Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Flash
Description
Portable, Versatile Speedlight Unit
i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom
Bounce 90° up and 7° down with 360° rotation, elevating creative lighting freedom.
Wireless Flash Control
Wireless Commander Mode controls up to two remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. When used as a remote speedlight, up to three groups can be selected. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.
Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns
Using the simple slider switch on the back of the SB-700, you can optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits, or Even for groups or interiors.
Color Filter Identification
Automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.*
Automatic Format Identification
Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
Firmware Updating
Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.*
Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control
Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source.
Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage
Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and up to 120mm in FX-format.
Streamlined Controls and Menus
Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
Flash Tube Overheat Protection
To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up.
Flash Value (FV) Lock
Locks in a specific flash output on the main subject, regardless of aperture, composition or the lens’ zoom position.*
*With select Nikon digital SLRs
Specifications
| Commander Function | Yes |
| Remote Function | Yes |
| Guide Number | 28m/92' (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39m/128' (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) |
| Electronic Construction | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
| Flash Exposure Control | • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras • Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras) • Distance-priority manual flash |
| Lens Coverage | • 24 to 120mm (FX-Format) • 14-120mm (DX-format) |
| Illumination pattern | • Light distribution angle automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats • Standard • Even • Center-weighted |
| Other Available Functions | • Test Firing • Monitor Pre-flashes • AF-assist illuminator • Modeling illuminator |
| Bounce Function (Tilt) | Flash head tilts down to 7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 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 | • 2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries • 2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries • 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries • 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries • 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries |
| Flash Duration | • 1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output • 1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output • 1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output • 1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output • 1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output • 1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output • 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output • 1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output |
| 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 |
| Required Power Source | • 4 1.5V alkaline AA-size batteries • 4 1.5V lithium AA-size batteries • 5 Rechargeable 1.2V NiMH AA-size batteries |
| Flash-ready Indicator | • Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode) • Lights up: recycled and ready to fire |
| Ready Light | • Front • Back |
| Flash Compensation | -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode |
| Custom Setting | • Sound Monitor • Standby function • AF-Assist Illumination • Color Filters • Remote Flash Unit Settings • LCD Panel Contrast • FX/DX Format Selection • Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode • Unit or Measuring Distance • Version of Firmware • Reset Custom Setting |
| Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time | • 160/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline) • 230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta) • 230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop)) • 330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium) • 260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH) |
| Wireless Flash Modes | • Off • Master • Remote • SU-4 • Quick wireless Mode: A:B |
| Wireless Communication Channels | Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels |
| Wireless Groups | Two: A, B |
| Other Functions | • Thermal cut-out • Firmware update |
| Supplied Accessories | • AS-22 Speedlight Stand • SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome • SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter • SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter • SS-700 Soft Case |
Details
Assembled Country
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