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Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight

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Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight
Key Features
  • Wireless Slave TTL Flash for Close-Ups
  • Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
  • Guide Number: 33' at ISO 100
  • Coverage: 24mm (FX Format)
Make sure you can get a light just where you need it with the compact and wireless SB-R200 Remote Speedlight from Nikon. Functioning as a wireless i-TTL slave flash for Nikon's Creative Lighting System, the SB-R200 is a unique speedlight that lends itself well to close-up photography. It features a guide number of 33' at ISO 100 and has a wide flash distribution, allowing it to cover lenses as wide as 24mm. The head can also tilt downwards 60° and upwards 45° for controlling where light will fall on your subject. Users can make use of a built-in white LED for AF assist in dim lighting along with support for high-speed sync modes. Additionally, it runs on a single CR123A lithium battery and can recycle in approximately 6 seconds at full power.
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Nikon SB-R200 Overview

Make sure you can get a light just where you need it with the compact and wireless SB-R200 Remote Speedlight from Nikon. Functioning as a wireless i-TTL slave flash for Nikon's Creative Lighting System, the SB-R200 is a unique speedlight that lends itself well to close-up photography. It features a guide number of 33' at ISO 100 and has a wide flash distribution, allowing it to cover lenses as wide as 24mm. The head can also tilt downwards 60° and upwards 45° for controlling where light will fall on your subject. Users can make use of a built-in white LED for AF assist in dim lighting along with support for high-speed sync modes. Additionally, it runs on a single CR123A lithium battery and can recycle in approximately 6 seconds at full power.

The SB-R200 has a specialized shoe that can fit into the included AS-20 Speedlight Stand or the optional SX-1 Attachment Ring for mounting directly to a lens. It also comes with a filter holder and color filter set for color correction or specialized lighting effects.

Designed to be used off-camera as a wireless slave flash, the SB-R200 is a compact speedlight that can be triggered by the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander, CLS-compatible speedlights with commander modes, and the built-in flash of many Nikon DSLRs with iTTL support.
The SB-R200 is optimized for close-up photography due to its compact design and unique ability to be mounted directly to a lens via an optional adapter or placed around the subject with the included AS-20 Speedlight Stand. Also, its size and wireless capabilities make it a good option for general photography as well.
Supports i-TTL, D-TTL, TTL (film-based cameras), and manual control.
Offers a guide number of 33' at ISO 100 and 46' at ISO 200.
Provides coverage for 24mm lenses with a beam angle of 60° vertically and 78° horizontally.
The flash head can tilt downward 60° and tilt upwards 45° with click stops every 15°.
AF assist light with white LED for working in dim light.
Physical controls and a flash-ready light are present on the top of the unit.
The SB-R200's wireless modes offers three groups and four channels.
Manual control from 1/1 to 1/128 power.
Has support for high-speed sync.
The recycle time at full power is approximately 6 seconds.
Flash duration of 3/5000 second.
Runs on one CR123A lithium battery which provides enough power for approximately 290 flashes.
UPC: 018208048052

Nikon SB-R200 Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
32.81' / 10 m at ISO 100
Recycle Time
Approx. 6 Seconds
Exposure Control
Nikon i-TTL
Secondary Illumination
No
Wireless Operation
Optical Pulse
Unspecified Range (Slave)
Internal Power
1x CR123A
Flash
Guide Number
32.81' / 10 m at ISO 100
Angle of Coverage
78° Horizontal
60° Vertical
Flash Duration
3/5000 Second
Recycle Time
Approx. 6 Seconds
Exposure Control
Nikon i-TTL
Power Range
1/1 to 1/128
Secondary Illumination
No
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Optical Pulse
Unspecified Range (Slave)
Wireless Channels
4
Wireless Groups
3
Power
Internal Power
1x CR123A
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.1 x 3.0 x 2.2" / 80.0 x 75.0 x 55.0 mm
Weight
4.23 oz / 120 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.065 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 5.4 x 3.8"

Nikon SB-R200 Reviews

WORST OF THE WORST

By Charles
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-11

I bought the kit and a third SBR200 but did not use the kit til too windy for a tripod light. Was 74 outside yet two of these lights died within 12 mins of use with new batteries and then a new set of batteries. First time using and batteries worked in 3rd light. Worst product i ever bought from Nikon. Total piece of ..Such a shame i never used once til warranty was over, I was robbed.

excellent flash

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-01-19

extremely useful and multi applications...great part of the kit..

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question

It this compatible with Nikon D60? thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
The Nikon SB-R200 is would be compatible with D60 with the use of a Nikon SU-800 Commander, B&H # NISU800.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

I know the flash is not functionable in a hot ...

I know the flash is not functionable in a hot show but can it fit into a "hot show" and be controlled remotely with my D800?
Asked by: michael
The foot on the Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight is curved so it can only be used in this ring: https://bhpho.to/3TJR04b plus a Nikon SY-1 adapter that matches your lens filter size. It will fire remotely using the built in flash on the D800 is a master.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-03-20

question

Will this flash operate with the D7100 camera and SB-700 flash?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the SB-R200 will be compatible with the Nikon D7100 and SB-700 flash.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is the SB-R200 compatible with the Nikon D850?

Is the SB-R200 compatible with the Nikon D850?
Asked by: Preston
To use the Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight with the Nikon D850, you would need the Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Unit, BH # NISU800 MFR # 4794.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2026-01-25

Is the SB-R200 compatible with the Nikon Z 5?

Is the SB-R200 compatible with the Nikon Z 5?
Asked by: Preston
In order to use the Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight with the Nikon Z5 camera, you would need the Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Unit, BH # NISU800 MFR # 4794.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2026-01-25

Can rechargeable batteries be safely used in this ...

Can rechargeable batteries be safely used in this flash?
Asked by: FRANK
Yes.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-29

will the Nikon SB 200 flash shutter speed go up to

will the Nikon SB 200 flash shutter speed go up to 8000th of a second?
Asked by: JOHN
Yes, the Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Speedlight supports high-speed sync. Nikon calls it Auto FP High-Speed Sync. In order to use high-speed sync with the SB-R200, both the camera and the trigger must support the Nikon Creative Lighting System.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2026-02-20

question

Is this flash compatible with the D800 remotely, without the need to purchase additional cables, adapters, etc...?
Asked by: Anonymous
By using the D800's pop-up flash as a master, you can control the SB-R200 remotely. You will not need any additional accessories.
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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