Flash smarter than me.
349721
I bought the flash for my Pentax *ist SLR.  I have used it for about a month now.  I am very pleased with its performance.  It is amazing to listen to it talk to the camera and change zoom settings as I zoom the camera.  I have used it in dimly lit places and for fill flash in brighter places.  It has performed well in both conditions.
1746810
Such a beautiful modifier.  It put my shots way above my skillset.  :)
2627991
Fantastic!  As a novice flash portrait photographer (though I've been shooting landscape/nature and urban photography for decades) it took me less than a half hour of 'playing around' with them and a YouTube video to get up and running.  I was asked to take portraits for our church directory and with this inexpensive kit, I got the job done to rave reviews.  Simple 3 light set up, each flash controlled separately, a couple of cheap umprella and a grid for the hair light - Boom!  Done!  I'm a hero.  Nikon equipment.  D600.  SB900, SB700, SB600 (all flashes bought second hand in NYC).
4684800
I knock off one star because the instructions are in Japanese only.  One must research Dpreview (or similar) discussion threads to learn how to activate the flash.  In addition to mounting to the hot shoe and flipping a switch to "on," you must delve into the Lumix menu to activate and adjust the flash function.  It requires more than mere "plug and play."  One might also object to the inability to pivot the flash to obtain indirect or "bounce" effects, though competing devices that do this are all larger or more expensive.
2729518
Great flashes and trigger. A must have to start using off camera flash.
2509362
Holy cow Batman!!!!  I could't believe this flash doesn't completely stink!!!  I use it as an off camera flash and BAM!, has been firing every time.  The recycling time could be better but for the price, BUY IT!
1732026
So far one of the fastest and the smallest Flash solutions Ive used. I expect Ill be buying more of these
358281
I am smarter, more mature, and have greater earning power than anyone else who has reviewed this book, and I found it to be hillarious.
1565182
It was a 'da' factor...I couldn't get a previous glasses to charge,  So, stupid me, I sent them back and ordered these.  This time it work.  The red light started flashing, indicating it was charging!  Hooray!!

I unplugged the USB cable to try them on.  I pushed the 'ON' button.  Nothing happened?  I pushed, again, still nothing. ???  I plugged the USB cable back in
to the charge port.  NO RED blinking light!  Did I damage it?  Dead as a door nail.

Not another one, I thought?  Then I spotted something curious?  I got out my
flashlight and magnifying glass.  Right underneath the USB port was a little round
hole, that only the end of a safety pin, would fit into.  ???

Was that a RESET button?

I held by breath and pushed on it with the end of a very small jeweler screwdriver!

Everything started working again!!!!  Hooray!!  THis is going to be one of those
nasty devices, you have to reset when it stops working.

I turned it on, waiting for the blue light to start blinking and walked around
outside.  What a picture!! 720 and clear as a bell.  I'm happy now.  I'm going
to order another pair of the inexpensive googles.  The price is right.  Da me.
4109476
This is the most feature filled flash I have ever owned.  Compare the price with the similar functioning Nikon and Canon flashes.  I am doing great bounce flash shots, etc.  Sits high on the camera to avoid lens shadows.  Informative display.
3488683
Here's a review from an average guy...maybe below average in regard to photography.  I have owned a Nikon D50 for about a year.  I primarily shoot in Auto, but make small jumps into manual-land.  My problem is that I do not have time to experiment with family, work, etc.

At any rate, I just got the SB400.  After reading Ken Rockwell rave about bouncing the old flash, I had to give it a try.  Needless to say, he was spot on.  Bounced flash gets rid of the shine and glare that direct flash can give you.  It allows for a natural, evenly distributed amount of light in the picture--which hugely reduces shadows.

Even a total novice like me (but an enthusiastic novice!) can appreciate this added dimension to my pics.  I think, if I am reading the specs correctly, I am getting double the range of my D50's pop-up.  You can also realize the potential of your fps...it is a "speedlight" and this flash can keep up with my camera.

All in all, a superb purchase for the price.  BUT...read all the specs on this little guy before buying.  Make sure it does what you are looking for.  I won't be "commanding" a bunch of these flashes, or rotating it to the side, or shooting from 150 feet away, so this was all I needed.
2245186
I used to be smart. Like, Yogi Bear smart. At that time I was living in the same 10x12 room as the author. Then I got dumb. I changed careers, and picked up boxes for a living. My brain got as smooth as as a volleyball. This book, by simply arriving in my mail box as a means to support a good friend, has re-folded my brain, awakened synapses and increased my IQ by 78 points. Also, if you don't like this book, or this author, you're obviously a traitorous commie.
3248532
There is much to this "Instinctive shooting", and I plan to pursue it.  It's "out of the box" thinking, but I find that my "aim" is much better.  You read, you decide.  For me, it's part of my 'permanent' library.
3369496
Trying g to familiarize myself with it. I am an electronic dummy so this seems easier to use.
59215
Once I reread the instructions, I found out how to get these out of steady light mode and into strobe/flashing mode.  That made them MUCH better.

MAN, these things are bright as all heck in flashing mode.  Of course, morons in cars with cell phones can still hit you, but these will give you a fighting chance.  I haven't decided if I want to put white-front, red/rear, or just put both on back in strobe mode.  (Which is pretty impressive, let me tell you!)  They recharge using any standard USB/Cell phone charger, not included, but USB-A to MicroUSB cables are.  There's a charging indicator light on each light that glows red at charge, green when complete.  Nice touch.

Rubber mounting straps are pretty nice, they allow you to tilt the light up/down for proper angle.  I'm quite pleased with these, I think you would be too.
2283598
We need a pop-up flash and electronic viewfinder.  You're on the right track, but please finish the camera design. Very impressive, so far.
4453445
I would recommend this flash to anyone needing a flash.