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Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $570.00
Buy New: $419.99
You Save: $150.01 (26%)
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Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 5.2 x 4.1
MPN: SB-900
Model: SB-900
UPC: 182080480764
EAN: 0018208048076
ASIN: B001BTG3OQ
Release Date: July 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system | | • | Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights | | • | 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation | | • | Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format) | | • | 3 light distribution patterns; measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 14.6 ounces |
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Amazon.com
The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System by delivering the portability, power, and versatility to support any photographer's creative lighting imagination. The SB-900 works as a wireless standalone flash, or you can use it as a commander or wireless remote light source. In commander mode, the SB-900 controls up to three remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights, with four wireless channel options helping you manage wireless conflicts in multiple photographer environments. The flash also offers streamlined controls and menus, including a rotary select dial that sets key flash functions quickly, along with a prominent master and remote control switch to simplify wireless operation. Photographers working on zoom photos will appreciate the SB-900's expanded auto power zoom coverage, which ranges from 17 to 200mm in the FX format to 12 to 200mm in the DX format. Photographers also have the choice of three light distribution patterns: standard (for general illumination), center-weighted (for portraits), and even (for groups or interiors). Finally, the SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera's auto white balance setting (available with select Nikon digital SLR cameras). Other details include automatic FX/DX format identification; user-friendly firmware updating; flash tube overheat protection; and a drip-proof mounting foot cover. Technical Specifications
- Guide number: 34 meters/111.5 feet (ISO 100), 48 meters/157.5 feet (ISO 200)
- Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
- Flash exposure control: Slow sync; red-eye reduction in slow sync; front curtain sync; rear curtain sync; rear-curtain slow sync; auto FP high-speed sync; FV lock flash
- Lens coverage: 17 to 200mm (FX format, automatic mode); 12 to 200mm (DX format, automatic mode); 12 to 17mm (FX format, automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed); 8 to 11mm (DX format, automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
- Bounce function (tilt): Flash head tilts down to -7 degrees or up to 90 degrees, with click stops at -7, 0, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degrees
- Bounce function (rotate): Flash head rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left and right, with click stops at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 degrees
- Minimum recycling time: 4 seconds with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 4.5 seconds with lithium (1.5 volts); 3 seconds with Oxyride (1.5 volts); 2.3 seconds with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
- Flash duration: 1/880 second at M1/1 (full) output; 1/1,000 second at M1/2 output; 1/2,550 second at M1/4 output; 1/5,000 second at M1/8 output; 1/10,000 second at M1/16 output; 1/20,000 second at M1/32 output; 1/35,700 second at M1/64 output; 1/38,500 second at M1/128 output
- Required power source: 4 AA-type batteries in the following types: alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts), lithium (1.5 volts), or Ni-MH (1.2 volts)
- ISO range: 100 to 6,400
- Optional power supply: SD-9 high-performance battery pack, SD-8A high-performance battery pack, or SK-6 power bracket unit
- Ready light: Yes
- Minimum number of flashes: 110 with alkaline-manganese (1.5 volts); 230 with lithium (1.5 volts); 190 with Ni-MH (2,600 mAh)
- Wireless flash modes: Off, master, master (repeating), remote, and SU-4
- Wireless communication channels: 4
- Wireless groups: 3
- Dimensions: 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 14.6 ounces
- Supplied accessories: AS-21 Speedlight stand, SW-13H diffusion dome, SJ-900 color filter set, SZ-2 color filter holder, SS-900 soft case
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| Customer Reviews:
 My 1st Pro Flash October 15, 2008
point & shoot (los angeles, ca)
If you're the type who wants the latest gadgets, who wants it all kind of person then by all means go for it. I was considering the sb-800, but nikon has discontinued it's production therefore the sb-900 is the replacement. no doubt it's the biggest, baddest flash ever by nikon.
 OK flash October 13, 2008
Craig D. Goodman (Gray, TN.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
SB-900 overheated during a 25th anniversary shooting, it overheated fairly quickly, and I had to go with my backup the SB-800.
I was very disappointed in how fast it overheated and shut down. Just the day before, I used the SB-900 at a high school football game, took 180 pictures and it worked great. I suppose it did not over heat because of the time between shots. The anniversary was lots of pictures one after another. Never the less Nikon should build their flag ship Flash to with stand more than their second in command the SB-800.
One thing about the SB-900, the multiple flash set up is very easy. I like the way it's built and the features, I just don't like the fact it overheated so fast.
fantastic October 6, 2008
Kelly Anne Ortiz (Temecula, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
my husband is the photographer and he loves the flash. he says it's larger than he expected, but he shoots with his new D3 and loves the outcome.
 Highly recommend October 5, 2008
H. V. Devera (Davis, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This flash is a great item. I read the reviews and was a little concerned, but took the plunge anyway. I am glad I did. I have no problems with the battery or speed at which the next flash is ready. It is very powerful and has increased distance for zooming. The flash is perfect for my D300 and 18-200 Nikor lens. I have yet to try it using it as a master flash.
So Far So Good September 24, 2008
Christopher K. Seid (Los Angeles, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I own 3 SB-800s and I shoot weddings. So far none of SB-800s have quit on me. They are real workhorses. I bought the Sb-900 because i like the ease of switching it from being a regular flash to a master control in a quick flick. If you use this function a lot, it may be worth it to get the SB900. The $130 difference to me depends on how fast you use that function. In a wedding, you could set up some remote lights with your other nikon speedlights...and create some nice lighting. But sometime you want to turn these remotes on/off and it is a real hassle doing it withe the Sb800. Now, it takes less that second...which is essential in a wedding environment.
I read other comments about how their 900s overheated and shut down. I did not experience this for the 2 weddings i shot recently. However, since i'm shooting with a new D700 at ISO 400 - 800, i'm probably not working the 900 extremely hard. Overall, the flash seems to be working well, and apart from its size, i like it. The negatives: The controls needs a little getting used to and the flash case is a little too long too. If it was priced in the 3 hundreds...then it would be 5 star...for this price...it only gets 4 stars from me.
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