Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $570.00
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Rating:  14 reviews
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 5.2 x 4.1
MPN: SB-900
Model: SB-900
UPC: 182080480764
EAN: 0182080480764
ASIN: B001BTG3OQ
Release Date: July 26, 2008
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| 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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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
Product Description
Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash, featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source. Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage - The SB-900 provides zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 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 for groups or interiors. User-friendly firmware updating - Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments to the SB-900 with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Color gel filter identification - The SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white-balance setting with select Nikon digital SLR cameras. Flash Tube Overheat Protection - An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts. Drip-proof mounting foot cover (Water Guard) - for enhanced moisture protection (optional). 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) Flash head rotates horizontally 180 to the left and right with click-stops at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 Flash head tilts down to -7 or up to 90 with click-stops at -7, 0, 45, 60, 75, 90 Output per set of batteries - 110 Alkaline-manganese (1.5V); 230 Lithium (1.5V); 190 Ni-MH (2600 mAh)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 awsome August 28, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
great flash
rel fast recycle time
has a safty mode to prevent damage to flash
display is very easy to see and work with
good range and great control of settings
you get what you ordered
Excellent Flash August 7, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased this as a replacement for an SB600 as my main on-shoe flash, and as a second flash for off-camera strobes in my basement studio. I love this flash, especially compared to the 600, for no other reason than changing it from normal to master or remote is as simple as turning a dial. With the 600, it's an exercise in multi-button torture to get it into remote mode!
I can't compare it to the 800 to say whether it is better or worse than, but compared to the 600 it's a great flash if you are doing anything beyond basic on-camera work.
Super happy with my decision October 21, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I labored over the decision to pull the trigger on the 900 or to go with the "everybody loves" the 800. I never owned an 800 so have nothing to compare it to. Nevertheless, I am super happy with it. I dont know what other people are complaining about unless the guy who had the overheating problems got a bad apple. I shot my first wedding this weekend and took nearly 600 pictures on my Nikon D90, all with flash and had a wonderful experience. I used 4 regular duracell batteries and the thing was very fast and performed flawlessly. My pictures came out phenomenally and the thing never even though about overheating. The heat monitor stayed relatively low the entire wedding and I still had juice in my batteries when it was all over. I am super happy with my decision. It is quite large like people say, but if you are going to have a big flash hanging off the top of your camera, a little extra size is insignificant in my opinion. I think people are just naturally averse to change so it is hard for some long-time 800 users to get used to something new. I love it and think you will too.
POW! Wide Coverage!! August 1, 2008
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
I love the SB-800's i've been useing for a while now, but after i mounted the SB-900 onto my Nikon D3 i was amazed! The controls are much easier to navagate and WOW you can turn it on and off with just a flick of the switch. I wish i had more of them but it is pricey! Use it as your main on camera flash and your 800's for remotes!
fantastic October 6, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
my husband is the photographer and he loves the flash. he says it's larger than he expected, but he shoots with his new D3 and loves the outcome.
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