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Nikon SB-80DX AF Speedlight with Built in AF Illuminator

Designed for users of advanced Nikon SLRs and Nikon digital SLRs, it inherits all of the functions of the SB-28/28DX and adds some exciting innovations.

The SB-80DX provides compatibility with D-TTL and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash control, and offers features such as a tilt-rotate flash head, a built-in wide flash adapter for 14mm wide-angle lens coverage, GN 38/125 (ISO 100, m/ft. at 35mm), flash coverage up to 105mm in 5mm zoom steps and an AF-Assist Illuminator. In addition, the SB-80DX enables modeling flash and wireless slave flash, and a dedicated soft dome has been provided to create soft lighting.
Features
Focus-area, selector-style input controller lets you control most functions of SB-80DX
Automatic power zoom changes the zoom-head position incrementally to match the lens' focal length from 24mm to 105mm
Guide Number of 125 (ISO 100/feet) at 35mm position
Wide flash adapter for use with lenses as wide as 114° angle of view
Included Softlight Dome diffuses the light from the flash to soften shadows
Wireless TTL to 23 feet, Auto or Manual to 131 feet.
8 Built-in Custom Settings lets you customize SB-80DX to your way of shooting
Adjust settings from 40 seconds to 300 seconds, providing power-saving control during multiple-flash photography
Locking hot-shoe system assures positive contact between SB-80DX and SLR in use
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash -- With D1X, D1H, D100, F5, F100, N90s and N80 35mm AF SLR cameras. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash with N65
Additional flash compensation control from +3EV to -3EV in 1/3 EV steps
Provides a visual confirmation that lets you preview shadows before photo is taken

 
Specifications
Type Shoe Mount
Guide Number 56m/184' (ISO 100 at 105mm)
38m/125' (ISO 100 at 35mm)
Zoom Range 24-105mm
Bounce Capability Flash head tilts down -7 degrees or up 90 degrees.
Swivel Capability Flash head rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left or 90 degrees to the right.
Auto Settings Auto F/Stops Auto aperture mode works at all apertures
Angle of Coverage 86° to 23° (24 to 105mm in 35mm format)
114° (14mm) with included wide angle adapter
Recycle Time Recycling time Approx. 6 sec. (manual at full)
Number of flashes 150 (manual at full)
Power Source Four 1.5V LR6 (AA-type alkaline), 1.2V, KR-AA (AA-type NiCd) or 1.5V FR6 (AA-type lithium) batteries; DC Unit SD-7; Battery Pack SD-8A
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 127.5 x 70.5 x 91.5 mm or 5.0 x 2.8 x 3.6 in.
Weight (without batteries)

Approx. 335g or 11.8 oz.
Notes & Special Features Slow and Rear-Curtain Sync: Controlled from camera position. Camera sets exposure from 30 seconds to highest sync speed to balance
Flash Output Compensation: +3 EV to -3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Wireless Control: Can be used off camera with TTL control to approx. 23 feet. Up to approx. 131 feet in manual mode

 

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