Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
6 August 2013
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
0.6 m to 20 m (2 ft to 66 ft); varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
Flash rotates vertically up to 120° with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 60°, 75°, 90°, and 120°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
Focal Length Coverage
Covers angle of view of 27 mm lens (FX format) or 18 mm lens (DX format)
Auto Zoom Head
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
about 1/1650 s when fired at full power
Flash Modes(TTL)
Flash control mode: i-TTL, manual
Flash mode: Fill flash (front-curtain sync), front-curtain with slow sync, rear- curtain sync, and rear-curtain with slow sync
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
Included Accessories
Soft Case SS-DC1
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
Two AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
with Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.0s (Endurance*3/recycling time*2: 70 or more uses/4.0-30s), with NiMH Approx. 3.5s (eEndurance*3/recycling time*2: 110 or more uses/3.5-30s)
Battery Life
70-110 shots
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Approx. 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5 in.)
Weight
Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz), including two AAA alkaline batteries
Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz), body only
The Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 6 August 2013, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of Covers angle of view of 27 mm lens (FX format) or 18 mm lens (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 about 1/1650 s when fired 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-300 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using Two AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries, with an estimated battery life of 70-110 shots, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, with Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.0s (Endurance*3/recycling time*2: 70 or more uses/4.0-30s), with NiMH Approx. 3.5s (eEndurance*3/recycling time*2: 110 or more uses/3.5-30s), emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures Approx. 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5 in.) and weighs
Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz), including two AAA alkaline batteries
Approx. 97 g (3.4 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.
