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SB-900 AF Speedlight

The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivering the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer’s creative lighting imagination.

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Supplied Accessories

  • AS-21 Speedlight Stand
  • SW-13H Diffusion Dome
  • SJ-900 Color Filter Set
  • SZ-2 Color Filter Holder
  • SS-900 Soft Case

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

Key Features

Powerful, Versatile Speedlight Unit
Atop the Nikon Creative Lighting System, the SB-900 is an indispensable portable light source providing effective solutions to lighting challenges.

Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom
Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.

Renowned Dedicated Wireless Flash Control
Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position, controlling up to 3 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.

Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns
Optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits or Even, for groups or interiors.

Color Gel Filter Identification
Automatically identifies mounted color gel 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 as a wireless remote light source.

Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage
Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 17mm and up to 200mm in FX-format and as wide as 12mm and up to 200mm in DX-format use.

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
An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.

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

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

  • Commander Function
    Yes
  • Remote Function
    Yes
  • Guide Number
    34 m/111.5 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 48 m/157.5 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
    8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
    12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
    12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode)
    17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode)
  • 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
    2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
    3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ (1.5V) batteries
    4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries
    4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
  • Flash Duration
    1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
    1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output
    1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output
    1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output
    1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output
    1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
    1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output
    1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output
  • Power ON/OFF
    Rotate the Power ON/OFF switch to turn the SB-900 on or off.
  • Required Power Source
    Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
    Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries
    Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries
  • Optional Power Supply
    SK-6 Power Bracket Unit
    SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack
    SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
  • 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.
  • Ready Light
    Front
    Back
  • 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
  • Custom Setting
    AF-Assist Illumination
    Modeling Illuminator
    Monitor pre-flashes
    Test firing
  • Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
    110/4.0 – 30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese)
    125/3.0 –30 sec. (1.5V Oxyride™)
    165/2.3–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
    190/2.3–30 sec. (2600mAh Ni-MH)
    230/4.5–120 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
  • Wireless Flash Modes
    Master
    Master (RPT)
    Off
    Remote
    SU-4
  • Wireless Communication Channels
    Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels
  • Wireless Groups
    Three: A, B and C
  • Other Functions
    Firmware update
    ISO sensitivity setting
    Key lock
    Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode
    Resetting the settings
    Thermal cut-out
  • Dimensions
    3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7 in. (78.0 x 146.0 x 118.5mm) (Approx.)
  • Weight (Approx. without batteries)
    14.6 oz. (415g)
  • Supplied Accessories
    • AS-21 Speedlight Stand
    • SW-13H Diffusion Dome
    • SJ-900 Color Filter Set
    • SZ-2 Color Filter Holder
    • SS-900 Soft Case

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

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SB-900 AF Speedlight 3.7 5 48 48
nikon 900 flash i did not realize nikon would make junk until i bought a SB900 flash,it over heat all the time. June 11, 2012
Flash bom! Recarga silenciosa! Tem o maior painel LCD iluminado traseiro de todos flash! Recarga rápida. Tem 3 luzes para auxiliar o autofoco. Design de vários V. É o mais bonito. Potente o número guia dele é alto. Vem com manual em espanhol e um guia excelente. Emite vários disparos para calcular a luz. Estou satisfeito, o meu faz muito tempo e não apresenta problema é muito confiável. A tampa das pinhas tem uma boa trava que não se rompe com tempo. As teclas são lumiadas na cor verde par visualizar a noite! Nikon é Nikon. May 8, 2012
Doesn't worth money Terrible Terrible Terrible, expensive and keeps overheating. I couldn't believe its from Nikon! May 6, 2012
Looks great !!! In reality Embarrassement.. I own three SB 900, which I use with my D3s, D2x and D800. Having all these 3 in my bag I still had to reach to my old SB800's to complete a job , especially.. eastern weddings and events.. My real challenge is the speed-light shutting off due to overheating. I have send 2 of mine for repairs..unfortunately returned repaired but not to my satisfaction. I was so embarrassed once, when I was at the MD governor's mansion shooting a major event and my SB 900s went kaput (overheat)..I hope Nikon will have a fix for this unit soon ? Sorry..If I am mean..but It is my bread and butter.... March 14, 2012
Overheating Well, suffice it to say, for this to be Nikon's flagship Speedlight. Im very disappointed. Basically $500.00 a pop and instead of fixing this issue that MOST owners have experienced, they choose to come out with the SB910, without offering a resolution to the 900's issues. Nice going Nikon. March 5, 2012
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SB-900 doesn´t overheat on D7000

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SB-900 would always overheat on my D40, specially during the worst of times, such as crucial moments (grooms kissing in a wedding, happy birthday in a birthday party...). Since I got my D7000 I NEVER had a single overheat on SB-900, and I´m taking the same types of shots. Is that due to D7000´s new metering processor being more efficient? Thanks in advance for clarifying it!
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either that or you are using the d7k in a higher iso mode, since the d7k has eons better high iso than the d40. and higher iso->less need for light, so it's possible you're simply using your sb900 on a lower output.
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Overheating alert issues were corrected with the latest firmware version for the SB-900.
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Why does my SB_900AF Speedlight overheat all the time with my D40?

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They all overheat, the firmware update does not help. Different batteries does not help. The only things that helps is slowing down how fast you are shooting, turn up the ISO and shoot in brighter areas.......

Nikon staff, please admit to the problem and fix it. I have 10 of these sitting on the shelf at my studio not being used because we cannot not depend on them. If you can't or won't fix the problem, bring back the SB-800.....call it an SB-850 and charge $50 more than the cost of an SB-900 and I will buy 10 right away.
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Please verify the latest Firmware that you have on your SB-900:
Answer Title: SB-900 5.02 firmware update
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I can use the SB-900 wirelessly with my D5000 without an additional command unit?

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Or use the SB-900 in SU-4 mode and control it manually.
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No, D5000 does not have a built in commander, you would need A SU800 commander.
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Can the firmware be updated in the SB-900 flash using a D7000 DSLR body?

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Maybe a deal braker. Please send/post a link to whare I can find this infomation.
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Yes it can.
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Yes it can. Its all on the Nikon website here just in case you cant find it
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16174/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzIxODA2NzMyL3NpZC93eTRBSUJKaw%3D%3D
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Can I use my 900 off of my camera?

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If I want to take it off of my camera and position it apart from the camera, can I do that? What would I need to do so?
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Yes. Use it in the Remote function. There is a lot of great info online for Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
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You can use the SB-900 off of the camera. There are a couple of ways of doing this. If you have a DSLR with Nikons creative lighting system build into the camera you can use the built in flash (not with the D5100) to activate the flash. You can use SC28/SC29 attached to the camera to activate the flash. Or you can use another SB800/SB900 as a master or a wireless flash trigger with varying degrees of control.
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How do you prevent overheating with the SB900?

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I recently got my SB900. During my first time practicing with it, it gave me the overheating warning and turned off. I had been taking multiple pictures in a short amount of time, as I was testing out different settings and lighting situations. However, I got the overheating warning within about 10 minutes of testing it out, and I was shocked to receive the message so early.

My question is, what measures can I take to prevent from overheating? I'm assuming I can't take multiple shots in mass succession. What IS the rate of pictures I can take? One every 30 seconds, one every minute, etc. Is there anything else I can do to prevent this from happening?

(other info - I was using this with the d90)
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I have experienced the problem when shooting fire performers. where shooting time is limited to the time the flames are alight for. You don't have to use the flash for that long before it goes, a couple of minutes (and that is with the flash shooting at -1. A lot depends on the batteries you use, from what I have read. I have heard all sorts of different advise on reasons why and what batteries work better or worse. Turning down the power of your flash and using multiple flashes is the easiest way to stop it. Shooting slower, allowing the heat to dissipate will help but is limiting. I am not going to say which batteries you should use or if you should use a battery pack as I have heard so many things.
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Some people report this issue, but I've never experienced it. Getting your speedlight to overheat after 10 minutes of use suggests you were pushing it pretty hard -- which means rapid-fire shooting at full power. You have some control over flash output, which includes shooting with a larger aperture (smaller number), slower shutter speed and higher ISO value. In this way you can mediate between camera and flash to produce required output from the SB-900. Even though the thermal warning feature can be turned off, I wouldn't recommend it -- for obvious reasons.
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Can I use the SB 900 with my D 200 Camera ?

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Yes.
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Can I use the SB 900 with my D80 Camera?

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Looking for decent flash for my D80. Saw the SB-900 and need to know. Thanks.
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Yes, you can use the SB-900 with the D80.
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sb900 not firing at all

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i just got my new sb900 from a retail store. jammed it with a set of fresh batteries, everything seems to work fine, but when i tried pushing the test button, it doesn't fire. even when the test button lights up, still not firing. i tried it with the D90, still not firing. i tried putting it on wireless triggers, not firing. is it a product defect?
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If you already tried troubleshooting and the problem still persists, you are welcome to send your camera for evaluation.
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What does a red flash indicator in camera viewfinder mean?

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When a flash is attached it tell you that the flash is ready for use.
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November 2008, SB-900 Speedlight

by Peter Kolonia

Popular Photography & Imaging's Peter Kolonia praised the SB-900 in the November 2008 issue, noting that the SB-900 was swifter, sleeker and easier to operate than other flash systems. Kolonia touted the SB-900's innovative features including the wider auto-zoom range, versatile accessory filters and upgradeable firmware. Kolonia boasts that both DX- and FX-format photographers will benefit from the improvements made on the "easily manageable" SB-900.