Photography Equipment
I have a Nikon D80
Need to buy a few things could use advice
1-A long range shutter release remote to use with bulb and other modes, what brands are good need at least 3 and it would be helpful to have some pros and cons.
2-want to buy a flash is the Nikon SB-900 any good should I look into other brands?
3-thinking of buying a telescope/lens (sky-watcher seems to be good.) What are my not expensive options? The above mentioned has a great price and I want it for sky photography maybe some other long range wildlife and nature.
4-Filters for sun, moon and night sky Photography.
5-A bag that is sturdy has enough space easy to carry and handle with. I have a Tamrac but going to need a lot more space.
thank you
Added (1). A filter for moon:
need to take away the glare effect I've tried diff settings but rarely do i get the true shape and colour
1) this may answer your needs. Http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/668208-REG/Bower_RCWN2R_RCWN2R_Wireless_Shutter_Release.html
2) the SB-900 is an amazing one.
3) Celestron makes a good Newtonian 114 mm with Computerized Altazimuth Mount http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...31150.html You will need a T-mount to telescope adapter and T-mount to Nikon adapter.
4) There are sun filters and UV and IR filters, but you will have to tell me why you would need a "moon" filter. Look on these links. Http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Filters/ci/11148/N/4291086455 and http://www.edmundoptics.com/search/index.cfm
5) I use a backpack that holds two dSLR's, four lenses, all my filters, memory cards, remote shutter release, Xrite ColorCheck Express and my notebook computer, power supply and 1.5 TB external drive. Http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=176066 I have individual "soft" bags for each lens and camera for added protection. If you have lenses like the 300 mm f/2.8 and 200-400 mm f/4 you are carrying around at the same time, look at the Think Tank Airport International™ V 2.0 http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-international-v2-roller-camera-bag.aspx
For "moon" pictures, you don't have to guess around and use trial and error too much. Like Fhotoace says, you do not need a "moon filter" (if one existed).
The Sun that shines on the earth is the same one that lights the moon. Therefore, you can use the "sunny f/16 rule" to get a proper exposure with NO glare effect. At f/16, match your shutter speed and your ISO. For instance, set your ISO at 200, aperture at f/16 and your shutter speed at 1/200th second. This will give you a properly exposed photo of the moon with no filter needed.
The SB-900 is a great flash. If you want to, you can check out other brands but you will probably find that a third party brand that is cheaper than the 900 is not worth the savings, and if you find a better flash than the 900, it will be pretty expensive. The SB-900 should work well for you for years to come.
I don't know anything about telescopes or adapters for them.
Shutter releases are pretty easy to come by if you look at B&H or Adorama and other places like that. I've found that if you are getting just a basic shutter button release with a 'bulb' lock (i.e.nothing fancy like a timer, etc.), then you'll be fine with an off-brand rather than the Nikon brand.
Bags are a very personal issue. Nobody can tell you what bag to get. You'll have to look on-line and in photo stores and play with the ones they have there. Tamrac and Lowepro are great brands. There are other good brands out there too. You'll have to do the leg work on that yourself. Don't let anyone tell you which bag is best for you.