SB-900 AF Speedlight

Product Number: 4807

Nikon’s flagship Speedlight delivers the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer’s creative lighting imagination.

 
  • Power Zoom Coverage from 17-200mm
  • Three Light Distribution Patterns
  • Firmware Updatable

Overview
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..
Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom.
Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
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.
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.
Color Gel Filter Identification
Automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs.
Automatic Format Identification
Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
Firmware Updating
Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control
Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
Use on-camera, as a wireless Master Commander or as a wireless remote light source.
Streamlined Controls and Menus
Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
Flash Tube Overheat Protection
An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.
Flash Value (FV) Lock
Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)*
Provides enhanced moisture protection.
*Optional

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Tech Specs
Commander Function Yes
Flash Exposure Control -
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)
AF-assist Illuminator Range -
Illumination pattern -
Other Available Functions -
Bounce Function (Tilt) -
Bounce Function (Rotate) -
Minimum Recycling Time 2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ (1.5V) batteries4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
Flash Duration 1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output
Power ON/OFF -
Remote Function Yes
Required Power Source Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteriesFour 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteriesFour 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
ISO Range 100 to 6400 ISO
Optional Power Supply SK-6 Power Bracket UnitSD-8A High-Performance Battery PackSD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
Flash-ready Indicator -
Ready Light -
Flash Compensation -
Custom Setting -
Minimum Number of Flashes 110 (1.5V Alkaline-manganese) (Approx. When firing Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds)230 (1.5V Lithium) (Approx. When firing Speedlight at full output once every 120 seconds)190 (2600 mAh Ni-MH) (Approx.) (Approx. When firing Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds)
Wireless Flash Modes OffMasterMaster (RPT)RemoteSU-4
Wireless Exposure Modes -
Transmission Mode -
Wireless Communication Channels FourChannels
Wireless Groups Three
Other Functions -
Dimensions 3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7 in. (78.0 x 146.0 x 118.5mm) (Approx.)
Weight 14.6 oz. (415g) (Approx.)
Transmission Range -
Transmission Wavelength -
Number of Transmissions -
Transmission Interval -
Guide Number 34m/111.5ft. (at ISO 100) to 48m/157.5ft. (at ISO 200)
Electronic Construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Accessories
SW-13H Diffusion Dome

$16.50


SJ-3 Color Filter Set

$28.00

 

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SS-900 Soft Case

$27.00


AS-21 Speedlight Stand

$9.50


SZ-2 Color Filter Holder

$13.00

 

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SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord

$81.00


SC-29 TTL Coiled Remote Cord

$112.00

 

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SD-9 High Performance Battery Pack

$255.00

 

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D90 (Body Only)

$899.95

 

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WG-AS1 Water Guard for D3X and D3

$35.50


WG-AS2 Water Guard for D300S/D300

$35.50


D300S

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SU-4 Wireless Remote TTL Flash Controller

$120.00

 

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