SB-700
Key Features
- LCD and layout of controls designed for easy and intuitive operation
- Power zoom function covers wide 24-120 mm zoom range
- Three illumination patterns–standard, center-weighted and even–available to match every shooting environment
- Automatically detects Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats and selects suitable light distribution angle
- Short recycling time
- AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF, with wide 24-135 mm focal length range
- Quick wireless control mode allows control of remote flash unit groups A and B flash output level ratios
- Firmware updates via Nikon digital SLR cameras
- Automatically detects increases in flash head temperature and controls recycling time accordingly, thus preventing overheating
- Automatically detects type of hard-type color compensation filter (fluorescent and incandescent) and automatically transmits filter information to camera for optimum white balance setting
- Optional Water Guards WG-AS1 (for D3 series), WG-AS2 (for D300 series) and WG-AS3 (for D700) protect camera's accessory shoe contact when SB-700 is mounted on a Nikon digital SLR camera
Specifications
Electronic construction |
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
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Guide number (35 mm zoom head position, FX format, Standard illumination pattern) |
28/92 (ISO 100, m/ft.), 39/128 (ISO 200, m/ft.) |
Illumination pattern |
Three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted |
Effective flash output distance range (in i-TTL mode) |
0.6 m to 20 m (2 ft. to 66 ft.) (varies depending on camera image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom head position and lens aperture in use) |
Flash mode |
i-TTL, manual flash, distance-priority manual flash |
Other functions |
Test firing, monitor pre-flashes, AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF, and modeling illumination |
Multiple flash-unit photography operation |
Advanced Wireless Lighting, SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography |
Compatible cameras |
All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (other cameras can be used but functionality is reduced) |
Flash exposure control set on the camera |
Camera sync modes: slow sync, red-eye reduction slow-sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain slow-sync |
Bounce capability |
Flash head tilts down to 7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° |
Power source |
Four AA-type alkaline (1.5V), lithium (1.5V) or Ni-MH (1.2V) batteries |
Flash-ready indicator |
Fully recycled: lights up |
Flash duration |
Approx. 1/1042 sec. at full output |
Mounting foot lock lever |
Provides secure attachment of SB-700 to camera's accessory shoe using locking plate and locking pin to prevent unintentional detachment. |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm (2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1 in.) |
Weight (without batteries) |
Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz.) |
Included accessories |
Speedlight Stand AS-22, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-14H, Incandescent Filter SZ-3TN, Fluorescent Filter SZ-3FL, Soft Case SS-700 |
- *These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F)
- *Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. September 2010