Nikon SB800 AF-TTL Speedlight

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Introduction

This very elegant looking Nikon speedlight was introduced in late 2004 to replace the Nikon SB-80DX AF-TTL Speedlight(2002). The emergence and wide-acceptance of Nikon digital cameras has also resulted Nikon in maintaining dual models within their AF-flash models in order to suit individual requirement for users which can be both costly and inconvenient to up keep flash for their film-based and digital AF-SLRs. The introduction of both the Nikon SB-600 AF-TTL speedlight and this high performance SB-800 have streamlined the Nikon flash product line in order to tackle the incompatibility issues between the two format of film as well as digital family of AF-SLRs.

Both the Nikon speedlights are designed to be compatible with both digital and film SLR cameras; the auto flash control is now set to match the camera body: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash control with the D2 Series bodies, 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. The Intelligent i-TTL system supports Advanced Wireless Lighting including 3 remote i-TTL speedlight groups controlled through the Master SB-800. D2X, D2H and SB-800 wireless lighting system makes operation as easy to use as an on camera speedlight Individual flash mode settings (TTL), (AA), (A) and (M) are available for each of the four 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 while Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode delivers needed fill flash in bright light. The FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) feature also allows photographers to change the composition or zoom for the shot while maintaining desired lighting of the subject Lastly, the new: Wide-area AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator, covers D2 Series models and even the latest F6's 11 AF sensors; compatible with every AF Nikkor lens in the Nikkor family. Naturally, genetically, it is still Nikon flash, so, except for the modern features it provide, this top class Nikon flash is still capable to maintain backward compatibility with any Nikon camera made directly or directly.

Major Features & Functions of the Nikon SB-800 AF-TTL Speedlight

* The SB-800 is a high-performance Speedlight with a powerful guide number of 38/125 (ISO 100, m/ft.) or 53/174 (ISO 200, m/ft.) (at the 35mm zoom-head position, 20°C/68°F.) According to the camera and lens combination used with the SB-800, you can perform various types of TTL auto flash, Non-TTL auto flash, and Manual flash.

* A power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to match the lens focal length (with the exception of some camera/lens combinations. When the built-in wide-flash adapter is used or the Nikon Diffusion Dome is attached, the zoom-head position is automatically set to match a 14mm or 17mm lens.

* The flash head tilts up to 90° or down to -7° and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and 90° to the right, enabling bounce flash or close-up flash photography.

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* Nikon’s new Creative Lighting System provides a variety of advanced wireless multiple flash operations, when the SB-800 is used with compatible cameras.

* When doing bounce flash or taking close-ups with flash, you can use the built-in wide-flash adapter in conjunction with Nikon Diffusion Dome to create extremely soft, diffused lighting with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for the main subject and the background.

* Custom functions are provided to set values, or activate or cancel functions that are unnecessary to set each time.

Creative Lighting System ("CLS") The SB-800 features a new Nikon Speedlight system, called Creative Lighting System or “CLS”. This system offers additional flash shooting possibilities with digital SLRs by taking advantage of camera’s digital communication capabilities. CLS is available only when the SB-800 is used with compatible Nikon SLRs cameras. The SB-800 offers these major features:

* i-TTL mode: This is a new TTL auto flash mode in the Creative Lighting System. Monitor Preflashes are fired at all times. The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by the ambient light than in the conventional TTL mode.

* Advanced Wireless Lighting With the Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can now be accomplished with digital SLRs. In this mode, you can divide the remote flash units into three groups and control the flash output independently for each group, expanding your range of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques.

* Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or “FV,” is the amount of flash exposure for the subject. Using FV Lock with compatible cameras, you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject. This flash exposure is locked in, even if you change the aperture or composition, or zoom the lens in and out.

* Flash Color Information Communication When the SB-800 is used with compatible digital SLRs, color temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera. In this way, the camera’s white balance is automatically adjusted to give you the correct color temperature when taking photographs with the SB-800.

* Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at your camera’s highest shutter speed is now possible. This is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background.

* Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation, the SB-800 emits AF-Assist illumination over a much wider area as compared to existing Speedlights. This enables you to perform autofocus photography in dim light even when you change the camera’s focus area with cameras supporting this function.

Nikon SB-800 Flash / speedlight compatibility chart with various Nikon cameras.

Source: Nikon Europe

Supplied accessories: Quick Recycling Battery Pack; Speedlight Stand; Nikon Diffusion Dome; SD-800 AS-19 SW-10H; Colored Gel Filter Set SJ-800; Soft Case SS-800.

Main Reference Map / Nomenclature

Nikon Speedlight SB-800

+ Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode Press the and buttons simultaneously to recall the underexposure value

+ Resetting the settings Press both buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 sec. to reset all settings, including the custom settings (except the distance unit selected in m/ft) to their default values.

+ Button lock Press both buttons simultaneously to lock the functions of the control buttons (except the , Modeling illuminator, and FLASH buttons) to avoid accidental malfunction. Press the buttons again to release the lock.

Control button quick reference Procedures for Custom settings, recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode, resetting all settings to their default values, and the button lock are shown in the Control button quick reference chart on the back of the built-in bounce card.

The various Icons / symbols appear on the LCD panel: -

Icons on the LCD panel show the status of the operations set. These icons vary depending on the settings, the combination of camera/lens, and the exposure mode.

Control button quick reference Procedures for Custom settings, recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode, resetting all settings to their default values, and the button lock are shown in the Control button quick reference chart on the back of the built-in bounce card.

1) Icons shown with a single flash unit. Icons when a camera compatible with CLS* is used.

Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the SB-800 fires a series of imperceptible preflashes that are detected by the camera’s TTL Multi-Sensor and analyzed for brightness and contrast.

TTL mode Based on the exposure control information, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure.

Balanced Fill-Flash This always appears together with D. Based on the exposure control information, the flash output level is automatically controlled for a well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background.

Auto FP High-Speed Sync (CLS*) The SB-800 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera’s sync shutter speed.

Auto Aperture flash In addition to Non-TTL auto A flash, the SB-800’s built-in sensor correctly controls the flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the SB-800, including the ISO sensitivity, aperture, focal length, and exposure compensation value.

Non-TTL auto flash The SB-800’s built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected back from the subject, controlling the SB-800’s light output automatically to give the correct exposure.

Distance-priority manual flash Based on the ISO sensitivity value and aperture, the SB-800 controls the light output according to the distance value entered.

Manual flash The flash always fires at a specified output in combination with the aperture and light output level.

Repeating flash The SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple exposure effects.

Compatible with CLS (CLS*) The SB-800 is connected to cameras compatible with CLS*

Power zoom function The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted to match the lens focal length

Manual zoom-head position setting You can adjust the zoom-head position manually.

Canceling the power zoom function The power zoom is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be adjusted manually.

Power zoom function using the built-in wide-flash adapter With the built-in wide-flash adapter attached, the zoom head position can automatically be adjusted. The same is true when the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally.

Underexposure Indicates the underexposure value, showing that the light might be insufficient in the TTL auto flash mode.

Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated

ISO / EV ISO sensitivity Represents the ISO sensitivity value. EV: Flash output level compensation Represents the flash output level compensation value.

The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is activated The wide-area AF-assist illuminator comes on.

The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is canceled The wide-area AF-assist illuminator does not come on. AF-iLL Only Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator still comes on.

Control buttons being locked Control buttons (except the ON/OFF, Modeling illuminator and FLASH buttons) are locked.

Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction control is activated.

LCD panel illuminator Pressing any control button turns on the LCD panel illuminator.

Beyond the flash-shooting distance range The subject is beyond the flash shooting distance range. : the closest available distance, : the farthest available distance

2). Icons shown in the LCD panel when used with multiple flash units Icons in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode

Wireless master In the wireless multiple flash mode, the SB-800 is used as the master flash unit connected to the camera.
Wireless remote In the wireless multiple flash mode, the SB-800 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit.
Wireless remote In the wireless multiple flash mode, the SB-800 is set as a remote flash unit, which fires in sync with the master flash unit.

Sound monitor on When the SB-800 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound.

Sound monitor canceled “Beeping” sound is off.

M Master (CLS*) Represents the settings of the flash mode and flash output level compensation value of the master unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.

Group A (B, C) (CLS*) Represents the settings of the flash mode and flash output level compensation value of the remote flash unit(s) in Group A (B, C) in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.

Channel (CLS*) Represents the communication channel number through which the master and remote flash units exchange data in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.

Highlighted items

Highlighted items indicate that they can be set or changed. The highlighted items return to normal after 8 seconds unless an adjustment is made.

Group

Camera Model

TTL auto flash mode

Non-TTL auto flash mode

Manual Flash mode

Wireless Multiple Flash

i-TTL

D-TTL

TTL

BL*1

auto aperture flash

non-TTL auto flash

Distance priority

manual

repeating

Advance wireless Lighting

Wireless multiple flash

Compatible with CLS*

D2X, D2H

*2

*3

Digital SLRs not Compatible CLS

D1-Series, D100

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*3

I

F6, F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F/N90-Series; F/N80-Series, F/N75-Series, F/N70-Series

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II

F4-Series, F/N65-Series, F-801s/N8008s, F-801/N8008, Pronea 600i/6i

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III

F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000

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*4

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IV

F/N60-Series, F/N50-Series, F-401x/N5005

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*4

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V

F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000

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VI

FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V, F3-Series (with the AS-17)

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*5

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VII

New FM2 (FM2n), FM10, FE10, F3-Series, F/N55-Series

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Note: The SB-800’s available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses in use or the camera’s exposure mode and metering system.

*1 : Balanced Fill-Flash. This always appears together with . *2 Wireless multiple flash in the i-TTL mode is possible. *3 TTL mode is not possible. *4 While performing Balanced Fill-Flash, no icon appears. *5 Repeating flash is not possible with the F3-Series (using the AS-17).

For other Camera Model(s0 not shown, please CLICK on the respective icon(s) for Group I/II (45k Gif) or Group III, IV, V & VI (43k Gif)

Lens Type: - AF-Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses and non-CPU Nikkor lenses.

For MF Nikkor lenses, click here for more information.

CPU lenses CPU lenses have CPU contacts.
D-type Nikkor lenses D-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body. Set the aperture either on the lens aperture ring or on the camera body.
G-type Nikkor lenses G-type Nikkor lenses send distance information to the camera body, but do not have an aperture ring. Therefore, set the aperture on the camera body. With some cameras, the usable exposure mode is limited.

Basic operation: basic procedures are described when a CPU lens is mounted on cameras compatible with CLS*, digital SLRs not compatible with CLS*, and cameras in Groups I to II. The SB-800’s available functions and the LCD display vary depending on other camera/lens combinations.

Usable batteries: four AA-type penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of these types: (1) Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) (2) Lithium (1.5V) (3) Nickel (1.5V) (4) NiCd (rechargeable, 1.2V) (5) Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable, 1.2V). When replacing batteries, replace all four (or five when using the Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800) with fresh ones of the same brand. Note: High-power manganese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB-800.
Obtaining faster recycling times using 5 batteries: Use the provided Quick Recycling Battery Pack SD-800 to install five batteries to shorten the recycling time.
External power sources Using an optional external power source increases the number of flash firings and provides faster recycling times

Minimum number of flashes and recycling times When using four (or five) fresh batteries of the same type and the Speedlight fires at M1/1 output.

Replacing/recharging the batteries Refer to the following table to determine when to replace or recharge your batteries, if the ready-light takes a long time to come on.

If extremely exhausted batteries are used, a strange sound can be heard caused by the flash head zooming back and forth even when the SB-800 is turned off. In this case, replace the SB-800’s batteries even if an external battery source is used.

* Minimum recycling time is for operation using fresh batteries. This data stated above was measured without using the wide-area AF-assist illuminator, zoom-head position adjustment, or LCD panel illumination. The above data may vary due to variations in battery performance. Use the Standby function to conserve battery power If the SB-800 and the camera are not used for more than a specified time, the standby function activates and automatically turns the SB-800 off to conserve battery power (it goes into the standby mode). In the Wireless flash mode, the standby function activates in approx. 40 seconds (default setting) when the SB-800 is used as the master flash unit. However, the standby function does not work regardless of the SB-800’s setting when the Speedlight is used as a remote flash unit. You can adjust the time before the SB-800 goes into the standby mode using the Custom settings

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*		Nikon’s new Creative Lighting System provides a variety of advanced wireless multiple flash operations, when the SB-800 is used with compatible cameras.
*		When doing bounce flash or taking close-ups with flash, you can use the built-in wide-flash adapter in conjunction with Nikon Diffusion Dome to create extremely soft, diffused lighting with virtually no shadows, while maintaining balanced lighting for the main subject and the background.
*		Custom functions are provided to set values, or activate or cancel functions that are unnecessary to set each time.

	*		i-TTL mode: This is a new TTL auto flash mode in the Creative Lighting System. Monitor Preflashes are fired at all times. The subject is correctly exposed by the light from the flash lighting and the exposure is less affected by the ambient light than in the conventional TTL mode.
	*		Advanced Wireless Lighting With the Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple flash operation in the TTL (i-TTL) mode can now be accomplished with digital SLRs. In this mode, you can divide the remote flash units into three groups and control the flash output independently for each group, expanding your range of creative multiple-flash shooting techniques.
	*		Flash Value Lock Flash Value, or “FV,” is the amount of flash exposure for the subject. Using FV Lock with compatible cameras, you can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject. This flash exposure is locked in, even if you change the aperture or composition, or zoom the lens in and out.
	*		Flash Color Information Communication When the SB-800 is used with compatible digital SLRs, color temperature information is automatically transmitted to the camera. In this way, the camera’s white balance is automatically adjusted to give you the correct color temperature when taking photographs with the SB-800.
	*		Auto FP High-Speed Sync High-Speed flash synchronization at your camera’s highest shutter speed is now possible. This is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of field to blur the background.
	*		Wide-Area AF-Assist Illuminator In autofocus operation, the SB-800 emits AF-Assist illumination over a much wider area as compared to existing Speedlights. This enables you to perform autofocus photography in dim light even when you change the camera’s focus area with cameras supporting this function.

		Monitor Preflashes Just before the flash fires, the SB-800 fires a series of imperceptible preflashes that are detected by the camera’s TTL Multi-Sensor and analyzed for brightness and contrast.
		TTL mode Based on the exposure control information, the camera automatically controls the flash output level to give the correct exposure.
		Balanced Fill-Flash This always appears together with D. Based on the exposure control information, the flash output level is automatically controlled for a well-balanced exposure of the main subject and background.
		*Auto FP High-Speed Sync (CLS)** The SB-800 automatically fires at faster shutter speeds exceeding the camera’s sync shutter speed.
		Auto Aperture flash In addition to Non-TTL auto A flash, the SB-800’s built-in sensor correctly controls the flash output in combination with data automatically transmitted from the camera and lens to the SB-800, including the ISO sensitivity, aperture, focal length, and exposure compensation value.
		Non-TTL auto flash The SB-800’s built-in sensor measures the flash illumination reflected back from the subject, controlling the SB-800’s light output automatically to give the correct exposure.
		Distance-priority manual flash Based on the ISO sensitivity value and aperture, the SB-800 controls the light output according to the distance value entered.
		Manual flash The flash always fires at a specified output in combination with the aperture and light output level.

		Repeating flash The SB-800 fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple exposure effects.
		*Compatible with CLS (CLS)** The SB-800 is connected to cameras compatible with CLS*
		Power zoom function The zoom-head position is automatically adjusted to match the lens focal length
		Manual zoom-head position setting You can adjust the zoom-head position manually.
		Canceling the power zoom function The power zoom is canceled, and the zoom-head position can only be adjusted manually.
		Power zoom function using the built-in wide-flash adapter With the built-in wide-flash adapter attached, the zoom head position can automatically be adjusted. The same is true when the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally.
		Underexposure Indicates the underexposure value, showing that the light might be insufficient in the TTL auto flash mode.
		Standby duration Represents the time before the standby function is activated
ISO / EV		ISO sensitivity Represents the ISO sensitivity value. EV: Flash output level compensation Represents the flash output level compensation value.

		The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is activated The wide-area AF-assist illuminator comes on.
		The wide-area AF-assist illuminator is canceled The wide-area AF-assist illuminator does not come on. AF-iLL Only Flash firing canceled The SB-800 does not fire but the wide-area AF-assist illuminator still comes on.
		Control buttons being locked Control buttons (except the ON/OFF, Modeling illuminator and FLASH buttons) are locked.
		Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction control is activated.
		LCD panel illuminator Pressing any control button turns on the LCD panel illuminator.
		Beyond the flash-shooting distance range The subject is beyond the flash shooting distance range. : the closest available distance, : the farthest available distance

		Sound monitor on When the SB-800 is set as a remote flash unit, you can monitor its operation by listening to the beeping sound.
		Sound monitor canceled “Beeping” sound is off.
*M Master (CLS)**		Represents the settings of the flash mode and flash output level compensation value of the master unit in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.
		*Group A (B, C) (CLS)** Represents the settings of the flash mode and flash output level compensation value of the remote flash unit(s) in Group A (B, C) in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.
		*Channel (CLS)** Represents the communication channel number through which the master and remote flash units exchange data in the Advanced Wireless Lighting mode.