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The SB-910 is Nikon’s most sophisticated and powerful Creative Lighting System portable Speedlight designed for use on camera as well as for complete wireless control in the studio or on location.
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Can the SB-910 control up to 3 different groups of Speedlights individually even if the SC-28 or SC-29 is used?

Let's say I have three SB-700, and I wanted all the three SB-700 to each have a different output, can that be done?

I also assume that even it the flash is mounted on the SC-28 and 29, it still can control all the 3 groups off camera?

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Typo alert from the Staff: Three! groups.
Three: A, B and C
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Yes, you can have different output and you can control all the 3 groups off camera with the SC-28 and SC-29.
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Sure, as long as the SB910 is in master mode and connected to the camera either on the hotshot or by the SC28 or SC29 it can handle 3 zones of flashes each one at different outputs. You can even mix iTTL with Manual flash on different channels.
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The SB-910, with its intuitive controls including wireless flash settings for up to 4 groups of Speedlights brings studio quality lighting to just about any location or situation.
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Does the SB-910 have provision for an external AC power supply?

I do studio shooting and maintaining the batteries is a problem.
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Using an external AC power supply for the SB-910 is actually a great idea; it decreases the 'recycling' time for the flash to be ready to be used again; just keep in mind that even if you use an external AC power supply, batteries still must be inside the flash, so consider purchasing 'rechargeable batteries'; and in the SB-910 manual says: "Do not use Power Cord SC-16 when connecting the SB-910 to the Nikon DC Unit SD-7; use the SC-16A instead". There are also battery packs which can be used externally, but I believe your question is about using AC power.
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The Sd-8A and SD-9 can be used with the 910 so you should be able to use an external power supply of some kind.
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yes it does
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Does the SB-910 include a built-in bounce card?

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Yes, it is built in the top part of the flash's head, and there's also a 'built-in wide panel'; this feature allows you to use only one or both at the same time; depending on your light needs.
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Yes
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Can I put four 3.2V batteries into the speedlight itself to get a recharge boost?

I have some very powerful AA batteries known as Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries, each of which has a voltage of 3.2V
What will happen if I put four of these batteries into the speedlight itself at the same time? Will it work or die?
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Also do not mismatch, use four of the same type of battery.
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Do not use 3.2 volts.
Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries
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Is the SB-910 AF Speedlight compatible with the D3200?

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Yes it will work if mounted on the camera, however, if you are wanting to use the flash off camera then you will either have to use it in SU-4 mode or get something else like the SU-800 to control it as the D3200 has no built in commander to control flashes.
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Yes it is compatible.
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SB910 offcam using D5100

I have D5100 and SB910. I would like to know if placing the SB910 offcam using D5100 is possible. I would like to try wireless or slave mode. Do i have to buy other accessories to get this done, if yes what are they?
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No, SU-4 is built in to the 910.
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You can use the SB-910 off camera, however, the D5100 has no inbuilt cls commander so the flash would have to be in SU-4 mode and so it would have to be adjusted manually. The only way you could use cls off camera would be to either buy another flash or the SU-800 commander. There are third party wireless triggers available but again these are not cls compatible and so, like SU-4 mode, would mean adjusting the flash power manually.
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Is there anyway to make the SB-910 wireless with the Nikon D5000?

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Or use the flash in SU-4 mode but that would mean you have to set the flash power manually.
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SU800 mounted on the D5000 hotshoe.
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Can I trigger my 910 in Remote mode using a D300?

Or I need to connect D300 with SB 910 with a wireless trigger? Can the SB 800 be triggered by the SB 910 as master ?
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Yes, use the D300's in built commander.
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Yes, use the D300's built commander
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Is Auto High Speed FP flash mode supported by SB910 ?

Older flashes SB800, SB900 have Auto FP mode working. The SB910 does not list this mode in the specifications. Was it an ommision in printing ? or was the FP mode removed from the SB910 features ?
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Auto FP is enabled from the camera body.
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I assume the SB-910 also fires the SB-800 as remotes as did/does the SB-900?

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I would presume so. I can't see why it wouldn't, in most ways it is very similar. I don't Think the master/slave ability has changed at all.
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Does the SB-910 include the 'AA' mode?

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Yes, here are the specs:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Flashes/4809/SB-910-AF-Speedlight.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.TechSpecs
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Is this flash compatible with D 3000?

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Mate , if you are refering to the sb-700 , yes it is.I just bought mine today.But if you want wireless flash shots , you will need the flash wireless shoe.Something around 50 US$
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Is this flash compatible with the F6

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Yes, the SB-910 is compatible with the F6.
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Will the Speedlight 910 work with the D200

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yes
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Is this flash compatible with the F5 and D3?

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Yes, the SB-910 is compatible with the D3. However, is compatible with the F5 but TTL funtion is not available.
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is this speed light compatible with d3100?

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Is the SB-910 AF Speedlight compatible with the D40X?

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It is not on the SB-910 compatability list.
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Will the 910 master trigger multiple SB-800's using Pocket Wizard TT-5's without a firmware upgrade (on the PW units)?

Also wondering if the 910 will connect with my Quantum battery packs that I use on my SB-800"s.
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third party equipment for compatibility information with our products.
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Is there or will there be a water gaurd for the SB-910 AF speedlight that fits the D7000 camera body ?

If there is or if there will be, what is the model # ?
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Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about future products until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com
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sb 700 vs sb 910. I am looking at buy one over the other. Does the 700 produce the same 'bounce' effect as does the 910?

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Yes. They have the same basic functionality. Your biggest difference is in flash output.
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