Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Flash
The Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is a versatile, moderately compact on-camera flash that delivers high-performance lighting capabilities for both enthusiasts and professionals. Fully compatible with Nikon’s i-TTL automatic exposure system for both FX (full-frame) and DX (APS-C) format DSLRs, the SB-700 is optimized to integrate seamlessly into Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) for total command over your lighting environments.

Versatile Zoom Coverage & Creative Light Shaping
Intelligent Auto Zoom Head: Automatically adjusts its coverage angle to match the camera’s image sensor format (FX or DX). The zoom head spans a wide 24-120mm range on FX cameras (14-120mm on DX format).

Built-In Wide Diffusion Panel: Slide out the integrated wide-angle diffusion panel to expand coverage down to an ultra-wide 12mm on FX formats (8mm on DX formats).

Three Illumination Patterns: Customize how the light fills your frame by selecting between three distinct light distribution profiles: Standard (general shooting), Even (ideal for group portraits and flat surfaces), and Center-Weighted (perfect for telephoto portraiture where background drop-off is desired).

Full Bounce & Swivel articulation: Direct light exactly where you need it to soften shadows. The flash head tilts down to -7 degrees for close-up macro work, upward to 90 degrees, and rotates a full 180 degrees left and right for complete 360-degree bouncing capabilities.

Commander Mode & Advanced Wireless Lighting
Wireless Master Functionality: Features an integrated Commander Mode that unlocks Nikon’s Advanced Wireless Lighting system. Use the SB-700 as a master trigger on your camera hot shoe to drive and control multiple off-camera remote flashes.

Multi-Flash Grouping: Remotely orchestrate creative multi-light studio arrays across two independent groups (A, B) and over four separate channels.

Quick A:B Wireless Ratio Dial: Quickly adjust the lighting balance between two remote flash groups on the fly using an intuitive, menu-free ratio control system.

Flash Performance & Professional Features
Robust Guide Number Output: Delivers a guide number of 92 feet at ISO 100 (128 feet at ISO 200) at the 35mm zoom position. Manual power can be adjusted meticulously from 1/1 full power down to 1/128 power.

Fast, Efficient Recycling: Powering on four standard AA batteries, the flash boasts a rapid recycling time of just 2.5 to 3.5 seconds at maximum output.

Thermal Cut-Out Protection: An internal temperature sensor monitors heat buildup during rapid firing intervals and will automatically pause operation to protect the flash tube from overheating damage.

Creative Sync Suite: Fully supports Auto FP High-Speed Sync (allowing flash use at rapid shutter speeds), stroboscopic multi-flash effects, slow sync, modeling illumination, and front/rear curtain synchronization.

Automatic Color Filter Detection: Intelligently identifies when compatible plastic color filters are attached, communicating directly with the camera body to instantly adjust its auto white balance parameters for seamless color correction.

User-Friendly Control Interface: Outfitted with a bright, backlit LCD screen with 9 contrast levels and a physical rotary dial to quickly dial in exposure values from -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV increments. Flash firmware can also be easily updated directly through compatible camera bodies.

Technical Specifications
Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount Hot Shoe

Exposure Control: i-TTL, Manual

Guide Number: 92′ (28 m) at ISO 100 (35mm Position)

Power Source: 4x AA Batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH)

Flash Duration: 1/1,042 to 1/40,000 Second

Dimensions: Approx. 2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1″ (71.0 x 126.0 x 104.5 mm)

Weight: Approx. 12.7 oz (360g) without batteries