It was nikons best flash until the complex sb900 arrived in 2008. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. Sb 5000 vs sb 910 va sb800 fm forums nikon slr cameras. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series. Nikon refers to commander mode selection from mastering the nikon d700 book. The sb800 is nikons top of the line flash, which fully supports nikon creative lighting system cls when used with compatible camera bodies and lenses. Used nikon sb800 ttl af shoe mount speedlight 4801 adorama. You are responsible for them, and we do not know how much they will be. 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. Introducing the nikon speedlight sb800, an intelligent, flexible breakthrough in flash photography that forms the heart of a new creative lighting.
Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash users manual guide. Four channel options for wireless operation prevents triggering of other nikon cls compatible speedlights when working in competitive environments. Using the nikon sb800 speedlight as a commander device. There are some forums and blogs that claim the sb900 is not compatible with certain accessories. With the sb 800 nikon is once again ahead of its competition when it comes to flash. This new flash unit is designed to complement the d2h digital slr and incorporates many new features associated with nikon s ittl creative lighting system including flash value lock, auto fp highspeed sync and flash colour information communication. Take creative control with an external camera flash from nikon.
You can control the sb 800 with the sb 5000 as it has dual mode control. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb 600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction manual, user guide pdf free download nikon sb800 pdf user manual, user guide, instructions, nikon sb800 owners manual. Sb800 or another nikon speedlight compatible with ttl auto flash to the coolpix. Join creative lighting master and nikon ambassador joe mcnally in the studio and the field as he demonstrates some truly enlightening concepts. Oct 25, 20 how does the sb 800 fare against the sb 900. You are buying from a professional photographic dealer. 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. Fotodiox flash diffuser dome for nikon sb800, sb800, flash.
The sb800 is part of nikons creative lighting system cls and features the intelligentttl. The sb 800 by comparison takes 4 seconds to recycle at full power and only give about 150 flashes at that power. 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. The nikon speedlight sb800 ttl flash gun has excellent versatility and very user friendly.
If you slave an oncamera flash, make sure you set on manual and avoid ttl. The nikon sb800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. The sb 800 is also backwards compatible with older nikon cameras, in supported modes, i. Nikon speedlight compatiblity chart click on your camera below to display the detailed compatibility with nikon speedlights. Also, read the separate booklet, a collection of example photos, which provides an overview of the sb800s flash shooting capabilities with example photos. The nikon sb800 speedlight is still to this day, many professional photographers flashgun of choice. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikons creative lighting system with the sb800.
As i understand it may take the sb 700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb 800. Sb 800 speedlight service manual pdf books,nikon sb 800 speedlight. Nikon sd 800 quick recycling battery pack replacement for sb800 speedlight flash 4. Fully compatible with the latest nikon digital and film slr cameras, the sb800 is currently the most advanced flash in the speedlight range. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash users manual guide owners instruction free download nikon sb800 pdf user manual, instructions, user guide, owners manual. Discontinued speedlight sb800 nikon india private limited. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash is a powerful speedlight unit provides incredible lighting flexibility both as a standalone speedlight, wireless commander or remote unit. The sb600 has a much clearer lcd compared to the fuzzy dot matrix of the more expensive sb800. The nikon sb 800 speedlight is still to this day, many professional photographers flashgun of choice. Nikon sb800 autofocus speedlight original instruction manual. 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.
Flash nikon sb 800 e 900 video aula book pdf best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all. The compact and portable nikon sb800 af speedlight is a powerful flash unit provides incredible lighting flexibility both as a standalone speedlight, wireless commander or remote unit the sb800 supports automatic balanced fill flash that delivers outstanding. The sb 800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. In addition to some basic information on each speedlight, i. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash overview and full product specs on cnet. The foot on the nikon sb900 is identical thickness to the foot on the nikon sb800. I had my sb 800 for months and just let it sit in the box now i am happily trying new lighting situations.
Mar 06, 2008 using the nikon creative lighting system by mike hagen, takes you from the box to wireless remote. Flash exposure control ittl balanced fillflash with nikon d2h, dttl balanced fillflash with nikon d1 series or. 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. I am pleased to say that i have 2 sb800s and the feet are of identical thickness to. Technically, the article is supposed to be called nikon speedlight comparison, because nikon calls their flash units speedlights. In addition to this flash i have two old sb26 flash set on slave and use the sb800 as my main.
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. The nikon speedlight sb800 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. Nikon sb 600 speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras. How a flash works 66 current speedlight lineup 67 sb300 67 sb500 68 sb700 70 sb910 75. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction. Page numbers in parentheses refer you to explanations in the main instruction manual. 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. Money being no object, i think the nikon sb800 is the best speedlight on the. This allows the user to set the aperture of the camera and the flash sets the level of light automatically based on distance. The sb800 is the best of all the nikon sb flash units. Using the nikon sb800 speedlight as a commander device to use the sb800 in commander mode, the sb800 must be placed in the cameras hotshoe. This nikon sb800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr.
Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon new zealand. Fotodiox flash diffuser dome for nikon sb800, sb800. It was quite dark and relying on the ir on the sb800 for the auto focus. Nikon specs out the sb800 as being stronger, but in real life, the sb900 is its power equal at maximum power. The sb 600 has a much clearer lcd compared to the fuzzy dot matrix of the more expensive sb 800. The biggest benefit in my opinion is the interface of the sb 5000. Sb 800 af speedlight speedlight sb 800 specifications electronic construction automatic insulated gate bipolar transistor igbt and series circuitry flash exposure control 1 ittl balanced fill flash with nikon d2x, d2hs, d70, f6 2 dttl balanced fill flash with nikon d1, d2 series or d100. Unlock the superslave in your nikon sb800 strobist. The sb800 is also backwards compatible with older nikon cameras, in supported modes, i. To cut a long story short and after speaking to nikon, the sb800 ir pattern for the d300 d800, d3 and d3x is not compatible, ie does not work. Bottom line i sold one of the sb800 and got a sb900, now all is well.
This allows the user to set the aperture of the camera and the flash sets the level of light automatically. 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. This article is written as an introduction to the current and older line of nikon speedlights, specifically the nikon sb300, sb400, sb500, sb600, sb700, sb800, sb900, sb910 and sb5000. Speedlight is the brand name used by nikon corporation for their photographic flash units. The compact and portable nikon sb800 af speedlight is a powerful flash unit provides incredible lighting flexibility both as a standalone speedlight, wireless. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon for sale. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. This nikon sb 800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr.
Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon for. Launched along with the nikon d700 dslr, the sb900 is a flash unit designed to compliment the new fx and dx. Nikon sd800 quick recycling battery pack replacement for sb800 speedlight flash 4. Nikon sb800 autofocus speedlight original instruction manual on. The sb 800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb 800 units can now. Now if i have sb600, 800, or 900, i could use the commander setting and control them too. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the sb800 s flash mode to ttl auto flash. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series specs. The sb800 was a great flashgun, but there were certain things about it that were very frustrating, but the nikon sb900 gets all of this right. It was nikon s best flash until the complex sb 900 arrived in 2008. The nikon speedlight sb600 sb700 sb800 and sb 900 pool. Nikon has today announced the new sb800 speedlight.
Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia pty ltd. An advantage of the sb 800 are a builtin white card. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb 800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikon s creative lighting system with the sb 800. 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. As stated, the sb800 will work with all nikon dslrs from the d300d700 going forward. The nikon sb 800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras.
The sb800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. The sb 800 is nikon s top of the line flash, which fully supports nikon creative lighting system cls when used with compatible camera bodies and lenses. The flash output level is controlled by detecting signals from the camera to determine when to start and stop firing. 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. Jul 22, 2003 nikon has today announced the new sb 800 speedlight. Jun 02, 2008 this nikon sb 800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr. This document can be used to confirm flash functions available such as those offered by cls when a digital camera dslrcdscacil or film camera fslr that has been released since 2003 is used with an external nikon. One sb800, the master flash, is used offcamera via a cord to bounce the light off a reflector card to diffuse the shadows, while a second sb800, the remote flash, is positioned above and to the left. With my sb600 i often tape or velcro a small white card to it. According to the camera and lens combination used with the sb800, you can perform various types of ttl.
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. With the many modes and options of the nikon speedlight sb 800 shoe mount flash for nikon, the professional or the amateuer photograher will enjoy a creative flexible lighting system for years to come. In my book the best people to deal with for camera equipment. 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. Esddi camera flash for nikon, ittl 18000 hss wireless flash speedlite gn58 2. One sb 800, the master flash, is used offcamera via a cord to bounce the light off a reflector card to diffuse the shadows, while a second sb 800, the remote flash, is positioned above and to the left.
Page 2 a wealth of advanced flash shooting techniques await you with the sb800. With the many modes and options of the nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon, the professional or the amateuer photograher will enjoy a creative flexible lighting system for years to come. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikon s creative lighting system with the sb800. Powerful output will supply enough light for most enthusiasts and works nicely in combination with other flash units, even if theyre not nikon cls compatible. An advantage of the sb800 are a builtin white card. Obviously, wireless operation of the flash is a major advantage. Nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version. As i understand it may take the sb700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb800.
Used nikon sb800 ttl af shoe mount speedlight f mfr. The nikon speedlight sb800 features a reverse flash guide number mode on its lcd screen. I use the sc29 to keep the flash off of the camera 99% of the time and it allows me to hold the sb800 behind a diffusion screen with one hand while i shoot with. Only original instruction manual for the nikon sb800 autofocus speedlight flash. Registering your nikon product allows us to send you with your permission important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help. Find great deals on ebay for nikon sb800 speedlight and nikon speedlight sb700. This nikon flash also allows the user to create fun strobe light effects in a single exposure. With the sb800 nikon is once again ahead of its competition when it comes to flash. Find great deals on ebay for nikon sb 800 speedlight and nikon speedlight sb 700. Sizepowerfeatures, it just sticks the optimum balance. When the sb800 is used as a wireless remote flash unit, you can activate or cancel the. The nikon speedlight sb 800 features a reverse flash guide number mode on its lcd screen.
Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia. Neewer flash diffuser silverwhite reflector for nikon speedlite sb 600, sb800, sb 900,canon speedlite 380ex 430ex 550ex 580ex vivita flash sunpack sony pentax olympus yongnuo neewer godox flash 4. The sb800 can be used as a master oncamera flash to control other sb800s and sb600 flashes wirelessly. Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at. Nikon sb600 speedlight shoe mount flash with as19 stand, case and book. Sbr200 remote 79 su800 wireless speedlight commander 81 older and discontinued flashes 83 sb600 83 sb800 86 sb900 90 final thoughts 95 6 making the most of those cool extras 97. Page 2 a wealth of advanced flashshooting techniques await you with the sb800. 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 sb 800 is always a great choice. The sb800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb800. This performs realtime controls by detecting flashstart of other speedlights, outputing flashstart signal to tg circuit. As a replacement for the sb80dx, the sb800 shares the same specs, but now also features ittl control as part of the new creative lighting system cls, being introduced with the d2h digital slr camera. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the sb800s flash mode to ttl auto flash.
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