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Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
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MPN: 4801
Model: 4801
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Essential component for Nikon photographers! April 17, 2006
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is not a "flash unit" but rather an essential digital and lighing component for any photographer using Nikon equipment.
The included manual already does such a good job of confusing both the potential user and recent purchaser that I think I will just describe what I have learned about my SB800 units in plain english.
First of all let me clear up one issue that a few people, myself included, found initially frusterating and at times confounding.
That is .....entering Custom Settings Mode.
First - PressPower On/Off to turn unit to ON.
Then - Press Mode button followed immediately by the Power On/Off to turn Off.
Then - Immediately press Power On/Off again to turn On.
Then - Press and Hold the Select dial for two seconds till LCD changes to Custom Settings menu. (Make sure
the LCD pointer is not highlighting any sub-menu such as Channel or Group)
Ok...done. Remember that if you plan on changing Custom Functions quickly!
Onto why I label the SB800 as an essential component.
-Integration with the D200 Custom Settings Flash menu.
Specifically the Built-In Flash submenu where you can select TTL, Manual, Repeating Flash or Commander
Mode.
-Ability to fire SB800 units set to Remote( SB800 Custom Menu) via the D200's onboard flash set to
Commander Mode. (D200 - Custom Menu- Flash/Bracket-Built-InFlash submenu).
-High Speed Sync up to camera's highest shutter speed when used in SB800's AA(Auto Apperture), ( SB800-
Custom Menu-A/AA mode), TTL-BN (Balanced Fill Flash) and D200's P, S and A modes.
-Included accessories such as filters, stand and plastic Soft Box.
If I had to point to one thing I know now that I didn't know several months ago it would be that the included manual does eventually become comphrehensive.
If I had to name a single unexpected surprise feature it would be that you can use the SB800 without firing the flash as an enhanced auto focus module.
Yes and I mean very enhanced!
Simply go to SB800 Custom Menu and then to Fire On/Off and click to Off. Make sure D200 camera AF Area Illumination is set to either Auto or On.
Then prepare to be amazed as the SB800 deploys a cross pattern infrared light to assist Auto Focus in low light conditions instead of the camera using the annoying white light PreFlashes to assist.
Suddenly I was achieving accurate AF into rooms that to my naked eye were almost completely dark. Certainly to dark to see to focus visually at all.
That is one heck of a nice surprise in my opinion!
Good luck!
All in One March 1, 2006
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I do have to say, being a semi-pro photographer, this one item has made a vast difference in many of my shots. It has allowed me to get studio like shots (to an extent) without having to use those giant studio flashes that cost thousands of dollars. I was able to just set up a few hot lights and use the SB-800 off camera thanks to that amazingly wonderfull wireless feature and got great quality shots for what I needed to do. Also, being a concert photographer, in low light areas this works great especially since most tour managers don't take to highly of Flash use, it allows me to be farther back and get a great shot since I know have a little more fill light to work with. The SB-800 I do have to say is by far one of the few products that you won't regret paying a high price for. I had originally thought of getting the 600 and decided to go all out and get the 800 after reading all the featuers it has that the SB-600 doesnt. This product, coupled with my D70 and DR-6 right angle viewfinder (another great investment you should all look into) give me so many great shots, I do have to say the only design flaw about the SB-800 is that I can't use the DR-6 while the flash is on the camera unless I buy a bracketing system. Most of the time though, When I am useing the DR-6 I am at an angle where the pop-up works just fine but there have been a few times that I wish I could use the 800 as well. So for those who are unsure between this and the SB-600, go with this product. Now all I have to do is find a better lens then my Sigma 28-300 and I am all set. Anyone know where to find a good deal on the 18-200mm Nikor Lens? If so someone (if there is a way) please email or contact me I have a myspace search my company
Hope this helps at least one person
Brad
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First time external flash - oh my! February 23, 2006
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Just bought my first SLR (D50) and my first external flash (SB-800 AF). I didn't know what to expect, but I was amazed! I could take the flash into a very dark (mostly candle lit) and large (40'x65') room and take a shot that looked like daylight. As far as the speed, its amazing - I can shoot off 12 shots in continuous mode on my camera and the flash will keep up (sometimes it will miss a shot or two - still trying to figure that one out). So far, I couldn't be more pleased!
lets make this easy February 22, 2006
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
if you have a older film body or anything digital other than a d50 then buy an 800
if you are using a d50 then more than likely you will not need the other more exotic fetures of the 800...however the faster cycle times are a plus...? is are they worth the $..thats your call...I have the 800 and love it used it on a d70 and now on the d200...very very quick and consistent backlighting ttl and strobe are just the tip of the iceberg...
The flash to use with the Nikon digital SLRs February 14, 2006
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is THE flash to use with Nikon's SLR digital cameras. It supports iTTL on the D50, D70/D70s, and D2H, and TTL on the D100. The D70s with the SB800 (my setup) is an absolute joy to use. The SB800 features plenty of power and a fairly fast recycling time. With iTTL, you will generally get very well exposed pictures. It is great for fill-flash, which can alleviate those harsh daylight shadows and bring a good photograph to life.
The SB800 has too many features to detail here, but the main thing about the flash is that when used in combination with one of Nikon's digital SLRs, especially the D70s, D50, D200, or D2h, you can generally expect very nicely exposed photos through Nikon's excellent through-the-lens metering. The photographer can set the camera on one of several more or less "point and shoot" modes, or exercise creative control by a variety of exposure adjustments. This is a flash that can satisfy the professional while allowing excellent results from the amateur.
The unit uses 4 (or 5) AA NiMh batteries. It comes with a battery accessory that allows the camera to use 5 rather than 4 AA batteries--this causes the unit to recycle faster and provide more shots.
The SB800 is what you need if you are using a Nikon digital SLR camera. Mine is a permanent part of my D70s.
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