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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 139 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Customers are saying

Customers value the SB-500 AF Speedlight External Flash for its compact size, user-friendly design, and affordable price point. Many users appreciate its lightweight and portable nature, making it easy to carry and store. The flash's lighting capabilities and the inclusion of a video light feature are also highlighted as positive aspects.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality product .Still working without any issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Flash works great, the bad is the camera itself 900 bucks and the flash went out after 4 times ever using it within first 13 months. Dont buy nikon no warranty on flash seriously i should have bought a cannon

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received as a gift from my husband. It is an aweseome addition to my Nikon! Great for portraits!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wish I bought these sooner

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I needed wish I would have gotten them sooner

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This flash has worked out very well for my picture taking needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    so far this is the best flash ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I will open up a whole new world of photographyWith this flash Particularly because I have ventured into manual mode, and seemingly have a good grasp on exposure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this as a gift for my wife and she loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Little pricey but excellent flash with quick recovery time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This flash does exactly what it is supposed to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This is an awesome little flash

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like this flash but i wish i could control it more from the flash. It definately does what i need though

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy this product. I highly recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great flash. For such a small piece of equipment it really does a great job of balancing light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    amazing for the family wide light

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    will surely recommend to friends and family for such an amazing light years

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect all around flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros - size, weight, video light feature and price Cons - Does not have all the fancy LCD options as the larger model and wobbles somewhat when locked down on the shoe Worth getting IMHO

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The recovery is way too slow.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You buy an external flash to take better low light pics. This is only slightly better then the pop-up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Photo quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Shelf Strobe

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Strobe does everything Nikon say it does. Quality product! Would buy again. If you're looking at this one don't hesitate to buy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While buying a flash for my Nikon D7000, i was deciding between SB500 and SB700, and eventually bought this one. The flash fires non stop, and is very powerful. Opposite to many reviewers who say that the video light is useless, it is VERY useful and effective. I will be buying an sb910 in the future but will still keep this one because of its simplicity, weight and size for everyday use. Sb910 will be used rarely. I highly recommend it. Best buy was prompt in store pickup option, my order was ready to pickup at 9.30, the store infact opens at 10. Very impressive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding, Full Featured Flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to improve the quality of my pictures on my D 3000. With in just a few minutes I was already taking high quality photos with a variety a flash angles and settings. If you need a versatile, easy to use, high quality flash, you simply cannot go wrong with this unit!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A very flashy speedlight

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Nikon speedlight is my favorite due to portability and led light capability.

    I would recommend this to a friend