Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is Nikon’s flagship i-TTL flash unit, designed for professional portrait, event, and news photographers using Nikon DSLR and Z-series mirrorless cameras. Introducer of Nikon’s radio-controlled Creative Lighting System (CLS), it allows wireless flash operation across barriers and around corners without requiring direct line-of-sight optical path alignment. Featuring an internal cooling system that dissipates heat rapidly, the SB-5000 can fire up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes without thermal throttling or shutdown. With a powerful guide number of 113 feet at ISO 100 and a 200mm zoom head position, it provides reliable light output, intuitive controls, and fast recycling times in demanding shooting environments.

Key Features and Specifications

* Radio-Controlled Wireless CLS: Operates over 2.4GHz radio frequencies when paired with compatible camera bodies and transmitters, controlling up to 6 groups across 18 channels up to 98 feet away.
* Integrated Hot-Shoe Cooling System: Innovative internal thermal management system enables up to 100 full-power rapid consecutive firings without overheating.
* High Guide Number & Zoom Range: Guide number of 113 ft / 34.5 m at ISO 100 (at 35mm position) with an auto-zooming flash head covering 24-200mm (14mm with built-in wide panel).
* Versatile Bounce & Swivel Head: Tilts down to -7 degrees and up to 90 degrees; rotates 180 degrees left and right for flexible bounce lighting control.
* Full i-TTL & Manual Control: Supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash, High-Speed Sync (FP Sync), manual output from 1/1 to 1/256, and stroboscopic repeating flash modes.
* Fast Recycle Times: Recycles in approximately 1.8 to 2.6 seconds using four standard AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH).

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight, clip-on diffusion dome, and soft case included (AA batteries NOT INCLUDED).