Nikon SB700 SpeedLight

Nikon SB-700 Speedlight

Overview

The Nikon SB-700 Speedlight is a versatile and compact on-camera flash designed for both amateur and professional photographers. It offers a range of advanced features while maintaining an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, making it perfect for those looking to step up their lighting game. With i-TTL metering, wireless flash control, and flexible power settings, the SB-700 is well-suited for portrait, event, and product photography.

Key Features

• i-TTL Flash Control: The SB-700 features Nikon’s intelligent i-TTL (intelligent Through-The-Lens) flash metering, providing accurate exposure by automatically adjusting flash output based on ambient lighting and subject distance. This ensures well-balanced exposures, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Zoom Head with Coverage Range: The flash head automatically zooms to match the focal length of lenses ranging from 24mm to 120mm, optimizing light distribution. It also supports coverage for wide-angle lenses down to 14mm with the built-in wide panel.
• Wireless Flash Capability: The SB-700 can function as a master, remote, or commander in Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS), enabling wireless control of multiple off-camera flashes for creative and dynamic lighting setups.
• Bounce and Swivel Head: The flash head tilts up to 90° and swivels 180° to both the left and right, allowing you to bounce light off ceilings or walls to achieve soft, natural lighting without harsh shadows.
• Automatic Filter Detection: The SB-700 automatically detects and adjusts white balance when using color correction filters to match the ambient lighting, ensuring accurate color reproduction in mixed lighting environments.
• Flash Modes: It supports a variety of flash modes, including slow sync, rear-curtain sync, and high-speed sync, allowing for creative lighting effects like motion blur or evenly exposed high-speed action shots.
• Simplified Operation: With an easy-to-read LCD panel and intuitive controls, the SB-700 offers quick adjustments and easy access to settings, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
• Thermal Protection System: To prevent overheating during long sessions, the SB-700 features a thermal cut-out function, which monitors the temperature of the flash and adjusts performance to avoid damage.
• AF Assist Illumination: The built-in AF-assist illuminator aids autofocus performance in low-light situations by projecting a beam of light that helps the camera focus accurately.

Specifications

• Guide Number: 92 feet (28 meters) at ISO 100 and 35mm position
• Zoom Range: 24-120mm (14mm with wide panel)
• Flash Modes: i-TTL, Manual, Repeating (stroboscopic)
• Recycling Time: Approximately 2.5 seconds with NiMH batteries, or 3 seconds with alkaline batteries
• Power Source: 4 x AA batteries (NiMH, alkaline, or lithium)
• Dimensions: Approx. 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm (2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1 inches)
• Weight: 360g (12.7 oz) without batteries

Included Accessories

• Nikon Diffusion Dome: Softens the flash output for more even lighting.
• Color Filters: Two color correction filters are provided to match fluorescent and incandescent lighting.
• Flash Stand: For off-camera use in wireless setups.
• Soft Case: Provides protection when transporting the Speedlight.

Ideal For

The Nikon SB-700 Speedlight is perfect for photographers seeking an all-around lighting tool that balances performance with portability. It’s ideal for event photographers, portrait shooters, and hobbyists who want to explore the creative possibilities of flash photography, whether on-camera or off-camera with wireless setups.