Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been a photographer (mostly amateur but some semi-pro work) since the late 1960's, so I have had the opportunity to use rangefinder, twin lens reflex and SLR cameras for many years. For those of us who remember the days before built in flashes, this unit will bring only good things to your pictures. The 'new-gen' group might find the added weight a bit bothersome, but for those who need a flash that communicates with DSLR format cameras and need some distance, this unit is excellent. I bought it to take pictures of my grandsons at their basketball games, usually on a four year old Nikon D-60 paired with a Nikkor 55-200mm zoom lens. Being able to 'point and shoot' without adjusting f-stop for distance to image considerations is a wonderful thing. The flash and camera share data and the end product is consistently exposed photographs from a variety of distances; and the power of the unit allows me to freeze action in photos taken across the length of a basketball court. Additionally, for those inclined to more sedate subjects, the flash has several modes and capabilities for portrait/architectural photography as well. Mechanically, it allows bounce flash with a hinged body and built in diffuser plate/bounce card. Additional snap on filters are also available. Electronically, it allows multiple slave/master configurations for those really looking to go high end/professional. The unit uses dry cell batteries (spec calls for 4 AA alkaline) instead of built-in rechargeable cells; while some might find this an aggravation, I prefer it since I know I can always have power in my flash by simply throwing a pack of batteries in my gadget bag (and not have to sit around while a charger is regenerating the built in batteries). For the environmentally concerned out there, just use rechargeable batteries if you want to protect our landfills. While the rechargeable batteries don't last quite as long as the single use cells, I have had no problems using them as well. If you think you will use the unit quite a bit, the price is well worth the advantages it brings to your photographic efforts.

I bought my wife a Nikon D3100 for Christmas 2009, the following summer I got her 55-300 lens and also purchased this flash to go along with it. I was able to light up a little league field for our pictures last summer. Action stopping power. We later bought a Sigma 50-150mm with 2.8 aperture and with the flash we can do beautiful portraits with the bounce flash and diffuser that comes with it. I got 2 sets of rechargeable batteries so that we cycle and always have a set ready. With fresh batteries it fires every time in burst mode and keeps up. I do a lot of night photography and use this a lot for that. The pics I uploaded with the review are of a hand carved canoe in it's shed and a baseball field that the flash was able to light up the grass quite well.

Love the SB-910 Speedlight flash unit! It is a bit pricey but it is super reliable and offers consistent performance and compatibility with my D7100, which was a primary consideration when choosing a flash. I've had many after-market units in the past which functioned but offered nothing of note in the way of creativity or camera-specific options. Nikon quality is evident in every aspect of this unit and its functionality.

I purchased this flash to replace my SB-800, which was the flash to have 10+ years ago. I was sure the 910 was the best before I bought it and having used it for several jobs plus personal work, I now know it is. This flash is so smooth but yet so powerful. You can use it effortlessly off camera too. Yes, it is expensive but if you want the best- if you want a true work horse-you will gladly pay for it. No regrets !!

The replacement to the short-lived former flagship D900 is a terrific addition to any Nikon DSLR camera outfit. I've used the SB910 on both my D800 and D7100 with fantastic results. The greatest fun comes in using the S910 as a remote or master flash as part of the Nikon CLS (Creative Lighting System), wherein you can control multiple speedlights using the TTL input of one or several speedlights to create some unusual lighting effects. Specifically, I have used this in conjunction with the also highly capable SB700 as well as a number of smaller "close-up" flashes for both some dramatic portrait and macro photography. I suggesting investing in either some rechargeable batteries (AAs) or the Nikon rechargeable battery option (extra cost and as with everything else Nikon, likely to be absurdly priced). Note: While there is a filter kit available for the SB910 (as there is for the SB700), it does NOT include the necessary filter lens to fit over the speedlight, as this was apparently included with the SB900 but neglected when Nikon retooled and re-released that product as the SB910 with improved thermal cutout management. It does, however, include wolfram (tungsten)/incandescent and fluorescent lenses for appropriate white balance correction in those lighting environments. TTL works beautifully, as you'd expect, information exchange with an equipped Nikon camera is flawless, and menu navigation is functional if a bit clunky given the rudimentary input device (click wheel with center button). The flash is also equipped with a separate mount should you choose to place it in a position other than the hotshoe mount on your camera. The versatility and powerful yet easily accessible technology this speedlight offers make it a fantastic addition to the advanced enthusiast's arsenal, as I imagine it would for a professional photographer. Experimenting with lighting, especially with a flash as capable as this one, can be a great deal of fun and yield some exciting results.

This is the best speedlight. I bought other speedlights for less and I wish I went straight to this. Range is tremendous and pictures come clear even in dark room or outside at night.

I needed a flash, and was really considering the model below this one. Doing a lot of thinking, and knowing when I get the next camera, it would be the next step above the D5300 i have, I went selected this unit. I have to say it impressed me a lot with the TTL feature, the flash auto adjusts the intensity. Truly plug-and-play. Just be aware, this flash does make the camera heavy. And if you add a zoom lens, the extra dual battery pack for the camera and the battery pack for the flash (for a Fast flash recycle time) you have a very nice monster. Yes it is worth it for the price.

I shoot real estate properties. I needed a flash that would fill the room and give me range when I need it. Weeks of research kept telling me this is the flash and was simply a easy decision. No regrets! It eats AA's, but what flash doesn't? $14.95 and I have rechargeable duracells. Love the lock feature. Communicates great with my D750 and assortment of Nikon glass. Very happy!

The SB 910 has proven to be a great flash unit. I use it off camera. The amount of light output great and the battery life is pretty good to. The only fault I can find is the size. Its a bit heavy to use on my bracket and the head is too large to fit completely into my light spear.

Very reliable. No problem with overheating compared to my older SB 900.

DOES IT ALL. WORKS GREAT. BEST FLASH EVER. PRICEY BUT WORTH IT...

The Nikon SB-910 has a good range even for far objects. It's built-in bounce card and wide angle adaptor is always there when you need it without having to carry it separately in your pocket or camera bag. It comes with a diffuser and filters for different lighting conditions. It is a great flash for professional use and easy to use even for beginners.

After 7 years of hard use my SB 800 finally gave it's last breath and it was time to upgrade. For me the SB 910 was the only choice to make for the quality I expect and when paired with my D800 the flash is amazing. Previous comments about the flash being loose in the shoe have not been my experience. The recycle times have been excellent and I am nothing but satisfied with the flash performance. The display is bright and easy to read and easy to configure quickly. For myself the instructions have been adequate but I havent had to dig to deeply into them. As the flagship flash for Nikon I have not been disappointed with the SB910

The sb910 compared to the sb900, sb800, and sb700 is like having the best of everything you need in a speedlight. The sb700 needed more power, the sb800 needed more charge hold, and the sb900 needed to not shutdown when ''overheated''. The sb910 is the answer/fix to all those issues.

The Nikon SB-910 AF Speedlight i-TTL Shoe Mount Flash is feature rich and ready for action. This camera flash weighs approximately 14.8 ounces, and requires four AA-type batteries.

My old flash sb-7XX finally retired with sudden death. This flagship Nikon flash saves my day with fully booked photo shooting for the beautiful houses to be listed for sale.

This is the perfect Nikon flash. It does everything and more. If you have a Nikon and you can afford this flash, buy it...period.

I have a SB-600 flash and realy enjoy it. I was asked to take pictures for an event and wanted to avoid the harsh shadows of a single flash. So I decided to buy this SB-910, not really sure of how well the two would work together. When I got the SB-910, i tested it as a single unit and was amazed at how much more light it provided than the SB-600. I had anticipated some benefit but discovered that it handled lighting areas where the SB-610 struggled (wider and more distant scenes). Then I quickly read the manual on how to set up the Master/Slave relationship between the two. This was fantastic. I put the SB-600 on a cheap tripod I had from many years ago and the SB-910 on the camera. They worked beautifully. Goetting the setup going was a breeze (a couple of minutes), and then things just worked. I even used these as fill light in bright sunlight and they worked wonders in balancing out the shadows so they were not as stark. The power of the SB-910 is astounding on its own, and when setting up a master/slave setup, it provided nearly studio quality lighting with a minimal expense. If you want a strong versatile flash on its own, I would definitely get this SB-910. The extra money is well worth the power you are getting and the various available settings. And the ability to expand the lighting with additional flashes is fantastic.

I am an amateur photographer, this is my first experience with a professional flash. I bought this flash for my first wedding gig, so automatic settings definitely came in handy. I liked the fact that it has a flash span of up to 200mm, to fit in with my 200mm lens. I have only used it for the wedding so far, but the pictures came out well with the flash incorporated. The only drawback with this is the time it takes for the flash to recover to its full potential.

I bought this speed light for my wife. It's the top of the line. It syncs up with her camera. The light is enough to fill in the shadows. Helps create better pictures in less than optimal lighting conditions. She can set it to sync with other lights too. She is happy with it. I don't have any complaints.