SB-50DX Autofocus Speedlight with Case

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• ASIN: B00005LENK
• Item model number: SB-50DX
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2002

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Flash, December 2, 2003

By 

Peter C. Krieger (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SB-50DX Autofocus Speedlight with Case (Electronics)

I have been using this flash unit for about two months, and the results are quite good. I have not yet changed the batteries, but I would advise keeping a spare battery or two in your bag as a precaution.

The recycle time is quite good > I can get about 2 frames with flash in about 3 seconds; I have just bought an accessory (Sto-Fen filter) to soften the shadows.

Also, you generally get the best results when it is set to
D-TTL.

As far as cost goes, Nikon's policy is somewhat limiting; if use of a non-Nikon accessory (Flash, lens, cable, etc.) results in damage, then the warranty is void. Kind of restrictive, no?
So, for the price you get a good flash, but testing it against a competitor is somewhat risky.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great flash for older Nikon cameras, January 22, 2006

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E. Bowles (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SB-50DX Autofocus Speedlight with Case (Electronics)

The SB 50DX is just the ticket for the older Nikon cameras. The SB 50DX speedlight is superb with the N80 - providing TTL metering and a wide range of settings. Even better, if you shoot with film, the SB 50DX is readily available in the used market for $50-75. What an amazing price for a flash unit that retailed for more than $200 in early 2004. For digital flash, the SB 50DX works well with the older models, but check carefully. For example, the D70 and D50 have iTTL metering - which is not supported by the SB 50DX. But for other digital models such as the D1, the SB 50DX is fully functional.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars High Price for Little Functionality, October 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: SB-50DX Autofocus Speedlight with Case (Electronics)

For the price of this flash, I would consider alternatives such as a Sunpak PZ5000 which offer many advanced features for a smaller price tag. Also the batteries that this unit requires tend to be costly versus commonly used AA cells. The "pro" flash, SB80DX is a great product but more than double the price of the PZ5000! I wish Nikon would keep up with its competitors in the amateur photographer market.