A wealth of advanced flash shooting techniques await you autofocus speedlight sb 800 sb 800 af speedlight from nikon. It was nikons best flash until the complex sb900 arrived in 2008. 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. Jul 22, 2003 nikon has today announced the new sb 800 speedlight. Anyone have a good site or book that would help someone learn how to better use an sb800.
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. 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. Two big reasons to step up to the sb800 over the sb600 visit us at. 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.
Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction. The sb800 is also backwards compatible with older nikon cameras, in supported modes, i. I set each speedlight to remote, use the sb 800 as key light, one sb 600 as fill, and one sb 600 to light the background. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia pty ltd. This new flash unit is designed to complement the d2h digital slr and incorporates many new. The nikon sb800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. This item nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version nikon sb 700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras, standard packaging neewer 750ii ttl flash speedlite with lcd display for nikon d7200 d7100 d7000 d5500 d5300 d5200 d5100 d5000 d3300 d3200 d3100 d3000 d700 d600 d500 d90 d80 d70 d60 d50 and other nikon.
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. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb 600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. 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. Oct 25, 20 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 sekonic flash meter. The sb800 speedlight unit is similar in power to the sb900 and has the ability to be a cls commander too. Sb 800 en sb 800 autofocus speedlight instruction manual. Warnings for batteries 1 never heat or throw batteries into a fire,as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Introducing the nikon speedlight sb800, an intelligent, flexible breakthrough in flash. Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at keh. Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at.
The sb800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. Sb800 or another nikon speedlight compatible with ttl auto flash to the coolpix. 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. The sb 600 has a much clearer lcd compared to the fuzzy dot matrix of the more expensive sb 800. Speedlight sb800 2011 speedlights discontinued nikon uk. I still need a lot of help understanding how to use the speedlight in different situations. Nikon has today announced the new sb800 speedlight. The flash output level is controlled by detecting signals from the camera to determine when to start and stop firing. Fotodiox flash diffuser dome for nikon sb800, sb800.
The nikon speedlight sb600 sb700 sb800 and sb 900 pool. The nikon sb800 speedlight is still to this day, many professional photographers flashgun of choice. Which nikon speedlight flash unit should you select. Sb900 sb800 sb600 this short clip is from our training dvd on the nikon speedlights and the nikon creative lighting. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series. It was nikon s best flash until the complex sb 900 arrived in 2008. The sb 800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb 800 units can now. 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. Basic nikon sb 800 speedlight flash overview here is a basic overview of the nikon sb 800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. Nikon has produced many speedlights over the years, we have compiled a chart to assist with the compatibility between nikon cameras and speedlights. Nikon recommend using nikon branded speedlights with nikon digital cameras and does not undertake testing of flash units and accessories from other manufacturers. 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.
An advantage of the sb800 are a builtin white card. Feb 24, 2006 pictures taken with a nikon camera and speedlight sb 600 sb 800 and sb. With the sb800 nikon is once again ahead of its competition when it comes to flash. 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. 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. Nikon speedlight compatiblity chart click on your camera below to display the detailed compatibility with nikon speedlights. Basic nikon sb800 speedlight flash overview here is a basic. Autofocus speedlight a collection of example photos. You can control the sb 800 with the sb 5000 as it has dual mode control. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon new zealand. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash users manual guide.
Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia. A wealth of advanced flashshooting techniques await you autofocus speedlight sb800 sb800 af speedlight from nikon. If, like the instruction manual indicates, you shoot and allow the flashtube time to cool off after steady use, the sb800 will continue to work. Also, read the separate booklet, a collection of example photos, which provides an overview of the sb800s flash shooting capabilities with example photos. Page 2 a wealth of advanced flashshooting techniques await you with the sb800. Nikon sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash for sale online. The nikon sb 800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. 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. This nikon sb800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr. Apr, 2011 nikons latest addition to its creative lighting system cls is the sb700 speedlight, announced in september 2010 and available in midnovember of that same year. An advantage of the sb 800 are a builtin white card. This nikon sb 800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr. With my sb600 i often tape or velcro a small white card to it.
As i understand it may take the sb 700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb 800. 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. Sb 5000 vs sb 910 va sb800 fm forums nikon slr cameras. It has electronic interfaces for throughthelens ttl automatic exposure and automatic zoom. 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 sb800s controls are more difficult to adjust than the sb900s controls because the settings are buried in menus. Please attach a note to your post about the flashlight and the setup youve used. The sb 800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. Using the nikon sb800 speedlight as a commander device. Basic nikon sb800 speedlight flash overview youtube. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikons creative lighting system with the sb800. Join creative lighting master and nikon ambassador joe mcnally in the studio and the field as he demonstrates some truly enlightening concepts. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system.
Nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version. In contrast, the nikon part snaps into place with a positive click. I can press the fotodiox part onto my sb800 but because of the fotodioxs flexibility, it squirts off. Nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras. Please attach a note to your post about the flashlight. 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. Nikon cameras comply with iso10330 which is a international standard for cameras when used with flash units, failure to comply with this standard could cause damage to your camera and.
The sb 800 is also backwards compatible with older nikon cameras, in supported modes, i. This is a good solid workhorse that i wish was still available. The compact and portable nikon sb800 af speedlight is a powerful flash unit provides incredible lighting flexibility both as a standalone speedlight, wireless. 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. 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 results as well as new creative possibilities. When using the sb800 speedlight as a commander device controlling one or more other speedlights, it is important not to allow the sb800 to fire its main flash, unless you really want to. Here simon staffords magic lantern guide nikon af speedlight flash system is helpful.
View and download nikon sb 800 instruction manual online. 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. The sb600 has a much clearer lcd compared to the fuzzy dot matrix of the more expensive sb800. The sb 800 can be used as a master oncamera flash to control other sb 800s and sb 600 flashes wirelessly. You are buying from a professional photographic dealer. The sb800 can be used as a master oncamera flash to control other sb800s and sb600 flashes wirelessly. This item nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version nikon sb700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras, standard packaging neewer 750ii ttl flash speedlite with lcd display for nikon d7200 d7100 d7000 d5500 d5300 d5200 d5100 d5000 d3300 d3200 d3100 d3000 d700 d600 d500 d90 d80 d70 d60 d50 and other nikon. Yongnuo flash diffuser cover for nikon sb800 suitable for flash speedlite yn460 yn462 yn465 yn467. 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.
Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash series specs. Nikon sb 800 speedlight hotshoe clipon flash overview and full product specs on cnet. Nikon sb 800 cls remote flash settings here is a quick video to demonstrate how to setup the nikon sb 800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash to be a slave flash to the. If, like the instruction manual indicates, you shoot and allow the flash tube time to cool off after steady use, the sb 800 will continue to work. A sb800 may last two weeks to several years, depending on how you use the speedlight. This item nikon sb 800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version nikon sb 700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras, standard packaging neewer 750ii ttl flash speedlite with lcd display for nikon d7200 d7100 d7000 d5500 d5300 d5200 d5100 d5000 d3300 d3200 d3100 d3000 d700 d600 d500 d90 d80 d70 d60 d50 and other nikon.
With my sb 600 i often tape or velcro a small white card to it. Nikon sb800 cls remote flash settings here is a quick video to demonstrate how to setup the nikon sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash to be a slave flash to the. The biggest benefit in my opinion is the interface of the sb 5000. Ttl balanced fillflash sb800sb600 only standard ttl flash metering auto aperture flash mode, nonettl automatic control with selected apertures dslr. 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. Discontinued speedlight sb800 nikon india private limited. I set each speedlight to remote, use the sb800 as key light, one sb600 as fill, and one sb600 to light the. Nikon sb 700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras, standard packaging.
A sb 800 may last two weeks to several years, depending on how you use the speedlight. It is no longer sold new, but still worth checking out if you can. 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 i. The cls began with the introduction of the sb800 speedlight as its foundation in 2003, but also encompasses technology in electronics, data communications and processing algorithms. Here is a basic overview of the nikon sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. Two big reasons to step up to the sb 800 over the sb 600 visit us at. 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. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon for.
Page numbers in parentheses refer you to explanations in the main instruction manual. 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. This nikon flash also allows the user to create fun strobe light effects in a single exposure. Unfollow nikon sb 800 speedlight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nikon refers to commander mode on the sb800 speedlight flash unit as the commander function or master flash. The options make it hard to compare directly, as one number. As i understand it may take the sb700 closer to the power capabilities of the sb800. The settings are a little harder to figure out on the sb800, but it will keep working if you are shooting fairly fast. The sb700 speedlight is the newest addition to nikons creative lighting system. You are responsible for them, and we do not know how much they will be. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the sb800s flash mode to ttl auto flash. Ive read the sb800 manual cover to cover a couple of times. I bought my sb700 flash 7 days ago and last night whenever i set the mode to tt.
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. New speedlight sb800 with wireless ittl flash control evolves the technology beyond the dttl of the d1 series. 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. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon for sale. Neewer 24x24 inches bowens mount softbox with grid and stype flash bracket for nikon sb600, sb800, sb900, sb910, canon 380ex, 430ex ii,550ex,580ex ii,600exrt, neewer tt560 flash speedlite 4.