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Nikon SB800

Nikon Speedlight SB-800 TTL Flash

Canon Speedlite 430EX II

Canon Speedlite 430EX II TTL Flash

$89.00  |  1 store
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Product Description
Compatible with both digital and film SLR cameras; auto flash control is set to match the camera body: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control with the D2H, D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control and... More
Compatible with both digital and film SLR cameras; auto flash control is set to match the camera body: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control with the D2H, D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control and Auto Aperture Flash (AA) with D1 Series and D100 digital SLR cameras, and TTL and Non-TTL Auto Flash (A) with film cameras. Less
The Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it... More
The Speedlite 430EX II features a powerful flash (guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100) with a fast recycling time in a compact, durable body. A one-touch quick-lock mechanism makes it easy to attach or detach the 430EX II from the camera and a metal foot has been added for strength and durability. Flash controls can now be set through the camera's LCD screen on compatible EOS Digital SLR cameras. Less
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Key Features   
Mount Type   - Hot Shoe Mount
Flash Type   Regular Flash Regular Flash
Dedication   Dedicated Dedicated
Weight 12.30 oz. 0.73 oz.
Guide Number 125 @ ISO 100 (35mm.) 141 @ ISO 100 (105mm.)
Zoom Range 24 - 105 mm. 24 - 105 mm.
Other Features   
Min. Recycle Time 2.70 Seconds 0.1 Seconds
Power Source 4 x AA Batteries 4 x AA Batteries
Brand Nikon Canon
TTL Metering   With TTL Metering With TTL Metering
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208048014 410000220252
Product ID 21881968 87832651
Product MPN   
MPN SB800QK 162412423219834
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon SB800
Nikon Speedlight SB-800 TTL Flash
$89.00
Canon Speedlite 430EX II
Canon Speedlite 430EX II TTL Flash
From $269.99

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 4 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

170

The Epitome of Nikon Flash Innovation

bycolonialpara Aug 15, 2006
52 Helpfuls 53 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredibly versatile flash tool.
Cons Initial cost to purchase.
Recommended it? Yes

The SB-800 flash is the latest in a series of excellent flash attachments provided to users of Nikon cameras and it is a flash unit that has benefited from all of the collective knowledge accumulated by this company as it perfected its imaging products.

As the latest and most powerful... Read full review »

92

Flash! Good news and bad!

bysailingshot Mar 22, 2007
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Awesome improvement in shot quality. Feels well worth it's cost.
Cons At around 310, not exactly cheap. The equally good 600 is 200.00.
Recommended it? Yes



The SB800 costs about 310 dollars US and that's the bad news.

Here's the good news:

Performance:
Add this flash to your Nikon DSLR and you will quite literally get a new WORLD of quality shooting from your camera. Those who use built in flashes have no idea why... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
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  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Good Value (1)
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  • Bulky (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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excellent product

bykalok May 8, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality Construction, Easy to Use, Great Design
Cons Bulky
Recommended it? Yes

Lightweight flash that has lots of power with excellent performance. I'm quite happy with the results I get with it. Read full review »

kahuiz
10

Excellent External flash

bykahuiz Mar 25, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality Construction
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I use this external flash in indoor setting obviously and it does help to bring the light on the subject!  I have to play  with it a little bit to get a soft light verses a harsh light in some settings, but you will have that with any external flash.  I did have to read a bit thru... Read full review »

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