Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

The Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is a mid-range shoe-mount flash unit designed for Nikon’s DSLR and compatible mirrorless systems, offering advanced i-TTL automatic flash metering combined with full integration into Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) for photographers who want both simple on-camera flash and more sophisticated multi-flash wireless setups. Its balance of professional features and approachable size has made it a popular mid-tier choice for photographers stepping up from basic flash units without needing the size or cost of Nikon’s top-tier Speedlights.

The SB-700 features a motorized zoom head that automatically adjusts to match the focal length of the attached lens, ensuring even light coverage across a range of compositions, while a pull-out wide-angle diffusion panel further extends coverage for ultra-wide lens use. The flash head both tilts and swivels, allowing for versatile bounce flash off ceilings, walls, or reflectors from multiple angles, giving photographers greater creative control over the softness and direction of their light compared to direct, on-axis flash. This flexibility is especially valuable for portrait and event photographers looking to avoid harsh, flat lighting.

A standout feature of the SB-700 is its inclusion in Nikon’s Advanced Wireless Lighting system, allowing it to function as either a wireless commander or a wireless remote flash when paired with compatible Nikon camera bodies or other CLS-compatible flashes, enabling photographers to build multi-flash lighting setups without needing physical sync cables. The flash also offers three selectable illumination pattern settings, standard, center-weighted, and even, giving photographers additional control over how light is distributed across the frame depending on the shooting situation. Nikon’s i-TTL metering system ensures accurate, automatic flash exposure that adjusts in real time based on the camera’s metering data, simplifying flash photography for photographers who don’t want to calculate manual flash output.

Built with a durable, well-constructed body typical of Nikon’s Speedlight lineup, the SB-700 offers dependable recycling times and consistent performance for both casual and semi-professional use. Its hot shoe mount ensures direct compatibility with Nikon camera bodies, maintaining full TTL communication for automatic exposure control. This combination of versatile bounce flash capability, wireless CLS integration, and reliable i-TTL metering makes the SB-700 a well-rounded flash option for photographers looking to expand their lighting capabilities beyond basic on-camera flash.

Specs:
– Flash type: Shoe-mount Speedlight
– Metering: i-TTL automatic flash exposure
– Flash head: Motorized zoom, tilt and swivel bounce
– Wireless: Advanced Wireless Lighting (commander/remote modes)
– Illumination patterns: Standard, center-weighted, even
– Mount: Standard hot shoe foot
– Compatibility: Nikon i-TTL/CLS-compatible cameras