Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
22 July 2003
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
38/125 (with zoom head set at 35mm)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Focal Length Coverage
24-85mm
Auto Zoom Head
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/1050 to 1/41600 sec
Flash Modes(TTL)
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless Groups
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
Four 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA-size NiCd), 1.5V R6/AA-size Nickel, 1.2V (R6/AA-size Ni-MH) or 1.5V FR6/AA-size lithium batteries
External Power
DC Unit SD-7, High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A, Power Bracket Unit SK-6, SD-800 Quick Recycling Battery Pack
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
2.7 Seconds with SD-800 Battery Pack and Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
Battery Life
up to 524 flashes
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Approx. 70.5 x 129.5 x 93.0mm (2.8 x 5.1 x 3.7 in.)
Weight
Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.)
The Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 22 July 2003, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 38/125 (with zoom head set at 35mm), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 24-85mm. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/1050 to 1/41600 sec. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using Four 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA-size NiCd), 1.5V R6/AA-size Nickel, 1.2V (R6/AA-size Ni-MH) or 1.5V FR6/AA-size lithium batteries, with an estimated battery life of up to 524 flashes, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, 2.7 Seconds with SD-800 Battery Pack and Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures Approx. 70.5 x 129.5 x 93.0mm (2.8 x 5.1 x 3.7 in.) and weighs Approx. 350g (12.3 oz.). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
