Announced : 01-07-2008
The SB-900 is a high-performance Speedlight developed as the successor to the hugely successful Nikon SB-800. Practical functionality was emphasized in designing the SB-900, especially evident when used with Nikon digital SLR cameras compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System. It provides a wide 17-200 mm auto zoom range (expanded from the SB-800’s 24-105mm), three illumination patterns, newly designed, streamlined operation with a full-information LCD panel, and AF-Assist illumination compatible with new-generation AF sensors.
The SB-900 has an improved booster circuit for high-speed recycle time. In addition, firmware can be uploaded via a Nikon digital SLR camera—a world’s first* for flash units, assuring that the SB-900 can accept technological advancements. The SB-900 serves as the new core for the Nikon Creative Lighting System when used in combination with current Nikon digital SLRs, and it supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a master or a remote Speedlight, inviting photographers to explore the many creative possibilities.
Price: RSP RM 1,888.00
KEY FEATURES
· Multi-step auto zoom covers wide 17-200mm zoom range (24-105mm：SB-800)
· Three illumination patterns (standard, center-weighted and even) are available to match each shooting environment
· Automatically detects Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats and selects suitable light distribution
· Improved booster circuit for high-speed recycle time: Recycle time using four AA-size batteries is almost equal to the SB-800 with five AA-size batteries
· New AF-Assist illumination covers a wide 20-105 mm focal range compatible with the new Multi-CAM3500 FX/DX AF sensor
· Firmware update via Nikon D3 and D700 is possible (world’s first*)
· Thermal Cut-out function limits the number of flashes to avoid deterioration of light emitting parts caused by continuous flash firing
· Automatically detects color filters (fluorescent or incandescent), enabling camera to control color temperature according to filter information from SB-900
· Improved switch panel for enhanced usability
· Improved GUI using a large-size LCD dot panel
· Bounce capability: tilts up to 90º, down to -7º, rotates horizontally 180º to right and left
· Advanced Wireless Lighting and versatile functions for up to three remote groups of SB-900s or other compatible Speedlight controlled through the master SB-900
· Optional Water Guard WG-AS1 (for D3), WG-AS2 (for D300), and WG-AS3 (for D700) is useful for protecting the camera's hot shoe contact when the SB-900 is mounted on these Nikon digital SLR cameras
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electronic Construction | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
Flash Exposure Control | Camera’s sync modes: Slow-sync, Red-eye reduction in slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain slow-sync Shooting functions: Auto FP High-Speed sync, FV Lock flash |
Guide Number | 34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/ft), 48/157.5 (ISO 200, m/ft) |
Flash Coverage | Multi-step auto zoom covers wide 17-200mm zoom range |
Recycling Time | Approx. 4.0 sec. with AA Alkaline manganese batteries, 4.5 sec. with AA lithium batteries |
Number of Flashes | Approx. 110 (Alkaline-manganese) 230 (Lithium) |
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 415g (14.6 oz.) |
Other Features | Ready Light, Thermal Cut-out function, Firmware update via Nikon D3 and D700* |
Dimensions | Approx. 78.0 x 146.0 x 118.5 mm (3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7 in.) |
Power Requirements | Four AA-size 1.5V batteries |
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | Speedlight Stand AS-21, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H, Color Filter Set SJ-900, Color Filter Holder SZ-2, Soft Case SS-900 |
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