Nikon SB-700 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

SKU: NKSB700AFR

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George D : What's included with refurbished flash?Lawrence B : Everything a new one would have had.KEVIN G : Hey George As I recall, my refurbished SB-700 came with the front diffuser plus a small useful stand. I have 4 of these, mostly for the CLS system. It works really well in controlled environments. The refurb seemed like a new flash to me. Enjoy!ANDREW R : What's in the box: AS-22 Speedlight Stand SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter SS-700 Soft Case Nikon 90 Day Warranty
Shopper : Does the refurbished flash have the same warranty as the new unit?ERIC N : Only 90 days warrantyGREG K : Nikon refurbished units have a 90 day warranty. I have never had any issues with my SB-700 refurbished unit or the new one I bought, and find the SB-700 to be an excellent flash. I use them on a regular basis and would recommend the SB-700 to a friend.DOUGLAS B : No, it has a ninety day warranty instead of a year warranty.
catherine b : does the current (Nov, 2016) refurbished D700 come with accessories? the resonses I read in your report to this question are all different. and different years. Need to know if the current refurbished 700 has the accessoriesERIC N : Yes, mine came with a padded case, 2 clip-on color filters, and a clip-on diffuser, all Nikon. It also includes a built in white bounce card and wide angle diffuser, both slide in and out from the flash head housing.Gary L : I received all the accessories listed with the purchase of a new unit.AYMAN H : The refurbished unit I got had all the original accessories.

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2025-03-31T12:47:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Very bright.

Great price, very bright.

DAVID W.

2024-12-31T04:55:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Lighting Made Easy: A Joyful Experience!

The Nikon SB-700 flash delivers consistent, natural-looking results with minimal effort. Its intuitive controls and reliable performance make it a joy to use. I love it!

JANE L.

2024-08-16T13:04:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Very capable speedlight

Very capable for most lighting needs. Interface easy to navigate. Dials buttons and switches are easy to use and understand.

JOEL M.

2024-04-02T08:10:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon sb 700

Works great! Looks like depicted and exactly as described!

SANDI A.

2023-05-20T10:05:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

I highly recommend this flash for its excellent performance and its capacity does not heat up and supports rough work

Victor N.

2023-05-05T07:37:19

Rated 2 out of 5

IT works but go with another.

We stopped using Nikon flashes years ago in favor of Godox which is also Flashpoint. Speedlights are way over priced and don't perform as well especially when it comes to battery life. Godox/Flashpoint are spot on with true iTTL and the same features as Nikons but at a much better price.

Edmund R.

2023-02-01T07:58:27

Rated 5 out of 5

I used this flash to get great photos at my daughter's wedding.

Carl D.

2023-01-20T14:03:15

Rated 5 out of 5

1st Flash

Outstanding piece of equipment. Transitioning from full time natural light.

Rex P.

2023-01-18T01:18:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Totally Recommend

I absolutely love this flash ! Easy and simple to work. The perfect flash for simplicity. I have two of them !

LaRiene O.

2023-01-05T06:47:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash for the price!

Works great, I primarily use this as a secondary flash to my SB-5000 when I want to pop a bit more light into a photo but have used it on camera for military homecomings in the evening.

Ashley R.

2022-10-31T14:49:15

Rated 3 out of 5

NO EXTERNAL BATTERY OPTION.

Flash is great I just REALLY miss the option for an external battery option. Yes, it recycles quickly but there are times when the AA?s are not enough. It?s disappointing that we can?t add a quantum battery to the flash any more.

ALEX C.

2022-05-13T13:23:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash!

Amazing flash Had it for several years. Changed the body and still syncs perfectly

JUAN S.

2021-11-24T08:24:38

Rated 4 out of 5

top performer

performed just as I expected of a Nikon product

STUART W.

2021-11-05T09:13:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Refurbished Nikon SB-700 Flash.

Nikon refurbished 700 flash came is like new condition with no cosmetic flaws. Works great and a good addition to my camera D7500.

SCOTT S.

2021-09-30T13:15:36

Rated 5 out of 5

New Flash

wonderful unit - well made and works just great

MARLIN M.

2021-09-13T08:51:05

Rated 4 out of 5

Flash SB700

EASY TO USE LIGHT WEIGHT AND VERY EFICIENT

Peter F.

2021-08-22T13:15:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Overdelivered!

Received next day. Looks and functions as new. Excellent service by Adorama again.

DENIS M.

2021-08-11T16:38:57

Rated 5 out of 5

The refurb was complete and looks brand new.

I'm on a Z 5 coming from film. In my film days I always needed a fill flash. Now on digital, I'm not so sure I need it. I think I'll have to give it a try for fill or very dark photos. I tested it on my dog at sync 200 and exposure is perfect. Like my title said, it comes complete and looks brand new. Even the case is spotless.

MICHAEL D.

2021-07-29T14:34:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashy Title, Much Wow

This product is so great and came with some unexpected bells and whistles. Well...I say unexpected...but I should clarify that is was unexpected for me, a first time purchaser of fancy new attachments for my camera.

BOBAK K.

2021-07-26T10:01:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash at reduced price!

Great Flash at reduced price!

Jerome W.

2021-05-16T10:05:47

Rated 3 out of 5

Happy but not satisfied

I like it but not that happy as it gets heated super fast!!! Adorama brand flash is much better I feel

JASMIN D.

2021-04-19T15:42:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the Nikon SP-700

I have been taking photographs for years, but have been afraid to use a speedlight. I read many reviews and watched some videos before choosing the Nikon SP-700. I have a Nikon D-7500 camera and thought it would be a good choice for me and my camera. I am very happy with my choice. It is easy to use and all the functions marked clearly on the flash. It took some time to set up my camera for off flash use but once I figured that out it was easy to operate. I would recommend the SP-700.

Kay K.

2021-02-26T07:07:49

Rated 5 out of 5

My SB-700 flash

Good product

THOMAS L.

2021-02-17T07:53:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Sb 700

Excellent flash. I use my flash with the Nikon d7500. I am in love with my new results.

Yesenia Q.

2021-01-24T07:57:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

It’s really an amazing speedlight. I love synching it to the Nikon D750

DAN B.

2020-12-08T14:59:18

Rated 4 out of 5

High functioning flash for the Nikon Dxxxx DSLR

My trusty SB-600 died after 11 years of what would probably be called average use. I read the criticism in the review universe but went ahead and bought the SB-700. And, yes, the controls are too small and the output is not the same. The functioning, though, is right were you need it with perfect integration with my D7500. I hope it holds up as well as the SB-600. It gets only four stars because of the almost 80% increase in price.

DAVID L.

2020-11-19T08:38:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash

I love this flash!

Sandra R.

2020-07-06T04:22:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Exceeds Expectations.

The Nikon SB-700 flash unit worked perfectly right from the box. It is a replacement for an earlier Nikon Speedlight so I expected similar quality and performance but the SB-700 actually exceeded my expectations. The quality of the 'flash' (the metering) produced a better balanced output, resulting in perfect color and balance with the first shot and all that followed. I know that Nikon makes more expensive flash units but the SB-700 is working fine for me and certainly out performing my expectations. Therefore, I think the SB-700 is a great value for the money and you will not be disappointed.

KIM S.

2020-06-21T11:15:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Product review

Great product

Charles C.

2020-06-19T09:53:24

Rated 4 out of 5

A quality product for not a lot of money.

A perfectly good flash.

George M.

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Nikon SB700 Specifications

  • Commander Function

    Yes

  • Remote Function

    Yes

  • Guide Number

    28m/92ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20½C/68½F)
    to 39m/128ft. (at ISO 200 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20½C/68½F)

  • Electronic Construction

    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

  • Flash Exposure Control

    i-TTL - Manual Flash - Distance-priority manual flash

  • Lens Coverage

    24 to 120mm in FX-Format

  • AF-assist Illuminator Range

    10 m (33ft.) at center area using a 50mm f/1.8 lens (approx.)
    1m to 10m (3.3 ft. to 33 ft.) for the center of the image with a 50mm f/1.8 lens.

  • Illumination pattern

    There are three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats

  • Other Available Functions

    Test Firing - Monitor Pre-flashes - AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF - Modeling illumination

  • Bounce Function (Tilt)

    Flash head tilts down to 7½ or up to 90½ with click- stops at -7½, 0½, 45½, 60½,75½, 90½

  • Bounce Function (Rotate)

    Flash head rotates horizontally 180½ to the left and right with click-stops at 0½, 30½, 60½, 75½, 90½, 120½, 150½, 180

  • Minimum Recycling Time

    2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA Alkaline (1.5V) batteries - 2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries - 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries - 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries - 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) 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 untis to turn the SB-700 on or off Standby function can also be set

  • Required Power Source

    Use Four AA-type batteries of the same brand from any of the following types:
    Four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries
    Four 1.5 V lithium AA batteries
    Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA batteries

  • Optional Power Supply

    No

  • Flash-ready Indicator

    Lights up: The SB-700 is fully recycled:
    Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode)

  • Ready Light

    Yes
    Front - Back

  • Flash Compensation

    -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode

  • Custom Setting

    11 items

  • Minimum Number of Flashes

    160/2.5 30 sec. (AA Alkaline (1.5 V)) - 230/2.5 30 sec. (Evolta (1.5 V)) - 330/3.5 30 sec. (Lithium (1.5 V)) - 260/2.5 30 sec. (NiMH (2600 mAh)) - 230/2.5 30 sec. (NiMH (eneloop)) -

  • Wireless Flash Modes

    Off - Master - Remote - SU-4 - i-TTL - Manual flash - Quick wireless Mode: A:B

  • Wireless Communication Channels

    Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels

  • Wireless Groups

    Two: A, B

  • Other Functions

    Thermal cut-out - Firmware update

  • Dimensions

    2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1 in. (71.0 x 126.0 x 104.5mm) (Approx

  • Weight

    12.7 oz. (360 g) (Approx. Speedlight only)
    15.9 oz. (450 g) (Approx. with four 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries)

  • UPC Code

    018208101726

19 Accessories for Nikon SB-700 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

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  • Cables & Adapters (2)
  • Bags & Cases (2)
  • Adapters & Mounts (1)
  • Tripod Accessories (1)
  • Bounce & Diffusers (3)
  • Filters (1)
  • Camera Flash Brackets (3)
  • Production Accessories (1)
  • Brackets & Mounts (3)
  • Softboxes & Accessories (1)

About Nikon SB700

FEATURED REVIEWS

Yes, this is the one.

By hiwayman

I am a passionate amateur photographer. I do not suffer sub-standard equipment very long. While I can't afford the very best equipment, the equipment I buy had better be worth my hard earned money. I originally was going to buy an SB-600, but they were discontinued, so I bought the SB-700. After reviewing the specs, I found that the SB-700 actually has slightly less flash power than the SB-600, and some other minor differences, that would seem to make it a lesser flash for more money. I wasn'...

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The SB-700 Is Indestructable!

By ARCCPhotos

I am a professional photographer in San Antonio, TX and I often use my SB-700 flash for off camera flash (OCF). About a week ago I was photographing a family next to a river and I had my flash mounted to an OCF rig and 24" x 24" softbox and sandbagged. A strong gust of wind blew the rig (despite the sandbag) into the river! I rushed over and I was too late... I fished the rig out of the water and immediately pulled the batteries. This flash was totally waterlogged. I was so upset.. This was ...

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

Nikon SB700 Features

  • Portable, Versatile Speedlight Unit i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
  • Nikon's Precision i-TTL Flash Control Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance even in challenging lighting situations
  • Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom Bounce 90½up and 7½down with 360½ rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
  • Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source.
  • 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.
  • Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and upto 120mm in FX-format.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined Controls and Menus Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
  • Color Filter Identification Automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.*
    *With select Nikon digital SLRs
  • Flash Tube Overheat Protection To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up.
  • Automatic Format Identification Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
  • 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
  • Firmware Updating Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.*
    *With select Nikon digital SLRs
  • Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)* Provides enhanced moisture protection.
    *Optional

Key Features

  • Hot Shoe & Wireless Operation
  • Up to 3 Groups can be selected
  • Four wireless channel options

What's in the box:

  • AS-22 Speedlight Stand
  • SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome
  • SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter
  • SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter
  • SS-700 Soft Case
  • Nikon 90 Day Warranty