I've yet to get my hands on one of these speedlights but I am eager to do so. Their compact size and the addition of an LED front light are both likely to win favor with customers.

Nikon SB-500 on included AS-23 stand (rated GN 79'/24m, measured 3 second recycling at full power, 9.8 oz./279g with 2-AA alkaline or Ni-MH cells, about $247 ). I got mine at Adorama ; I'd also get it at Amazon or at B&H .

This flash is amazing. Swivel head allows fantastic lighting for photos.

All is well so far will see how well it does with the holidays

Quite like this little powerhouse! What first impressed me was the size. It's quite small for a speed light. It's not as powerful as its big brothers, but that isn't really a bad thing. It beats using the pop up flash by a mile (stronger, tiltable, and can be rotated).