Used Nikon SB-900 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight, Guide Number 132.

2012-04-29T21:00:00

Getting hot in rapid shooting is only downfall

CHAP A.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Overall it is a great flash. Put's out a lot of light, and is very consistent. Just make sure you don't plan on firing it a lot at one time or it will overheat and then have to let it cool down.

Arkphotodesign

2012-04-15T21:00:00

We use these on location as our main light sorce all the time

DARRELL P.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Incredibly versitile flash gun. Often used for 50 ft distance night time wildlife photography as well as for high speed action stopping photography. Makes my Metz 45 CL 4 look old fashion!

FRANK H.

2012-01-22T19:00:00

Used this flash as a military photographer in Afghanistan for six months. It held up to a myriad of conditions to include extreme heat, cold and sandblasts. The recycle is fast, could be faster: it recycles faster with newer batteries. Also wish it had a battery meter. All around though I find Nikon products to be among the best and this flash is no exception.

greenkat

2012-01-15T19:00:00

Great flash, with great features, but it can overheat quicker than it really should. Great for portraits. Not so great if you're a wedding photographer who might be banging away on it in low light conditions at an event. I want to love this flash, but I can't. Nikon replaced it with the SB910, and it seems the main enhancement is better heat management. Other than that... it's just awesome.

DARREN E.

2012-01-15T19:00:00

Best Nikon flash I have used thus far. I really like the consistent output and recycle time.

BRUCE S.

2012-01-14T19:00:00

I have been very satisfied with this Nikon flash. It has the ability to be adjusted to give proper lighting for different situations.

ALAN W.

2011-12-25T19:00:00

great flash, easy to use...owners manual not needed - except to turn off the overheat protection system.

jimbo

2011-12-18T19:00:00

Nikon should be ashamed of itself for releasing this flash. What good is all its good stuff if it turns itself off for 10-15 minutes after not that many shots because it is "too warm." UGH Now they come out with the 910 that fixed it - they should have fixed it for everyone for free!

Larry P.

2011-12-11T19:00:00

I do love this flash. It's a bit big, but I'd rather have more power then not enough. I read a lot of people having problems with overheating. I have not experienced this yet, however I think it's a stretch for Nikon to come out with a new model (910) to cure overheating concern, then charge $50 more for it. Talk about gouging.

KENNY S.

2011-12-04T19:00:00

Excellent quality and very easy to use. Still learning more about it. So far the quality of my images increased a lot.

Tareq

2011-11-21T19:00:00

This is my second SB900 flash light. I use it with my pocket wizard for i-TTL flash lighting. Many people mentioned a overheat issue when using it for continuing shotting. However I did not intend to reproduce the issue. From my experience, I never got the issue anyway.

Haijun

2011-11-21T19:00:00

I heard overhead issue for this one, but I never got it. This is my second SB 900 actually.

Haijun W.

2011-11-20T19:00:00

I am getting some awesome shots using this flash! It has so many options that it is taking some time to learn everything that it can do.

DiveMonterey

2011-11-13T19:00:00

I own four of these, and for small to medium-sized lighting jobs, these are definitely up to the task. There's debate between flashes and studio strobes and what's better.....well obviously if you need a LOT of power, these aren't the ideal choice. If you need portability and don't require a huge light spread, these are fantastic. The heads on the SB900's are large and attaching light modifiers to them is much easier than any other Nikon flash, which is one reason why I got rid of my SB700's. Many people complain about the thermal shutdown feature, but you can turn this off and then it won't shut off on you in the middle of a wedding....you just have to pay attention to the temperature. What I typically do is have an extra flash with me and just swap out flashes to let the other cool down....takes all of a few seconds. The SD-9 battery pack works very well, and cuts down recycle time and increases battery life. This package makes it a pricey setup, but you get what you pay for. If you're shooting weddings and/or studio work where you need speed, portability, versatility and reliability, these fit the bill. The supplied gels also work great when automatically balancing flash to the color temp of tungsten or fluorescent lighting....I keep an orange gel and green gel on two of my flashes so they're ready to go right out of the bag if I need it. The power output this gives for a hotshoe flash is pretty impressive. I wish Nikon had the little sliders on the sides for light pattern and Manual/TTL like the SB700 does, but I'm sure that'll come along in the next iteration.

Dana

2011-11-06T19:00:00

Just bought my second on since it is an amazing flash

LEON D.

2011-10-30T21:00:00

I purchased 2 of these outstanding flashes. They are used day and night on and off camera. I am so pleased I am thinking of buying a third for creative lighting.

FELIX V.

2011-10-30T21:00:00

After using this, I am in love with the nikon cls system. It is versatile, super simple, and can create a huge difference in photos. I have used this mainly for macro/portrait work off-camera in a spare hand or on a stand. No complaints at all! Menu is easy to navigate and the flash is plenty powerful-one of the most powerful shoe-mount flashes available.

Eric

2011-10-16T21:00:00

I use it on location at conventions, works well and is dependable.

WARREN G.

2011-10-13T21:00:00

I'm very new to photography and still learning how to use flash, TTL really helps in situations where i don't have time to play around with the flash power, only have problem when using CLS in TTL, might be just me. overall great product!

PATRICK M.

2011-10-02T21:00:00

I use the SB-900 to bounce flash during wedding receptions. It's important to gel for the ambient light, but I think that the gels that come with this unit are awkward to use (I recommend sticking with your own gels). The light output is excellent, and the unit is very intuitive and easy to use. However, it's a tad bulky and it overheats far too much for my taste. The overheating situation is frustrating because there's nothing you can do but wait (and hope that your second unit doesn't overheat while you're shooting with it instead). Definitely get the SD-9 battery pack if you're planning to use it for weddings, because this puppy will eat your batteries like nobody's business. I use eneloop rechargeable AAs.

Helena c.

2011-10-02T21:00:00

Used for portraits in manual and TTL mode. Easy to use with the distance scale on the LCD.

Tom

2011-09-17T21:00:00

Great flash, upgraded from the SB600. This flash is so much easier to use and understand and the output is much greater. Perfect in every way. Will be testing it for a wedding in two weeks and don't think I'll be disappointed in anyway.

Donding

2011-09-17T21:00:00

A complicated flash but either using the book or taking a class makes it much less complicated. There are a few quirks that are not outlined in the book but plenty of on-line help. Note that it is a pro quality flash, so bear that in mind when selecting your flash product.

JUDY Z.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Nikon's best flash. It's easy to use and works effectively.

Mel

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Great all around flash unit, on or off camera. Like the capability to fire remotely. Work great in wedding/portrait photography.

Mtn b.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

This is the high end in Nikon's SB series, excellent; just a little too heavy and expensive.

BAOYUAN L.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

This is a great and versatile flash. If you're not careful, it will overheat quickly on you.

DARREN E.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

If you are using the Nikon system, this is a must have. As my skills have grown, this flash has done everything I've asked it to do. It easy for beginners and great for advanced users.

Mark S.