Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
30 June 2008
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
111.5' / 33.99 m ISO 100 at 35 mm Position
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
1/1 to 1/128
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Yes
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Yes
Focal Length Coverage
104° - 12°
Wide-Angle Adapter: 122° - 104°
Auto Zoom Head
Full Frame: 17 - 200 mm
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output - 1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output
Flash Modes(TTL)
Yes (only supports i-TTL)
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless Groups
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Proprietary
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approximately 2.3 to 4.5 Seconds
Battery Life
Number of flashes at full power: 110 per set of alkalines, 190 per charge of 2,600 mAh NiMH
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7" / 7.6 x 14.5 x 11.9 cm
Weight
14.6 oz / 413.9 g
The Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 30 June 2008, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 111.5' / 33.99 m ISO 100 at 35 mm Position, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 104° - 12°
Wide-Angle Adapter: 122° - 104°. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output - 1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using 4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries, with an estimated battery life of Number of flashes at full power: 110 per set of alkalines, 190 per charge of 2,600 mAh NiMH, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approximately 2.3 to 4.5 Seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7" / 7.6 x 14.5 x 11.9 cm and weighs 14.6 oz / 413.9 g. 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.
