Nikon Speedlight SB-800

THE SB-800 WAS A BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCT ON LAUNCH, AND IS PARTICULARLY POWERFUL

RELEASED: 2003 PRICE NEW: £350/$420 SECONDHAND PRICE: ‘Excellent’ £80/$90 ‘Good’ £70/$80

The SB-800 has advanced features, including wireless commander and remote functions. It was the first Speedlight to include Nikon’s ‘flash colour info communication’ system, to improve colour accuracy with Auto WB, along with FV (Flash Value) lock for capturing and locking flash exposure settings. Refinements include a motorized zoom head with bounce and swivel, an LCD info display and on-board controls, plus an even greater max output power than Nikon’s subsequent flashguns. The SB-800 comes with colour filters, a diffusion dome, stand, carrying pouch and an extra AA battery holder.