Nikon SB-700 Speedlight

Nikon SB-700

Overview

A versatile, easy-to-use Speedlight compatible with Nikon FX and DX format SLR cameras and Nikon's 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 wireless control of multiple flash units. The compact body means it's the ideal piece of kit to have on hand for creative photography or to create more balanced images in challenging lighting conditions.

Universal I-TTL (Intelligent TTL) Speedlightcompatible with FX and DX format SLR cameras and Nikon's Advanced Creative Lighting System.

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

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, you can choose centered, even and standardlighting 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 softwarecan 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 24-135mm focal length*. Compatible with several CAM3500 AF sensors.

Technical data

• • Electronic design

  • Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Series Circuits

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

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

• • Effective flash range (in i-TTL mode)

  • 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)

• • Lighting field pattern

  • 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

• • Flash mode available

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

• • Other available functions

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

• • Nikon Creative Lighting System

  • 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

• • Multiple flash photography

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

• • Flash exposure control is set by the camera

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

• • Reflection possibilities

  • 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°

• • Power ON/OFF

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

• • Power source

  • 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 flash flashes and time before re-triggering

• • Flash-ready indicator

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

• • Flash-ready indicator (in remote mode)

  • SB-700 fully ready: blinks; insufficient flash light for correct exposure (in i-TTL mode or AUTO mode with SU-4 type wireless multiple flash unit photography): blinks

• • Flash duration (approx.)

  • 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

• • Mounting foot lock lever

  • Ensures that the SB-700 is securely attached to the camera's contact point with the locking plate and mounting pin and prevents accidental dropping

• • Flash compensation

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

• • Custom setting

  • 11 items

• • Other features

  • Thermal protection, firmware update

• • Dimensions (W × H × D)

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

• • Weight

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

• • Included accessories

  • Speedlight Stand AS-22, Nikon Diffusion Hood SW-14H, Incandescent Filter SZ-3TN, Fluorescent Filter SZ-3FL, Soft Case SS-700

Product code Speedlight SB-700 - FSA03901

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