City: KW, Pasadena
I love this speed light and use it all the time. I use it back to back with an older SB-900 too. I use it in homes and for events.
Just what I needed for my D200 and works perfect
works as advertised
This flash is used almost daily on either my Nikon D300 or D700. It functions as described on both camera bodies, that is, it does exactly what Nikon says it will do. Guide numbers are more than adequate, and all controls work flawlessly. My flash system now consists of the SB-800, the SB-600, two SB-R200 and the SU-800 , the latter primarily for closeup work.
The product was not good (as the description said when I bought it) even it was no acceptable. Amazon do nothing about it when I claimed because I am not from USA
Product had: 1. corroded electrical terminals. 2. Screws attaching body parts together are corroded. 3. With the attachment holding 5th battery is attached, flash is flakey. Touch it and the flash sputters on and off. Flash is unusable with 5th battery attached. This device must have come out of a garbage can. What do you want me to do with it???
Its a very capable flash, high power and pretty much all the strobist features one might use. Sync ports on the side and the optical slave is very sensitive. The only thing I dont feel too happy about is that after a lot of use, its wobbling a little bit on the hot shoe. But it never misses the contacts or anything like that so thats good.
If you own a Nikon Digital SLR, then there is almost no question that you should buy this speedlight if you are seeking professional level auxiliary lighting. In conjunction with Nikons Creative Lighting System, the SB800 cannot be rivaled for the quality of its lighting exposures, automation, and the creative lattitude it gives the photographer without extensive trial and error or the need for flash meters,etc. I looked at the the SB600 and the SB800, but decided the 800 was worth the extra $$ because of its extra flash output and its ability to act as a "commander" using CLS. Now, own two of these guys!
Great flash. Nikon quality. Affordable now because of newer models coming out, but still great. Very useful with Nikon Creative Lighting System! It’s a good deal if you want to use real Nikon flashes without breaking the bank.
Reading reviews between this speedlight and the SB 600 prompted the purchase of the SB 800. While I will not use this at full capacity now, I wanted a flash that will be ready to meet more advanced needs as I grow as a photographer. Right out of the box I was able to take better pictures with my D50. Even at its most basic, the SB 800 offers more lighting choices than the pop-up flash, with improved tone qualities and more natural shadowing (thanks to the ability to bounce as opposed to head-on). Im still learning the technical aspects, so I was somewhat intimidated before purchasing, but I have no regrets. Only con is the flash is large and heavy. Not ideal for candids, but perfect for portraits and group shots, as well as still photography.
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