Nikon Speedlight SB-80DX
February 21, 2002
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon SB-80DX Speedlight.
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 wideangle 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 new dedicated soft dome has been provided to create soft lighting.
The Nikon SB-80DX is a significant addition to the Nikon Speedlight lineup, offering photographers enhanced flash shooting flexibility for a wide range of applications.
- Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.
Nikon SB-80DX Features
- Guide number: 56/184 (ISO 100, m/ft. at 105mm), 38/125 (ISO 100, m/ft. at 35mm)
- 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash capability
- D-TTL for D1 series and D100 -- same performance as field proven 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill Flash
- Tilting/rotating flash head for bounce effect
- Built-in bounce card
- Built-in wide flash adapter provides coverage for 14mm wideangle lens*
- Wireless Slave Flash function
- Modeling flash function -- user can confirm whether there is a reflective object in the scene before shooting
- New dedicated soft dome to create soft lighting
- New multi-selector for easy operation
- AF-Assist Illumination up to 10m/32.8 ft.
- Large, informative LCD panel with illuminator
- *Depending on scene conditions, periphery of image may be underexposed.
Nikon SB-80DX Specifications
| Electronic construction | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
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| Flash exposure control | TTL automatic control with Nikon F5, F100, F80, F65, FM3A, D1 series or D100; Non-TTL automatic control; Manual control: full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 and 1/128 output |
| Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft.) | 38/125 (at 35mm), 56/184 (at 105mm) |
| Flash coverage | 24mm to 105mm in 5mm zoom steps; 14/17mm with built-in wide flash adapter; 14mm with soft dome |
| Power switch | ON/OFF/STANDBY button provided |
| Film speed range in TTL auto flash mode | ISO 25 to 1000 |
| 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*1*2; Battery Pack SD-8A*2
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| 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. |
| Accessory supplied | Soft dome |
- All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F).
- Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.