Customer Ratings & Reviews

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 My only really complaint is that it’s just a little outdated. It doesn’t exactly feel outdated it just is.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.

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.

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.

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.

I gave this flash a three star rating only because I had to go and return it to get one that worked. The first one I received was obviously returned by someone because there was nothing in the box, other than the instructions and the speed light. All the other accessories were missing. However, the staff at Best Buy are really nice. They did a good job cheerfully refunding my money and re-ordering the speed light. When the new one arrived, everything was perfect! I’m really enjoying learning to take flash pictures once again. This SB-5000 works extremely well with my new Nikon Z7Iii

I have several Nikon speed lights but this is the first with radio control. Works great with the Nikon wireless transmitter and allows flash placement where optical control is not possible. Nikon speed lights are pricey compared to third party flashes but they are well built and function perfectly.

Excellent! Quite powerful and fast - I used it for an indoor Christmas party in a big dark house, and it did great! I haven’t had a chance to try all of the features yet, but the lighting I got didn’t have that “deer in the headlights” look and the lighting was evenly dispersed. Very happy with this purchase.

I am a part time professional who has 3 SB-5000 with this purchase. I am impressed with the 1.8 second recycle time. However, I hook my sb-5000s to a quantum turbo sc for even quicker recycle times. Heat from flash is not an issue like the Sb-900. Please make sure when you set up the flash that you do not inadvertently turn off the the fan in the flash via the system interface. I love how you can command multiple flashes via the creative flash system. These flashes also works great with the 2 sb-910 I have and the two sb-800. I really get professional results. This was a purchase I would recommend.

Tried anfew the rd party flashes to mixed results. Took the plunge on this fir a wedding i recently shot ans was blown away by how perfect the fill flash was!!!! Dont waste your money on third party. Get this and youll be more than happy you did!

I'm a professional fashion photographer and I find the Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight to be an exceptional tool. There is an intuitive nature to the SB-5000 that is refreshing. There is ample power for BTS, Red Carpet, Step and Repeat and beautiful portraits that I prefer over other brands. at times we just can't setup strobes and umbrellas. I shoot Canon, Nikon and Fuji and the Nikon SB-5000 is in a class of its own. It's perfect on my Z9Less

Flash recharges very fast. Easy to use and customize settings. Can be used in the hot shoe or off camera using the built in camera flash as a master trigger. Flash is very flexible as it allows you to tilt and rotate. The flash is the flagship and largest model, so it does add weight to the camera.

This is the best flash unit that Nikon has ever produced! It’s easy to use with no complicated menu system. The flash is compact and powerful, and the color the light throws is beautiful. This flash was definitely made for professionals wanting the very best.

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 Flash is Wonderful at keeping up with the number of photos that you want to take. The recycle time is short and ready to go in seconds for the next shot. I got this flash to go with my Z7 so that I could keep my old flash with my D850.

I only used it one time and it worked well. No complaints

Love it! It’s a perfect size/weight. Produces High quality fill lighting on demand.

This flash is fantastic. I already had the SB-900 flash and this new upgraded flash works just as good. Though the price is a bit high it is still a great flash.

This wonderful flash unit works flawlessly with my Nikon D500 off camera in wireless mode. It is more expensive than other units but non others are as fully featured.

Easy to adjust settings and remarkable flash range.

This is a great little unit, bought for my z6 and it works perfectly.