Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - Old Version by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - Old Version
Digital camera Review: A must have for any Nikon DSLR user
Summary: 5 Stars
I would not be able to imagine shooting without the SB-800, it's just so integral to my photography. My only gripe is the TTL preflashes which can cause some people to blink of half-blink by the time the main flash goes off. But you can easily get around this by using FV lock.
Fill flash is perhaps the most excellent function of the SB-800. I usually stop it down about by -1.3EV to -1.7EV to get imperceptable results.
Digital camera Review: A must have for your D70
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the reviews I bought the 800 over the 600. After reading the manual I was about to send it back (too complicated), but decided to give it a try anyway.
Don't let the manual and all the things this flash will do scare you off. Just put it on your camera and in about 5 minutes you will figure out the basics, and the basics are amazing: Pefectly exposed shots with color to match. Straight, bounce, diffused, it doesn't matter.
As has already been noted, this model comes with a diffuser, which is a nice touch and a way to remove the harshness from flash photos. Like "natural" makeup, this flash can make your photos look more natural. After all, photography is all about light, so you're not really cheating -- just using all the tools at your disposal.
Digital camera Review: A truly remarkable flash system
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased a D200, along with one of these flash units. I was so impressed with the wireless TTL performance that I purchased a second one. Nikon have done a wonderful job engineering this flash and have included some really nifty accessories.
When you put the flash on the included mounting stand and point it at a nice white ceiling, the resulting images are stunning. It is almost as if you are shooting with a strobe and softbox. During Christmas, I loaded up five energizer rechargeable batteries in each unit and took nearly four hundred exposures without needing more juice.
Digital camera Review: All in One
Summary: 5 Stars
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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Digital camera Review: AllAbout Electronics = Wall Street Photo = Overpriced
Summary: 1 Stars
3/31/09 UPdate. When I reviewed this offering below, the seller was named Wall Street Photo. They have apparently morphed into AllAbout Electronics, at least for now. Neither of these seller names have any history posted on [...]. If the seller had been doing business under these names for any length of time I would expect that a history of customer reviews would be available. Draw your own conclusions...
I have 3 of these flashes. They work great. However, this model has been discontinued by most resellers in favor of the new SB-900. Nikon will quit manufacturing it soon if they haven't already. When brand new, around 3 years ago, the SB-800 sold in the $350-400 range. The new, more capable, SB-900 that is replacing it is $452 from Amazon today.
Wall Street Photo is also trying to sell other discontinued Nikon gear through Amazon. What's amazing is that they are asking a higher price than the original manufacturers suggested retail price when the product was new. See their offering of a long sine discontinued Nikon D2HS body.
When sold by Amazon this was an excellent flash. But unless you have money to burn, I can't see why anyone would pay what Wall Street Photo is asking. Perhaps they're hoping someone who hasn't done much shopping will stumble across the good reviews and whip out their credit card. Buyer beware!