The primary reason behind this is that the sb800 uses a pictorial menu driven ui, while the sb700 has more buttons and a control dial. Allows flash to be used oncamera to control other sb600 and sb800 wirelessly. In addition, keep your camera users manual handy for quick reference. Both flashes features a builtin catchlight bounce card and a full 360 degree rotating head 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 degrees to the left and right. Nikon speedlight compatibility chart nikon support. Thank you for purchasing the nikon speedlight sb400. Sitting above the compact sb300 and below the larger and more powerful sb700, the sb500 is targeted at beginners and enthusiasts, who want something more capable than a builtin flash or a basic speedlight. I had a couple of sb600 and would always have trouble hitting all the combo buttons to get to remote, manual exposure, etc. Having said that, the worst of the worst for nikon was its speedlight menus. Speedlight is the brand name used by nikon corporation for their photographic flash units.
Some people preferred this mode over the poor ttl mode of the earliest nikon d100 and d1 series dslrs. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. To keep up to date please join the facebook fan page. Sb 28 vs sb600 speedlight manual download sb 28 vs sb600 speedlight manual read online nikon sb600 compatibility chart. The nikon speedlight sb600 comes complete with a speedlight stand and a soft case, while two flash cables the sc29 and sc28 and the color filter set sj1 are available as options. I prefer the sb 600 over the bigger, heavier and more expensive sb 800. The user interfaces of the sb700 and sb800 are completely different, with the sb700 being the easier of the two to operate. A1 preparation a en02 preparation about the sb5000 and this users manual thank you for purchasing the nikon speedlight sb5000. Nikon sb700 vs nikon sb900 in comparing the new sb700 to the flagship sb900, what this choice comes down to is increased flexibility with the sb900, with more power, control, and connectivity options. Hey guys, this is a more recent video i made about my nikon speedlights. Main features and functions of the sb600 the sb600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 iso 100, mft.
A quick demonstration of the nikon sb400, a compact speed light for all nikon dslrs. Nikon speedlight ultimatum good, better, best, best deal. Looking for an idiots guide to using the sb600 flash. Supports ittl for automatic balanced fillflash, dttl, ttl, manual. Registering your nikon product allows us to send you with your permission important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help. For the user that doesnt need all that the sb900 offers, or who is willing to make a few concessions, the sb700 offers very close performance in a smaller, cheaper package. The sb600 also offers fully automatic exposure control when used in groups with other sb600 speedlights, controlled either by a master sb800 or the new commander function of the new nikon d70. The sb600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 28. For your safety before using the speedlight for the first time, read.
To get the most out of your speedlight, please read this users manual thoroughly before use. Currently i use the sb400, but my priorites were small size and price. D90, d200, d300s and f6, it can be used as master commander as well as remote flash unit within. The ttl vs ttl bl choice should be a camera menu other than the spot metering menu. Unfollow speedlight sb 910 nikon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A1 preparation a en03 preparation about the sb5000 and this users manual thank you for purchasing the nikon speedlight sb5000. My understanding is the default mode, ttlbl, is balanced fill flash meaning the output is set to fill in shadows, or reduce contrast but the.
Manual flash can be set from camera possible with d700, d300 series, d7000, d90, d5100, d5000, d3100, d3000, d60 and d40 series note. Confirm receipt confirm receipt of contents in your kit users manual. Nikon sb 600 af speedlight is a compact and versatile flash unit for expanded creative lighting control and remote flash photography the new ittl system supports advanced wireless lighting and versatile functions for up to four groups of speedlights, with 3 remote ittl speedlight groups controlled through the master sb 800 or with the commander function on the nikon dslr cameras. Of course manual mode works great on both flashes for any camera. Its the beginning, entrylevel unit of the nikon creative lighting system cls, and though limited in many functions that the larger nikon speedlights offer, such as the sb700 or flagship sb910, this unit make up for it in size and. Use any of a builtin flash, this sb400, an sb600 or exotic sb800 in its. They will work in a hot shoe extension cord older sc17 or current sc28, long enough to work at arms length. It may be small and compact, but thats where the beauty of this small wonder starts. Chris, i dont have a d70sb600, but use an f100sb28. Sometimes it is desirable to turn the default ttl bl mode off. According to the camera and lens combination used with the sb 600, you can perform various types of ttl auto flash p. The sb 800 offers a lot of extra fluff, but nothing for which i want to pay. The standby function of the sb700, sb900, sb800, sb600 and. Theres a lot to like about the nikon sb400 af speedlight flash.
Use oncamera and as a wireless remote light source. Beginners guide to select a camera hot shoe flash chart. Main features and functions of the sb 600 the sb 600 is a highperformance speedlight with a guide number of 3098 iso 100, mft. The speedlight sb400 also comes with a flashready indicator. Sb 600 autofocus speedlight user s manual sb 600 en i for your safety before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage to your nikon product or injury to yourself or others. Nikon sb700 ttl af shoe mount speedlight refurbished by. This unit has a guide number of 21 m at iso 100 at 18mm and has a shooting distance of 60 cm to 20 m 2 to 66 ft. Sb400 is not compatible with advanced wireless lighting. Obviously enough, nikon speedlight sb700 is smaller and lighter. View and download nikon sb400 instruction manual online. For use with 1950s and other totally manual cameras.
Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The following tables show the sb 600 s ttl mode indicators and the corresponding ones used in the current speedlight manuals when the flash unit is used with various cameras not compatible with cls. In combination with cameras compatible with nikon creative lighting system the sb400 is controlled in ittl and d40s m manual mode. Nikon sb30 flash instruction manual, nikon r1c1user. Nikon sb700 ttl af shoe mount speedlight refurbished by nikon u. Preparation foreword thank you for purchasing the nikon speedlight sb400. Sb400 cannot be used with cameras not compatible with nikon creative lighting system. I compare them and give opinion on all of them, sb400, sb600 and sb700 and some references to sb800 and sb900 as well. Nikon sb400 speedlight nikon sb600 speedlight nikon sb800 speedlight i have most of the other nikon flashes. So i did some research and then bought an sb700 which i presume is the upgrade to the sb600. The nikon manual viewer 2 app for iphones, ipads, ipod touch, and android devices can be used to download the manuals for nikon digital slr cameras and view them offline. Sb800 en sb800 autofocus speedlight instruction manual. With nimh, the sb300 recycles in 4 seconds, while the. However, i think the flash modes are largely the same.
Please click on the speedlight in the table below to see its compatibility chart. Find great deals on ebay for sb400 speedlight nikon. The smaller sb 600 does absolutely everything that matters for my photography. Comparing nikon sb400 vs nikon sb500 vs nikon sb700 sort. This article is written as an introduction to the current and older line of nikon speedlights, specifically the nikon sb300, sb400, sb500, sb600, sb700, sb800, sb900, sb910 and sb5000. Speedlight sb400 flashes speedlights nikon australia. Its flash head can be tilted in 4 steps, horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees, and has a flash shooting distance range from 0. Ttl automatic flash control with f5, f100, f80 series, nikon f4 series, f90x, f70, f601, or f50.
The nikon sb500 speedlight was announced in september of 2014 together with the nikon d750 and nikkor 20mm f1. Nikon sb600 af speedlight is a compact and versatile flash unit for expanded creative lighting control and remote flash photography the new ittl system supports advanced wireless lighting and versatile functions for up to four groups of speedlights, with 3 remote ittl speedlight groups controlled through the master sb800 or with the commander function on the nikon dslr cameras. In addition to some basic information on each speedlight, i will provide a comparison chart on the bottom of this article as well, to make it simpler. They have no internal menu to work standalone, so they require connection to the camera menu to work at all. Automatic insulated gate bipolar transistor igbt and series circuitry flash exposure control. The nikon speedlight sb600 also has plenty of style, both with compact dimensions and a triangular motif consistent with the nikon dslr theme. Specifications for nikon sb26 afttl speedlight electronic construction. According to the camera and lens combination used with the sb600, you can perform various types of ttl auto flash p. The speedlight solution built to complement dslr photograph. Iso 25 to iso 400 for the f401sn4004s and f401n4004 t iso sensitivity.
My biggest source of support is when you use any of these links. I measured the sb300s actual recycle time as 5 to 6 seconds with new alkalines, not 4 seconds as specified. For your safety before using the speedlight for the first. All speedlight firmware can be updated when camera firmware has been updated to the latest version if not, then. The sb600, sb800, sb900 had this menu on the flash unit, and that was great, but only the sb910 is still in production with it. Delivers accurate flash exposures and seamless fillflash. D5000s builtin flashaf illuminator in reply to spbstan sep 27, 2010 i dont think nikon ever intended the 400 to be a true speedlight, its marketed as mere upgrade to the builtin flash with a tilt option. Pdf files can be viewed using free adobe reader software. Speedlight sb400 flashes speedlights nikon south africa. This sppedlight features simplified buttons for ease of use and its packed with practical functions to meet the lighting needs of the most.
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