addition to the limited set that came with the SB-900. Excellent filters for outside night shots.
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