Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
2014
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
24/78.7 (ISO 100, m/ft, 23°C/73.4°F)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Flash head tilts up to 90° from 0° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75° and 90°. Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Focal Length Coverage
24mm in FX-format and 16mm coverage in DX-format
Auto Zoom Head
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/1100 Second at Full Power
Flash Modes(TTL)
i-TTL flash control Manual flash control
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Optical Pulse (TTL)
Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave)
Wireless Groups
2
Wireless Channels
4
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included Accessories
Speedlight Stand AS-23, Soft Case SS-DC2
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
2 AA-size batteries of the same brand from any of the following types: 1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries 1.2 V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
0.5 seconds to roughly 3.5 seconds
Battery Life
about 140 shots
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Approx. 67 x 114.5 x 70.8 mm (2.7 x 4.6 x 2.8 in.)
Weight
Approx. 273g (9.7 oz), including 2 AA-size alkaline batteries Approx. 226 g (8 oz), body only
The Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 2014, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 24/78.7 (ISO 100, m/ft, 23°C/73.4°F), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 24mm in FX-format and 16mm coverage in DX-format. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/1100 Second at Full Power. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using 2 AA-size batteries of the same brand from any of the following types: 1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries 1.2 V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries., with an estimated battery life of about 140 shots, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, 0.5 seconds to roughly 3.5 seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures Approx. 67 x 114.5 x 70.8 mm (2.7 x 4.6 x 2.8 in.) and weighs Approx. 273g (9.7 oz), including 2 AA-size alkaline batteries Approx. 226 g (8 oz), 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.
