Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

 
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Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash, featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source. Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage - The SB-900 provides zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 12-200mm coverage in the DX-format. Choose from 3 light distribution patterns - Improve light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits, or for groups or interiors. User-friendly firmware updating - Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments to the SB-900 with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Color gel filter identification - The SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white-balance setting with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Flash Tube Overheat Protection - An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts. Drip-proof mounting foot cover (Water Guard) - for enhanced moisture protection (optional). Lens Coverage - 17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode); 12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode); 12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed); 8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed) Flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right with click-stops at 0 , 30 , 60 , 90 , 120 , 150 , 180 Flash head tilts down to -7 or up to 90 with click-stops at -7 , 0 , 45 , 60 , 75 , 90 Output per set of batteries - 110 Alkaline-manganese (1.5V); 230 Lithium (1.5V); 190 Ni-MH (2600 mAh)
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
  • Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
  • 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
  • Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format)
  • 3 light distribution patterns; measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 14.6 ounces
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Nikon
  • EAN: 0018208048076
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsFragile: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Nikon
  • Manufacturer: Nikon
  • Model: B001BTG3OQ
  • MPN: 4807
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_OTHER_ACCESSORIES
  • ProductTypeSubcategory: 2300835
  • Publisher: Nikon
  • ReleaseDate: 2008-07-26
  • Studio: Nikon
  • UPC: 182080480764

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The King Kong of Flashes2009-06-24
I've had my SB900 for several weeks now. I experimented a lot the first week or so with it and was quite impressed, especially when used off camera.

It is very well designed and easy to use. It also comes with a full set of tupperware and plastic, gels, gel holder and diffuser. These items are really worth next to nothing to make but they can be expensive by the time you buy them separately.

The downside really with this flash is it's size. Also, as impressed as I am with it's performance, at the end of the day the SB600 is probably a better choice for people like me who aren't professionals. It is half the price, 120 grams or so lighter and much more compact.

Mind you none of these flash guns are exactly compact but the SB900 is really the King Kong of flashes and really it ponders the question of what the limits should be on size and weight and price for a camera strobe. I guess if you have a monster pro camera like a Nikon D3 which you need a crane to lift as it is, maybe it is OK but I would give this flash the thumbs down unless you are a press or wedding photographer.

I personally think that Nikon should be working on a nice general purpose flash redesigned with usability in mind, off camera remote capability and full head swivel but try to make it as small and inexpensive as possible. Yes a redesigned and shrunk SB-600!
Excelent lighting system2009-06-22
This flash work as described by the manufacturer. The Nikon Lighting system (CLS) works flawless every time. I usually build a studio on the go and this flash let me do all the work.
Flash is good, service was super2009-05-28
The SB-900 flash is a definite improvement over the SB-800. Beach Camera service was fast and efficient - and reasonable priced too.
Overheats silly fast2009-05-17
It's a great flash with great features. Too bad it overheats in less than 10 pictures when shooting in dimly lit areas. Outdoors, in TTL BL mode where the flash is providing just a little fill light, it doesn't seem to overheat.

This is a SERIOUS problem, and the eeprom update Nikon provided to fix the problem update won't work with my camera (D80), so I'm SOL.

Bad......very bad.
Nikon SB-9002009-05-11
Recieved my sb-900, very quick. I am new to photography and thought a flash was only for when conditions were dark, WRONG! This flash has made great pictures even more fantastic. I have not seen any of the thremal alarms that i read about before purchasing this flash but i can definitely see that it could because this flash is powerful. It works very well even when i am far enough away that i dont think i have a chance of making a good photograph. I highly recommend this flash.
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