Nikon SB-500 i-TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.
SKU: NKSB500R
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About Nikon SB-500
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The perfect upgrade to the old SB-400!
I bought this flash as a small compact alternative to my two SB-700's. Those flashes work fine, however when mounted on a smaller DSLR such as my D3100 or D5100 they make for a top heavy setup. This flash fixes that. It runs on two AA batteries and is good for about 150 shots. The front facing LED lights do an amazing job of providing additional light for shooting video in poor lighting conditions or to provide fill light for contrasty outdoor situations (The flash head and LED's can do the s...
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Good little mid-range flash
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.
The Nikon SB-500 i-TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight provides users with a portable unit compatible with Nikon's i-TTL metering. The flash has a good power rating with a guide number of 79' at ISO 100 and offers coverage for a 24mm lens with full frame cameras. Also, the 100 lux LED light has three output levels- quarter, half or full power- which is beneficial for both video and close up still photography.
Versatility is important in this unit with the ability to tilt upward 90deg. and rotate left and right 180deg. for excellent bounce and swivel capabilities. The flash will also function wirelessly as either a commander unit or a remote slave for full compatibility with cameras, other flash units and wireless flash controllers in Nikon's Creative Lighting System. The SB-500 will also transmit LED and flash color information to the camera for setting an optimal white balance and runs on 2 AA batteries, which provide a recycle time of 3.5-30 seconds. Included with the camera are a soft case and stand.
Simple operation, advanced performance
The SB-500 AF Speedlight has simple controls just a few buttons and it operates on two AA batteries; yet, it offers the performance of an advanced Speedlight. Its powerful and has wide coverage with a guide number of 24/78.7 (ISO 100, m/ft) with 24mm coverage in FX-format and 16mm coverage in DX-format. Its head rotates 180deg. left and right and tilts 90deg. upward allowing you to bounce light off nearby surfaces to soften the light and shadows, creating more flattering portraits. If your camera has a Commander Mode, it can even be used wirelessly off-camera along with your camera's built-in flash for greater illumination power from interesting angles.
Brighten up your HD video
The SB-500 AF Speedlight is also a versatile video light especially well suited for recording interviews up close. It has a built-in high-intensity LED light (approx. 100 lux) that provides steady, uniform daylight-balanced illumination. It can be used at three output levels quarter, half or full power making it practical for low-light video shooting and close up still photography. And when used with the D810 or D750, the SB-500 AF Speedlight communicates LED color information (along with that of the flash) to the camera for optimal white balance.
Power, ease and versatility
Nikon's i-TTL technology (intelligent Through-The-Lens) tailors the characteristics of the flash to each shot you take, so you get optimal results every time. With that intelligence and more illumination power than a camera's pop-up flash, the SB-500 AF Speedlight is excellent as a fill-light outdoors (brightening shadowy areas on your subject) or for soft bounce lighting indoors. Use it off-camera wirelessly as a second flash controlled by either your camera's built-in flash (if your camera has a Commander Mode), another Speedlight or the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander. If you are using D810 or D750 in Commander Mode, the SB-500 AF Speedlight will also work as a master flash in Advanced Wireless Lighting.
Nikon SB-500 Features
- Compact and lightweight, powered by AA-size batteries, intuitive operation
- Equipped with a high-performance LED light
- Easily achieves diverse lighting
Key Features
- Compact and lightweight, powered by AA-size batteries, intuitive operation
- Easily achieves diverse lighting
What's in the box:
- Nikon SB-500 i-TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight
- Nikon 90 Day Limited USA Warranty
