Review on Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight for Nikon DSLRs - Old Version: Enhanced Flash Photography for your Camera by Henry Hunter

If you want to buy the SB-800 flash (overkill for most amateurs and even for some pros, but with excellent performance), buy this complete set. I could not find the items included in this set for less than $100 anywhere else. The mount adds an element of versatility and creativity that I never thought was possible with a flash. I've been led to believe that if you rely on the flash for a good shot, you'll be disappointed. I'm sorry grandpa, but that's no longer the case. The mount with the included remote control cable removes the flash from the camera and prevents red-eye and a variety of other camera problems. It has six different attachment points on the base, allowing you to use a tripod with a mount. It's powerful but not uncomfortable and well balanced. The design of the adjustment parts is elegant and allows an infinite number of different positions (top, angle, sides) in combination with the tilt and pan possibilities of the flash. I still had the opportunity to drain them but I took a lot of photos) and the extra battery compartments come in very handy. Shipping was also very fast, especially considering I am currently based in a foreign APO.