Advantages: High powered and very versatile. Disadvantages: There are no real disadvantages to talk of.
...for our DSLR`s like the Nikon SB 800, whilst this is nowhere near the top end of the range of flash units it is a very good unit and does a terrific job in most circumstances.
This type of flash unit works in a few ways, it can either be fitted to the top of your DSLR camera by what is known as the hot shoe which you will find either directly above the cameras pop up flash or where you would expect the flash to be if your DSLR does not have a pop ... ...using this flash with a Nikon camera like it was designed to be used with you can even adjust the flash settings from within the camera which is handy if you have chosen to mount the flash on a light stand as you don't want to be having to interrupt the shoot to keep adjusting your flash.
This flash unit offers the photographer real versatility and will work with a wide range of Nikon cameras and even a few other DSLR`s but the best performance ...
thebigc1690 19.08.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Nikon SB 800 Speedlight Hot-shoe clip-on flash
Advantages: Perfect for Nikon D2H, extra battery holder for faster recycling Disadvantages: only for Nikon
I use Nikon digital SLR's for work & we purchased some of these when we changed to Nikon D2H's.
The SB 800 work extremely well with the D2H & gives the best results I've seen so far on a Nikon speedlight with a Digital SLR.
The settings are logical & quick to adjust & the extra clip on battery holder speed recycling for the odd occasion you need a bit extra.
We have had a couple repaired (one "feell off" the roofd of a moving car & only needed ...
imagecd 23.01.2007
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New Speedlight SB-800 with wireless i-TTL flash control evolves the technology beyond the ... more
D-TTL of the D1 series. It introduces features that include Advanced Wireless Lighting (wireless remote control over multiple flashes), Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)...
Postage & Packaging: £4.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
New Speedlight SB-800 with wireless i-TTL flash control evolves the technology beyond the ... more
D-TTL of the D1 series. It introduces features that include Advanced Wireless Lighting (wireless remote control over multiple flashes), Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)...
Postage & Packaging: £4.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...