Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

₨ 56,499

Flash cooling system provides more than 100 consecutive shots at full output
Streamlined access to your frequently used functions such as Flash Mode, Zoom Head Position and Flash Compensation Value
Fully compatible with all current optical control Speedlights

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Expanding the reach of creative lighting
Introducing Nikon’s new flagship Speedlight, a flash designed to empower the most seasoned professionals and passionate enthusiasts. The SB-5000 AF Speedlight takes Nikon’s acclaimed Creative Lighting System with Advanced Wireless Lighting to the next level with both traditional optical wireless control and powerful new radio control. Place up to six groups of remote flashes out of view, behind obstacles—even in other rooms—up to 98 feet away. Designed for fast shooting at weddings, commercial shoots or on the red carpet, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight also introduces the world’s first hot-shoe mount flash cooling system* for more than 100 consecutive shots at full output, all in a smaller design with streamlined operation. Whether building a new lighting system or integrating with your existing system, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight opens exciting new lighting possibilities.

*As of January 5, 2016.

Light without limits

New radio controlled communication
The SB-5000 AF Speedlight introduces powerful radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) communication to Nikon’s innovative Creative Lighting System for exciting lighting possibilities. When used with a compatible Nikon DSLR** with the optional WR-A10 (Wireless Remote Adapter) when attached to D5 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller (transceiver) (requires firmware version 3.0 or later), you can control up to 6 groups (A/B/C/D/E/F) of SB-5000 AF Speedlight behind obstacles, around corners, in bright sunlight—even in different rooms—up to 98 feet away. Of course, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight also integrates seamlessly with Nikon’s optical wireless Speedlights and DSLRs.

Photo of a ballerina in the forest inset with a closer view of the ballerina, lit with the SB-5000 Speedlight

Nonstop performance

World’s first hot-shoe mount flash cooling system
For studio, wedding, event and action photographers, continuous shooting is the name of the game. The SB-5000 AF Speedlight can handle more than 100 consecutive firings at full output without overheating, thanks to an innovative built-in cooling system and a brilliant heat-shedding design. For TTL shooters, this means a new level of lighting control while capturing decisive moments. Great shots don’t wait for a flash to be ready, and neither should you.

As of January 5, 2016

Photo of mountain bikers in the forest, lit with SB-5000 Speedlights, inset with the rear view of an SB-5000

Reimagined design

Smaller and easier to operate
Designed for photographers who rely on portable lighting, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is smaller and easier to use. It has a smaller footprint and provides streamlined access to frequently used functions such as Flash Mode, Zoom Head Position and Flash Compensation Value. Like a DSLR camera, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight has an “Info” button for quick access to your favorite settings. For more fluid operation when using radio control, you can adjust settings right from a compatible camera’s menu.

Photo of the front and the back of an SB-5000 Speedlight

Maximum compatibility

Part of the Nikon Creative Lighting System
In addition to the new radio control with compatible cameras, you can use the SB-5000 AF Speedlight on-camera as a Master Flash to control other remote Speedlights (up to 3 Groups: A/B/C and 4 channels), or use it off-camera wirelessly as a remote flash controlled by either your camera’s built-in flash (compatible cameras), another Speedlight or the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander. You can even mix optical wireless control (Groups A/B/C) with radio control (Groups D/E/F). For studio photographers, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is equipped with Unified Flash Control and can be controlled from a personal computer using the optional Camera Control Pro 2 (Version 2.23 or later) software.

Compatible with the D5 and D500

Photo of the SB-5000, SB-700 and SB-300 Speedlights

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.

What’s in the box

SB-5000 AF Speedlight
AS-22 Speedlight Stand
SW-15H Nikon Diffusion Dome
SZ-4FL Fluorescent Filter
SS-5000 Soft Case
Accessory Pouch
SZ-4TN Incandescent Filter
User’s Manual

Tech Specs

At a Glance

    1. Guide Number

      34.5 m/113 ft. (at 35 mm) 55 m/180 ft. (at 200 mm) (FX format, standard illumination pattern) (at ISO 100)

    1. Lens Coverage

      24 to 200mm lens, 14mm with wide panel (in FX format)

    1. Bounce Function (Tilt)

      Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°

    1. Bounce Function (Rotate)

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

    1. Dimensions

      73 x 137 x 103.5 mm (Approx.)

    1. Weight (Approx. without batteries)

      14.9 oz. (420 g)

    1. Commander Function

      Yes

    1. Remote Function

      Yes

    1. Transmission Mode

      Radio control and optical communication

    1. Transmission Range

      Radio control approx. 98 ft. (30m), optical communication – line of sight

    1. Guide Number

      34.5 m/113 ft. (at 35 mm) 55 m/180 ft. (at 200 mm) (FX format, standard illumination pattern) (at ISO 100)

    1. Electronic Construction

      Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

    1. Flash Exposure Control

      i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras

    1. Lens Coverage

      24 to 200mm lens, 14mm with wide panel (in FX format)

    1. Illumination pattern

      The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats
      Standard
      Even
      Center-weighted

    1. Other Available Functions

      Test Firing
      Monitor Pre-flashes
      AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
      Modeling illuminator

    1. Bounce Function (Tilt)

      Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°

    1. Bounce Function (Rotate)

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

    1. Minimum Recycling Time

      1.8 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
      2.6 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries

    1. Flash Duration

      1/980 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
      1/1,110 sec. at M 1/2 output
      1/2,580 sec. at M 1/4 output
      1/5,160 sec. at M 1/8 output
      1/8,890 sec. at M 1/16 output
      1/13,470 sec. at M 1/32 output
      1/18,820 sec. at M 1/64 output
      1/24,250 sec. at M 1/128 output
      1/30,820 sec.at M 1/256 output

    1. Required Power Source

      Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries

    1. Optional Power Supply

      SK-6A Power Bracket Unit, SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
      This flash is not compatible with the SK-6, only the SK-6A

    1. Flash-ready Indicator

      Rear and Front lights blink: Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations).
      Rear lights up and Front blinks: recycled and ready to fire.

    1. Ready Light

      Front
      Back

    1. Flash Compensation

      –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash and Distance-priority manual flash modes

    1. Custom Setting

      AF-Assist Illumination

    1. Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

      150/2.6-30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline-manganese)
      190/1.8-30 sec or more (1.2V AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)

    1. Wireless Flash Modes

      Master
      Remote

    1. Wireless Groups

      Radio controlled: Master + 6 groups
      Optically controlled: Master + 3 groups

    1. Other Functions

      Improved Thermal Cut-out

    1. Dimensions

      73 x 137 x 103.5 mm (Approx.)

  1. Weight (Approx. without batteries)

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