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Nikon Speedlight

January 01, 1970

"Speedlight" redirects here. For the similarly named Canon and Ricoh brands, see Speedlite (disambiguation).

Speedlight is the brand name used by Nikon Corporation for their photographic flash units, used since the company's introduction of strobe flashes in the 1960s. Nikon's standalone Speedlights (those not built into the company's cameras) have the SB- prefix as part of their model designation. Current Speedlights and other Nikon accessories make up part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS), which includes the Advanced Wireless Lighting, that enables various Nikon cameras to control multiple Nikon flash units in up to three separate controlled groups by sending encoded pre-flash signals to slave units.

Nikon's competitors like Canon and Ricoh use the similar name Speedlite for their flashes. Both names indicate that strobe flashes produce much shorter and more intense bursts of light than earlier photographic lighting systems, such as flashbulbs, or continuous lamps used in some studio situations.

Models edit

Nikon's Speedlight units are: (Update September 15, 2014)

  • SB-1 (discontinued)
  • SB-2 (discontinued, c. 1970)
  • SB-3 (discontinued, c. 1970)
  • SB-4 (discontinued, c. 1971)
  • SB-6 (discontinued, c. 1965)
  • SB-7E (discontinued, c. 1974)
  • SB-8E (discontinued, c. 1975)
  • SB-9 (discontinued, c. 1978)
  • SB-10 (discontinued, c. 1978)
  • SB-E (discontinued, c. 1979)
  • SB-11 (discontinued, c. 1980)
  • SB-12 (discontinued)
  • SB-14 (discontinued)
 
Nikon SB-23 Speedlight flash unit, with distance scale for ISO & f/stop combinations
  • SB-15 (discontinued)
  • SB-16 (discontinued)
  • SB-17 (discontinued, c. 1983)
  • SB-20 (discontinued)
  • SB-22 (discontinued)
  • SB-22s (discontinued)
  • SB-23 (discontinued)
  • SB-24 (discontinued)
  • SB-25 (discontinued)
  • SB-26 (discontinued)
  • SB-27 (discontinued)
  • SB-28 (discontinued)
  • SB-29 (discontinued)
  • SB-30 (discontinued)

D-TTL Units

  • SB-28DX (discontinued)
  • SB-50DX (discontinued)
  • SB-80DX (discontinued)

I-TTL Units

  • SB-300 (2013)
  • SB-400 (discontinued)
  • SB-500 (2014)
  • SB-600 (28 January 2004)(discontinued)
  • SB-700 (15 September 2010)
  • SB-800 (22 July 2003)(discontinued)
  • SB-900 (01 July 2008)(discontinued)
  • SB-910 (30 November 2011)
  • SB-N5 (2011)
  • SB-N7 (2012)
  • SB-R200
  • SB-5000 (First Model with Radio Transmission)

Models compatible with the latest I-TTL System edit

Current models (guide numbers - ISO 100, 35FF):

SB-300 and SB-N7 edit

(GN 59 ft, 18 m @ 27 mm) Nikon's latest smaller shoe mount flash unit which replaces SB-400. It is less powerful than SB-400 and uses AAA-size batteries. SB-300 is derived from the SB-N7, the same flash unit previously released for the Nikon 1 "multi-accessory port," instead of the ISO 518:2006 hot shoe. Both SB-300 and SB-N7 have a variable angle 'bounce' head up to 120 degrees but has no horizontal swiveling.

SB-400 (discontinued) edit

 
Nikon SB-400 Flash

(GN 69 ft, 21 m @ 27 mm) The SB-400 is a lightweight and very compact shoe-mount flash unit, powered by only two AA-size batteries. It uses a 40 mm xenon tube. Despite its small size, SB-400 is a very capable flash with a variable angle 'bounce' head (up to 90 deg.). The head lacks tilt movement which is common to larger flashes. SB-400 cannot be used in slave or master mode in Nikon's CLS system. It weighs 127 g (without batteries) and is mostly made in China.

SB-500 edit

(GN of 24 m at ISO 100)

The Nikon SB-500 is a lightweight and very compact shoe-mount flash unit with coverage for a 24 mm lens on an FX camera or a 16 mm lens on DX camera and combined with 100 lux LED for video light, powered by only two AA-size batteries. SB-500 is a very capable flash with a variable angle 'bounce' head (up to 90°) and rotates 180° for soft lighting effects. The flash is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) with two-group/two-channel control and features the intelligent-TTL (i-TTL) exposure mode.[1]

SB-600 (discontinued) edit

(GN 98 ft, 30 m @ 35 mm)

 
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Nikon Speedlight SB-600

Mid-range model - weighs approximately 300 g without 4 AA batteries

The Nikon SB-600 is a flash made by Nikon for their digital and film single-lens reflex cameras. The SB-600 can mount to any Nikon camera with a four-prong hotshoe. The SB-600 cannot control other flashes through a wireless connection; however, a flash commander can control it wirelessly. The SB-600 is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) and features the intelligent-TTL (i-TTL) exposure mode. This model is the most compatible unit with older model film and earlier digital cameras like Nikon, F5, F6, and D100 as well as all recent cameras.

SB-700 edit

(GN 92 ft, 29 m @ 35 mm)

 
Nikon Speedlight SB-700 Flash shoe contacts

SB-700 is an upgrade to the older SB-600 with refined design in both electronics and mechanics. It is a more reliable and durable flash in many ways than the SB-600 except the weakly made plastic foot section. Professionals consider the unit as more like a compact version of SB-9XX line supporting both master and slave functions. It features a newly designed interior zoom head and locking shoe section which is identical to SB-900 and SB-910 models. SB-700 shares similar features and menu system of SB-900 and SB-910 as well. The SB-700 is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) and features the intelligent-TTL (i-TTL) exposure mode. It weighs approximately 360 g without 4 AA batteries. It is mostly made in China. Announced September 2010 and available since October 2010.

SB-800 (discontinued) edit

 
Nikon SB-800 Flash

(GN 125 ft, 38 m @ 35 mm)

 
Shoe Contacts shown on a Nikon SB-800

SB-800 is a very high quality professional model which weighs approximately 350 g without 4 or 5 AA batteries (optional fifth battery for quicker recycling) The Nikon SB-800 is a flash made by Nikon based on the earlier SB-80DX model for their digital and film single-lens reflex cameras. It has electronic interfaces for through-the-lens (TTL) automatic exposure and automatic zoom to match lens focal lengths from 24 to 105 mm (35 mm equivalent), plus 14 and 17 mm with the use of the built-in diffuser or 14 mm with the external Nikon Diffusion Dome,[2] as well as film speed in the range from ISO 3 to 8000 (25 through 1000 in TTL mode with film cameras).[3] Its guide number is 38 meters / 125 feet at ISO 100 and 35 mm, with a maximum range of 58 m when adjusted at 105 mm. [4]

The SB-800 is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) and features the intelligent-TTL (i-TTL) exposure mode. It is compatible with all SLR cameras (such as the D2H, D2X, D3, D40, D50, D60, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300/s and F6), it can be used as master commander as well as remote flash unit within a CLS wireless lighting setup. It is one of the high-end units for Nikon which features metal joints and supports inside the body. It is sturdier than newer models like SB-700, SB-900, and SB-910 which are prone to impact breakage due to non-reinforced plastic shoe mount bases. All SB-800 units are made in Japan.

By many professionals, it is considered the most advanced flash unit when compared to its compact size. The Speedlights.net says that "for many professional photographers this flash is still the best hot shoe strobe out there today" with smaller size than the successor SB 900, but has bigger Guide Number 38 over 34.[5]

It features the following unlike the newer units:

  • Single piece metal foot (borrowed from SB-80DX)
  • Compact body design
  • 5th battery attachment option
  • High GN power (the same as SB-80DX)
  • Dedicated modeling light button

SB-900 and SB-910 (discontinued) edit

(GN 111 ft, 34 m @ 35 mm) SB-900 is a larger professional model released 30 June 2008, weighs approximately 415 g. It is a flash made by Nikon for their digital and film single-lens reflex cameras, released on June 30, 2008. It has electronic interfaces for through-the-lens (TTL) automatic exposure and automatic zoom to match lens focal lengths from 17 to 200 mm (35 mm equivalent) and 12 to 200 mm in Nikon DX Format. Over SB-800, SB-900 features:

  • Larger dot matrix LCD screen
  • Silent charging with upgraded thin transformer and micro-controller ICs
  • Dedicated power and master/slave selector button
  • Jog dial menu navigation
  • Newly designed and tighter shoe lock mechanism
  • Larger Flash head with more sensors for various attachments
  • Newly designed inner zoom head unit with larger distance
  • Three element front AF focus assist LEDs
  • Newly designed battery door (with push button lock addition on SB-910 similar to SB-700)

The SB-900 is part of Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) and features the intelligent-TTL (i-TTL) exposure mode. With compatible SLR cameras (such as the D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D5000, D90, D200, D300, D700, D7000, D2h, D2hs, D2x, D2xs, D3, D3x and F6) can be used as master commander as well as remote flash unit within a CLS wireless lighting setup.

As of November 2011 the SB-900 was replaced by the SB-910 which is technically very similar to the older model. There only are minor changes like the push button on the battery lid, semi-transparent function buttons, redesigned soft case, different accessories and re-adjusted thermal cut off circuit to prevent premature shutdowns. Regarding power level, looks, inner mechanics and PCB design both units are identical. All SB-900 and SB-910 units are made in Japan.

SB-5000 edit

(GN 113 ft, 34.5 m @ 35 mm)

Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 is the first model featuring 2.4 GHz radio communication for slave and master mode. It weighs 420 g, slightly heavier than the SB-9XX units. The menu system is similar to SB-700 and 9XX series. It uses a dot matrix display with led illumination unlike SB-700 and 9XX series' EL illuminator. The modeling button makes a return. It is slightly more powerful than the previous models however still less powerful than the SB-800. The head contains a fan activated after a short period of use to prevent overheating. This feature promotes more frequent and consecutive flashes without heat issues.

Wireless accessories edit

  • R1C1 Wireless Close-Up System
  • SB-R200 Wireless unit (GN 33 ft, 10m @ 24mm)
  • SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander - no flash, controls other speedlight units

Gallery edit

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    Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Speedlight
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    Nikon SB-400 Flash
  •  
    SB-400 - Nikon's simplest and most lightweight flash
  •  
    SB-400 is restricted to vertical angling, no swiveling
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Speedlights can be triggered wirelessly for various lighting effects. Here a Speedlite was placed behind the bottle to give it a glow.

References edit

  1. ^ "Nikon announces SB-500 Speedlight for stills and video". September 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Autofocus Speedlight SB-800: Instruction manual" (PDF). 24 March 2011. p. 27. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Autofocus Speedlight SB-800: Instruction manual" (PDF). 24 March 2011. p. 31. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Autofocus Speedlight SB-800: Instruction manual" (PDF). 24 March 2011. p. 120. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Nikon Speedlight SB-800 Flash". Retrieved 31 October 2013.

External links edit

  • Wireless flash setup from momentcorp.com
  • Flash products from Nikon USA
  • Speedlight comparison chart from bythom.com 2007-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
  • Creative Lighting System review
  • Overview and detailed description of all Flashes from SB20 - SB800
  • Comparison: Nikon Speedlight SB-700 vs. Nikon Speedlight SB-600 review
  • Nikon Speedlight SB-700 vs. SB-900: overheating (thermal cut-out) test

January 01, 1970
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Speedlight redirects here For the similarly named Canon and Ricoh brands see Speedlite disambiguation Speedlight is the brand name used by Nikon Corporation for their photographic flash units used since the company s introduction of strobe flashes in the 1960s Nikon s standalone Speedlights those not built into the company s cameras have the SB prefix as part of their model designation Current Speedlights and other Nikon accessories make up part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS which includes the Advanced Wireless Lighting that enables various Nikon cameras to control multiple Nikon flash units in up to three separate controlled groups by sending encoded pre flash signals to slave units Nikon s competitors like Canon and Ricoh use the similar name Speedlite for their flashes Both names indicate that strobe flashes produce much shorter and more intense bursts of light than earlier photographic lighting systems such as flashbulbs or continuous lamps used in some studio situations Contents 1 Models 1 1 Models compatible with the latest I TTL System 1 1 1 SB 300 and SB N7 1 1 2 SB 400 discontinued 1 1 3 SB 500 1 1 4 SB 600 discontinued 1 1 5 SB 700 1 1 6 SB 800 discontinued 1 1 7 SB 900 and SB 910 discontinued 1 1 8 SB 5000 2 Wireless accessories 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksModels editNikon s Speedlight units are Update September 15 2014 SB 1 discontinued SB 2 discontinued c 1970 SB 3 discontinued c 1970 SB 4 discontinued c 1971 SB 6 discontinued c 1965 SB 7E discontinued c 1974 SB 8E discontinued c 1975 SB 9 discontinued c 1978 SB 10 discontinued c 1978 SB E discontinued c 1979 SB 11 discontinued c 1980 SB 12 discontinued SB 14 discontinued nbsp Nikon SB 23 Speedlight flash unit with distance scale for ISO amp f stop combinations SB 15 discontinued SB 16 discontinued SB 17 discontinued c 1983 SB 20 discontinued SB 22 discontinued SB 22s discontinued SB 23 discontinued SB 24 discontinued SB 25 discontinued SB 26 discontinued SB 27 discontinued SB 28 discontinued SB 29 discontinued SB 30 discontinued D TTL Units SB 28DX discontinued SB 50DX discontinued SB 80DX discontinued I TTL Units SB 300 2013 SB 400 discontinued SB 500 2014 SB 600 28 January 2004 discontinued SB 700 15 September 2010 SB 800 22 July 2003 discontinued SB 900 01 July 2008 discontinued SB 910 30 November 2011 SB N5 2011 SB N7 2012 SB R200 SB 5000 First Model with Radio Transmission Models compatible with the latest I TTL System edit Current models guide numbers ISO 100 35FF SB 300 and SB N7 edit GN 59 ft 18 m 27 mm Nikon s latest smaller shoe mount flash unit which replaces SB 400 It is less powerful than SB 400 and uses AAA size batteries SB 300 is derived from the SB N7 the same flash unit previously released for the Nikon 1 multi accessory port instead of the ISO 518 2006 hot shoe Both SB 300 and SB N7 have a variable angle bounce head up to 120 degrees but has no horizontal swiveling SB 400 discontinued edit nbsp Nikon SB 400 Flash GN 69 ft 21 m 27 mm The SB 400 is a lightweight and very compact shoe mount flash unit powered by only two AA size batteries It uses a 40 mm xenon tube Despite its small size SB 400 is a very capable flash with a variable angle bounce head up to 90 deg The head lacks tilt movement which is common to larger flashes SB 400 cannot be used in slave or master mode in Nikon s CLS system It weighs 127 g without batteries and is mostly made in China SB 500 edit GN of 24 m at ISO 100 The Nikon SB 500 is a lightweight and very compact shoe mount flash unit with coverage for a 24 mm lens on an FX camera or a 16 mm lens on DX camera and combined with 100 lux LED for video light powered by only two AA size batteries SB 500 is a very capable flash with a variable angle bounce head up to 90 and rotates 180 for soft lighting effects The flash is part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS with two group two channel control and features the intelligent TTL i TTL exposure mode 1 SB 600 discontinued edit GN 98 ft 30 m 35 mm nbsp Back nbsp FrontNikon Speedlight SB 600 Mid range model weighs approximately 300 g without 4 AA batteriesThe Nikon SB 600 is a flash made by Nikon for their digital and film single lens reflex cameras The SB 600 can mount to any Nikon camera with a four prong hotshoe The SB 600 cannot control other flashes through a wireless connection however a flash commander can control it wirelessly The SB 600 is part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS and features the intelligent TTL i TTL exposure mode This model is the most compatible unit with older model film and earlier digital cameras like Nikon F5 F6 and D100 as well as all recent cameras SB 700 edit GN 92 ft 29 m 35 mm nbsp Nikon Speedlight SB 700 Flash shoe contacts SB 700 is an upgrade to the older SB 600 with refined design in both electronics and mechanics It is a more reliable and durable flash in many ways than the SB 600 except the weakly made plastic foot section Professionals consider the unit as more like a compact version of SB 9XX line supporting both master and slave functions It features a newly designed interior zoom head and locking shoe section which is identical to SB 900 and SB 910 models SB 700 shares similar features and menu system of SB 900 and SB 910 as well The SB 700 is part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS and features the intelligent TTL i TTL exposure mode It weighs approximately 360 g without 4 AA batteries It is mostly made in China Announced September 2010 and available since October 2010 SB 800 discontinued edit nbsp Nikon SB 800 Flash GN 125 ft 38 m 35 mm nbsp Shoe Contacts shown on a Nikon SB 800 SB 800 is a very high quality professional model which weighs approximately 350 g without 4 or 5 AA batteries optional fifth battery for quicker recycling The Nikon SB 800 is a flash made by Nikon based on the earlier SB 80DX model for their digital and film single lens reflex cameras It has electronic interfaces for through the lens TTL automatic exposure and automatic zoom to match lens focal lengths from 24 to 105 mm 35 mm equivalent plus 14 and 17 mm with the use of the built in diffuser or 14 mm with the external Nikon Diffusion Dome 2 as well as film speed in the range from ISO 3 to 8000 25 through 1000 in TTL mode with film cameras 3 Its guide number is 38 meters 125 feet at ISO 100 and 35 mm with a maximum range of 58 m when adjusted at 105 mm 4 The SB 800 is part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS and features the intelligent TTL i TTL exposure mode It is compatible with all SLR cameras such as the D2H D2X D3 D40 D50 D60 D70 D80 D90 D200 D300 s and F6 it can be used as master commander as well as remote flash unit within a CLS wireless lighting setup It is one of the high end units for Nikon which features metal joints and supports inside the body It is sturdier than newer models like SB 700 SB 900 and SB 910 which are prone to impact breakage due to non reinforced plastic shoe mount bases All SB 800 units are made in Japan By many professionals it is considered the most advanced flash unit when compared to its compact size The Speedlights net says that for many professional photographers this flash is still the best hot shoe strobe out there today with smaller size than the successor SB 900 but has bigger Guide Number 38 over 34 5 It features the following unlike the newer units Single piece metal foot borrowed from SB 80DX Compact body design 5th battery attachment option High GN power the same as SB 80DX Dedicated modeling light button SB 900 and SB 910 discontinued edit GN 111 ft 34 m 35 mm SB 900 is a larger professional model released 30 June 2008 weighs approximately 415 g It is a flash made by Nikon for their digital and film single lens reflex cameras released on June 30 2008 It has electronic interfaces for through the lens TTL automatic exposure and automatic zoom to match lens focal lengths from 17 to 200 mm 35 mm equivalent and 12 to 200 mm in Nikon DX Format Over SB 800 SB 900 features Larger dot matrix LCD screen Silent charging with upgraded thin transformer and micro controller ICs Dedicated power and master slave selector button Jog dial menu navigation Newly designed and tighter shoe lock mechanism Larger Flash head with more sensors for various attachments Newly designed inner zoom head unit with larger distance Three element front AF focus assist LEDs Newly designed battery door with push button lock addition on SB 910 similar to SB 700 The SB 900 is part of Nikon s Creative Lighting System CLS and features the intelligent TTL i TTL exposure mode With compatible SLR cameras such as the D40 D40x D50 D60 D70 D70s D80 D5000 D90 D200 D300 D700 D7000 D2h D2hs D2x D2xs D3 D3x and F6 can be used as master commander as well as remote flash unit within a CLS wireless lighting setup As of November 2011 the SB 900 was replaced by the SB 910which is technically very similar to the older model There only are minor changes like the push button on the battery lid semi transparent function buttons redesigned soft case different accessories and re adjusted thermal cut off circuit to prevent premature shutdowns Regarding power level looks inner mechanics and PCB design both units are identical All SB 900and SB 910 units are made in Japan SB 5000 edit GN 113 ft 34 5 m 35 mm Nikon Speedlight SB 5000 is the first model featuring 2 4 GHz radio communication for slave and master mode It weighs 420 g slightly heavier than the SB 9XX units The menu system is similar to SB 700 and 9XX series It uses a dot matrix display with led illumination unlike SB 700 and 9XX series EL illuminator The modeling button makes a return It is slightly more powerful than the previous models however still less powerful than the SB 800 The head contains a fan activated after a short period of use to prevent overheating This feature promotes more frequent and consecutive flashes without heat issues Wireless accessories editR1C1 Wireless Close Up System SB R200 Wireless unit GN 33 ft 10m 24mm SU 800 Wireless Speedlight Commander no flash controls other speedlight unitsGallery edit nbsp Nikon SB R200 Wireless Speedlight nbsp Nikon SB 400 Flash nbsp SB 400 Nikon s simplest and most lightweight flash nbsp SB 400 is restricted to vertical angling no swiveling nbsp nbsp Speedlights can be triggered wirelessly for various lighting effects Here a Speedlite was placed behind the bottle to give it a glow References edit Nikon announces SB 500 Speedlight for stills and video September 12 2014 Autofocus Speedlight SB 800 Instruction manual PDF 24 March 2011 p 27 Retrieved 28 August 2012 Autofocus Speedlight SB 800 Instruction manual PDF 24 March 2011 p 31 Retrieved 28 August 2012 Autofocus Speedlight SB 800 Instruction manual PDF 24 March 2011 p 120 Retrieved 28 August 2012 Nikon Speedlight SB 800 Flash Retrieved 31 October 2013 External links editWireless flash setup from momentcorp com Flash products from Nikon USA Speedlight comparison chart from bythom com Archived 2007 06 14 at the Wayback Machine Creative Lighting System overview Creative Lighting System review Overview and detailed description of all Flashes from SB20 SB800 Comparison Nikon Speedlight SB 700 vs Nikon Speedlight SB 600 review Nikon Speedlight SB 700 vs SB 900 overheating thermal cut out test Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nikon Speedlight amp oldid 1183331981, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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