Nikon SB-800: The Basics

This video guides you step-by-step with the most basic information on Nikon's flagship speedlight of SB-800. Enjoy.

Music: Primavera by Sanatana

For wireless flash compatibility chart
• D3000 - Built-In Flash
• D40 - Built-In Flash
• D40X - Built-In Flash
• D50 - Built-In Flash
• D60 - Built-In Flash
• D70 - Built-In Flash
• D70s - Built-In Flash
• D80 - Built-In Flash
• D90 - Built-In Flash
• D100 - Built-In Flash
• D200 - Built-In Flash
• D300 - Built-In Flash
• D700 - Built-In Flash
• D1-Series - External Unit
• D2-Series - External Unit
• D3-Series - External Unit

The SB-800 have SU-4 Mode, which allows the flash to be triggered wirelessly using onboard flash alone with non-CLS-Compatible digital SLR's. If one wish to prevent the onboard flash from reaching the subject, buy a $7 Nikon SG-3IR Panel and slide it into the flash hot shoe.

On the another hand, the SB-800 could be triggered wirelessly by having SB-400 and / or SB-600 onboard (SB-800 switched to SU-4 Mode) or having SB-800, SB-900, or SU-800 onboard (SB-800 switched to Remote Mode). The SB-800 could be connected and triggered with Pocketwizards (MultiMAX and / or Plus / Plus II) due to built-in external PC terminal.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Nikon
• SB-400
• SB-600
• SB-800
• Speedlight
• Basic
• Tutorial

[starwarsnerdreviewer]

Erh...is there a full auto mode where i dont have to adjust anything on the flash??? Is there such thing as a ETTL? Is it available in the SB-600? How to i change the modes??

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Yes, that's iTTL (iTTL-BL, iTTL-FP, and iTTL-BL-FP as well). SB-600 has it, too.

Changing the modes is so easy. All you have to to do is read the user manual. :)

[joey75220]

Hi, Joey & Company! Thank you for keeping this video up....this was one of the first vlogs I watched on your channel a few years back. I think I even requested you guys doing vlog tutorials on the SB800! I still have mine...had to send it in for repairs back in the Fall, but it is ok now. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and glad you guys still answer our questions!!!

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Hah, yup, we're still around.

[oltots]

hey ..found out what the problem was. The PCB A was damaged. Found 1 on the internet and should have it by next week. Will let U noe the end result

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Uh, okay?

[joey75220]

Ha! Someone is selling their SB800 speedlite on craigslist in Dallas and they linked this and one other of your vlogs!! Wow....

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Okay, we're not sure exactly what is going on with your SB-800. Can you please email us detailed description with the issue. We will email you few possibilities so you can try and cancel out then it will leave you with the answer. Thanks.

[oltots]

@Lilkiwiguy87 yea... its all the way in.... cause if the flash n camera go in standby ... half closing the shutter brings i back on .... so there is communication between the camera and flash.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

You can't turn off the pop-up flash. Perhaps buy Nikon SG-3IR panel and slide it into front of the pop-up flash. That way, it will block the incoming flash but will still trigger the remote flashes.