Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash
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- General
- Brand: Nikon
- Model Number: 4815
- Product Name: SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash
- Color: Black
- Dimensions
- Product Width: 4.07 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 5.39 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 2.87 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.93 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Lighting
- Illumination Pattern: Standard, Even, Center-weighted
- Flash Modes: Automatic, Manual override (The flash feature emits light to increase the brightness of a subject in dimly lit environments. Common modes include Auto and Red-Eye Reduction.)
- Exposure Control
- Guide Number: 200 mm (The greatest distance or range of distances at which light from the flash can illuminate a subject.)
- Exposure Control: true
- Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Nikon
- Model Compatibility: Nikon D5 and D500
- Features
- Flash Movement: Bounce
- Wireless TTL Function: true (The amount of light emitted by the flash can be controlled via through-the-lens (TTL) metering, which allows the camera to gauge the intensity of a scene's light through the lens as opposed to with a separate or external light meter.)
- Zoom Head: true (Flashes with zoom capability allow the user to control the width of the beam of light produced. Zooming in the flash concentrates the light into a smaller area, which can be helpful when using lenses with narrow fields of view.)
- Flash-Ready Indicator: true
- External Mount: true
- Mounting Style: Hot Shoe
- Case Included: true
- Power
- Minimum Recycling Time: 1.8 seconds (The minimum length of time it takes for the flash/light source to reach full power after it has been fired.)
- Maximum Recycling Time: 2.6 seconds (The maximum length of time it takes for the flash/light source to reach full power after it has been fired.)
- Auto Shut-Off: true (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Battery Size: AA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Battery Chemistry: Alkaline
- Number of Batteries Required: 4
- Batteries Included: false (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 018208048151
Expand your lighting system with the Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight. Enjoy the precision of optical and radio control to create ever-more complex lighting setups with up to six groups of flashes. The unique hot shoe cooling mount ensures the Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight can create more than 100 full-powered flashes rapidly without overheating.
- Compatible with select Nikon DSLR cameras: Including D5 and D500.
- External Flash: For studio, wedding, event and action photographers, continuous shooting is the name of the game.
- Creative Lighting System: For exciting lighting possibilities.
- Advanced Wireless Lighting: Does not require line-of-sight to work.
- Flash cooling system: Provides more than 100 consecutive shots at full output.
- Reimagined design: Designed for photographers who rely on portable lighting, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is smaller and easier to use.
- Required Power Source: Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries.
- Compatible with select Nikon DSLR cameras: Including D5 and D500.
- External Flash: For studio, wedding, event and action photographers, continuous shooting is the name of the game.
- Creative Lighting System: For exciting lighting possibilities.
- Advanced Wireless Lighting: Does not require line-of-sight to work.
- Flash cooling system: Provides more than 100 consecutive shots at full output.
- Reimagined design: Designed for photographers who rely on portable lighting, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is smaller and easier to use.
- Required Power Source: Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries.
Whats Included
- AS-22 Speedlight Stand
- SW-15H Nikon Diffusion Dome
- SZ-4FL Fluorescent Filter
- SS-5000 Soft Case
- Accessory Pouch
- SZ-4TN Incandescent Filter
- User’s Manual
- AS-22 Speedlight Stand
- SW-15H Nikon Diffusion Dome
- SZ-4FL Fluorescent Filter
- SS-5000 Soft Case
- Accessory Pouch
- SZ-4TN Incandescent Filter
- User’s Manual
Q: Is this Nikon Speedlight compatible with all Nikon cameras?
A: The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with select Nikon DSLR cameras, including the D5 and D500 models.
Q: Does the Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight require a direct line of sight for wireless communication?
A: No, this Nikon Speedlight utilizes advanced wireless lighting technology that does not require a direct line of sight.
Q: What is the minimum recycling time for the Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight?
A: The minimum recycling time for this Nikon Speedlight is 1.8 seconds.
Q: What type of batteries does the Nikon Speedlight use?
A: The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight uses four 1.5V alkaline AA-size batteries.
Q: How many consecutive shots can this flash produce at full output?
A: The flash cooling system in this Nikon Speedlight allows for more than 100 consecutive shots at full output.
Q: Is this compatible with a Nikon D750?
A: Yes the manual states it is compatible with D750. D750 does not support radio trigger, but you could use optical control for line of sight trigger. The SB5000 is smaller and more powerful than the SB910 it works great on my D850, D810 and D700.
Q: Is this compatible with the Nikon D5600?
A: Yes, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with the Nikon D5600 Digital SLR Camera.
Q: Which flash would you recommend for the D7100? The SB-5000 AF or the SB-910 and why?
A: Both the SB-5000 and the SB-910 are compatible with the D7100, and either would be a good choice for this camera. The SB-5000 is Nikon’s newest Speedlight, and replaces the SB-910 as our flagship Speedlight. The SB-5000 Speedlight features a new internal cooling system, which prevents overheating of the flash panel from consecutive firings. As a result, the SB-5000 can fire consecutively for longer than conventional models, without flash cool-down time between bursts, and can fire up to 120 continuous shots at 5 second intervals. The SB-5000 is also smaller than the SB-910 and features more streamlined controls. The SB-5000 and the SB-910 are both part of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System and can be triggered remotely (optically) using the D7100’s built-in flash. The SB-500 also features a radio control option, but this feature is not supported by the D7100.
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| Pros for Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Ease of use, Compatibility, Flash, Power | Ease of use, Flash, Performance, Price, Compatibility | Price, Ease of use, Flash, Compatibility, Performance | Performance, Ease of use, Flash Speed |
| Cons for Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash | |||
| Overheating, Price | Heat, Recycle Time | Battery Life, Weight, Size, Instructions | Battery Life, Compatibility |
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Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash, highlighting its performance, ease of use, and broad compatibility with Nikon bodies. Users appreciate its power, compact size compared to previous models, and useful features. The flash's ability to avoid overheating is also a plus, though some find the price to be a bit high.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If it’s not bright enough, then nothing is!!
I can’t say enough about how good this flash is. There really isn’t anything that it can’t do and I feel like I haven’t even come close to truly using it. My only really complaint is that it’s just a little outdated. It doesn’t exactly feel outdated it just is. It’s also not quite as rugged as other Nikon accessories. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very durable. Probably more so than a lot of other flashes. It’s just not as durable. I’m honestly just being picky though. If you haven’t already bought it then do it. Don’t make the mistake of saving money.
Posted by TylerToroAZ
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome upgrade
Upgrading from a sb700 and preforms awesome on my D810. Back panel layout is user friendly. Worth the expense that I put off for sometime considering cheaper options. Hub store made walk in and walk out purchase a breeze.
Posted by SpecEd
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the $
I tried cheap style flash for years but knew I needed something better for doing events. For on camera flash this is the brightest I've used so far. Super bright with lots of controls and super fast refresh. It's worth the $ if you're a pro or semi pro. It's not as bright as one of those heavy ones with a curtain however, it will still surprise you.
Posted by superanimefreak666
