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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

Now:: $494.95

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

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