Nikon SK-E900 External Multi-Flash Bracket Unit for Nikon 4500 Digital Camera

I already owned a Speedlight SB-28dx for use with my F100 on a Stroboframe bracket for off-camera flash. The SK-E900 enables me to use the same flash on my Coolpix 4500. It is a practical accessory for the Coolpix 900 series and 4500 digital cameras, as long as you don't mind investing in another flash or already have one. Your camera will automatically meter the light and adjust the output of both the built-in and external flash. Results are superb. Simply, it attaches easily, it is light, and it is well balanced.

Excellent reviews already written. I only want to add that the 995 was supposed to reduce to dreaded "Red-eye" that has been a problem with previous 990's. But I have a 995 and all of the in-door pictures I have taken of my "Great-God Son" have produced major red-eye, and this bracket eliminates that problem.

I use the bracket to connect my Coolpix 995 with my Nikon SB-27 speedlight and it works quite well. Unlike other reviewers, I like the built in flash with the Coolpix, but since I already use this flash with my Nikon SLR, I wanted to be able to use it with my digital too. It works well and the bracket includes the Multi-Flash Adapter Cord, which you might not expect for this price. My only caveat in recommending this product is once mounted on a bracket with a flash, the Coolpix becomes a bit bulky. One of the features I like best about the Coolpix is that it is so compact and once you start adding all these different attachments obviously you start to lose that virtue. However, if you want to do serious flash photography with your Coolpix or you need to reduce the incidence of red-eye in your pictures, this bracket is the way to go.

Light is one of the most important elements to capture a quality image, whether digital or film. Therefore, it is important to have an external flash.

Using the external flash helps eliminate red-eye which is an issue with the Coolpix990. The bracket is set up so that you can place the flash and camera in many different positions - you are not restricted to the example Nikon shows in the illustration. You can get the flash far away from the lens in order to totally eliminate the red-eye.

It also comes with removable cord - so you can hold the flash without the bracket.

I bought the Speedlight SB28 and it works great - even in total darkness! It balances very well and is very comforatble to hold -but do not try to use it with a mini table tripod!

You will soon look like a pro with this important gadget.

This adpater enables you to put a REAL, full-sized Nikon flash on your Coolpix and get full-sized flash performance. The CoolPix has a flash trigger output dedicated for use with Nikon (or oteher brand) flashes and the bracket gives you a handle upon which you can mount both the camera and the flash. This product includes the Multi-Flash Adapter Cord for CoolPix to electronically connect the camera and flash.

HOWEVER, since the flash is realtively close to the side of the lens, this is only half-accomplished. Nevertheless, it is MUCH MUCH better than using the built-in flash on the Coolpix!