It is no longer sold new, but still worth checking out if you can find a good used one. Join creative lighting master and nikon ambassador joe mcnally in the studio and the field as he demonstrates some truly enlightening concepts. 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. Nov 18, 2011 ill add that the sb 800 is in my opinion a dx flash because of its narrow coverage. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl. Page 1 autofocus speedlight sb800 a collection of example photos enter the exciting world of nikon s creative lighting system with the sb800. This nikon flash also allows the user to create fun strobe light effects in a single exposure. It was nikon s best flash until the sb 900 arrived in 2008. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon digital slr cameras 4. Automatically fires led beam toward subject when performing autofocus with nikon af slrs in lowlight conditions. This article is written as an introduction to the current and older line of nikon speedlights, specifically the nikon sb 300, sb 400, sb 500, sb 600, sb 700, sb 800, sb 900, sb 910 and sb 5000. 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.
Please click on the speedlight in the table below to see its compatibility chart. Basic nikon sb800 speedlight flash overview duration. Two big reasons to step up to the sb800 over the sb 600. So its not the camera, and the sb800 works in every other way. Nikons most advanced speedlight with a guide number of 184 feet at iso 100 at 105mm zoomhead position. It is used to diffuse the light hence gives coverage across the entire frame, with lenses. Nikon sb 700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras, standard packaging. Sb 900, sb 800, sb 600 verified purchase good overview of light as it applies to photography and some tips on using the sb900. This is a good solid workhorse that i wish was still available. 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. My specific question was what to use to command my sb 910 off camera with my z6.
As of 2016, the sb 500 is nikon s best all around flash if your builtin isnt cutting it i use the discontinued sb 400 for fill flash all. Operates a standalone speedlight, wireless speedlight commander or wireless remote unit. Nikon sb800 af speedlight for nikon digital slr cameras old version. Money being no object, i think the nikon sb 800 is the best speedlight on the planet. This video is meant to give a brief overview of the nikon sb800 s features and controls. They all work with todays f6, which also uses the same ittl cls system as the dslrs. Dx is zoomed tighter, to be brighter in a smaller area, more suitable for the dx lens. 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.
Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction. 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. Nikon recommend using nikon branded speedlights with nikon digital cameras and does not undertake testing of flash units and accessories from other manufacturers. The nikon manual viewer 2 app for iphones, ipads, ipod touch, and android devices can be used to download the manuals for nikon digital slr cameras and view them offline. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon new zealand. The sb800s controls are more difficult to adjust than the sb900s controls because the settings are buried in menus. Bounce flash diffuser for nikon speedlight sb800 yongnuo speedlight yn467 yn465 yn462 yn460 yellow function the flash bounce creates a diffused bare bulb effect.
Nikon creative lighting system i happen to be using a d300 camera, but for the most. As of 2016, the sb 700 is its replacement, and the best flash if you need a big, powerful flash. The compact and portable nikon sb800 af speedlight is a powerful flash unit provides incredible lighting flexibility both as a standalone speedlight, wireless. Nikon z6 and sb800 will it work nikon z mirrorless. It is no longer sold new, but still worth checking out if you can. I use the discontinued sb 400 for fill flash all the time in all of my dslrs. The nikon sb 800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. It was nikon s best flash until the complex sb 900 arrived in 2008. Nikon speedlight sb800 shoe mount flash for nikon ebay. 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. Nikon sb800 speedlight grays of westminster online shop. But you have a d90, and the sb700 does dx zooming, and the sb800 does not.
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. 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. 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. Remember nikon did not have any dslr other than dx at the time, and film cameras were definitely on the way out. Dc unit sd7, highperformance battery pack sd8a, power bracket unit sk6. Here simon staffords magic lantern guide nikon af speedlight flash system is helpful.
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. Which nikon speedlight flash unit should you select. 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 sb 800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb 800 units can now. Apr 19, 2018 speedlights for nikon cameras included in this wiki include the sb 910 digital, sb 500 af flash, neewer 750ii ttl flash, sb 300 af digital flash, r1c1 wireless closeup, 1 sb n10 underwater, sb. The sb800 speedlight unit is similar in power to the sb900 and has the ability to be a cls commander too. The sb800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb800. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the sb800 s flash mode to ttl auto flash. Bounce flash diffuser for nikon speedlight sb800 yn467. 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 speedlight. Its recycle time is fast and the flash can automatically zoom in and out for focal lengths of 24120mm. According to nikon, the su 800 can be used as a commander to fire other nikon speedlights. I have to tell you, the higher grade nikon flashes cant be beat.
View and download nikon sb 800 instruction manual online. Advanced nikon cls sb800 master and triple sb 600 remote flash. According to thom hogans book there are presently only 2 flashes working reliably with the z6 as masters and enabling the flash control menu. Advanced nikon cls sb800 master and triple sb 600 remote flash setup walkthrough nikon sb 600 800 remote flash setup. Click on your camera below to display the detailed compatibility with nikon speedlights. It was nikons best flash until the complex sb900 arrived in 2008. The settings are a little harder to figure out on the sb 800, but it will keep working if you are shooting fairly fast. Aug 20, 2011 shortly after nikon had introduced the sb 900 in 2008, they discontinued the sb 800 and for whatever reason, prices for the sb 800 has gone up in the used market, sometimes to ridiculous levels. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia pty ltd.
I bought a used sb800 by chance a little over a week ago and have used it during my week long vacation in hawaii. Using the nikon sb800 speedlight as a commander device. The sb 800 also facilitates advanced wireless lighting, up to 3 sb 800 units can now communicate monitor pre flash data with the master unit for fully automatic multiple flash exposures, removing the need for flash meters or manual calculations. View online or download nikon sb 800 af speedlight flash instruction manual. Sb 900 sb800 sb 600 this short clip is from our training dvd on the nikon speedlights and the nikon creative lighting system. Jul 22, 2003 nikon has today announced the new sb 800 speedlight. Neewer flash diffuser silverwhite reflector for nikon speedlite sb600, sb800, sb900,canon speedlite 380ex 430ex 550ex 580ex vivita flash sunpack sony pentax olympus yongnuo neewer godox flash 3. Issue d750 with sb800 speedlight in reply to calson dec 29, 2015 the system works with other flashesthe sb 80. This nikon sb 800 speedlight was purchased to be used with a d300 dslr.
Nikon sb800 speedlight flash gn125 bounce, zoom at keh. Cautions for speedlights 1 do not touch the flash unit with wet hands,as this could cause an electric shock. Advanced wireless control provides fully automatic and independent control of an unlimited number of sb900, sb800, sb600 and sbr200 speedlights. Control as many as 3 remote groups a, b and c with the sb800 s wireless commander mode without leaving the camera position. You are buying from a professional photographic dealer. Im so happy with my sb800 that ive already bought another one on ebay and plan to use use it as the master for the other sb800. The sb26 can easily be triggered remotely, but not in the same manner as a cls flash like the sb600, sb800, or sb900series speedlight. The sb800 flash includes colored filters to match tungsten and. Unfollow nikon sb 800 speedlight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Acces pdf nikon sb 800 speedlight service manual nikon sb 800 speedlight service manual basic nikon sb 800 speedlight flash overview here is a basic overview of the nikon sb 800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. Here is a basic overview of the nikon sb800 speedlight ittl shoe mount flash. 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. 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.
Four channel options for wireless operation prevents triggering of other nikon cls compatible speedlights when working in competitive environments. Money being no object, i think the nikon sb800 is the best speedlight on the planet. Its the only flash, along with the almost identical sb 600, that works properly with the d70 and the new ittl exposure system. The nikon sb800 speedlight is a professional grade camera flash usable with all nikon cameras. Nikon has produced many speedlights over the years, we have compiled a chart to assist with the compatibility between nikon cameras and speedlights. But money is usually an object, and what you have to consider is whether an sb 800 is worth, say, three sb 26s.
In addition to some basic information on each speedlight, i will provide a comparison chart on the bottom of this article as well, to make it simpler. Page 2 a wealth of advanced flash shooting techniques await you with the sb800. Discontinued speedlight sb800 nikon india private limited. The nikon speedlight sb 800 features a reverse flash guide number mode on its lcd screen. Basic nikon sb800 speedlight flash overview youtube. Flash light nikon sb 800 firing problem swastik camera electronics hope yll enjoy. Nikon speedlight sb 800 shoe mount flash for nikon. Nikon has today announced the new sb800 speedlight. The sb 900 is a much bigger flash and perhaps some people find that inconvenient. Sb900 dx 50 mm gn is 151, or about 18 stop more power when dx. I set each speedlight to remote, use the sb800 as key light, one sb 600 as fill, and one sb 600 to light the background.
I would like to do the same, but mounting a 3rd sb800 in the z6s hot shoe does not enable the flash control option in the camera menu. Page numbers in parentheses refer you to explanations in the main instruction manual. Autofocus speedlight a collection of example photos. Sb800 or another nikon speedlight compatible with ttl auto flash to the coolpix.
Nikon refers to commander mode on the sb800 speedlight flash unit as the commander function or master flash. This allows the user to set the aperture of the camera and the flash sets the level of light automatically based on distance. Compared to the nikon sb800 sb900, the commander mode is somewhat limited, with support of only up to two groups of flashes group a and group b. The flash output level is controlled by detecting signals from the camera to determine when to start and stop firing. That done, one can control the zoom, set the powerlevel, and use hhs on the remote sb800. Also, read the separate booklet, a collection of example photos, which provides an overview of the sb800s flash shooting capabilities with example photos. On the flash itself i can not set a slave option either. 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. I use my discontinued sb 600 in the very, very few occasions i need more power, or if im shooting a 35mm camera or any vintage. They said the sb 500 flash and su 800 commander would work with sb 910. I can confirm after hours of fiddling that the godox xpron is fully functional with the nikon speedlight sb800, via the x1rn receiver. Nikon sb800 af speedlight flash user manual, instruction manual, user guide pdf we delete comments that violate our policywhich we encourage you to read. You are responsible for them, and we do not know how much they will be.
Quick recycling battery pack sd 800, speedlight stand as19, speedlight color filter set sj 800, diffusion dome sw10h, soft case ss 800. Used nikon sb800 ttl af shoe mount speedlight 4801 adorama. Yongnuo flash diffuser cover for nikon sb800 suitable for flash speedlite yn460 yn462 yn465 yn467. Advanced wireless control provides fully automatic and independent control of an unlimited number of sb 900, sb800, sb 600 and sb r200 speedlights. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon malaysia. The sb800 s group on the xpron should still be set to manual. Auto flash operation is possible by setting the sb800s flash mode to ttl auto flash. The sb800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. Unlock the superslave in your nikon sb800 strobist. Ive had a pair of sb800 units for 7 years and some aspects are still mysterious.
One of nikon s most powerful flashguns and much in demand by professionals. Speedlight sb800 flashes speedlights nikon australia. Obviously, wireless operation of the flash is a major advantage. The sb26 does have a builtin optical slave, but its not compatible with the cls system, if youre looking for ttl exposure. Nikon speedlight compatiblity chart click on your camera below to display the detailed compatibility with nikon speedlights. The manual are for customers who have purchased our products. Worth repairing sb800 nikon fx slr df, d1d5, d600d850. I wish it has more tips on using the sb900 which is an amazing speedlight, but it can be too complicated to use. The sb 800 works with every nikon camera made for the past 40 years. Boxed and includes sw10h diffusion dome, ss 800 soft case, as19 speedlight stand, sd 800 quick recycling battery pack, sj 800 coloured gel set and instruction manual.
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