Featuring an LED video light and a compact design, the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight Flash Unitfrom Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight Flash Unitprovides users with a portable unit for use specifically with Nikon's i-TTL metering system. The flash has good power with a guide number of 79' at ISO 100 and while no direct manual adjustments are available the output can be tuned via the camera's flash exposure compensation settings. The unit offers wide coverage for a 24mm lens with FX-format full-frame cameras and the 100 lux LED light has quarter, half or full power output levels, which is beneficial for both video and close up still photography.

Versatility is important in this unit with the ability to tilt upward 90° and rotate left and right 180° for excellent bounce and swivel capabilities. The flash will also function wirelessly as either a commander unit on the D810 and D750 or a remote slave for full compatibility with cameras, other flash units, and wireless flash controllers in Nikon's Creative Lighting System. Other features include slow, Auto FP high-speed, 1st, and 2nd curtain synchronization. The SB-500 will also transmit LED and flash color information to the camera for setting an optimal white balance and runs on 2 AA batteries, which provide a recycle time as fast as 3.5 seconds. Included with the camera are a soft case and stand.

Compatible with Nikon i-TTL    Guide Number: 79' at ISO 100    Coverage: 24mm (FX Format)    LED Video Light with 3 Output Levels    Tilts Upward 90°    Rotates Left and Right 180°    Commander Mode for Wireless TTL Control    Recycle Time: 3.5 Seconds    Slow, High-Speed,1st & 2nd Curtain Sync    Runs on 2 AA Batteries

Offers test firing, the ability to monitor pre-flashes, and an LED modeling flash function

Flash compensation from -3 to +1 EV in 1/3 EV steps is available in-camera

Head tilts up 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, and 90°

Head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°

Four wireless channels are available in Commander mode while only 1 is available in Remote mode

Two wireless groups, A and B, are available

Flash-ready indicator lights up when fully recycled or flashes slowly as a warning

Delivers approximately 100 full-power flashes from a pair of Alkaline batteries and 140 from Ni-MH

A thermal cut-out function protects the flash

Firmware can be updated through camera body

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this flash work on the sony mirrorless cameras (specifically a9)? Thanks!

A: No, only flashes with multi interface shoes.

Q: 2. Will this flash work on a Nikon D500?

A: My speedlite works on my Nikon 750 & Nikon 7000-works fine. Do not know about Nikon D 700.

Q: 3. will this flash work with the Nikon D3100?

A: The Nikon D3100 offers the i-TTl metering required to be compatible with this Speedlight product. Fire away!

Q: 4. Are the two lights one for flash photos and the other for video and will it work on my Nikon D3200 DSLR for both ?

A: Yes, the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight can be used for both photos and video. The Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight will also work on the Nikon D3200 DSLR camera.

Q: 5. Will it work with Nikon 5600?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the D5600.

Q: 6. Will this flash work with Nikon 7100?

A: Yes, That's The Model I Am Using It With.

Q: 7. Does the SB-500 work in automatic on the D5 Nikon?

A: no

Q: 8. Can the sb-500 be triggered by a pop-up flash? It doesn't appear so.

A: You need a flash that can be used as an optical slave. The SB-500 can't be used that way.

Q: 9. There is no what's in the box information provided here. Is there a storage case or similar that comes with the SB500? A separate base to mount the flash off camera?

A: There is a soft drawstring pouch that is included, not a case. And yes there is a small mount to use should you want to use it off camera.

Q: 10. Can the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight work with using Yongnuo RF603 II wireless flash trigger? I am using a Nikon D50 for a camera body.

A: Unfortunately, your Nikon D50 body is not compatible with the Yongnuo RF-603N II Wireless Flash Trigger Kit for Nikon DC2 Connection due to the lack of DC2 connector on the D50. Therefore, you could not trigger the Nikon SB-500 Speedlight with the Yongnuo trigger.