Nikon SB-500 i-TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight

2023-11-03T13:47:50

Simple and easy, sync's perfectly with my Nikon Z50.

MICHAEL S.

2022-03-02T13:00:43

fits & works perfectly love it

DEBORAH S.

2022-01-25T07:31:40

It was exactly what I was looking for per recommendation from KEN ROCKWELL

ALEX K.

2022-01-02T18:22:52

Works perfect with my nikon b500. Definitely recommend since it works great for a decent price.

CARMEN T.

2021-10-22T20:17:05

Really works well with my z5

Edward P.

2021-07-29T17:39:20

Like the size, it will be good for travel!

KATHY C.

2021-05-21T08:19:11

The flash seems to be fine (have only used it briefly). The flash accessories were considerably larger, in respect to size of the flash, than is shown on the photograph. While this may ultimately be fine, I initially opened them while getting ready for vacation and really was not prepared to make as much space for them as neede - less than convenient.

CHERYL M.

2021-01-29T09:04:38

My light arrived promptly and in perfect condition. It works very well with both my Nikon's. I love the little bag that it comes with for storage.

CANDICE W.

2020-10-26T08:47:21

a great Speedlight for when you need one. a nice feature about this speedlight is that it does not need to be connected to the camera for when you want to use it. it comes in use for if i need additional lighting or fix lighting conditions during a zoom meeting.

STEVEN W.

2019-05-21T08:44:54

This SB-500 is small and light but powerful enough for most purposes. A nice addition to my SB-600, and I use the SB-500 when travelling, to lighten my bag and make it more comfortable for all day carrying.

Felix Z.

2019-03-11T03:52:58

It's pretty good, still want to pair with a second one a secret to me, yet hopefully hanging on!??

Craig D.

2018-10-18T11:31:10

Works great!!! Exactly what I needed!!

casey h.

2018-06-26T10:56:05

Works great on my Nikon D40X, D5200, D7100, & D500. I use it as a daylight fill light. The variable output LED light is handy for me in darker situations when I do video. I recommend this to anyone with a Nikon camera, well worth the money if you use flash frequently.

RONALD L.

2018-04-08T20:00:00

Attached to an 8-frames-per-second D2Xs, set to TTL, my SB-500 can produce 35 fully-exposed images in five seconds continous shooting. Remarkable! This test is quite informal, however it serves to show how well this amazing speedlight performs. Lightweight, easily portable, simple to operate, Nikon's SB-500 is an awesome value for the money. Just insert two rechargeable (highly recommended) AAs and you're very good to go!

NikonAl

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2018-04-06T11:15:04

Attached to an 8-frames-per-second D2Xs, set to TTL, my SB-500 can produce 35 fully-exposed images in five seconds continous shooting. Remarkable! This test was quite informal, however it served to show how well this amazing speedlight performs. Lightweight, easily portable, simple to operate, Nikon's SB-500 is an awesome value for the money. Just insert two rechargeable AAs and you're very good to go!

Allan H.

2017-10-23T16:20:30

If the built in flash or the SB-400 is not enough, then this is your next step.

JIMMY S.

2017-10-11T11:23:39

It's great as a step up from your default flash on your camera. It's light and quick, which makes it great for everyday carry. I recommend it if you need a little more than just your default flash.

Marlon B.

2017-03-07T10:33:57

I recently bought one to replace an old SB-400 to use on a Nikon D7100. This is a definite improvement over the earlier model with its much faster recharge time between flashes, and its two-way rotating head to redirect your lighting. Still light and small enough of a profile to not feel cumbersome or clunky on my camera. The controls on it are a snap to learn. I've used the last three weekends to photograph exhibits to individual flowers at three orchid shows. Images turned out fine. I haven't used the LED settings so cannot comment. Highly recommend.

JAMES A.

2017-01-31T10:35:00

Handy little flash to have. I use it for indoor head shots at work for new team members.

Kaisa S.

2016-12-07T17:10:41

Great flash for such a small size.

JAMES O.

2016-11-28T19:00:00

I bought this flash as a trial and learning model for my D7000. It came very well wrapped and padded inside two boxes. It works great on and off camera. It took some time to figure out how to use this flash off-camera by watching various youtube videos and several trial and error settings attempts, but I finally got the right combination of camera and flash settings... CSM e3 / CMD / Built-in flash Mode --, Comp 1/128, and Channel to 3. Flash is set to CH.3 setting. I then experimented with it (nothing scientific) at various distances and it seemed to work very well. All told, it appears that this model will work very well for my needs, and I will probably add a few more units to my collection.

TomDII

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2016-10-27T16:04:35

Have owned several flash units and bought this when I changed camera brands. Finally, the flash results I've been trying for! Easy to use, performs well.

PAT G.

2016-09-26T09:16:41

The Nikon SB-500 is a good small flash at close range, as advertised. The light can be diffused and create very pleasing portraits. The LED light is also acceptable at close range, comes in handy for talking head video and product shots. Easy to learn, a lot of the control is in the camera menus .

AL W.

2016-08-19T20:00:00

Perfect size for travel and use of two AA batteries makes it universal. Versatile and plenty of power. Off-camera control via CLS is a breeze -- albeit only channel 3 (strange - the SB-600 initally defaults to channel 3 also). I am sad it can not be used as a commander -- except on D750 and D810. The only other compliant is lack of a diffuser -- be nice if it covered 16mm in FX format. But for a simple tool that I can always drop in my travel kit I can't see that there is a better alternative.

Librarian7

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2016-08-18T00:24:51

The SB-500 is a great addition to my D7100. While it doesn't have the power of the larger Speedlights it's more than adequate for casual use. Its size allows me to carry it in my smaller bag, so I always have it with me.

Gregory C.

2016-04-29T20:00:00

El sb 500 tiene buenas prestaciones. Como ser compatible con cls, alta velocidad, remoto, manual, ttl. PERO. Lo compre para tener un LED que me ayudara a enfocar en.situaciones de. Poca luz y disparar aL mismo tiempo. Me decepcionó ya que.solo.sirve como lámpara o Flash. Nunca especifican este dato tan importante.

alxserver

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2015-10-04T21:00:00

Bought this primarily for it's compact size. It's light enough to leave on my D7200 anytime I think I might need a flash. Nice to have a good flash for fill. A great unit for walking around photography. Much better than the built in flash but not too heavy or bulky to keep on the camera most of the time.

Sam R.

2015-04-10T21:00:00

It is a compact but very capable flash. Easy to use. Reliable like other Nikon speed light. The LED is a plus. It will be the one I bring around a lot.

XIAODONG Z.

2015-02-12T19:00:00

This is my first speedlight so I dont have much experience to compare it to but so far so good! I got this flash because it was new on the market, cheap and supports the iTTL tech that my D3300 has. Comes with a table stand to mount flash on but my camera doesnt have built in remote flash. Settings button/switch is a bit awkward to use. Adorama included batteries and a diffuser.

GEOFFREY B.

2015-01-30T19:00:00

If you don't want to spend over $500 for the top notch one, this one is half the price and does a "good" job. Not as many options as the 910 but good for mid level users. I'm happy with it. I have the D600 and use the pop-up flash in commander mode to fire the sb500 off camera.

Spike

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