Nikon Product Reviews and Ratings - Flashes - SB-800 AF Speedlight from Abes of Maine

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Brand: Nikon

Located in: Photography, Flashes

Fully compatible with the latest Nikon digital and film SLR cameras, the SB-800 is currently the most advanced flash in the Speedlight range. As a replacement for the SB-80DX, the SB-800 shares the same specs, but now also features i-TTL control as part of the new Nikon Creative Lighting System, being introduced with the D2H digital SLR camera. The new i-TTL system supports Advanced Wireless Lighting and versatile functions for up to four groups of Speedlights, with 3 remote i-TTL speedlight groups controlled through the master SB-800. i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash flash control employs Nikon's new Advanced Data Communication system to introduce an improved method for the monitor pre-flash and wireless operation that marks an evolution in higher precision over Nikon's acclaimed D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control system and forms the core of the new Creative Lighting System.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(11), Durable(7), Easily interchangeable(6), Fast recycling(9), Lightweight(4)

Best Uses:

General purpose(7), Night photography(3), Portraits(9), Sports photography(3)

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(7)

A must have for your Nikon DSLR

By RD90

from Philadelphia on 12/1/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Powerful Output, Versatile

Best Uses:

General Use, Photojournalism, Portraits, Wedding/Event Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

I use the SB-800 with my D90. The results I have so far are great. If you are serious about photography you need to get a flash unit. I was considering also the SB-600, but I decided to take the SB-800 because it can be used as a master when you use multiple flashes. I also preferred the SB-800 to the SB-900 because the of the weight factor.

SB 800 for a D80

By Andy D

from Buffalo NY on 11/17/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Lightweight, Quiet

Cons:

None at this time

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

I ordered and received it nice and quick. Sis was about to have her baby and I did not want to miss out on portraits and pix that the SB 800 can help me get right. From Box to hot shoe the SB produced some great shots without too much effort in auto and TTL modes before reading the manual. The swivel head allows you to bounce the light and get some nice effects and shadows. I am still learning, but I can see the advantage in using the SB to enhance the already great shots that the D80 can produce.

Still a great speedlight

By Kvothe the Bloodless

from Ronkonkoma, NY on 11/17/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Use, Fast Recycling, Versatile

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Sports Photography, Wedding/Event Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

SB-800 is still a great flash. Especially now since the SB-900 is significantly more expensive, the SB-800 is a good buy. However it is being discontinued, so get one while you still can!

better than my SB28

By na

from NC on 11/12/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast Recycling, Powerful Output

Cons:

A few too many features, Bulky

Best Uses:

Fill Flash, General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

I use the flash with everything I photograph (except studio). I get consistent results. The only negative is that it has too many features (like my car with cruise control that I never use).

So Far so good

By CanoDee

from Brewster, NY on 10/17/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Quiet

Best Uses:

Night Photography, Portraits, Sports Photography

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

So far it works great. Just have to get a new camera bag to fit everything I have, & new accessories I will be getting.

Great Flash

By Shooter

from Billings,Montana on 10/12/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast Recycling

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

Only used for a couple of events, but it seemed to work just fine.

Good flash - perfect sync with camera

By Daniel

from Timisoara, Romania on 10/8/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output

Cons:

Weak Casing

Best Uses:

Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

Great flash

By Sgt. Photo

from Fort Hood, TX on 10/8/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast Recycling

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Photojournalism

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

I'm a journalist and I constantly use my SB-800 for indoor or outside as fill flash. The TTL mode is great and the flash is strong enough to light any scene you are likely to shoot. Although it is a loud, heavy flash, it makes up for it. I occasionally use it off camera in conjunction with my SB-600 using my D200's built in flash to set them off for portrait work.

One Smart Flash

By Andy

from Biloxi Mississippi on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Quiet

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

You would have to work hard to mess up a shot with this flash.

Nikon SB-800

By Digital Boy

from Umea, SWEDEN on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Fast Recycling, Good battery time, Quiet

Best Uses:

Portraits, Sports Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

Nothing to add. Excellent product.

This baby is for serious photographers!

By deltuck52

from Dubuque, IA on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Fast Recycling, Quiet

Best Uses:

Back-Up, General Use

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight:

I ordered this SB-800 to sit atop my Nikon D300. Going from a point and shoot baby Canon to this combination is quite a hefty change. Thus far, the combination seems to be well balanced and highly satisfactory. The batteries seem to stay charged for a good long time.I realize that with my limited experience as a hobbyist,I've barely touched the learning curve on such quality equipment. The only downfall is that it now looks like I'm uncasing an elephant gun at family events.

Customer Reviews about the SB-800 AF Speedlight at Abes of Maine