Featuring an LED video light and a compact design, the SB-500 AF Speedlight from Nikon provides users with a portable unit for use specifically with Nikon's i-TTL metering system. The flash has good power with a guide number of 79' at ISO 100 and while no direct manual adjustments are available the output can be tuned via the camera's flash exposure compensation settings. The unit offers wide coverage for a 24mm lens with FX-format full-frame cameras and the 100 lux LED light has quarter, half or full power output levels, which is beneficial for both video and close up still photography.
Versatility is important in this unit with 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 on the D810 and D750 or a remote slave for full compatibility with cameras, other flash units, and wireless flash controllers in Nikon's Creative Lighting System. Other features include slow, Auto FP high-speed, 1st, and 2nd curtain synchronization. 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 as fast as 3.5 seconds. Included with the camera are a soft case and stand.
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Key Features
- Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
- Guide Number: 79' at ISO 100
- Coverage: 24mm (FX Format)
- LED Video Light with 3 Output Levels
Featuring an LED video light and a compact design, the SB-500 AF Speedlight from Nikon provides users with a portable unit for use specifically with Nikon's i-TTL metering system. The flash has good power with a guide number of 79' at ISO 100 and while no direct manual adjustments are available the output can be tuned via the camera's flash exposure compensation settings. The unit offers wide coverage for a 24mm lens with FX-format full-frame cameras and the 100 lux LED light has quarter, half or full power output levels, which is beneficial for both video and close up still photography.
More DetailsNikon SB-500 Overview
Offers test firing, the ability to monitor pre-flashes, and an LED modeling flash function
Flash compensation from -3 to +1 EV in 1/3 EV steps is available in-camera
Head tilts up 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, and 90°
Head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°
Four wireless channels are available in Commander mode while only 1 is available in Remote mode
Two wireless groups, A and B, are available
Flash-ready indicator lights up when fully recycled or flashes slowly as a warning
Delivers approximately 100 full-power flashes from a pair of Alkaline batteries and 140 from Ni-MH
A thermal cut-out function protects the flash
Firmware can be updated through camera body
UPC: 018208048144
Nikon SB-500Specs
Key Specs
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| Bounce Head | |
| Swivel Head | |
| Exposure Control | |
| Wireless Operation | |
| Internal Power | |
| Off-Camera Terminal |
Flash Head
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| Coverage | |
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| Bounce Head | |
| Swivel Head | |
| Flash Duration | |
| Recycle Time | |
| Secondary Illumination |
Exposure Control
| Exposure Control | |
| Flash Modes | |
| Flash Compensation |
Wireless
| Wireless Operation | |
| Wireless Channels | |
| Wireless Groups |
Power
| Internal Power | |
| External Power Pack Compatible |
General
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| Off-Camera Terminal | |
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Packaging Info
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Nikon SB-500 Reviews
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Can the SB-500 trigger off camera flashes such as ...
Can the SB-500 trigger off camera flashes such as sb-600's when used on a D850?
Yes.
Date published: 2021-01-18
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I have two 910's I use for main light off camera. ... I thinking about having this as a full flash only because it is so lightweight...Will this be enough?
I returned mine because it wasn't enough:(
Date published: 2018-08-25
I will mostly be shooting outside macro with my ...
I will mostly be shooting outside macro with my Z7ii and a 105mm macro lens in MANUAL mode, will this flash work.
Yes Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight is compatible with the Nikon Z7ii in manual mode.
Date published: 2022-07-21
Are the two lights one for flash photos and the ...
Are the two lights one for flash photos and the other for video and will it work on my Nikon D3200 DSLR for both ?
Yes, the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight can be used for both photos and video. The Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight will also work on the Nikon D3200 DSLR camera.
Date published: 2024-08-08
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Can the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight work with using Yongnuo RF603 II wireless flash trigger? I am using a Nikon D50 for a camera body.
Unfortunately, your Nikon D50 body is not compatible with the Yongnuo RF-603N II Wireless Flash Trigger Kit for Nikon DC2 Connection due to the lack of DC2 connector on the D50. Therefore, you could not trigger the Nikon SB-500 Speedlight with the Yongnuo trigger.
Date published: 2018-08-25
will this flash work on the sony mirrorless ...
will this flash work on the sony mirrorless cameras (specifically a9)? Thanks!
No, only flashes with multi interface shoes.
Date published: 2021-02-10
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will this flash work with the Nikon D3100?
The Nikon D3100 offers the i-TTl metering required to be compatible with this Speedlight product. Fire away!
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Would this flash work well with a Mamiya 7ii?
I'm not familiar with the Mamiya 7ii model, so couldn't tell you anything about compatibility with Nikon flash.
Date published: 2018-08-25