Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
by Nikon

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Digital Photo Product Details

• High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
• Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
• 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
• Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format)
• 3 light distribution patterns; measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 14.6 ounces

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Customer Review: Great flash!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

Description of Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

• Nikon's Flagship Creative Lighting System Speedlight: Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash, featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source.
• Control up to three remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights: The SB-900's Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position. Four wireless channel options allow you to manage wireless conflicts in multiple photographer environments.
• Streamlined controls and menus: The Rotary Select Dial sets key flash functions quickly-a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
• FX/DX format identification: Automatic FX/DX switching optimizes light distribution angle.
• Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage: The SB-900 provides zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 12-200mm coverage in the DX-format.
• Choose from 3 light distribution patterns: Improve light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits, or Even for groups or interiors.
• User-friendly firmware updating: Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments to the SB-900 with select Nikon digital SLR cameras.
• Color gel filter identification: The SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white-balance setting with select Nikon digital SLR cameras.
• Flash Tube Overheat Protection: An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.
• Drip-proof mounting foot cover (Water Guard): for enhanced moisture protection (optional).

Photographers working on zoom photos will appreciate the SB-900's expanded auto power zoom coverage, which ranges from 17 to 200mm in the FX format to 12 to 200mm in the DX format. Photographers also have the choice of three light distribution patterns: standard (for general illumination), center-weighted (for portraits), and even (for groups or interiors). Finally, the SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white balance setting (available with select Nikon digital SLR cameras). Other details include automatic FX/DX format identification; user-friendly firmware updating; flash tube overheat protection; and a drip-proof mounting foot cover.

Technical Specifications

• Guide number: 34 meters/111.5 feet (ISO 100), 48 meters/157.5 feet (ISO 200)
• Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
• Flash exposure control: Slow sync; red-eye reduction in slow sync; front curtain sync; rear curtain sync; rear-curtain slow sync; auto FP high-speed sync; FV lock flash
• Lens coverage: 17 to 200mm (FX format, automatic mode); 12 to 200mm (DX format, automatic mode); 12 to 17mm (FX format, automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed); 8 to 11mm (DX format, automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
• Bounce function (tilt): Flash head tilts down to -7 degrees or up to 90 degrees, with click stops at -7, 0, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees
• Bounce function (rotate): Flash head rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left and right, with click stops at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 degrees
• Minimum recycling time: 4 seconds with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 4.5 seconds with lithium (1.5 volts); 3 seconds with Oxyride (1.5 volts); 2.3 seconds with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
• Flash duration: 1/880 second at M1/1 (full) output; 1/1,000 second at M1/2 output; 1/2,550 second at M1/4 output; 1/5,000 second at M1/8 output; 1/10,000 second at M1/16 output; 1/20,000 second at M1/32 output; 1/35,700 second at M1/64 output; 1/38,500 second at M1/128 output
• Required power source: 4 AA-type batteries in the following types: alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts), lithium (1.5 volts), or Ni-MH (1.2 volts)
• ISO range: 100 to 6,400
• Optional power supply: SD-9 high-performance battery pack, SD-8A high-performance battery pack, or SK-6 power bracket unit
• Ready light: Yes
• Minimum number of flashes: 110 with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 230 with lithium (1.5 volts); 190 with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
• Wireless flash modes: Off, master, master (repeating), remote, and SU-4
• Wireless communication channels: 4
• Wireless groups: 3
• Dimensions: 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Supplied accessories: AS-21 Speedlight stand, SW-13H diffusion dome, SJ-900 color filter set, SZ-2 color filter holder, SS-900 soft case

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