I have seen plenty of chatter about the mount on Nikon Speedlights. Having just gotten my SB-26 back from repair, I can tell you this: Replacing an SB's shoe is much more expensive than 20 beans. Actually, with the shipping, it cost me exactly $131 bucks to have the shoe replaced on my nearly four-year-old flash. Now, I am sure that this price is somewhat inflated as it was repaired by NPS in a matter of just two days (they got it Tuesday AM - I got it back Thursday AM). Nevertheless, I am more than certain that even through a normal repair service, Nikon would still charge more that $75. But, I suppose that's better than replacing the finder on my F5. And, in related comments, the perfect SB-29 would be a more powerful, but neatly shrunken SB-26. Easy to use "analog" controls (via switches-not LCD panels) and myriad features and capabilities. Just in a smaller package like the 28. But, we shall see what the minds at Nikon have created ... -Michael ************************************************************************* Palmieri Photography Michael L. Palmieri 816 Roosevelt Street * Apt. #2 Story City, IA * 50248 515-733-2323 [EMAIL PROTECTED] *************************************************************************
