Product Description
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A great lighting accessory for photographers and moviemakers
alike, the portable SB-500 is an incredibly handy way to control
the quality and direction of light. A high-intensity LED light is
built into the front of the unit, which makes this Speedlight the
smart choice when you want the flexibility to shoot movies
without carrying extra lighting gear. Compatible with Nikon
D-SLRs and specific COOLPIX cameras, as well as the Nikon
Creative Lighting System, the SB-500 also enables wireless
control of multiple flash units. The flash head and LED light
both cover a wide 24 mm angle of view in FX-format, and
easy-to-understand controls on the rear of the unit ensure simple
operation. Built-in LED light With a high-intensity (100 lx) LED
light on the front of the flash unit, the SB-500 is a smart
choice for moviemakers or photographers who want additional
light. It's ideal for shooting movies in dimly lit surroundings,
and can be incredibly useful when shooting close-up still images.
When used with compatible cameras, the colour information of the
LED light can be transmitted together with that of flash, and the
colour temperature control has a central value of 5400K, which
enables more natural looking light. In addition, the LED unit
features a surface light source with a built-in diffuser, which
softens harsh light. A switch on the back of the flash unit
alters the intensity of the LED light so it will shine at full
power. For more subtle light, the LED can be set to shine at a
half or quarter of its full intensity. The LED will illuminate a
scene for approximately 60 minutes when using rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries, and approximately 30 minutes when using
alkaline-manganese batteries. Creative possibilities The flash
head tilts up to 90 and rotates horizontally through 180,
allowing the light to be angled just the way you want. Simple to
operate, the SB-500 ensures even newcomers to flash photography
will be able to use light to their advantage and add impact to
daylight s, expose subject detail in tough backlit
situations, or soften light by 'bouncing' the flash off the
ceiling. For more advanced lighting, the SB-500 can be used as a
master flash for multiple off-camera flash setups (when used with
cameras that feature a built-in flash commander mode). The flash
fires 140 (or more) times on a single charge of rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries, and will fire 100 or more times when using
alkaline-manganese batteries. Minimum recycling time is
approximately 3.5 seconds when using rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries, and approximately 4 seconds when using
alkaline-manganese batteries. Easy does it The SB-500 combines
superior ergonomics with easy-to-understand controls on the rear
of the unit for incredibly easy operation. Additional functions
and flash mode can be set via a camera menu, which activates
automatically when the SB-500 is attached to the camera. Firmware
can be upgraded through the camera, and this Speedlight is
powered by just two AA-size batteries. The SB-500 comes with the
SS-DC2 Soft Case and the AS-23 Speedlight Stand.
Box Contains
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Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit
SS-DC2 Soft Case
AS-23 Speedlight Stand
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- The portable SB-500 is an incredibly handy way to control the quality and direction of light.
- Compatible with Nikon D-SLRs and specific COOLPIX cameras, as well as the Nikon Creative Lighting System, the SB-500 also enables wireless control of multiple flash units.
- With a high-intensity (100 lx) Built-in LED light on the front of the flash unit, the SB-500 is a smart choice for moviemakers or photographers who want additional light.
- The flash head tilts up to 90 and rotates horizontally through 180, allowing the light to be angled just the way you want.
- The SB-500 combines superior ergonomics with easy-to-understand controls on the rear of the unit for incredibly easy operation.