Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash
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.
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
- BrandNikonModel Number4815Product NameSB-5000 AF Speedlight External FlashColorBlackProduct Width2.9 inchesProduct Height5.4 inches
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 101 reviews
- Performance (15)
- Ease of use (9)
- Compatibility (7)
- Flash (6)
- Power (6)
- Overheating (5)
- Price (4)
- Battery Life (3)
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| Pros for Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Ease of use, Compatibility, Flash, Power | Compatibility, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Features, Flash Performance | Ease of use, Flash, Compatibility, Performance, Price | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash | |||
| Battery Life, Overheating, Price | Size, Battery Consumption, Connectivity, Button Layout, Recycle Time | Battery Life, Size, Weight, Instructions | There were no cons for this product— |













































