Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder for SB-800 Flash (Replacement)

  • Price: $14.95
  • B&H # NISD800
  • Mfr# 4762

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The SD-800 adds a fifth AA battery to the flash.  The SB-800 is designed to operate upon 6 volts of power, which is the output of 4 alkaline batteries.  NiMh batteries, however, have a lower specified voltage which ideally requires 5 units to deliver ideal voltage to the SB-800.

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Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder
 
4.7

(based on 15 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (11)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Consistent output (6)
  • Fast recycling (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (7)
    • Photojournalism (5)
    • Fill flash (4)
    • Portraits (4)
    • Night photography (3)
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      • Pro photographer (10)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Correction to item description

    The purpose of this holder is not to extend the capacity by 20% as stated by the website. Alkaline batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5v per cell, since the batteries are in series ...Read complete review

    The purpose of this holder is not to extend the capacity by 20% as stated by the website. Alkaline batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5v per cell, since the batteries are in series in the flash, that makes the total voltage to the flash 6v w/ alkalines, which is the voltage this flash is designed to run with. Rechargeable batteries (NiMH, NICD, etc.) have a nominal voltage of 1.2v per cell, which means that you have to use 5 of them instead of 4 to get the 6 volts total that the flash wants. Using this holder increases the voltage, not the capacity. The capacity (longevity) will be a function of the cells used (i.e. 2500mah, 2000 mah, etc.)

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    Pops off often, great when it stays on!

    This product is great when it stays on, it just seems to pop off all the time and this is an issue! I have another one that is the original extra battery holder and ...Read complete review

    This product is great when it stays on, it just seems to pop off all the time and this is an issue! I have another one that is the original extra battery holder and it stays on the flash a little better, so maybe it is just an issue because this is a replacement. Regardless, if you want extra battery charge this product really is worth it. Especially if you set up strobes.

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    5.0

    Good idea

    By tennesseenikonman

    from Tennessee

    About Me Pro Photographer

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          Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

          Nice add on to the SB 800. Faster recycle time.

          HEY NIKON...how about a similar acc. for your SB900?

          Easily knocked off in the heat of a shoot.
          Try a short strip of Gaffer's tape to keep in it place.

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          5.0

          Add some speed to your flash

          By DougC

          from Texas

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Wildlife Photos

            Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

            Replaced a lost unit and it fits and works perfectly.

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            • No

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            5.0

            I use 'em all the time.

            By Fid The Kid

            from Monterey, CA

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Pack
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Sports/Action
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

              I use my extra battery holder all the time. I have 2 SB-800's and the extra battery really help. I lost 2 of them while moving, and had to replace them.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Perfect replacement

              By BobG

              from San Diego, CA

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Reliable
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Extra Flash Power

                Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                Had a battery leak in one of my original SB-800 extra battery holders, needed one fast. Exact replacement quality.

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                • No

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                3.0

                Pops off often, great when it stays on!

                By RenditionStudios

                from Denver, Colorado

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Pack
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Weak Construction

                Best Uses

                • Family Photos
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                This product is great when it stays on, it just seems to pop off all the time and this is an issue! I have another one that is the original extra battery holder and it stays on the flash a little better, so maybe it is just an issue because this is a replacement. Regardless, if you want extra battery charge this product really is worth it. Especially if you set up strobes.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Great Product

                By Justmike65

                from Florence, AL

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Easy To Use
                • Fast Recycling
                • Powerful Output

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Fill Flash
                  • General Use
                  • Night Photography
                  • Photojournalism
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                  The addition of a 5th battery greatly decreases the recycle time so the flash is ready to fire again sooner.[...]

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Couldn't and Wouldn't do without!!!

                  By TAustin Photography

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast Recycling
                  • Inexpensive
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Fill Flash
                    • General Use
                    • Portraits
                    • Weddings

                    Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                    I mostly shoot weddings and so a quick recycle time is critical! And this extra battery attachment gives me exactly that. I've also heard that this is one reason that the sb-800 was discontinued because the flash doesn't work to well unless you have this.

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                    5.0

                    Extra battery holder is a plus.

                    By jeff

                    from Austin, TX

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast Recycling
                    • Lightweight
                    • Powerful Output

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Fill Flash
                      • General Use
                      • Night Photography
                      • Photojournalism
                      • Portraits

                      Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                      The Nikon SB-800 extra battery holder gives me the extra power I need for shooting. It's been very useful in many situations. I hope Nikon keeps adding it to their line of flashes in the future.

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                      5.0

                      speeds recycling on the SB800

                      By aristotle

                      from millburn nj

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Beautiful to behold
                      • Consistent Output
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast Recycling
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Events
                        • General Use
                        • Night Photography
                        • Photojournalism

                        Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                        it isnt designed to increase the power delivered by the flash, it's just there to speed recycling. If you need that capability, it's indispensable. and for the price, it's cheap insurance to get "that shot".

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                        5.0

                        Much needed accessory!

                        By digibob

                        from Durham, NC

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast Recycling
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • none

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use

                        Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                        My new SD-800 works great, but not sure why original one quit working. It makes a big difference when I use it on my SB-800 strobe unit because it provides more power and faster recycling time.

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                        5.0

                        Solid performer and very useful

                        By halpics

                        from East TN

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                            Solid built and easy to use.

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                            4.0

                            Great add-on to the SD-800

                            By Jack

                            from London, Canada

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Consistent Output
                            • Easy To Use

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • General Use
                              • Photojournalism

                              Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                              A great tool to quicken the recharge time for the SD-800 flash unit

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                              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Better after all.......

                              By RL Gestring

                              from Carlsbad, CA

                              About Me Semi-Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Fast Recycling
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Fill Flash
                                • General Use
                                • Photojournalism
                                • Portraits

                                Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                                I've had nothing but irregular failure of my SB800 flash since the day I bought it 2 years ago. Thought I would try the 5th battery holder just for kicks, cause I didn't want to pay for the SB900. Well it works great, I have a new flash for the cost of a battery holder. Yea team.......

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                                4.0

                                Definitely a must

                                By Shane

                                from For Wayne, IN

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Charges Quickly
                                • Good Value

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Back-Up
                                  • Professional Cameras
                                  • Upgrade

                                  Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                                  If you have an SD-800, and use rechargeable batteries, you must use this accessory to reach the 800's full potential. It seems to extend the battery life of all batteries and also significantly decreases the recycle time.

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                                  (13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Correction to item description

                                  By Anonymous

                                  from Undisclosed

                                  Comments about Nikon SD-800 Extra Battery Holder:

                                  The purpose of this holder is not to extend the capacity by 20% as stated by the website. Alkaline batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5v per cell, since the batteries are in series in the flash, that makes the total voltage to the flash 6v w/ alkalines, which is the voltage this flash is designed to run with. Rechargeable batteries (NiMH, NICD, etc.) have a nominal voltage of 1.2v per cell, which means that you have to use 5 of them instead of 4 to get the 6 volts total that the flash wants. Using this holder increases the voltage, not the capacity. The capacity (longevity) will be a function of the cells used (i.e. 2500mah, 2000 mah, etc.)

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