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SB-700 AF Speedlight

High performance versatile speedlight brings simplicity to on-camera, remote, and multiple flash photography.
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Supplied Accessories

  • AS-22 Speedlight Stand
  • SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome
  • SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter
  • SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter
  • SS-700 Soft Case

Key Features

Portable, Versatile Speedlight Unit i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
Wireless Flash Control Wireless Commander Mode controls up to 2 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. When used as a remote speedlight up to 3 Groups can be selected. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.
Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns Using the simple slider switch on the back of the SB-700, you can optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits or Even, for groups or interiors.
Color Filter Identification Automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Automatic Format Identification Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
Firmware Updating Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source.
Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and up to 120mm in FX-format.
Streamlined Controls and Menus Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
Flash Tube Overheat Protection To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up.
Flash Value (FV) Lock Locks in a specific flash output on the main subject, regardless of aperture, composition or the lens’ zoom position.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)* Provides enhanced moisture protection. *Optional

Specifications

  • Commander Function
    Yes
  • Remote Function
    Yes
  • Guide Number
    28 m/92 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39 m/128 ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F)
  • Electronic Construction
    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
  • Flash Exposure Control
    Distance-priority manual flash
    i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
    Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)
  • Lens Coverage
    14-120mm (DX-format)
    24 to 120mm (FX-Format)
  • 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
  • Other Available Functions
    Test Firing
    Monitor Pre-flashes
    AF-assist illuminator
    Modeling illuminator
  • Bounce Function (Tilt)
    Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°.
  • 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°
  • Minimum Recycling Time
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries
    3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
  • Flash Duration
    1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output
    1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output
    1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output
    1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output
    1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output
    1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output
    1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output
    1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output
  • Power ON/OFF
    Rotate the power switch/wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB-700 on or off
    Standby function can also be set
  • Required Power Source
    Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries
    Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries
    Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA-size batteries
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode)
    Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.
  • Ready Light
    Front
    Back
  • Flash Compensation
    -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode
  • Custom Setting
    AF-Assist Illumination
    Color Filters
    Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode
    FX/DX Format Selection
    LCD Panel Contrast
    Remote Flash Unit Settings
    Reset Custom Setting
    Sound Monitor
    Standby function
    Unit or Measuring Distance
    Version of Firmware
  • Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
    160/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline)
    230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta)
    260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH)
    230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
    330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
  • Wireless Flash Modes
    Master
    Quick wireless Mode: A:B
    Off
    Remote
    SU-4
  • Wireless Communication Channels
    Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels
  • Wireless Groups
    Two: A, B
  • Other Functions
    Firmware update
    Thermal cut-out
  • Dimensions
    2.8 × 5.0 × 4.1 in. (71.0 × 126.0 × 104.5mm) (Approx.)
  • Weight (Approx. without batteries)
    12.7 oz. (360g)
  • Supplied Accessories
    • AS-22 Speedlight Stand
    • SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome
    • SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter
    • SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter
    • SS-700 Soft Case
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SB-700 AF Speedlight 4.2 5 18 18
I recommend SB-700 flash i use SB-700 AF Speed light more than 1 year.. its perfect... and its also have master slave mode... so that's very helpful for covering a occasions with ttl balance... by the way, its so cheep with its functions... January 31, 2012
so far no issues! I got this flash the other day and right out of the box it worked and gave me amazing results. i bought this flash for a project I've been working on and i think it should be perfect. this flash is a must buy for anyone who is doing portraits in a studio January 15, 2012
Speed light 700 This is an amazing speedlight...It works wireless with the D. Very happy with it.5100 December 13, 2011
Excellent value After using my Nikon 18-35 mm lens and getting a shadow I knew I had to purchase a quality external flash. I chose Nikon because I know the flash will be forward compatible with the D800 when it is introduced. The SB-700 fits my needs perfectly. It was easy to use out of the box. The bounce and swivel features give me the coverage I need. I used the flash this week on a trip. My only complaint is with the Incandescent filter. My wife has olive skin. The filter gave her an unnatural hue. I used Photoshop to give her more nature skin tonalities. The florescent filter did a good job under harsh lighting conditions. I did not have any problem with the battery compartment or navigating thru the on-board menus. This is my third Nikon upgrade in the last 12 months. It was a good purchase. December 10, 2011
My 1st flash and 2nd and 3rd as well. Simple to use, everything is in the menu, and full information is in the manual provided. Works brilliantly with my D7000 with my camera as the commander. The commander built-in option at e3 could control 2 groups on flashes, and it could adjust the power settings, even use TTL for one group and Manual for the other for the SB700. That is very versatile. Interestingly though, there are options for 3 groups on the SB700. Which means that either a SU-800 is needed if one wants to control each group individually. Or, a firmware upgrade for either the D700 or D7000 will finally allow the camera to control each of the 3 groups individually. I am keeping my fingers crossed. As mentioned by previous commenter, the lock switch to the Remote and Master might be a bit redundant. I imagine only very careless users will turn all the way to the Remote or Master without realizing. The control dial is nice with a gorgeous clicking sound when it is spun, but the groves are a bit painful for me if I spin it a lot. Maybe I have tender skin for a guy. Nevertheless, I like it so much until I bought a 2nd and a 3rd one, now contemplating whether should I get a 4th one.......... October 4, 2011
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Can I use the SB-700 wirelessly with my D3100?

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I would like to use the SB-700 as a remote flash along with the flash on my D3100.
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You can mount the SU-800 Commander on the camera hot shoe to use the speedlight wirelessly.
 
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Im pretty sure the D3100 doesnt support cls, could be wrong, so you will not have ttl, however, you can set the flash to SU-4 and use it that way it just means that you will have to adjust the flash power manually.
You can get third party wireless controllers but again they dont support ttl so again you will have to set up manually if you go down this route.
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Can I use the SB700 with my D300?

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Yes the SB-700 will work with the D300.
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Yes, you can use the SB-700 with the D300, just make sure that the camera has the latest firmware version.
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can you use the sb-700 wirelessly on the d80 but also turn off the built in flash

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I want to use by sb-700 flash wirelessly. but i dont want my d80's built-in flash to go off. is that possible?
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Yes you can. Just go to your flash/commander menu and turn it off.
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Yes the SB-700 can be used remotely, however, the on board flash has to be used to control it thus technically you cant turn it off as it still has to send a signal to the flash unit. You can set it in the menu to -- but the flash will fire though you may get some residual light from the flash, you could of course buy the SG-3ir which sits on the hot shoe and so stops the residual flash from affecting your images.
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Can I use this flash wirelessly with D5100?

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I dun think so. I have never tried the D5100 but if it doesn't have a Built-in Camera flash commander option, I guess it doesn't.

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9520/~/nikon-creative-lighting-system-%28cls%29

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11938/~/how-to-use-the-built-in-speedlight-in-commander-mode-to-control-remote This one might not be updated yet.

Or if you have 2 SB700, you can attach one to your camera hotshoe to act as a commander unit for the other off-camera SB700.

But still check with your local Nikon representative first.
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Yes and no, no in that the D5100 has no CLS command built in. You can however use the flash in SU-4 mode but then it would be in manual and you would have to adjust the flash yourself.
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The D3100 built in flash is not CLS compatible. In order to do CLS on a D3100 you'll need a SU-800 or a CLS master capable flash (SB700, 900 or 910) unit on the D3100.
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Make sure your red eye reduction is turned off.
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Does the SB700 speedlite stay on when being used in video mode when used with a D3100?

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i am wondering if u have the SB700 attached to a D3100 will the light stay on when u want to record videos.
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I would not think so, there IS a burst of power to the flash when the signal from the camera comes in, but no, I dont think it would work like a light bulb.
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No SB-700 is not a video light it is not working in video mode, it is only for photography as a master or remote flash
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Can I use the SB700 with my D700?

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yes, absolutely, very compatible...
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SB-700 & D90

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Why is the SB-700 not listed as usable in the D90 user guide. is there some problem with the SB-700 & the D90 combo? The SB-600, SB-800 & SB900 are listed for use with the D90.
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The section for this SB700 flash has a list of cameras that are compatible with this flash and the D90 is listed.
I personally dont know why they would not be compatible, the D90 specs says it is CLS supported.
You may want to check out the Support section on site for this flash or camera model.
Hope this helps...
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It is compatible, here is the chart:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/886/~/d-slr-and-nikon-speedlight-compatibility
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Flash Value (FV) Lock on D5100 ?

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Is it available the option Flash Value (FV) Lock with the D5100 ? How ? Regards
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Hi
I see FV lock on flash, but in searching tech specs for your camera, it says nothing about FV lock on D5100.
I would suggest asking Support for help.
They will respond in a timely and efficient manner...
Hope this helps
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You will need to set the SB-700 in manual. The Flash value (FV) lock is not available in the D5100.
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Can you use an external power source with this unit?

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To my knowledge none of the Nikon flash units can be powered by external sources.

Would be a good question for Service and Support....
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No.
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Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Review

by Rob Galbraith
December 2010

Rob Galbraith posted a review of the Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight. He said the SB-700 Speedlight is a great addition to Nikon's Speedlight line. Galbraith noted that the smaller SB-700 has many of the attributes of the larger, more powerful SB-900 but without its bulk. He also noted that the SB-700 is a quiet flash; with an intuitive control layout.

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Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Review

by Jim Keenan
April 2011

Digital Camera Review's Jim Keenan posted a review of the SB-700 Speedlight. Keenan was impressed with the improved user interface and simpler to use functionality over the SB-700's predecessor. He added that the new interface is more intuitive to use. Keenan also said that anyone shooting a lot of wireless flash with the older model Speedlights will find the SB-700 "refreshingly quick to set up for remote or master flash duty."