Nikon SB-5000

Nikon SB-5000

Overview

Get the right light with the SB-5000, our first radio-controlled Speedlight.

Fast, reliable and versatile, the SB-5000 delivers unrivalled lighting for both outdoor and studio use. Radio signals operate at a range of 30m, allowing you to use complex on-camera and off-camera flash setups – now you can work even in environments where your field of view is obstructed or the optical signal may be weakened by bright sunlight. A new built-in cooling system means you can capture over 100 bursts at full power. And for photographers who can’t afford to miss a moment of coherent storytelling, the lightweight, compact SB-5000 has neat controls that allow you to operate the flash intuitively.

Professional Speedlight for unparalleled lighting

Designed to meet the needs of professionals working in the field and in the studio, the SB-5000 is an i-TTL Speedlight compatible with FX and DX-format DSLRs. This Speedlight operates as a hot shoe flash unit, wireless commander or remote unit, and is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS). It is the first Nikon Speedlight to be controlled wirelessly, using radio waves, eliminating the need for a line of sight between the master and slave flash units, improving reliability when shooting in bright sunlight. Nikon's new integrated cooling system increases the number of consecutive shots when shooting quickly and ensures that there are no unnecessary interruptions. Other features include a guide number of 34.5 and a wide 24-200mm FX-format zoom range (14mm with the diffuser). Simplified controls and menus make it easy to use, while its compact, lightweight design allows for convenient use when attached to the camera. Three light field patterns allow for full control of flash coverage to suit the shooting environment. The built-in diffuser and white card, as well as the included diffuser dome, combine with Nikon's optional color filters to further expand your creative possibilities.

Control in challenging situations: radio-controlled advanced wireless lighting control

Designed for use in challenging shooting situations, the SB-5000 fully supports Nikon’s new Creative Lighting System (CLS) radio control feature. You can now fire single or multiple flashes using the SB-5000 and a WR-R10 wireless remote controller. The SB-5000’s flexibility to respond to long-range lighting challenges means you can create and control almost any flash setup, including complex multi-flash arrangements. When used with the WR-R10 wireless remote controller, groups of up to six SB-5000s are possible. Optical control is also fully supported, meaning other Speedlights are suitable for multiple flash setups.

Professional Speedlight that doesn't get hot even after many shots

From the red carpet to the runway, the SB-5000 is designed to withstand the rigors of high-speed shooting. To improve performance during fast-paced shooting, the SB-5000 features Nikon’s new Speedlight Cooling System – the world’s* best internal temperature control system for a compact flash unit. This fast and reliable flash achieves an impressive 120 flashes at 5-second intervals, or 84 flashes at 3-second intervals. At full power, it can capture over 100 bursts in rapid succession. The system suppresses heat build-up in the flash head to prevent overheating – thermal protection has never been better.

* As of September 1, 2015, the SB-5000 has the world's best built-in cooling system for compact flash units.

Seamless integration with Nikon's acclaimed Creative Lighting System (CLS)

The SB-5000 is based on Nikon’s i-TTL (intelligent Through-The-Lens) flash control, which allows Nikon Speedlights to share important exposure information with a CLS-compatible DSLR. The SB-5000 can be controlled via radio waves as part of an Advanced Wireless Lighting setup, or conventionally using an optical field controller. One of the performance improvements is Unified Flash Control, which provides an additional level of system control. The SB-5000 can now be operated or its settings changed from the camera menu or from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 when the unit is connected to the camera body.

Compact design, neat operation

Lighter than its predecessor and more intuitive to use, the SB-5000 has been redesigned with comfort in mind. You’ll notice the difference as soon as you put the SB-5000 on your camera or in your travel bag – the compact flash body weighs just 420g. The uncluttered control panel displays a wealth of easy-to-read information. The rotary multi-selector and i button provide quick access to frequently used or personalised functions – for example, pressing the i button instantly displays a list of key flash settings for single-flash photography or Advanced Wireless Lighting. As before, the SB-5000’s flash head can be tilted down 7° or up to 90° and rotated horizontally 180° to the left or right.

Technical data

• • Guide number (ISO 100, m/ft)

  • 34.5 / 113 (at 35mm) / 55 / 180 (at 200mm), FX format, standard light field pattern

• • Output

  • 1/1 to 1/256 (in 1/3 steps, manual mode)

• • Zoom head coverage

  • Covers 24-200mm lens angle of view, 14mm with diffuser (FX format, standard light field pattern)

• • Flash mode

  • i-TTL, auto aperture flash, non-TTL auto flash, distance-priority manual flash, manual flash, multiple flash

• • Other features

  • Test firing, monitor pre-flashes, AF-assist illuminator for multi-point AF, autofocus point illumination

• • Shooting functions (set on the camera)

  • Autofocus high-speed sync, FV lock, slow sync, red-eye reduction, rear-aperture sync, exposure compensation

• • Bounce flash options

  • The flash head can be tilted down 7° or up to 90°, and rotated horizontally 180° to the left or right

• • Number of flashes

  • 150 or more (alkaline batteries) / 190 or more (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)

• • Minimum re-triggering time

  • Approx. 2.6 sec. (alkaline batteries) / Approx. 1.8 sec. (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)

• • AF-assist illuminator

  • Covers a focal length range of 24-135mm

• • Multiple flash photography functions

  • Advanced wireless lighting control (radio-controlled AWL (main and 6 groups)/optical AWL (main and 3 groups), wireless multiple flash function, remote control (remote mode)

• • Unified flash control

  • Compatible

• • Color filter

  • External filter, auto-detection function available

• • Power source

  • Four AA-size batteries (alkaline manganese or rechargeable Ni-MH), SD-9 high-performance battery pack

• • Dimensions (W × H × D)

  • approximately 73 × 137 × 103.5 mm

• • Weight

  • approx. 420 g (body only)

• • Included accessories

  • Speedlight Stand AS-22, SW-15H Nikon Diffusion Dome, Fluorescent Light Filter SZ-4FL, Incandescent Light Filter SZ-4TN, Soft Case SS-5000, Accessory Pouch

Product code Speedlight SB-5000 - FSA04301

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