Nikon SB-800 User manual

SB-800 AF SPEEDLIGHT
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 D2X, D2Hs, D70, 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
New Advanced Wireless Lighting system makes multiple
flash photography as easy to use as a single on-camera
speedlight
Intelligent i-TTL system supports automatic balanced
Fill-Flash that delivers outstanding results as well as
new creative possibilities.
Individual flash mode settings ([TTL], [AA], and [M]) are
available for each of the three groups (including master
controller) for easy total lighting control based on the
brightness of the subject and not simply on general
output ratios for each group
Four frequency channels prevent other SB-800
speedlights from inadvertently triggering speedlights
FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) maintains Flash Value
for correct exposure of the subject while zooming
or changing composition
Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode delivers fill
flash in bright light up to 1/8000 of a second
Distance Priority Manual Mode automatically controls
the light output according to distance and aperture set
Modeling Flash allows photographer to preview lighting
effects for all speedlights
Dot matrix LCD provides large, easy to read graphics, and
ergonomic control design makes the buttons and switches
simple to access and use
New SD-800 Quick Recycling Battery Pack is included -
adds a fifth (AA)-size battery for shorter recycling
time between flashes
New SJ-800 Color Filter Set is included -
contains two color filters, one for balancing flash
with tungsten lighting and one for fluorescent lighting
New AS-19 Speedlight Stand is included -
complete with tripod connector
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: AS-19 FLASH STAND (ABOVE)
SD-800 QUICK RECYCLING BATTERY PACK (BELOW LEFT) SJ-800 COLOR FILTER SET (BELOW RIGHT)

SB-800 AF SPEEDLIGHT
SPEEDLIGHT SB-800 SPECIFICATIONS
Electronic Construction
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Flash Exposure Control
1) i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Nikon D2X, D2Hs, D70, F6
2) D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with Nikon D1, D2 series or D100
3) TTL Auto Flash with many film SLRs, including the Nikon F5, F100,
N80, N75, N65 and FM3A
4) Auto Aperture Flash [AA]
5) Non-TTL Auto Flash [A] with Nikon 35mm SLRs
6) Manual Flash [M]
Guide Number (ISO 100, m/ft.)
38/125 (at 35mm setting) to 56/184 (at 105mm setting)
Flash Coverage
Automatic 24 to 105mm zoom
14/17mm with built-in wide flash adapter
14mm with Diffusion Dome SW-10H
Bounce Capability
Flash head tilts down to -7 degree or up to 90 degree,
flash head rotates horizontally 180 degree to the left
or 90 degree to the right
Power Switch
ON/OFF button provided
Film Speed Range in
TTL auto flash mode
ISO 25 to 1,000
Minimum Recycling Time
Approx. 2.9 seconds (Manual [M], AA-size
Ni-MH batteries, with Quick Recycle Battery Pack SD-800)
Approx. 6 sec. (Manual [M] (AA-size Alkaline batteries)
Minimum Number of Flashes
Approx. 130 (Alkaline batteries)
Power Source
Four 1.5V (AA-size alkaline), AA (AA-size NiCd)
or AA-size lithium batteries, Quick Recycle Battery Pack
SD-800 holds a fifth AA-size battery for faster power recycling
DC Unit SD-7 (optional)*, Battery Pack SD-8A (optional)**
*SD-7 is not available in European countries.
**SD-7 / 8 cannot be used with the SB-800
sold in European countries.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. (2.8 x 5.1 x 3.7 in.)
Weight (without batteries)
Approx. (12.3 oz.)
Supplied Accessories
Quick Recycle Battery Pack SD-800 [for one (AA)-size battery]
Speedlight Stand AS-19,Colored Filter Set SJ-800 (FL-G1 and TN-A1)
Diffusion Dome SW-10H, Soft Case SS-800
Optional Accessories
SC-28 and SC-29 Sync cords
SJ-1 Color Filter Set
Product Number
4801
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All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20˚C/68˚F). Specifications and equipment are subject to change
without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February 2005. 2005 NIKON INC. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville NY 11747