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Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

Model: 4815
SKU: 11968708
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Customers are saying

Customers praise the product for its exceptional performance, ease of use, and impressive compatibility across various camera bodies. Users also highlight its powerful flash capabilities, compact size, and fast recycle times as standout features. While some note that the price is on the higher side, the device is widely appreciated for its reliability and ability to avoid overheating during use.

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Features

  • 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.

Specifications

  • Brand
    Nikon
    Model Number
    4815
    Product Name
    SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash
    Color
    Black
    Product Width
    2.9 inches
    Product Height
    5.4 inches
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Reviews

97% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers praise the product for its exceptional performance, ease of use, and impressive compatibility across various camera bodies. Users also highlight its powerful flash capabilities, compact size, and fast recycle times as standout features. While some note that the price is on the higher side, the device is widely appreciated for its reliability and ability to avoid overheating during use.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Performance (15)
  • Ease of use (9)
  • Compatibility (7)
  • Flash (6)
  • Power (6)
  • Overheating (5)
  • Price (4)
  • Battery Life (3)

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

  • 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.

    This review is from Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

    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.

    This review is from Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

    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.

    This review is from Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

    Posted by superanimefreak666

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flash has it all

    There are flashes and there are FLASHES and this is the later … only thing is it takes time to learn all the functionality of what it can do … point and shoot is all you want, it have it out of the box, but this can do so much more.

    This review is from Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

    Posted by RussMan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

    I bought this flash to replace my SB 900. This flash is very easy to use and very powerful at the same time. The best part is that it is smaller than my Sb900 and I have the ability to use it during weddings. overheating was my biggest concern and with this flash it is not an issue.

    This review is from Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

    Posted by AppleGuy

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Cons for Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash
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Specs

Questions & Answers

  • Is this compatible with the Nikon D5600?

    Yes, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with the Nikon D5600 Digital SLR Camera.

    Answered by NikonStaff
    NikonStaff response
  • Which flash would you recommend for the D7100? The SB-5000 AF or the SB-910 and why?

    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.

    Answered by NikonStaff
    NikonStaff response
  • Is this compatible with D7000 and D7100?

    The SB-5000 AF Speedlight is fully compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting system and is therefore compatible with both the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D7100. Keep in mind, however, the SB-5000's radio control feature will be unavailable with these two cameras as this feature is only able to be used with radio-control capable DSLRs like the D500 or D7500.

    Answered by NikonStaff
    NikonStaff response
  • Is the SB-5000 compatible with the D7500 camera, and will the radio trigger work with this camera?

    Yes. The Nikon D7500 DSLR camera is capable of remotely triggering up to 3 groups of radio-controlled SB-5000 speedlights when using an optional WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller.

    Answered by NikonStaff
    NikonStaff response
  • Is this Nikon Speedlight compatible with all Nikon cameras?

    The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with select Nikon DSLR cameras, including the D5 and D500 models.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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