Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Overview
Compatible with both digital and film SLR cameras; auto flash control is set to match the camera body: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control with the D2H, D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control and Auto Aperture Flash (AA) with D1 Series and D100 digital SLR cameras, and TTL and Non-TTL Auto Flash (A) with film cameras
Intelligent i-TTL system supports Advanced Wireless Lighting including 3 remote i-TTL speedlight groups controlled through the Master SB-800. D2H and SB-800 wireless lighting system makes operation as easy to use as an on camera speedlight
Individual flash mode settings (TTL), (AA), (A) and (M) are available for each of the four groups (including master controller) for easy total lighting control based on the brightness of the subject and not simply on general output ratios for each group
Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode delivers needed fill flash in bright light
FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) allows photographers to change the composition or zoom for the shot while maintaining desired lighting of the subject
New: Wide-area AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator, covers D2H, D2X and F6's 11 AF sensors; compatible with every AF Nikkor lens
>Flash exposure control:: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Nikon D2H, D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Nikon D1 series or D100, TTL Auto Flash with many film SLR's including the Nikon F5, F100, N80, N75, N65 and FM3A, Auto Aperture Flash (AA), Non-TTL Auto Flash (A) with many film SLR's including the Nikon N55 and FM10, Manual Flash (M)
Guide Number (ISO 100, m/ft.):: 38/125 (at 35mm) to 56/184 (at 105mm)
Flash coverage:: Automatic 24 ro 105mm zoom; 14/17mm with built-in wide flash adapter; 14mm with Diffusion Dome SW-10H
Bounce capability:: Flash head tilts down to -7 degreee or up to 90 degree; flash head rotates horizontally 180 degree to the left or 90 degree to the right
Power switch:: ON/OFF button provided
Film speed range in TTL auto flash mode:: ISO 25 to 1,000
Minimum recycling time:: Approx. 2.7 seconds (manual, w/R6 (AA) - size Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, with Quick Recycle Battery Pack SD-800), Approx. 6 sec. (manual w/FR6 (AA - size Lithium batteries)
Minimum number of flashes:: Approx. 150 (Alkaline, Ni-MH batteries)
Power source:: Four 1.5V LR6 (AA - size alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA - size NiCd) or 1.5V FR6 (aa - size lithium) batteries; Quick Recycle Battery pack SD-800 holds a fifth AA - size battery for faster power recycling, DC Unit SD-7 (optional *1 *2); Battery Pack SD-8A (optional *2) *1 SD-7 is not available in European countries. *2 SD-7/8 cannot be used with the SB-800 sold in European countries.
Dimensions (W x H x D):: Approx. 70.6 x 127.4 x 91.7 mm 2.8 x 5.0 x 3.6 in.
>Weight (without batteries):: Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.)>
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Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Reviews - write a review
| 09-09-2008 Great Flash | Rated:  |
| Time Owned: more than 1 year | Technical Understanding: |
| Pros: *Bright.
*Versatile.
*Remote Commander.
*Compact, yet don't let that fool you.
*Battery combinations (4 or 5 cells for various reasons).
*Incredible battery life in standby mode (no need to remove batteries when not in use for a few weeks even). Cons: A little quirky in the menu operations, but one can get used to it. Plastic (so many flashes are nowadays, but I suppose that's a weight/balance thing) - even so, it has withstood punishment without showing the signs after nearly two years of studio, location, mountainous, desert, use etc.. Other Thoughts: The only way to go with Nikon cameras. Pefect TTL integration and zoom capabilies. Versatile as both a location flash, especially with one or two more in remote modes, and even studio use. Amazingly simple and convenient to use in commander mode with other speedlights. Fast regen (slower on max output of course). Using Pre-Charged or Hybrid type NiMH has yielded better results than Alkalines or the seemingliy (on paper) higher capacity standard NiMH. For some reason the "pre-charged" (made in various incarnations by a few manufacturers) are vastly superior inumbers of flashes and of course their longevity in storage. You just don't need to charge as much. Diffuser lens, diffusion dome, and bounce card all in the box - have numerous uses and allow for great experimentation. | |
| 11-02-2006 Just as expected | Rated: |
| Time Owned: more than 1 year | Technical Understanding: |
| Pros: I've owned Nikon products for almost 10 years now, and over the years their flash system has gotten better and better. The off camera TTL with this is amazingly accurate, and consistent. Being able to separate 3 different groups from my D2x gives me a level of control that has me leaving my Profoto location kit at home more that I would have expected. Cons: Becoming addicted to adding more and more flashes to your stockpile = $$$ | |
