Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

Radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting that does not require line-of-sight to work
Flash cooling system provides more than 100 consecutive shots at full output
Streamlined access to your frequently used functions such as Flash Mode, Zoom Head Position and Flash Compensation Value
Fully compatible with all current optical control Speedlights

Expanding the reach of creative lighting

Introducing Nikon’s new flagship Speedlight, a flash designed to empower the most seasoned professionals and passionate enthusiasts. The SB-5000 AF Speedlight takes Nikon’s acclaimed Creative Lighting System with Advanced Wireless Lighting to the next level with both traditional optical wireless control and powerful new radio control. Place up to six groups of remote flashes out of view, behind obstacles—even in other rooms—up to 98 feet away. Designed for fast shooting at weddings, commercial shoots or on the red carpet, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight also introduces the world’s first hot-shoe mount flash cooling system* for more than 100 consecutive shots at full output, all in a smaller design with streamlined operation. Whether building a new lighting system or integrating with your existing system, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight opens exciting new lighting possibilities.

*As of January 5, 2016.

NIKON SB-5000 FIRST LOOK(VIEW IN A LIGHTBOX)

Light without limits

New radio controlled communication

The SB-5000 AF Speedlight introduces powerful radio control Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) communication to Nikon’s innovative Creative Lighting System for exciting lighting possibilities. When used with a compatible Nikon DSLR** with the optional WR-A10 (Wireless Remote Adapter) when attached to D5 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller (transceiver) (requires firmware version 3.0 or later), you can control up to 6 groups (A/B/C/D/E/F) of SB-5000 AF Speedlight behind obstacles, around corners, in bright sunlight—even in different rooms—up to 98 feet away. Of course, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight also integrates seamlessly with Nikon’s optical wireless Speedlights and DSLRs.

**Compatible with the D5 and D500

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Nonstop performance

World’s first hot-shoe mount flash cooling system‡

For studio, wedding, event and action photographers, continuous shooting is the name of the game. The SB-5000 AF Speedlight can handle more than 100 consecutive firings at full output without overheating, thanks to an innovative built-in cooling system and a brilliant heat-shedding design. For TTL shooters, this means a new level of lighting control while capturing decisive moments. Great shots don’t wait for a flash to be ready, and neither should you.

‡ As of January 5, 2016

Reimagined design

Smaller and easier to operate

Designed for photographers who rely on portable lighting, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is smaller and easier to use. It has a smaller footprint and provides streamlined access to frequently used functions such as Flash Mode, Zoom Head Position and Flash Compensation Value. Like a DSLR camera, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight has an “Info” button for quick access to your favorite settings. For more fluid operation when using radio control, you can adjust settings right from a compatible camera’s*** menu.

***Compatible with the D5 and D500

Maximum compatibility

Part of the Nikon Creative Lighting System

In addition to the new radio control with compatible cameras, you can use the SB-5000 AF Speedlight on-camera as a Master Flash to control other remote Speedlights (up to 3 Groups: A/B/C and 4 channels), or use it off-camera wirelessly as a remote flash controlled by either your camera’s built-in flash (compatible cameras), another Speedlight or the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander. You can even mix optical wireless control (Groups A/B/C) with radio control (Groups D/E/F). For studio photographers, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is equipped with Unified Flash Control and can be controlled from a personal computer using the optional Camera Control Pro 2 (Version 2.23 or later) software.

At a Glance

Guide Number

34.5 m (at 35 mm) 55 m (at 200 mm) (FX format, standard illumination pattern) (at ISO 100)
Lens Coverage

24 to 200mm lens, 14mm with wide panel (in FX format)
Bounce Function (Tilt)

Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Bounce Function (Rotate)

Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
Dimensions

73 x 137 x 103.5 mm (Approx.)
Weight (Approx. without batteries)

420 g

Commander Function

Yes
Remote Function

Yes
Transmission Mode

Radio control and optical communication
Transmission Range

Radio control approx. 30m, optical communication – line of sight
Guide Number

34.5 m (at 35 mm) 55 m (at 200 mm) (FX format, standard illumination pattern) (at ISO 100)
Electronic Construction

Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Flash Exposure Control

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
Lens Coverage

24 to 200mm lens, 14mm with wide panel (in FX format)
Illumination pattern

The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats
Standard
Even
Centre-weighted
Other Available Functions

Test Firing
Monitor Pre-flashes
AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
Modeling illuminator
Bounce Function (Tilt)

Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Bounce Function (Rotate)

Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
Minimum Recycling Time

1.8 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
2.6 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries
Flash Duration

1/980 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
1/1,110 sec. at M 1/2 output
1/2,580 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/5,160 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/8,890 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/13,470 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/18,820 sec. at M 1/64 output
1/24,250 sec. at M 1/128 output
1/30,820 sec.at M 1/256 output
Required Power Source

Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries
Optional Power Supply

SK-6A Power Bracket Unit, SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
This flash is not compatible with the SK-6, only the SK-6A
Flash-ready Indicator

Rear and Front lights blink: Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations).
Rear lights up and Front blinks: recycled and ready to fire.
Ready Light

Front
Back
Flash Compensation

–3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash and Distance-priority manual flash modes
Custom Setting

AF-Assist Illumination
Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

150/2.6-30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline-manganese)
190/1.8-30 sec or more (1.2V AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)
Wireless Flash Modes

Master
Remote
Wireless Groups

Radio controlled: Master + 6 groups
Optically controlled: Master + 3 groups
Other Functions

Improved Thermal Cut-out
Dimensions

73 x 137 x 103.5 mm (Approx.)
Weight (Approx. without batteries)

420 g

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Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight

Expanding the reach of creative lighting

Light without limits

New radio controlled communication

Nonstop performance

World’s first hot-shoe mount flash cooling system‡

Reimagined design

Smaller and easier to operate

Maximum compatibility

Part of the Nikon Creative Lighting System

At a Glance

Guide Number

Lens Coverage

Bounce Function (Tilt)

Bounce Function (Rotate)

Dimensions

Weight (Approx. without batteries)

Commander Function

Remote Function

Transmission Mode

Transmission Range

Guide Number

Electronic Construction

Flash Exposure Control

Lens Coverage

Illumination pattern

Other Available Functions

Bounce Function (Tilt)

Bounce Function (Rotate)

Minimum Recycling Time

Flash Duration

Required Power Source

Optional Power Supply

Flash-ready Indicator

Ready Light

Flash Compensation

Custom Setting

Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

Wireless Flash Modes

Wireless Groups

Other Functions

Dimensions

Weight (Approx. without batteries)

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