However, i am finding a number of discrepancies when using the sb800 and thought i should bring them to your attention in case they. Although not the most powerful flashgun available on the market its however, powerful enough and extremely well built and its manual is very comprehensive and im still digesting all of its content. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb 800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikons creative lighting system with the sb 800. Automatically fires led beam toward subject when performing autofocus with nikon af slrs in lowlight conditions.
Sb800 af speedlight speedlight sb800 specifications electronic construction automatic insulated gate bipolar transistor igbt and series circuitry flash exposure control 1 ittl balanced fillflash with nikon d2x, d2hs, d70, f6 2 dttl balanced fillflash with nikon d1, d2 series or d100. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series specs. This nikon sb 800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr. Jan 29, 20 here is a basic overview of the nikon sb 800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. With fullblown wireless master and slave modes, support for the latest nikon ittl bl flash exposure mode and the option to control 3 groups of slave flashes, the nikon sb800 is always a great choice. I am using them with two nikon sb28 speedlights and one sb800 speedlight. In the wireless multiple flash mode, the sb800 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit. Get a great deal with this online auction for a nikon speedlight sb800 flash presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Fotodiox 8 octagon softbox for nikon flash canon speedlight for nikon sb600 sb700 sb800 sb900 sb910 flash canon speedlite 380ex 430ex 430ex ii. But money is usually an object, and what you have to consider is whether an sb800 is worth, say, three sb26s. Flash head tilts down to 7 degrees or up to 90 degrees. Nikon sb600 speedlight flash gn118 bounce, zoom at.
Flash head tilts down to 7 degrees or up to 90 degrees lens coverage. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Nikons most advanced speedlight with a guide number of 184 feet at iso 100 at 105mm zoomhead position. It can be also be used remotely when set as a slave unit and triggered by the optional su800 commander or another sb800 set as the master.
Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. Its not unmanageable, but its bigger then the sb400, sb600 or sb800. Practical functionality was emphasized in designing the sb900, especially evident when used with nikon digital slr cameras compatible with the nikon creative lighting system. Operates a standalone speedlight, wireless speedlight commander or wireless remote unit. This new flash unit is designed to complement the d2h digital slr and incorporates many new features associated with nikons ittl creative lighting system including flash value lock, auto fp highspeed sync and flash colour information communication. Its so versatile that it can be triggered optically by the d300s builtin flashgun or any other third party cameraflashgun combination including compact cameras with a builtin flash ive tried this out with my olympus mju 1030 sw so i know that it works. You can control the sb 800 with the sb 5000 as it has dual mode control. Sb 800 is a very high quality professional model which weighs approximately 350 g without 4 or 5 aa batteries optional fifth battery for quicker recycling the nikon sb 800 is a flash made by nikon based on the earlier sb 80dx model for their digital and film singlelens reflex cameras. For mounting remote nikon speedlights when used for wireless operation, can be attached to a tripod or light stand. The sb800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. For most applications and amateurs shooting ttl at low speed its not an issue but its a different story shooting quickly at full power and especially outdoors in higher temperature conditions. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon for.
It was nikons best flash until the complex sb900 arrived in 2008. The biggest benefit in my opinion is the interface of the sb 5000. I know the gn differences between the sb700 and the sb800, but on the other hand, the sb700 has some new different modes of standardevencenter weighted which are not with the sb800. But money is usually an object, and what you have to consider is whether an sb 800 is worth, say, three sb 26s. The nikon sb800 speedlight is still to this day, many professional photographers flashgun of choice. But if you already have an sb800 i have a couple there is no reason you should not squeeze every penny of value out of it that you can. It has electronic interfaces for throughthelens ttl automatic exposure and automatic zoom to match lens. Never fire the flash unit closer than 1 meter from infants. Fast track to advanced wireless lighting sb5000 speedlight. Money being no object, i think the nikon sb800 is the best speedlight on the planet. I know the gn differences between the sb 700 and the sb 800, but on the other hand, the sb 700 has some new different modes of standardevencenter weighted which are not with the sb 800. As a result of the technicians professional handling and care, the unit has been returned to factory specifications.
When the wireless flash icon is highlighted, press the select key and browse down till you see remote, select remote, and press and hold the select key again for 2 seconds. Page 37 about the flash shooting distance range the sb800 s flash shooting distance range is 0. Nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version. Nikon fsw53801 wireless speedlight commander su800. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series. Flash diffuser for nikon flash speedlite sb600 sb800 sb600. Unfollow nikon sb800 speedlight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Here is a basic overview of the nikon sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. It serves as a solid base for the nikon creative lighting system when used in combination with nikon d70 or d2h digital slrs. Flash diffuser for nikon flash speedlite sb600 sb800 sb600 sb800 ebay.
In this setup, the master flash was placed offcamera on the left to emphasize the subject. This unit has been thoroughly inspected and tested by our inhouse, factorytrained technicians. Master flash unit optical control speedlight models with the master flash function, such as sb900 series, sb800, sb700 or the su800 commander, attached to a camera can be used as the master flash unit to control remote flash unit groups a, b and c. As i understand it may take the sb700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb800. Jul 22, 2003 nikon has today announced the new sb800 speedlight. It provides a wide 17200 mm auto zoom range, the flash head tilts down to 7 degrees or up to 90 degrees with rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left and right, elevates creative lighting freedom. The indicator o appears on the lcd panel telling you that the sb800 is set as a master flash unit. Sb800 can be used as a multiple flash unit with nikon coolpix 900 series.
Does anyone know a baseline setting to get consistently pleasing flash fill with the sb800. Nikon sb600 speedlight flash gn118 bounce, zoom at keh. The sb800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb800. The sb 900 is a flash for fulltime newsmen and wedding shooters.
Money being no object, i think the nikon sb 800 is the best speedlight on the planet. It is no longer sold new, but still worth checking out if you can find a good used one. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia pty ltd. Page 2 a wealth of advanced flashshooting techniques await you with the sb800.
Nikon has today announced the new sb800 speedlight. Shopping faq order status returns nikon authorized dealers pdf. This is a brand new nikon speedlight sb800 sb800 battery door cover lid repair part. Quick recycling battery pack sd800, speedlight stand as19, speedlight color filter set sj800, diffusion dome sw10h, soft case ss800. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb 600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. This nikon sb800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr.
Advanced wireless control provides fully automatic and independent control of an unlimited number of sb900, sb800. The nikon sb 600 is a multipurpose speedlight flash optimized for nikon digital cameras. Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at keh. The sb 800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years.
Nikon introduces the speedlight sb 600, a compact flash packed with impressive functionality inherited from the renowned sb800. Discontinued speedlight sb900 nikon india private limited. Get a great deal with this online auction for a nikon speedlight sb 800 flash presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia. The diffuser will diffuse the light from flash unit and strew on the object with even density. Nikon sb900 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction manual, user guide pdf free download nikon sb900 pdf user manual, user guide, instructions, nikon sb900 owners manual. Sb 800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash sign in to comment. Control as many as 3 remote groups a, b and c with the sb800s wireless. The sb800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb800 units can now. Nikon specs out the sb800 as being stronger, but in real life, the sb900 is its power equal at maximum power output, as measured by a calibrated sekonic flash meter. Discontinued speedlight sb800 nikon india private limited. Oct 25, 20 how does the sb 800 fare against the sb 900. Also, on the d500, you can put a controller for a monolight on your hotshoe and use the 5000 off camera since the dongle is on the front of the body.
The nikon speedlight sb 800 makes advanced wireless lighting wireless multiple flash as easy to use as a single oncamera speedlight, inviting professional and advanced amateur photographers to explore the unlimited creative possibilities. Sb800 is a very high quality professional model which weighs approximately 350 g without 4 or 5 aa batteries optional fifth battery for quicker recycling the nikon sb800 is a flash made by nikon based on the earlier sb80dx model for their digital and film singlelens reflex cameras. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikons creative lighting system with the sb800. Its a poor choice for general photography, for which no flash at all is best, and your builtin flash is usually perfect for daytime fill. When the sb800 is used as a wireless remote flash unit, you can activate or cancel the sound. The nikon speedlight sb800 features a reverse flash guide number mode on its lcd screen. The sb800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb800 units can now communicate monitor preflash data with the master unit for fully automatic multiple flash exposures, removing the need for flash meters or manual calculations. Nikon as21 speedlight stand for sb910 and sb900 af speedlights. If you detach the sb800 from the camera, the indicator automatically changes to p signifying that the sb800 is set as a remote flash unit. The nikon sb600 is a multipurpose speedlight flash optimized for nikon digital cameras. The nikon sb800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. This allows the user to set the aperture of the camera and the flash sets the level of light automatically based on distance. When mounted on a clscompatible camera, the su 800 can be used as a commander for sb 5000, sb 910, sb 900, sb800, sb 700, sb 600, sb 500, or sb r200 flash units in up to three groups. Flash value lock provides a fixed flash output for more consistent flash output.
When using ittl compatible nikon digital slr cameras and speedlight, user can divide the speedlight units into three groups and control the flash output independently for each group features a commander function that can trigger wireless remote flash sb800, sb600, or sbr200 units without a master flash unit onetouch switching between. Dc unit sd7, highperformance battery pack sd8a, power bracket unit sk6. Supplied stand to hold sb910 or sb900 in place during multiple flash setup. As i understand it may take the sb 700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb 800. Sb 800 af speedlight compatible with both digital and film slr cameras. It was nikons best flash until the complex sb 900 arrived in 2008. Unfollow nikon sb 800 speedlight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I left the batteries in the flash along with the extra battery power pack 5 batteries instead of 4 and now it wont turn on. I like to use the unit occasionally for flash fill. The sb900 is a flash for fulltime newsmen and wedding shooters. Powerful, compact and portable ittl speedlight unit optimized for use with nikons. Sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash sign in to comment. With the same af assist illuminator as the sb 800 and an easy to view rear lcd, this is one powerhouse speedlight that you are sure to enjoy. Nikon specs out the sb 800 as being stronger, but in real life, the sb 900 is its power equal at maximum power output, as measured by a calibrated.
Nikon autofocus sb20 speedlight introduced to supplement the f501, the autofocus flash sb20 was designed originally as a companion flash unit for the second nikon af slr camera, the f50. With the same af assist illuminator as the sb800 and an easy to view rear lcd, this is one powerhouse speedlight that you are sure to enjoy. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash overview and full product specs on cnet. Using the multi selector, browse to you find the icon for wireless flash.
This is 100% new diffuser used to create exposures of even density over the entire surface of film. Page numbers in parentheses refer you to explanations in the main instruction manual. The sb900 is a highperformance speedlight developed as the successor to the hugely successful nikon sb800. Its not unmanageable, but its bigger then the sb 400, sb 600 or sb 800. The nikon sb 800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. Flash diffuser for nikon flash speedlite sb600 sb800 sb. Obviously, wireless operation of the flash is a major advantage. I use this for my sb800 speedlight and it works great. Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at. In many ways, although it was designed as an af flash, but most of its features can also be use on any of the ttl or nonttl nikon bodies. Bounce flash operation with the sb800 mounted on your camerais hot shoe, you. Ive followed nikons instructions for ittl but a high percentage of shots are overexposred or underexposed. The highperformance nikon sb900 af speedlight flash offers a powerful guide number of 48 meters157. I have recently purchased four of your v6 wireless flash triggers, one to be used as a transmitter and the other three as receivers.
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