Nissin MG80 Pro Flash for Nikon Cameras
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Nissin MG80 Pro N

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Nissin MG80 Pro N vs Nikon SB-700 AF Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Nissin MG80 Pro N On Camera flash with the Nikon SB-700 AF On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Nissin MG80 Pro N Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-200mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 60

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

0 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 519g / 1.14 lb

Dimensions: 2.87 x 5.39 x 4.72" / 7.3 x 13.7 x 12 cm

Nikon SB-700 AF Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-200mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 60

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 360g / 0.79 lb

Dimensions: 2.8 x 5 x 4.1" / 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm

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Reasons to choose Nissin MG80 Pro Flash for Nikon Cameras over Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

Tele Coverage	200mm vs 120mm	80mm Longer Focal coverage
Max Guide Number	197' vs 92'	105' Longer coverage
Fastest Recycle Time	1.2 seconds vs 2.5 seconds	1.3s Faster Recycle Time
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene

Reasons to choose Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight over Nissin MG80 Pro Flash for Nikon Cameras

Off-Camera Terminal	Proprietary vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Weight	360g vs 519g	159g lighter

Common Strengths of Nissin MG80 Pro Flash for Nikon Cameras and Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +90°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (360°) vs Yes (360°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs Yes	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs Yes	Useful for capturing motion blur
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs Yes	Balance the flash light with the ambient light

Common Weaknesses of Nissin MG80 Pro Flash for Nikon Cameras and Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Nissin MG80 Pro N vs Nikon SB-700 AF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Nissin	Nikon
Manufacturer Product Code	NDMG80-N	4808
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	197' / 60m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	200mm	35mm
Focal Coverage	24-200mm (FF equiv.)	24-120mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	-	1/1042 to 1/40000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 1.2 to 3sec	Approx. 2.5 to 3.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/256 (Manual)	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m (Commander, Slave)	Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	8 / 8	4 / 2
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	0 to +90°	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	Yes (360°)	Yes (360°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	Proprietary
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	No
Exposure Controls	Nikon i-TTL	Manual, Nikon i-TTL
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	Yes	Yes
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	519g / 1.14 lb	360g / 0.79 lb
Dimensions	2.87 x 5.39 x 4.72" / 7.3 x 13.7 x 12 cm	2.8 x 5 x 4.1" / 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm