6. Making the Most of Those Cool Extras

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Nikon doesn’t make a lot of extra equipment, but its battery packs, TTL cords, and close-up kits can make life a whole lot easier when you’re using the Nikon Speedlights. The Nikon battery packs give you extra power when on the go and can improve recycle time. The TTL cords allow you to easily move the Speedlight off the camera hot shoe without giving up the TTL capability. With the close-up kit you can mount the SB-R200 flashes at the end of your lens, which enables you to control the light in macro work. There is even a way to block the light from a pop-up flash from affecting the exposure when using it ...

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