SB-80DX Discontinued?

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Archive 2004 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

mhawker
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p.1 #1 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

Was just price shopping for a second SB-80DX. BH says they are discontinued. Anyone have the scoop on this? i.e. what the replacement would/should be. We love this flash.

Edit:
Ok, just found the SB-800 with the "same specs" plus iTTL. Answered my own question... and it only took half the time it usually takes.

Mar 08, 2004 at 09:58 PM

Bill De
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p.1 #2 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

I don't have the scoop. However, I have noticed an increase of them on the used market recently. If it has been discontinued, and you really want to get one, I would suggest looking for a used one. I'm sure there will be many hit the used market (like Ebay) as people upgrade to the newer models.

The SB-800DX would probably be the best replacement (maybe only one at this time).

Mar 08, 2004 at 10:21 PM

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p.1 #3 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

SB-600 is not shipping yet but it replaces the DX50.

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James

Mar 08, 2004 at 10:59 PM

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p.1 #4 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

The Nikon lineup is SB-50DX, SB-600DX, SB-800DX. Currently only the SB-80DX will be discontinued in favor of the SB-800DX and the SB-50DX will still remain at the bottom of the high-end SpeedLights. The SB-600 was introduced as a middle line flash to offer features such as high speed flash sync support to the D70 and D2H at a reasonable cost. I would imagine that once the warehouse is emptied of the SB-50DX units they may consider dropping it from the lineup. It has not been a great seller so to speak...

marc

Mar 09, 2004 at 12:54 AM

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p.1 #5 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

FYI, the new SB800 will work essentially like the SB80 on any Nikon body except the D70 or the D2H. In-other-words, you will still get DTTL and any other SB80 function and very close to the same guide numbers. The list price of the 2 flashes new is the same, so you really have no worries one way or the other.

Mar 09, 2004 at 03:38 AM

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p.1 #6 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

I'm led to believe the SB800DX is full remote iTTL as well all built in if your using multi flash units for outdoor model shoots and so on .
One on camera and as many as 3 in the field .
I'm pretty sure I read that right.. I believe the SB50 shouldn't have the Nikon badge on it

Mar 09, 2004 at 03:53 AM

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p.1 #7 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

MozzMann wrote:
I'm led to believe the SB800DX is full remote iTTL as well all built in if your using multi flash units for outdoor model shoots and so on .
One on camera and as many as 3 in the field .
I'm pretty sure I read that right.. I believe the SB50 shouldn't have the Nikon badge on it

Mozz

the D2H can control an unlimited number of SB800 speedlites , according to Nikon

J

Mar 09, 2004 at 04:04 AM

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p.1 #8 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

John is correct ... the SB-800 enables photographers to fully control up to four groups of SB-800 speedlights wirelessly. This set of four includes one Master Controller and three remote groups – each of which can contain any number of SB-800 speedlights for total lighting control. I sold my SB-80DXs on eBay right after I get the SB-800s - for top dollars.

Mar 09, 2004 at 04:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · SB-80DX Discontinued?

I am going to keep my SB-80 DX for now, its a good flash.... nothing wrong with it, and it cost me an arm and leg anyhow.

Mar 12, 2004 at 05:44 AM


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