Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Editorial Review:

A sophisticated flash unit / Special functions with NIKON D2H, D1 and D100 Digital Cameras / Supports up to 3 slave units 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 simple as an on-camera Speedlight Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode delivers fill flash in bright light as needed FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) allows photographer to change the composition or zoom for the shot, while maintaining desired lighting of the subject Wide-area AF Illuminator covers D2H's 11 AF sensors Compatible with every AF Nikkor lens Power Source - Four 1.5 V (AA-size alkaline), AA (AA-size NiCd) or AA-size lithium batteries, Quick Recycle Battery Pack SD-800 holds a fifth AA - size battery for faster power recycling Dimensions - Width Approximately 2.8 x Height 5.1 x Depth 3.7 inch Weight without batteries - Approximately 12.3 ounces Batteries are not included. Must be purchased separately.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Love this light:

While the $320 price seemed steep at first, I actually get plenty of value out of this flash. I have four of them now. I use them on my camera, as well as mounted on a light stand. I shoot them through translucent umbrellas, bounce their light off walls, and I am acquiring an arsenal of modifiers to manipulate the light.
They have the built-in wireless syncing, which really works pretty well in most situations. You can also use pocket wizards or some other radio signal device to trigger them as well.... more info

Great Flash for a Substantial Price:

This unit is the fullest featured strobe I've had for a camera. Powerful output will supply enough light for most enthusiasts and works nicely in combination with other flash units, even if they're not Nikon CLS compatible. I sync a 400WS studio monolight from the SB-800 as my camera does not have a PC Sync connector and this works seamlessly--even if I only want the monolight to fire. In true NIkon fashion, this flash will do everything for you or allow you to manually control everything down to 1/128th... more info

Great Flash:

Excellent piece of equipment - for most Nikon shooters, this should be their first choice for a flash.
If you're doing anything but shooting family snaps, you'll have use for this piece of equipment and once you do you'll know why it's a required piece for Nikon shooting pros. Expensive, but worth it if you intend to grow as a photographer. Other reviewers have done an excellent job outlining the details of why you might want this flash.
3 caveats -
- This is the most sophisticated piece of... more info

This flash rocks!:

I bought this flash for the express purpose of using it during weddings and I have to say that after three very different weddings, with different lighting conditions, this flash is amazing. I would definitely, and most likely will, order another for a backup very soon.

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