FLASH REVIEW

Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW

Model Name: Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
Image:Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun
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Release Date‎January 5, 2016
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters) Flash Specs 34.5/113 (at 35 mm)/55/180 (at 200 mm), in FX format, standard illumination pattern
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head MovementFlash head tilts down to 7° or up to 90°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement360°
Focal Length Coverage Flash Specs Covers 24 to 135 mm focal-length range
Auto Zoom Head Flash Specs
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations Flash Specs 1/980 to 1/30820 Second
Flash Modes(TTL) Flash Specs i-TTL, Auto aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash, Distance-priority manual flash, Manual flash, Repeating flash
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction Flash Specs
Secondary Illumination Flash Specs None
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation Flash Specs Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.43' / 30 m (Commander, Slave) Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave)
Wireless Groups Flash Specs
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
MountHot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included AccessoriesAS-22 Speedlight Stand, SW-15H Nikon Diffusion Dome, SZ-4FL Fluorescent Filter, SZ-4TN Incandescent Filter, SS-5000 Soft Case, Accessory Pouch
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - BatterryFour AA-size batteries (alkaline-manganese or rechargeable Ni-MH), SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
External PowerYes
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting) Flash Specs Approx. 2.6 s (alkaline batteries)/approx. 1.8 s (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)
Battery Life Flash Specsabout 100-200 shots
Dimensions & Weight
DimensionsApprox. 73×137×103.5 mm
WeightApprox. 420 g (body only)
The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in ‎January 5, 2016, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 34.5/113 (at 35 mm)/55/180 (at 200 mm), in FX format, standard illumination pattern, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of Covers 24 to 135 mm focal-length range. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/980 to 1/30820 Second. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using Four AA-size batteries (alkaline-manganese or rechargeable Ni-MH), SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack, with an estimated battery life of about 100-200 shots, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 2.6 s (alkaline batteries)/approx. 1.8 s (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries), emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures Approx. 73×137×103.5 mm and weighs Approx. 420 g (body only). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.

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