Nikon SB-900 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight, Guide Number 132 - Grey Market

2015-08-13T20:00:00

I have this flash and it fails under shooting situations because it overheats quickly and shuts down. I love Nikon products but this one is a FAIL! Nikon doesn't even acknowledge there is a problem here. Too much $$$ for something I had to replace in a short time. Don't buy the SB-900!

TexasPhotographer

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2014-07-14T21:00:00

There is not much if anything bad you can say about this flash. It does everything you expect it to do and more. I have a wedding to shoot in August and I wanted to replace my less expensive, less feature full Sigma flash with something that will not let me down. From my brief testing this flash is incredible. BUT.... When I ordered over the phone they didn't tell me it was grey market, they said is was used with an E+ rating. The Flash came in and it was in perfect condition. The filters were still in their bag unopened. SO... Unbelievable Flash, but don't appreciate not getting told the truth. Norm

nbishop66

2014-03-30T21:00:00

I've already owned SB-900 and I wanted to expand my speedlight set (I use them wirelessly with the SU-800) controller. I was excited to see the deal for the used flash. I was first cautious, but buying used equipment from Adorama turned to be a great experience. The speedlight was in an excellent condition, I'd say it was in a better shape than rated by Adorama. It came with all the listed accessories, which were also in excellent shape. In fact, the flash came with more accessories than listed. I ordered my flash by phone. The sales person who helped me was very knowledgeable and courteous, without being too push with the sale. Overall, I was very pleased with the purchase experience and I'm very, very happy with my speedlight - it works perfectly, can't really tell it's second-hand.

Bear1976

2014-03-02T19:00:00

The many reviewers who have mentioned the overheating problem are correct. Do not buy this flash; you will be very disappointed the first time you use it if you take many shots. I cannot believe Nikon could put such a poor product on the market and not even offer to replace it to its loyal customers, of which I am one.

James

Originally posted at

2014-02-19T19:00:00

I have found that my flash over heats under heavy load, which interrupts shooting. For this alone, I have given this a lower rating than I would have otherwise.

MTR14

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2014-01-27T19:00:00

Very effective flash. Not one you want to pull out every day but I am thrilled to have it available when I need it.

LEE T.

2014-01-04T19:00:00

Très bon flash. Depuis mon achat à plusieurs reprises il surchauffe. J'ai retourné ce flash et le centre de réparation mentionné qu'il est dans les normes.

Claude

Originally posted at

2013-10-14T21:00:00

I just upgraded from my Sigma flash and this is just far superior. Works wonders when shooting weddings in low light.

ALEXA K.

2013-08-19T21:00:00

Still factory wrapped in the box! Adorama is very generous in its ratings!

J J.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

Flash overheats. If you want to use the a Nikon SB900 buy a SB800. In normal use as a professional photographer I got 20 shots in 1/2 power and the flash cut off because overheating. I just returned 2 of them.

CISE

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Takes time to learn the programming works well with DX and DX Nikon cameras

JOHN W.

2013-01-06T19:00:00

This flash has a lot of potental, plenty of flash power but use it to hard and it overheats fast. I aways have to keep an eye on the temprature gauge. I wish it had a small cooling fan to keep it from ovrheating. Also if you plan to use it much you will need to invest in an external power supply, it cooks the 4AA battries in minutes when you try to use it hard. I realy mean cooks them, the batteries get so hot you can't hold them. I use a quantum turbo battery pack and just keep an eye on the tempruture gauge and it does a great job. I also have a SB800 and the 5th battery makes a big diffeance I wish they had kept that on the 900. I would think a flash that is suposed to be for pro use wouldn't have these problems.

az l.

Originally posted at

2012-07-18T20:00:00

À répétition, ce modèle surchauffe. Je suggère donc le sb-910 si vous l'utiliser pour le mariage.

NikonManiaque

Originally posted at

2012-07-09T20:00:00

I use SB-900 AF for more than two years, is fantastic. Powerful, functional, a perfect "pictures partner"!

Dany

Originally posted at

2012-06-10T20:00:00

i did not realize nikon would make junk until i bought a SB900 flash,it over heat all the time.

penny

Originally posted at

2012-05-13T21:00:00

I love using the Nikon Creative Lighting system. The only downside is that when using off the camera the flash must be carefully placed to get the cameras preflash. Overall it is a great piece of equipment. It will overheat fairly quickly in a photoshoot. Supposedly the 910 has resolved this issue. No issues with buying gray market..

Joe

2012-05-13T21:00:00

I bought the SB-900 to use for my sons prom pictures. They turned out beautiful. My niece is expecting twins so I am really looking forward to photographing her babies. It is kind of heavy but not so much that it's hard to manage. In short, I luv it. I'm very happy with it. I use it with my D-90. You won't go wrong with this one.

Debbie S.

2012-05-07T20:00:00

Recarga silenciosa! Tem o maior painel LCD iluminado traseiro de todos flash! Recarga rápida. Tem 3 luzes para auxiliar o autofoco. Design de vários V. É o mais bonito. Potente o número guia dele é alto. Vem com manual em espanhol e um guia excelente. Emite vários disparos para calcular a luz. Estou satisfeito, o meu faz muito tempo e não apresenta problema é muito confiável. A tampa das pinhas tem uma boa trava que não se rompe com tempo. As teclas são lumiadas na cor verde par visualizar a noite! Nikon é Nikon.

Nikon M.

Originally posted at

2012-05-05T20:00:00

Terrible Terrible Terrible, expensive and keeps overheating. I couldn't believe its from Nikon!

Poopy

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2012-04-22T20:00:00

SB-900 AF Speedlight It 's very powerful, flexible and innovative in its field. In my opinion it is absolutely the best flash!!!

Dany

Originally posted at

2012-03-13T20:00:00

I own three SB 900, which I use with my D3s, D2x and D800. Having all these 3 in my bag I still had to reach to my old SB800's to complete a job , especially.. eastern weddings and events.. My real challenge is the speed-light shutting off due to overheating. I have send 2 of mine for repairs..unfortunately returned repaired but not to my satisfaction. I was so embarrassed once, when I was at the MD governor's mansion shooting a major event and my SB 900s went kaput (overheat)..I hope Nikon will have a fix for this unit soon ? Sorry..If I am mean..but It is my bread and butter....

Nikon u.

Originally posted at

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Well, suffice it to say, for this to be Nikon's flagship Speedlight. Im very disappointed. Basically $500.00 a pop and instead of fixing this issue that MOST owners have experienced, they choose to come out with the SB910, without offering a resolution to the 900's issues. Nice going Nikon.

decoff

Originally posted at

2012-02-25T19:00:00

I bought two of these what a fool I was, They are good for about 10 minutes, then they overheat, yep with two I can get 20 minutes of a wedding, they do shoot farther, but quit unexpectedly when you need them most. I use them and then have to switch to my 800, they also cause the batteries to corrodes from over heating fis is $250, and then it will happen each time it over heats

Tina

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2012-02-24T19:00:00

I've been a wedding photographer since 1974, you don't know what bulky or heavy is until you've shot with roll film. My flash's required heavy 6 volt batteries.. how times have changed. Any way, I was extremely disappointed when my 900 shut down in the middle of a friends engagement party. It did'nt take much to over heat and caught me, by surprise, thank goodness it was'nt a wedding. I love Nikon, but...

Sculpin47

2012-02-19T19:00:00

I am now using several of this lights for all my Portrait photos

LASZLO S.

2012-02-13T19:00:00

This is not a professional Flash. If you shoot any event that requires shooting quickly and lot of people or anything, it will overheat and shut down. You're better off with the older SB-800. The first job I used my new SB-900 for was to photograph President Clinton with a lot of people who had paid a lot of money to be photographed with the President. After about 10 minutes, the 900 started beeping and then shut off. Fortunately, I have my 2 SB-800's handy ans was able to finish the job. Now Nikon want be to buy an SB-910 for $950. HOW 'BOUT FIXING MY 900 THAT I PAID 500 BUCKS FOR AND CAN'T USE.!!!

Photog d.

Originally posted at

2012-02-12T19:00:00

Works Great with Nikon cameras!!

LASZLO S.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

I needed to add a flash to my Nikon for better pics. I like the flexibility of being able to rotate. The speed is a nice change as well. Pictures are turning out much better.

ROSA A.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

Works well as it should , being the flagship Nikon flash. Just be careful in TTL mode for overheating which leads to a shutdown. Using in manual mode seems to fix that problem.

DonnyRay

2011-12-04T19:00:00

Good so far no complaints works well with the d700

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