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Published 01/08/2016

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Where to start when it comes to kit recommendations for this photo stalwart? Well the obvious place would be the SB-5000 speedlight, along with its two new 18-55mm standard lenses in VR (Vibration Reduction) and non-VR iterations. On top of this in terms of optics there is also the 24-70mm, released last year by the photo giant.

Seemingly perfect for marrying with its D500 or D5, the SB-5000 radio controlled Speedlight, which retails at £499.99, comes with a guide number of 34.5 (ISO100) plus compact build. The idea is that it is an all-round flash for pros. It features a cooling system - a world first for clip-on type compact flash units - to eliminate unnecessary cut-offs and increase the number of consecutive firings, while the radio control tackles common problems such as line-of-sight obstruction and bright sunlight.

Those with APS-C sensor DSLRs meanwhile may want to investigate a pair of recently released Nikon standard zooms - one with Vibration Reduction, one without.

The AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is a fairly reasonable £199.99, whilst the 'plain' AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G has a guide of £149.99. Pitched as great for 'everyday photography', the zooms are the first Nikkor lenses to deploy Nikon's new Stepping Motor, claimed to focus fast and quietly - and thus be eminently suitable for recording video. Additionally, these are the first Nikon lenses to allow D5500/D5300/D3300 users to switch between Auto Focus and Manual Focus, or turn VR on and off, using the camera menu.


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