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Versatility meets portability

The i-TTL-optimized SB-700 offers the perfect balance of exposure, performance and portability for any photographer on the go. It's flexible flash head provides creative lighting freedom for nearly any subject. Achieve brilliant results and seamless lighting system integration with hot shoe operation or wirelessly as a master, commander or remote light source.

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Tech Specs

  • Guide Number

    Guide Number

    28m/92ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39m/128ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F)
  • Lens Coverage

    Lens Coverage

    14-120mm (DX-format), 24 to 120mm (FX-Format)
  • Bounce Function (Tilt)

    Bounce Function (Tilt)

    Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
  • Bounce Function (Rotate)

    Bounce Function (Rotate)

    Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    2.8 in.71 mm x 5 in.126 mm x 4.1 in.104.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight (Without Batteries)

    Approx. Weight (Without Batteries)

    12.7 oz.360 g
  • Commander Function
    Yes
  • Remote Function
    Yes
  • Guide Number for Filter
    92ft.
  • Guide Number
    28m/92ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39m/128ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F)
  • Electronic Construction
    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
  • Flash Exposure Control
    Distance-priority manual flash, i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras, Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)
  • Lens Coverage
    14-120mm (DX-format), 24 to 120mm (FX-Format)
  • Illumination pattern
    The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats, Standard, Even, Centre-weighted
  • Other Available Functions
    Test Firing, Monitor Pre-flashes, AF-assist illuminator, Modeling illuminator
  • Bounce Function (Tilt)
    Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
  • Bounce Function (Rotate)
    Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
  • Minimum Recycling Time
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries, 2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries, 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries, 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries, 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
  • Flash Duration
    1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output, 1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output, 1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output, 1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output, 1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output, 1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output, 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output, 1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output
  • Power ON/OFF
    Rotate the power switch/wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB-700 on or off, Standby function can also be set
  • Required Power Source
    Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries, Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries, Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA-size batteries
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode), Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.
  • Ready Light
    Front, Back
  • Flash Compensation
    -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode
  • Custom Setting
    AF-Assist Illumination, Colour Filters, Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode, FX/DX Format Selection, LCD Panel Contrast, Remote Flash Unit Settings, Reset Custom Setting, Sound Monitor, Standby function, Unit or Measuring Distance, Version of Firmware
  • Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
    160/2.5-30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline), 230/2.5-30 sec. (1.5V Evolta), 260/2.5-30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH), 230/2.5-30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop)), 330/3.5-30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
  • Wireless Communication Channels
    Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ChannelsFour: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Wireless Groups
    Two: A, B
  • Other Functions
    Firmware update, Thermal cut-out
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    2.8 in.71 mm x 5 in.126 mm x 4.1 in.104.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight (Without Batteries)
    12.7 oz.360 g

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