Nikon SB-700 Speedlight

Nikon Speedlight SB-700

Overview

A versatile, easy-to-use Speedlight compatible with FX and DX format SLR cameras and the Nikon Advanced Creative Lighting System. Incredibly intuitive to use, it features a range of advanced features that simplify light quality and direction control. Three light patterns give you complete control over flash coverage, while the easy-to-use A:B mode allows you to wirelessly control multiple flash units. The compact body means it's the ideal kit to have on hand for creative shooting or to create more balanced images in challenging lighting conditions.

Universal I-TTL (Intelligent TTL) Speedlight compatible with FX and DX format SLR cameras and "Nikon" enhanced creative lighting system.

Multi-stage elektra controlled zoom: covers a wide 24-120mm angle of view.

Intuitive use: A large, easy-to-read LCD display and conveniently placed controls make it easy to adjust settings.

Leading number: 25 (EVEN) / 28 (STD) / 30 (CW) (FX format, ISO 100 m at 35 mm). Maximum guide number: 38 (STD, FX format, ISO 100 m at 120 mm).

Depending on the situation, centered, even and standard can be selected lighting field patterns.

Very short re-triggering time: approximately 2.5 s when using NiMH or alkaline batteries and approximately 3.5 s when using lithium-ion batteries.

Quick Wireless Control A:B Mode: allows you to control the exposure ratios of the A and B Speedlights.

Integrated software can be updated using the media of the connected camera.

Automatic overheating protection system: warns of excessive heat generated during intensive shooting and, if necessary, postpones re-shooting.

Automatic filter detection: The Speedlight automatically adjusts the color temperature settings of the connected camera based on the color filter used.

AF-assist illuminator: covers a focal length of 24-135 mm*. Compatible with several CAM3500 AF sensors.

Technical data

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    Electronic design

    
    
  
  
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    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Series Circuits

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Guide number (at 35mm zoom head coverage, FX format, standard light field pattern, 20°C/68°F)

    
    
  
  
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    28/92 (ISO 100m/ft), 39/128 (ISO 200m/ft)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Effective flash range (in i-TTL mode)

    
    
  
  
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    0.6-20 m (2-66 ft) (varies depending on camera image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom head coverage, and lens aperture used)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Lighting field pattern

    
    
  
  
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    There are three illumination patterns: standard, even and centered. The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's field of view in FX and DX formats

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash mode available

    
    
  
  
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    • i-TTL • Manual flash mode • Distance-priority manual flash mode

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Other available functions

    
    
  
  
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    Modeling flashes, pre-flashes, AF-assist illuminator for multi-point AF and autofocus point illumination

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    "Nikon" creative lighting system

    
    
  
  
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    Multiple flash operations are possible with compatible cameras: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, color flash information communication, high-speed auto focal plane sync, and AF-assist illuminator for multi-point AF

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Multiple flash photography

    
    
  
  
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    • Improved wireless lighting control • SU-4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography (in remote mode)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash exposure control is set by the camera

    
    
  
  
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    Camera sync modes: slow sync, red-eye reduction with slow sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain slow sync; shooting functions: autofocus high-speed sync, FV lock, red-eye reduction

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Reflection possibilities

    
    
  
  
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    The flash head can be tilted down by 7° or up by 90° using locking positions at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°; the flash head can be rotated horizontally 180° left and right using locking positions at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Power ON/OFF

    
    
  
  
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    Turn the power switch/wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB-700 on or off; standby function can also be set

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Power source

    
    
  
  
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    Use any of the following types of AA batteries from the same manufacturer: • 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries • 1.5 V lithium-ion AA batteries • Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA batteries designed to provide the minimum number of flashes and time before the flash fires again

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash-ready indicator

    
    
  
  
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    SB-700 fully ready: lights up; insufficient flash light for proper exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode): blinks

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash-ready indicator (in remote mode)

    
    
  
  
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    SB-700 fully ready: blinking; insufficient flash light for proper exposure (in i-TTL mode or AUTO mode when using SU-4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography): blinking

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash duration (approx.)

    
    
  
  
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    1/1042 s at M1/1 (full) power, 1/1136 s at M1/2 power, 1/2857 s at M1/4 power, 1/5714 s at M1/8 power, 1/10000 s at M1/16 power, 1/18182 s at M1/32 power, 1/25000 s at M1/64 power, 1/40000 s at M1/128 power

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Mounting foot lock lever

    
    
  
  
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    Ensures that the SB-700 is securely attached to the camera's contact connector with the locking plate and mounting pin and does not accidentally fall off

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Flash compensation

    
    
  
  
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    -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Custom setting

    
    
  
  
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    11 items

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Other features

    
    
  
  
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    Thermal protection, firmware update

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Dimensions (W × H × D)

    
    
  
  
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    Approx. 71 × 126 × 104.5 mm (2.8 × 5.0 × 4.1 in.)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Weight

    
    
  
  
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    Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz.) (Speedlight only); Approx. 450 g (15.9 oz.) (using four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Included accessories

    
    
  
  
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    Speedlight stand AS-22, "Nikon" diffusion hood SW-14H, incandescent light filter SZ-3TN, fluorescent light filter SZ-3FL, soft case SS-700

    
    
  
  
  
  

Product code
"Speedlight SB-700" - FSA03901

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