Used Nikon SB-800 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight

2022-02-17T20:32:30

Purchased the Nikon SB-800 a few years ago and must say, I have NEVER been disappointed by this speedlight. It's powerful, lightweight and thanks to Nikon technology, gives accurate color rendition in any setting I need it to perform in (glamour portraits, swimwear, weddings etc.). This speedlight is reliable, durable and certainly a worthy investment for your Nikon SLR.

C-Pete

2017-07-17T20:00:00

used with my d600's works great , so glad i bought the nikon flash

wolfsview

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2013-11-24T19:00:00

I used flash sb800, for more than 9 years, work same as knew.

FotoJAG

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2013-11-18T19:00:00

This baby has a little button in tha back tha triggers tha preview light. I love this feature because it keys the people that your about to take a picture. It is not found on any other flash. I wish they add it back. Solid flash. Great size. I use it more than my sb 910

Anonymous

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2013-04-25T20:00:00

The unit is spectacular. I use it with my D-800, D-700 and my D3x. The output is absolutely consistant 100% of the time, the quality of the light is pure white, rendering ALL skin tones perfectly and all colors faithfully. The power of this unit is amazing. I am a working professional and I wouldn't use any other product at any price. This is a flash unit done right!

Jonathan M.

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2012-06-02T20:00:00

I have owned this flash for 6 years... Never once has it let me down, only given flash after flash in literally every shooting situation. From weddings , indoor sports, fill flash, flash for 300m.p.h. race cars, backlighting objects, portraits... recently I shot a personal trainer and his helper in shaded outdoor area for 200 plus shots all with flash within a 1/2 hour...after 6 six years of 120 degrees in desert and 10 below zero in mountains, as with all my Nikon products my SB800 continues to amaze...

NikonD

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2011-12-07T19:00:00

I own two of these flashes. I use them all the time. It does exactly what I expect under all conditions. I can take pictures that I was never able to before owning this outstanding flash. Fill-flash outdoors especially during sun back-lighting conditions is fantastic. My only ding that I would give it is that the UI does not have perfect usability. I am able to figure out how to do everything I need to using the excellent manual, but the design could be better. Great, great flash. I am very satisfied!

AZinPNW

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2011-08-14T20:00:00

I have used this flash very heavily for the last 7 years and it does not miss a beat. Battery life is good and the flash is totally reliable and accurate. I prefer it to the SB900. The flash is compatible with all mycameras and lenses and rarely fails to give the correct TTL exposure. The 5th battery attachment has pros and cons. I almost always use it but it is not meant for rough handling. The attachment can come loose and fall off dumping batteries on the ground. Otherwise this flash is a dependable workhorse.

Elksguy

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2011-06-02T20:00:00

I have two of these and they are extremely inconsistent. Even with new batteries, they do not recycle as fast as they should

KR

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2011-04-14T20:00:00

After purchasing my first SB 800, I quickly decided I would add one a year and stopped at four units.These flashes are great and I wish they were still available.They were miles ahead on this one.

Rewind

Originally posted at

2011-04-14T20:00:00

The SB800 is a very good performer for the sort of flash applications that I have. It is small, flexible and powerful. It is not easy to learn ( the manual is terrible!) and the controls are not intuitive, but once mastered, it is great. I plan to keep mine for a loong time.

steveb

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

I own two of the SB 800 flash units. Never had a problem, don't expect I ever will. They are solid, reliable, and built to last. I shoot a lot of portraits and weddings, and these are all the lights I need. I wish Nikon had not quit making them. Bummer! Highly recommend them.

ShootforLife

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2011-04-13T20:00:00

This is a great flash and it does all, but I really like the compact size! In addition to this flash I have two old SB-26 flash set on slave and use the SB-800 as my main. Now if I have SB-600, 800, or 900, I could use the commander setting and control them too. 900 is a better flash but it's bigger too.

GarryOwen

Originally posted at

2011-04-13T20:00:00

I have 4 of these and use them on location with pocket wizards in place of carrying my larger studio lights. I find myself using these and hardly taking my studio lights out of their cases anymore. I also use them shooting nightime sports such as football where you are allowed ot use speedlights on the sidelines. Work very well with all current models of Nikon DSLRs on camera, but I use them most of the time off camera with wireless flash triggers.

Utahphotog

Originally posted at

2011-04-13T20:00:00

I'm a wedding photographer who uses creative lighting on location in high-pressure situations. This flash has let me down. The idea is great. When it works it is fabulous. It just gives out some times. I replace my batteries every hour, so it's not a power issue. My second shooter has had the same issue. At some point, it just starts humming and doesn't work any more. I depend on it to fire three other flashes, so when it gives out, the whole operation shuts down. I'm open season for lawsuits. Of course, I carry back up, but that doesn't excuse the poor performance of the flash. I have had no similar issues with SB 600s, nor has my second shooter. The wireless communication with my camera, it's ability to command, the high range of communication, the power, the settings -- all great. I have no complaints when it works. It's the fact that it can stop at any time that ruins it. To be fair, it doesn't give out often, but it did within the first year of use. That's unacceptable. Also, the cheap plastic parts have fallen off - the red see-through plate fell off, the button cover on the side where you press to rotate the flash head, all cheap. It's embarrassing to have pieces fall off of your equipment on a job.

wedding p.

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2010-11-17T19:00:00

Nikon discontinued the SB-800 for the SB-900. The 900 overheats and stops working. I have never had that issue with the SB-800. The settings are a little harder to figure out on the SB-800, but it will keep working if you are shooting fairly fast. This is a good solid workhorse that I wish was still available. Be wary of the SB-900 before buying. You pay more and get less. The SB-800 is a much better unit.

forensic_guy

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2010-08-31T20:00:00

My first camera is Nikon FM 2, from Nikon family after that i have not thinking about other brands, this happen in the year of 1994. Before I was using lot other brands because of the affordability and now I am using Nikon D40X with SD 800. Since then no looking back. Nagarajan.

Naga's

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2009-01-13T19:00:00

Hasn't run the gauntlet yet, but so far lives up to the review I read before purchasing.

Phrank

2008-12-28T19:00:00

This flash is great. I have two of these now so I can use the Nikon CLS with my D40x. This flash works great as a commander. I want at least one more.

Naois

2008-09-24T21:00:00

I have a Nikon D70, it was a long waited addition to my camera. It was well worth the price.

DAVID T.

2008-09-23T21:00:00

Flash is so fast. It is amazing. The rechargeable batteries last forever. It is a very reliable unit and very dependable. Flash range is awsome. the bouncing feature helps you create panoramic and attractive portraits with a lot of character and mistry. Highly recommended.

marcus

2008-09-23T21:00:00

Use this typically with a whaletail... great for most general photography situations.

Chip

2008-09-05T21:00:00

This is the best speedlight i have ever used. I highly recommend one.

nikon n.

2008-09-03T21:00:00

Works as advertised. Quick recycle with 5th battery. CLS works great. Rocks with a Q Turbo attached.

SCOTT C.

2008-08-30T21:00:00

This is great. I have used it for a wedding and two other photo shoots so far. I have been too busy to learn how to use the settings to change one group of speedlights to a different light level than the others, but it has been great. I just put it on the camera and started shooting. With this unit vs. the pop-up flash, there is no extra light source(no matter how dim)coming from the camera. That means no glare when photographing reflective or semi-reflective surfaces/subjects. The unit just works. I have been using it to fire three sb-800 speedlights with great results.

Greg G.

2008-08-23T21:00:00

It is a great flash, very consistent lighting and fully automatic

DC P.

2008-08-23T21:00:00

very satisfied with product [...] Thanks.

jed

2008-08-05T21:00:00

Love the 800, I am using it as master with my 600 for portraits and model photography . . . and by model I mean just that - models that I build as a hobby, so it's close up macro photography and this flash is great . . . and not forgetting fill flash outdoors!!! I have used it for some night time events as well, receptions, graduations, etc., and it works well with diffusion dome and bounce flash.

markfrancism

2008-08-05T21:00:00

I am a semi-pro utilizing my gear to take photos for various paintball magazines, private functions, and sporting events. This flash has made getting the perfect light that much easier!

G

2008-07-22T21:00:00

Just love it!

Olli