The speedlight flash features an LED
video light and a compact design and provides users with a portable
unit. The flash is compatible with Nikon i-TTL metering and with the
Nikon creative lighting system. The flash offers a 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. The flash has the ability to tilt upward 90°
and rotate left and right 180° 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.
The flash runs on 2 AA batteries, which provide a recycle time of 3.5-30
seconds and receives about 100 flashes. The speedlight Offers test
firing, the ability to monitor pre-flashes, and an LED modeling flash
function. The flash compensation is available through camera settings. A
thermal cut-out function is provided to protects the flash from damage.
The speedlight flash has redesigned contact construction, improved flash
head and exceptional dust resistance for reliable operation. |