Nikon SB-900 Reviews

Introduced together with the Nikon D700 in early July, the SB900 replaces the SB800 as Nikon's high-end flash. It brings a few new features, such as increased flash cycle times, a new flash head with a twist, as well as an all-new user interface. How ...

Decreased recycle times (and without needing a 5th battery too) ; A proper switch that not only turns on the flash, but enables the wireless modes ; New user interface is a bit quicker and easier to operate for many of the flash's myriad settings ; A ...

at the cost of making the new flash much bigger than its predecessors ; No increase in power or distance reached ; Hotshoe stand (AS-21) mounting screw threads are plastic. Unforgivable cost cutting ; As of now, the SB800 still is on sale, and ...

At the end of it, the SB900 is indeed a capable flash, with even better recycle times and packing plenty of power for a hotshoe flash. The problem, however, is that compared to the SB800, it offers just two new features I consider great, as well as ...

Though its jumbo-sized and pricey, the Nikon SB-900 is a fast and powerful flash that's a snap to use.

Easy and efficient user interface ; powerful and fast ; extended zoom range ; versatile light control

Large ; pricey ; optional battery pack works only with SB-900

Size and price may be the SB-900's biggest stumbling blocks but if you need power, speed, and flexibility (and want an almost intuitive user interface), you'll quickly find space in your camera bag for this impressive flash

The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivering the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer's c