Nikon has reimagined both on- and off-camera lighting with the SB-5000 AF Speedlight, which brings revolutionary radio control to the Creative Lighting System with Advanced Wireless Lighting and comes equipped with a world's first shoe-mounted flash cooling system that enables up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes. These features alone are enough to put it at the top of the speedlight heap, but the SB-5000 doesn't rest and provides a powerful guide number of 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm while also shrinking in overall size compared to its predecessors.
Of course, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is fully compatible with Nikon's i-TTL automatic exposure system found in a majority of their cameras for fast, accurate operation. The radio control implemented in the SB-5000 requires a compatible DSLR using the WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller in order to fully realize the power of the system. This enables the camera and flash to wirelessly control up to six groups of flashes from up to 98' away, without requiring any line of sight. Also, the SB-5000 and the radio system are fully compatible with the existing optical triggering method of older units and can even be mixed and matched for maximum versatility.
Designed for reliability as well as versatility, the innovative built-in cooling system of the SB-5000 is a first for shoe-mounted flashes. It vents heat quickly and efficiently, allowing you to fire up to 100 consecutive full power flashes without issue. It also means that the flash can be made smaller without compromising performance. This new design also ensures speedy and intuitive operation, implementing an Info button for fast access to some of your most commonly used settings.
As a standard flash the SB-5000 will not disappoint, providing a wide ranging zoom head of 24-200mm which can be extended down to 14mm with use of the built-in diffusion panel. The head will also tilt from -7 to +90° and rotate left and right 180° for complete bounce capabilities. Full sync mode support is available with slow, high-speed, 1st and 2nd curtain options.
The flash has a quick recycle time of 1.8-2.6 seconds and runs on four AA batteries. It can be powered by select external battery packs. A PC terminal can be found on the SB-5000 for further triggering options and it comes with a stand, diffusion dome, fluorescent and incandescent filters, and a soft case.
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Key Features
- Radio Control Advanced Wireless Lighting
- Cooling System for 100 Consecutive Shots
- Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
- Guide Number: 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm
Nikon has reimagined both on- and off-camera lighting with the SB-5000 AF Speedlight, which brings revolutionary radio control to the Creative Lighting System with Advanced Wireless Lighting and comes equipped with a world's first shoe-mounted flash cooling system that enables up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes. These features alone are enough to put it at the top of the speedlight heap, but the SB-5000 doesn't rest and provides a powerful guide number of 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm while also shrinking in overall size compared to its predecessors.
Nikon SB-5000 Overview
Radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting when used with a D5 or D500 DSLR equipped with WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller and WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter
Radio triggering range of 98' with no line-of-sight requirement and with control over 6 groups of flashes
Shoe-mount flash cooling system with a heat-shedding design enables over 100 bursts at full output without overheating
Guide number of 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm or 180' at ISO 100 and 200mm
Coverage of 14-24mm in FX when using built-in wide-angle diffusion panel
Manual power output from 1/1 to 1/256
Light distribution angle is automatically adjustable to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats with standard, even, and center-weighted options
Wireless Commander TTL capabilities with both optical and radio trigger options
Commander Mode to set up optical wireless flashes in 3 groups and in one of 4 channels
Control and mix optical and radio flashes
Backlit rear LCD panel
Customize settings with Unified Flash Control and a personal computer with version 2.23 or later of Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2 software installed
Flash head tilts with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45 °, 60°, 75°, and 90°
Flash head rotates left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°
Flash exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Info button for fast access to commonly adjusted settings
Works with SK-6 Power Bracket Unit and SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
Flash-ready indicator lights
Flash duration of 1/980 to 1/30,820 second depending on output setting
AF-assist light, modeling illuminator, monitor pre-flashes, and test firing settings
Automatic color filter detection for adjusting the camera's color temperature settings
Firmware can be updated through camera
UPC: 018208048151
Nikon SB-5000 Specs
Flash Head
| Guide Number | 113.19' / 34.5 m at ISO 100 (35 mm Position) 180.45' / 55 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position) |
| Coverage | Full-Frame 24 to 200 mm 14 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Angle of Coverage | 12 to 84° 84 to 114° (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Auto Zoom Head | Yes |
| Bounce Head | -7 to +90° |
| Swivel Head | 360° |
| Flash Duration | 1/980 to 1/30820 Second |
| Recycle Time | Approx. 1.8 to 2.6 Seconds |
| Secondary Illumination | None |
Exposure Control
| Exposure Control | Nikon i-TTL, Manual |
| Flash Modes | Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Power Range | 1/1 to 1/256 |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Wireless
| Wireless Operation | Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.43' / 30 m (Commander, Slave) Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave) |
| Wireless Channels | 4 |
| Wireless Groups | 6 |
| Remote Timing Modes | Instant Sync Skip Preflash |
Power
| Internal Power | 4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH) |
| External Power Pack Compatible | Yes |
General
| Mount | Shoe |
| Off-Camera Terminal | PC |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.9 x 5.4 x 4.1" / 73 x 137 x 103.5 mm |
| Weight | 14.81 oz / 420 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.45 x 4.6 x 4.55" |
Nikon SB-5000 Reviews
great light
By Glenn
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-22
Perfect mini lighting system
I like it.
By Gary
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-08
Nice light that talks to my Nikons to help get better exposures. Not as bright as some non-Nikon flashes but bright enough nonetheless. I wish I had noticed that this one is gray-market. Not that I worry much, but it was too easy to overlook that tidbit in the listing.
Powerful with radio control
By Lovick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-09
The Nikon SB-5000 offers both optical and radio wireless control. The radio control feature allows one to position the Speedlight out of the line of sight, yet still triggers wirelessly, which is a big advance over the previous optical only control. The flash is powerful, recycles quickly, and so far hasn't overheated despite rapid triggering. I feel this is the best Nikon Speedlight to date.
Awesome speed light
By Neale
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-07
It does everything that was described. Very pleased and am still learning how to maximize the many features and settings. An enjoyable learning experience.
Nikon SB 5000 AF Speedligth.
By Vito
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-06
IS THE BEST NIKON FLASH ,IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
SB-5000
By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-21
This is a powerful flash. Much more than my SB-800's. It is going to be a learning curve.
Always buy Nikon flashes for Nikon cameras
By Frank
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-12
This flash syncs easily with my Nikon camera. Everything works as expected. No surprises.
Amazing
By Martin Alejandr
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-27
Amazing service and product
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