The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivering the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer’s creative lighting imagination. Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash, featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source.
Key features
Nikon's Flagship Creative Lighting System Speedlight
Controls up to 3 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights
Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position
up to 4 wireless channel options manage wireless conflicts in multiple photographer environments
Streamlined controls and menus
Rotary Select Dial sets key flash functions quickly-a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation
FX/DX format identification
Automatic FX/DX switching optimizes light distribution angle
Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage from 17-200mm in FX-format
12-200mm coverage in the DX-format
Choose from 3 light distribution patterns
Improve light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits, or Even for groups or interiors
User-updateable firmware
User-friendly firmware updating allows downloading of performance enhancement developments
Colored gel filter identification
Automatically identifies mounted colored gel filters, adjusting the camera's white balance setting
Overheat Protection
An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts
Drip-proof mounting foot cover for enhanced moisture protection (optional)
Specifications
Commander Function
Yes
Remote Function
Yes
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
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)
Minimum Recycling Time
2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ (1.5V) batteries
4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries
4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
Flash Duration
1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output
1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output
1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output
Required Power Source
Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
ISO Range
100 to 6400 ISO
Optional Power Supply
SK-6 Power Bracket Unit
SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack
SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
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
Off
Master
Master (RPT)
Remote
SU-4
Wireless Communication Channels
FourChannels
Wireless Groups
Three
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.)
Supplied Accessories when purchased new, please see descripton for this lisiting for included items.
AS-21 Speedlight Stand
SW-13H Diffusion Dome
SJ-900 Color Filter Set
SZ-2 Color Filter Holder
SS-900 Soft Case
Additional Information
Details
Brand Name
Nikon
Flash System
Nikon i-TTL
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