RIP Nikon SB-800

8 years 5 months ago #461320 by Silver Fox
Well have nearly 3 years of working together.  My Nikon SB-800 has decided to go to another place.  Today it just stopped working.  All the LCD lights work on the back, it's the flash head that I believe is dead.  Nothing is happening.  Warranty is long gone so I guess it's time to take her behind the shed.  

Seriously can these heads be swapped out easily?  


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8 years 5 months ago #461416 by China White
Ask the almighty YouTube and you shall receive, be careful of the capacitor(s) might give ya a good bite if you don't discharge it. Always discharge them even if it's not been powered for a long time.



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8 years 5 months ago #461540 by effron
I'd send it to Nikon repair for a quote. You're going to need a replacement, no? They might surprise you. Myself, I wouldn't try a self repair. 

Why so serious?
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8 years 5 months ago #461548 by garyrhook
There's a used one available locally (CL) for $250. I agree with effron: send it in and see what they say/offer.


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8 years 5 months ago #461666 by China White
:agree:  should have said that myself. I am curious on how many shots it actually takes to burn out the tube on one of these. 


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8 years 5 months ago #462091 by W Cage
Don't forget to check the used markets too, you might able to pick up a good used one for less than repairing your existing one. 


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