Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash

Description

D3) NIKON SB-800 SPEEDLIGHT (4801)

Features

  • Autofocus speedlight compatible with both digital and film SLR cameras
  • Intelligent i-TTL system supports automatic balanced fill-flash
  • Can automatically control light output according to distance and aperture
  • Dot matrix LCD with easy to read graphics
  • Ergonomic control with conveniently placed buttons and switches

Reviews

This flash is WAY better than the SB-900. I have bought a second SB-800 because I had one SB-800 and one SB-900 and I shoot weddings. I used to used the 900 and my second shooter used the 800, but my 900 started overheating after just a few shots, so I would have to take the 800 from my second shooter, leaving him with the crappy 900. SO, I will now be using 2 800s.

Look at the prices some of these places are charging! I got my SB800s for $329 when they were in production. The SB900 has more power, faster recycle, and tighter zoom (200mm as compared to 105mm on the 800). You can get those for $440ish. The SB900 does get hot and the thermal protection can shut the flash down for a cooloff. The SB800 doesn't suffer from that. That would be the reason to get an SB800 today. I most definitely would not pay over $340-50 for one though. Some of this $499 on up is just robbery! Don't patronize them!

really good, I just needed more information in the description of the item. What comes, What doesn't, but it works good! good condition for an used flash.

I bought a Nikon D-90 which is am incredible camera. and since i mostly shoot concerts in low light to medium high light the pop up flash just didn't have the demand i needed, so i purchased the sb-800 flash and all I have to say is INCREDIBLE !!!! WHAT AN AWESOME PIECE OF EQUIPTMENT.

Reason I am posting this is the PRICE on the SB800 is way way way to damn high....DO NOT BUY IT FROM THE SELLER IF THEY ARE OFFERING IT FOR 899.99. I got my off Craiglist(locally) for 350, he used it only flashed it 10x....