SB-900 AF Speedlight

Key Features

• Powerful, Versatile Speedlight Unit
  Atop the Nikon Creative Lighting System, the SB-900 is an indispensable portable light source providing effective solutions to lighting challenges.
• Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control
  Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
• Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom
  Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
• Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
  Use on-camera, as a wireless Master Commander or as a wireless remote light source.
• Renowned Dedicated Wireless Flash Control
  Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position, controlling up to 3 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.
• Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage
  Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 17mm and up to 200mm in FX-format and as wide as 12mm and up to 200mm in DX-format use.
• Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns
  Optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits or Even, for groups or interiors.
• Streamlined Controls and Menus
  Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
• Color Gel Filter Identification
  Automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
• Flash Tube Overheat Protection
  An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.
• Automatic Format Identification
  Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
• Flash Value (FV) Lock
  Locks in a specific flash output on the main subject, regardless of aperture, composition or the lens’ zoom position.*
  *With select Nikon digital SLRs
• Firmware Updating
  Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.*
  *With select Nikon digital SLRs

• Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)*
  Provides enhanced moisture protection.
  *Optional

Tech Specs

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  Guide Number
  34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/ft), 48/157.5 (ISO 200, m/ft)
   
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  Electronic Construction
  Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
   
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  Flash Exposure Control
  Camera’s sync modes: Slow-sync; Red-eye reduction in Slow-sync; Front-curtain sync; Rear-curtain sync; Rear-curtain Slow-sync Shooting functions: Auto FP High-Speed sync; FV Lock flash
   
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  Lens Coverage
  • 17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode)
  • 12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode)
  • 12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
  • 8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)

  
  
   
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  Minimum Recycling Time
  • 4.0 sec. with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V)
    
  • 4.5 sec. with Lithium (1.5V)
    
  • 3.0 sec. with OxyrideTM (1.5V)
    
  • 2.3 sec. with Ni-MH (2600 mAh)
    

  
  
   
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  Flash Duration
  • 1/880 sec. at M1/1 (full) output
  • 1/1100 sec. at M1/2 output
  • 1/2550 sec. at M1/4 output
  • 1/5000 sec. at M1/8 output
  • 1/10,000 sec. at M1/16 output
  • 1/20,000 sec. at M1/32 output
  • 1/35,700 sec. at M1/64 output
  • 1/38,500 sec. at M1/128 output
   
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  Required Power Source
  Use four AA-type batteries of any of the following types:
  

  • Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries
  • Lithium (1.5V) batteries
  • Ni-MH (1.2V) batteries
   
• 
  Dimensions
  Approx. 3.0 × 5.7 × 4.7 in. (78.0 × 146.0 × 118.5 mm)
   
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  Weight
  Approx. 14.6 oz. (415g)
   
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  ISO Range
  100 to 6400 ISO
  
   
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  Optional Power Supply
  • SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
    
  • SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack
    
  • SK-6 Power Bracket Unit
    
    

   

   
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  Minimum Number of Flashes
  110 with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V)
  230 with Lithium (1.5V) 
  190 with Ni-MH (2600 mAh)
  Note: When firing Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds (120 seconds with lithium).
   
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  Wireless Flash Modes
  • Off
  • Master
  • Master (Repeating)
  • Remote
  • SU-4
   
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  Wireless Communication Channels
  Four
  Channels
   
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  Wireless Groups
  Three
   
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  Supplied Accessories
  • AS-21 Speedlight Stand
  • SW-13H Diffusion Dome
  • SJ-900 Color Filter Set
  • SZ-2 Color Filter Holder
  • SS-900 Soft Case

  *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
   

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.