I agree that it would have been good if Nikon had made the cable a bit longer, but with a good bracket that has been designed for use with the AS-E900, you will get great results!

This setup will work on the Coolpix 950, 990, 995, and 4500.

I have rated the AS-E900 as 5 stars, since it is really the only way to connect an external flash to your Coolpix camera (models listed above), and if used with a good bracket (not the Nikon one) you should be very happy with it.

Other extras to look at (so you can use the flash off camera at a distance of up to 10 feet) are Nikon's...
AS-10,
SC-18,
SC-19,
SC-17,
AS-15

Hope this helps you to make your buying decision.

Michael Offe.

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You Need the Bracket, Too!  Jun 22, 2002 By Michael Souza
The AS-E900 synch cord works well with my Coolpix 995. Unfortunately, it is very short and the sych terminal is awkwardly placed on the bottom of the 995. This means you must also buy the SK-E900 bracket for the camera. I found that I could not mount the camera on my favorite Stroboframe bracket with the synch cord attached. I've ended up just using a straight bracket and keeping both my hands on the camera and flash. Nikon should have thought this through. I love the camera except for this.

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Nikon AS-E900 External Multi-Flash Adapter  Dec 28, 2001 By Keith Goodman "Pastor G"
I bought this adapter to use with my Nikon Coolpix 995 and Stroboframe. I am extremely disappointed at the lack of foresight the manufacturers had. The cord is entirely too short; hence, I wasted [price]. This is a great disappointment.


OK but......  Jun 22, 2008 By Cptn_Bill "Cptn_Bill"
I was hoping at least one of the 3 extension ports would be a standard flash single pin extension. But no, they are all the Nikon 3 pin connector so all u can connect is another Nikon device with the 3 pins. The shoe is standard.


It's a Coolpix 9xxx and 4500 must have!  Feb 14, 2003 By ThomasBauerPhotography.com
I use this little adapter for flash on my Coolpix 990 and 995.
It is necessary to have it for these cameras.
Because, without AS-E900 one cannot use an external flash.
This makes the Coolpix cameras so much more versatile than without.
...~(My Only Beef)~...
Is that: I wish the cable were a little longer.
Nevertheless, it is worth every penny as is.
In addition, you will not find it cheaper than... Amazon.com