Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Nikon
Release Date: 2008-07-26
Model: SB-900
Product features:
  • High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
  • Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
  • 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
  • Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format)
  • 3 light distribution patterns; measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 14.6 ounces
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Customer Review: shooting at a moderate rate
Summary: 4 Stars

I purchased the Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight after reading most of the reviews and comments here at Amazon and others on-line. I was a little concerned about the temperature problem, however the SB-800 is not available anymore. I shot a wedding two days after I received the flash and did not have a great deal of time testing it. I am an amateur photographer and agreed to doing the candits, but leave formal portraits to the studios. After shooting 107 pictures inside a church the flash over heated and it took me by surprise. It happend very quickly. I was aware of the problem and carefully selected batteries. The flash does not like rapid firing and the indicator on the LCD clearly shows the temperature increasing. It took an amazing 10 minutes to cool down. Afterwards I closely monitored the temperature indicator and slowed down taking pictures when the indicator reached the half-way point. That seemed to work for me and I took an additional 500 pictures in three hours. Still suffered overheating it one more time when the bride tossed the bouquet. I used the diffuser most of the time and I am very satisfied with the quality of the photos. I will need to take the time out and learn to run the flash with less energy output, adjusting it in the manual mode. I recommend packing an additional camera and flash when shooting a wedding or other time critical event. I still love the flash!

Description of Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

compatible with Nikon SLR cameras; also compatible with select Nikon Coolpix cameras * i-TTL flash exposure control * automatic FX/DX switching for optimum light distribution when using a full-frame or APS-C image sensor camera * flash head zooms automatically to match the shooting angle (zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 12-200mm coverage in the DX-format) * three light distribution patterns: Standard, Center-weighted for portraits, and Even for groups or interiors * auto focus-assist illuminator * continuous flash shooting capability (up to 6 frames per second) * stroboscopic flash setting for multiple-exposure effects * manual settings * tilt and swivel flash head (tilts up to 90 degrees or down to -7 degrees, and rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left or right) * wireless flash operation as a "master" or "remote" unit *
The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System by delivering the portability, power, and versatility to support any photographer's creative lighting imagination. The SB-900 works as a wireless standalone flash, or you can use it as a commander or wireless remote light source. In commander mode, the SB-900 controls up to three remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights, with four wireless channel options helping you manage wireless conflicts in multiple photographer environments. The flash also offers streamlined controls and menus, including a rotary select dial that sets key flash functions quickly, along with a prominent master and remote control switch to simplify wireless operation.

Photographers working on zoom photos will appreciate the SB-900's expanded auto power zoom coverage, which ranges from 17 to 200mm in the FX format to 12 to 200mm in the DX format. Photographers also have the choice of three light distribution patterns: standard (for general illumination), center-weighted (for portraits), and even (for groups or interiors). Finally, the SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white balance setting (available with select Nikon digital SLR cameras). Other details include automatic FX/DX format identification; user-friendly firmware updating; flash tube overheat protection; and a drip-proof mounting foot cover.

Technical Specifications

  • Guide number: 34 meters/111.5 feet (ISO 100), 48 meters/157.5 feet (ISO 200)
  • Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
  • Flash exposure control: Slow sync; red-eye reduction in slow sync; front curtain sync; rear curtain sync; rear-curtain slow sync; auto FP high-speed sync; FV lock flash
  • 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)
  • Bounce function (tilt): Flash head tilts down to -7 degrees or up to 90 degrees, with click stops at -7, 0, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees
  • Bounce function (rotate): Flash head rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left and right, with click stops at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 degrees
  • Minimum recycling time: 4 seconds with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 4.5 seconds with lithium (1.5 volts); 3 seconds with Oxyride (1.5 volts); 2.3 seconds with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
  • Flash duration: 1/880 second at M1/1 (full) output; 1/1,000 second at M1/2 output; 1/2,550 second at M1/4 output; 1/5,000 second at M1/8 output; 1/10,000 second at M1/16 output; 1/20,000 second at M1/32 output; 1/35,700 second at M1/64 output; 1/38,500 second at M1/128 output
  • Required power source: 4 AA-type batteries in the following types: alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts), lithium (1.5 volts), or Ni-MH (1.2 volts)
  • ISO range: 100 to 6,400
  • Optional power supply: SD-9 high-performance battery pack, SD-8A high-performance battery pack, or SK-6 power bracket unit
  • Ready light: Yes
  • Minimum number of flashes: 110 with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 230 with lithium (1.5 volts); 190 with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
  • Wireless flash modes: Off, master, master (repeating), remote, and SU-4
  • Wireless communication channels: 4
  • Wireless groups: 3
  • Dimensions: 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 14.6 ounces
  • Supplied accessories: AS-21 Speedlight stand, SW-13H diffusion dome, SJ-900 color filter set, SZ-2 color filter holder, SS-900 soft case

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