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2013-06-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Convenient and always ready to go

Of course I would prefer that the Nikon V1 (& V2) had a standard hot-shoe but this little thing is great. I love that it has no batteries of its own and is always ready to go when the camera is if I need it. In addition to being just powerful enough for most of my needs, with its 2-axis swivel head I can use it to trigger my studio lights without lighting the scene if I don't feel like setting up the DSLR. I know the newer SB-N7 is more powerful with it's own batteries but its head only swivels on 1-axis so this little thing works perfectly for me.

Howard e.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Recommend this product

Very compact, just right for the V1 plus very useful adjustable flash unit.

Florida D.

Nikon SBN5 Specifications

  • Electronic Construction

    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

  • Guide Number

    8.5m/27.9ft. (at ISO 100, 20deg.C/68deg.F) to 12m/39.4ft. (at ISO 200, 20deg.C/68deg.F)

  • Flash Exposure Control

    Options available using camera controls: Flash mode: Fill flash (Front-curtain sync)
    Front-curtain Slow-sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Rear-curtain Slow-sync
    Flash compensation

  • Effective flash range (i-TTL)

    2 to 66 ft (0.6 to 20m) (varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle and aperture)

  • Bounce Function (Rotate)

    Vertical: Flash can be rotated up 90deg. from horizontal with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 60deg., 5deg. and 90deg.
    Horizontal: 180deg. right to 180deg. left, with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 30deg., 60deg., 75deg., 90deg., 120deg., 150deg. and 180deg.

  • Flash Duration

    1/4000 sec. when fired at full power

  • Power ON/OFF

    Turn the flash on and off using the ON/OFF switch

  • Flash-ready Indicator

    Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.
    Warning indicator: Blinks (see the camera Reference Manual for more information)

  • Capture illuminator

    When flash is used with compatible cameras, lights for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes

  • Capture-illuminator status indicator

    Yes

  • Supported Flash Modes

    i-TTL
    Manual flash

  • Functions

    Thermal cut-out
    Firmware update

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    2.0 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches / 50 x 70.5 x 40.5 mm

  • Weight

    (Approx.) 2.5 oz. (70g)

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About Nikon Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight for Mirrrorless System - Gray market

When you need more light, or are looking to add a creative touch to illumination, use the new Nikon 1 Speedlight. Plug this compact i-TTL compatible flash unit into the camera's multi-accessory hot shoe. Angle the flash up, down, left or right and bounce light to precise advantage. The flash can double as a continuous light source illuminating for six seconds during both Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector modes. Extra batteries not required-the camera powers the SB-N5 Speedlight.

Nikon Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight for Mirrrorless System - Gray market Features

  • Plug into hot shoe and go: Plug this compact i-TTL compatible flash unit into the camera's multi-accessory hot shoe and go!
  • More expression through creative flash options: Play it up! Experiment and invent novel looks using the new Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight and bend the light just as you like. With ease, swivel the Speedlight up, down, left or right and bounce light where and how you desire
  • Continuous light source option for long exposure needs: If you're working in less than adequate light while creating a Motion Snapshot, attach the Speedlight and keep everything exposed properly. The SB-N5 Speedlight steps up to serve as a continuous light source for up to six seconds