With a rated guide number of 92' at ISO 100 and 35mm, the SB-700 AF Speedlight from Nikon is a moderately compact flash unit packed with features for high-performance on-camera lighting capabilities. The flash is compatible with the i-TTL system for automatic metering with both FX- and DX-format cameras and is optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System for complete control over your lighting setup. Additionally, the auto zoom head has a coverage range of 24-120mm with FX-format cameras which can be extended down to 12mm with the use of the built-in wide-angle diffusion panel.
Complete bounce and swivel functionality is available for working in a variety of shooting situations. This allows users to tilt down to -7° and up to 90° as well as rotate left or right 180° for complete 360° coverage. Also, the SB-700 has three different illumination patterns, standard, even, and center-weighted, which help shape the light output for your specific needs. For wireless master TTL functionality, the speedlight utilizes a Commander Mode. In this mode users can access Advanced Wireless Lighting settings for controlling multiple off-camera flashes that can be set up in two groups (A, B) and one of four channels. The SB-700 also has a quick wireless control A:B ratio setting for quickly setting up and controlling multiple remote flashes.
Many other abilities are packed into this unit, including a stroboscopic repeating flash mode that can be set from 1-100 Hz. The SB-700 also has slow, Auto FP high-speed, first, and second curtain sync modes for achieving the desired creative look in your image. There are even red-eye reduction and red-eye reduction slow sync settings available. The flash itself is mounted to the camera or stand via a locking hot shoe and is powered by four AA batteries. And, depending on the type of battery used and the power setting, users can expect a recycle time of 2.5-3.5 seconds.
Included with the SB-700 AF Speedlight are a variety of useful tools and accessories. First, built into the flash alongside the wide-angle diffusion panel is a white slide-out bounce card for bouncing some light directly to the subject and creating catch lights. Also, there is a diffusion dome for softening the output of the flash and fluorescent and incandescent color correction filters for balancing the flash to ambient light. All of this, along with a stand, is packaged in the SS-700 Soft Case, designed specifically for the flash and accessories.
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Key Features
- Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
- Guide Number: 92' at ISO 100 and 35mm
- Zoom Range: 24-120mm (12mm with Panel)
- Tilts from -7° to 90°
With a rated guide number of 92' at ISO 100 and 35mm, the SB-700 AF Speedlight from Nikon is a moderately compact flash unit packed with features for high-performance on-camera lighting capabilities. The flash is compatible with the i-TTL system for automatic metering with both FX- and DX-format cameras and is optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System for complete control over your lighting setup. Additionally, the auto zoom head has a coverage range of 24-120mm with FX-format cameras which can be extended down to 12mm with the use of the built-in wide-angle diffusion panel.
Nikon SB-700 Overview
Guide number at the 35mm zoom position measures 92' at ISO 100 and 128' at ISO 200
Manual power output from 1/1 full power to 1/128 power
Light distribution angle is automatically adjustable to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats
Auto zoom head reaches from 24-120mm with FX format and 14-120mm with DX format
Coverage of 12-17mm in FX and 8-11mm in DX when using built-in wide-angle diffusion panel
Thermal cut-out protection shuts off the flash to prevent damage from overheating
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°
Distance range of 2-66'
Flash exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Backlit LCD panel with nine selectable contrast levels and a rotating dial assist in viewing flash status and changing settings
Eleven custom settings
Flash duration of 1/1,042 to 1/40,000 second depending on output setting
Flash-ready indicator lights
AF-assist light, modeling illuminator, monitor pre-flashes, and test firing settings
AF-assist light, modeling illuminator, monitor pre-flashes, and test firing settings
Automatic color filter detection for adjusting the camera's color temperature settings and an optional color filter pack is available
Firmware can be updated through camera
UPC: 018208048083
Nikon SB-700 Specs
Flash Head
| Guide Number | 92' / 28.04 m at ISO 100 (35 mm Position) |
| Coverage | Full-Frame 24 to 120 mm 12 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Angle of Coverage | 18 to 60° Vertical 25 to 78° Horizontal 100 to 120° Vertical (with Wide-Angle Adapter) 110 to 130° Horizontal (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Auto Zoom Head | Yes |
| Bounce Head | -7 to +90° |
| Swivel Head | 360° |
| Flash Duration | 1/1042 to 1/40000 Second |
| Recycle Time | Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 Seconds |
| Secondary Illumination | None |
Exposure Control
| Exposure Control | Manual, Nikon i-TTL |
| Flash Modes | Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Power Range | 1/1 to 1/128 |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Wireless
| Wireless Operation | Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave) |
| Wireless Channels | 4 |
| Wireless Groups | 2 |
Power
| Internal Power | 4 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH) |
| External Power Pack Compatible | No |
General
| Mount | Shoe |
| Off-Camera Terminal | Proprietary |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.8 x 5 x 4.1" / 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm |
| Weight | 12.7 oz / 360 g (without Batteries) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.85 x 6 x 4.55" |
Nikon SB-700 Reviews
Too notch!
By Gabe
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-13
Since upgrading to the Z system, I needed to upgrade my speedlights as well. I've used the Profoto A10, it performed pretty well but had trouble in some low light situations,...upgraded to the SB-700 x2,...problem solved! Thanks Nikon for delivering once again! Cheers!
Provided plenty of light
By Faith
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-18
This flash really provided all the light I needed. Worked very well! Highly recommend.
New world of photography
By Vern
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-09
I underestimated what a speedlight can do for one's photography but this device convinced me that no (potentially) powerful tool should be ignored. Very versitile as multiple filters accessories can be used with the flash to soften the light. Very happy with purchase.
SB-700 speedlight
By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-09
Great add for the camera very light weight
recently received new flash
By Nicholas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-06
I really cannot post a review on this speedlight yet because I only used it 2 times. But so far, I like it. Much easier to use then the 600. Sorry for not being able to talk about it much more.
Nikon SB-700
By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-07
I have several of these, they work great. Have used them as remote and master. Having only 2 groups is a bit limiting but I have been able to work around that. I did kill one of them but that was my fault. Dropped another but it still works.
works grrreat
By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-09
just a great product
complex piece of electronics which surprisingly works well
By Benedicte
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-07
Essentially puts together a network of computers talking to each other between the Nikon 780 and the SB-700, with an array of possibilities vaster than anyone can comprehend. Reading the 160-pages manual is a must to get anything out of it. Surprisingly, it works perfectly with impeccable results - for those who have the time to read. Otherwise, most of the adjustments are counter-intuitive. I miss my old Metz Mecablitz simple time-gated automatic flash!
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question
How does a speed light compare to a strobe in terms of w/s? Strobes are listed as 250 w/s, 400 w/s, 500 w/s, etc. How many w/s are these speed lights?
My studio power pack says it has a guide number of 455 for 1200 watt/seconds. ISO 100, measured at 10', using 11 reflector.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
if I put this on a d500 with the 85mm/1.4D lens ...one will it work 100% ..and two it has a zoom to 120mm, the d500/85mm/1.4 would yield bout 127mm..what are the ramifications? thank you
1: The Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is fully compatible for use with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera.2: If the Power Zoom Function is set, once you place your lens on the camera and press the shutter button down halfway to focus, the zoom head in the flash should automatically set to the lens' focal length. The electronics in the lens and flash would communicate through the camera to set the flash's coverage to cover the angle of view used by your 85mm lens.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
Hi. Just got a Nikon D5100 as a gift (lucky me :)This flash, the SB-700 seems to be perfect for what I would like in one. It says it supports DX and FX format cameras. Mine says D 5100, but it has DX on the basic lens it came with. Silly question perhaps, but is my camera a DX format camera? and will the flash work with it the way it is described, with all those great features?Thanks in advance for answer.What is so special about the DX and FX that makes this flash best suited to it, anyway? if you have time to comment :)
FX format cameras are those whose sensor are full-framed or the same size as 35mm film negative frames were. DX format cameras are the APS-C format cameras with the smaller sized sensor and have the 1.5x magnification factor to them. Your D5100 camera is a DX format camer. This flash as with all current Nikon series flashes are compatible with both formats (DX and FX).
Date published: 2018-08-28
I have had my SB700 for a couple of years and it ...
I have had my SB700 for a couple of years and it has worked great. I just bought a Vello FreeWave remote trigger and find that when the Speedlight sits on the trigger for a while the speedlight becomes unresponsive and I cannot even turn it off. I need to remove and replace batteries to get it to work again. Any solutions to this?
If one does not use the Vello remote trigger, one would have no problem using that Nikon SB700.
Date published: 2019-08-06
What is the wattage for this flash?
What is the wattage for this flash?
The formula for calculating wattage is: W (joules per second) = V (joules per coulomb) x A (coulombs per second) where W is watts, V is volts, and A is amperes of current. In practical terms, wattage is the power produced or used per second.
Date published: 2021-11-05
I just received this brand new unit and I noticed ...
I just received this brand new unit and I noticed few scuffs on the top of the flash head, I’m almost positive that’s not normal but wanted to check if people saw the same issue
No scuff marks on my new unit.
Date published: 2020-10-16
Is this flash compatible with Nikon Z5, 6, and 7?
Is this flash compatible with Nikon Z5, 6, and 7?
Yes Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is compatible with the Nikon Z5, Z6, and Z7.
Date published: 2023-02-15
Id\s this com;parable with z9/
Id\s this com;parable with z9/
Yes the SB 700 AF is fully compatible with the Z9.
Date published: 2022-12-08