Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight
Item Description
In The Box:
- Soft Case SS-DC2
- AS-23 Speedlight Stand
Features:
Nikon SB-500 AF a compact and lightweight Speedlight offering convenient
portability.
The Nikon SB-500 is an easy-to-use, compact and lightweight
Speedlight powered by AA-size batteries and equipped with a high-performance LED
light optimized for photography of art and other objects and close distances.
The SB-500 is optimized for use with cameras compatible with the Nikon Creative
Lighting System (CLS). It works as both a master flash unit and a remote flash
unit with wireless multiple flash-unit photography, allowing users to enjoy
flexible expression using various light sources.
Compact and lightweight, powered by AA-size batteries, intuitive operation
With its guide number of 24/78.7 (23°C/73.4°F, ISO 100, m/ft), the compact
and lightweight SB-500 offers superior portability and is easy to use as it is
powered by two readily available AA-size batteries (alkaline, rechargeable
Ni-MH). Its flash head can be tilted up to 90° up and rotated horizontally up to
180° to the left and right, allowing users to enjoy natural lighting effects
with reflection of the flash off a ceiling or wall using bounce flash
photography. In addition, simple positioning of operational buttons and switches
makes the SB-500 easy to use.
Equipped with a
high-performance LED light
The SB-500 is equipped with a very bright LED
light. At approximately 100 lx (lux), this LED light provides the optimal
brightness for recording movies and photographing objects at close distances. In
addition to the ability to select from three levels of brightness, adoption of a
diffusion panel for a surface light source enables soft lighting. The SB-500
also supports the Flash Color Information Communication function built into the
Nikon D810 and D750 digital SLR cameras, and the camera uses flash color
temperature information from the LED light to automatically apply the optimal
white balance setting.
Easily achieves diverse
lighting
The SB-500 supports six functions available with the Nikon
Creative Lighting System (CLS) and Nikon's exclusive Speedlight system, all with
simple operation. It can be used as either a master flash unit or a remote flash
unit with wireless multiple flash-unit photography, enabling more creative
expression that makes the most of light with control over diverse light sources
from a variety of angles.
Specifications:
| Commander Function | Yes |
| Remote Function | Yes |
| Guide Number | 24m/78.7ft. (at ISO 100) |
| Electronic Construction | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
| Flash Exposure Control | i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras |
| Lens Coverage | 24 mm lens (FX format) or 16 mm lens (DX format) |
| Other Available Functions | Test Firing Monitor Pre-flashes Modeling flash (LED) |
| Bounce Function | (Tilt) Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°. |
| Bounce Function (Rotate) | Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° |
| Minimum Recycling Time | 3..5 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH batteries 4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries |
| Flash Duration | 1/1100 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output |
| Required Power Source | 2 AA-size batteries of the same brand from any of the
following types: 1.5V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries 1.2V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Fully recycled: lights up Warning indication: flashes slowly |
| Ready Light | Back |
| Flash Compensation | Available via camera settings |
| Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling | 100/4.0-30 sec. (Alkaline-manganese batteries) 140/3.5-30 sec. (Ni-MH batteries) |
| Wireless Flash Modes | Commander / Remote |
| Wireless Communication Channels | 4 channels for Commander mode; 1 channel for Remote mode |
| Wireless Groups | Two: A, B |
| Other Functions | Firmware update e Thermal cut-out LED light with three level brighness for close-up photography, modeling light or recording movies - maximum output: approx. 100 lx at 1 m (3.3 ft.), high power |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 4.5 x 2.8 in. (67 x 114.5 x 70.8mm) (Approx.) |
| Weight | 8oz. (226 g) |
