Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Flash

Box Contents: Nikon SB-700 Flash AS-22 Speedlight Stand SW-14H Diffusion Dome SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter SS-700 Soft Case Portable, Versatile Speedlight Unit i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS). Nikon's Precision i-TTL Flash Control Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance even in challenging lighting situations Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom. Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source. Wireless Flash Control Wireless Commander Mode controls up to 2 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. When used as a remote speedlight up to 3 Groups can be selected. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments. Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and upto 120mm in FX-format. 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. Streamlined Controls and Menus Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation. Color Filter Identification Automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs Flash Tube Overheat Protection To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up. Automatic Format Identification Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution. 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 Firmware Updating Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)* Provides enhanced moisture protection. *Optional Specifications: Commander Function Yes Remote Function Yes Guide Number 28m/92ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39m/128ft. (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 - Manual Flash - Distance-priority manual flash Lens Coverage 24 to 120mm in FX-Format AF-assist Illuminator Range 10 m (33ft.) at center area using a 50mm f/1.8 lens (approx.) 1m to 10m (3.3 ft. to 33 ft.) for the center of the image with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. Illumination pattern There are three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats Other Available Functions Test Firing - Monitor Pre-flashes - AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF - Modeling illumination 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 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 untis to turn the SB-700 on or off Standby function can also be set Required Power Source Use Four AA-type batteries of the same brand from any of the following types: Four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries Four 1.5 V lithium AA batteries Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA batteries Optional Power Supply No Flash-ready Indicator Lights up: The SB-700 is fully recycled: Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode) Ready Light Yes Front - Back Flash Compensation -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode Custom Setting 11 items Minimum Number of Flashes 160/2.5 30 sec. (AA Alkaline (1.5 V)) - 230/2.5 30 sec. (Evolta (1.5 V)) - 330/3.5 30 sec. (Lithium (1.5 V)) - 260/2.5 30 sec. (NiMH (2600 mAh)) - 230/2.5 30 sec. (NiMH (eneloop)) - Wireless Flash Modes Off - Master - Remote - SU-4 - i-TTL - Manual flash - Quick wireless Mode: A:B Wireless Communication Channels Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels Wireless Groups Two: A, B Other Functions Thermal cut-out - Firmware update Dimensions 2.8 × 5.0 × 4.1 in. (71.0 × 126.0 × 104.5mm) (Approx Weight 12.7 oz. (360 g) (Approx. Speedlight only) 15.9 oz. (450 g) (Approx. with four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries)