SB-700 AF Speedlight

High performance versatile speedlight brings simplicity to on-camera, remote, and multiple flash photography.

Portable, Versatile Speedlight

Unit i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).

Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom

Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.

Wireless Flash Control

Wireless Commander Mode controls up to 2 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. When used as a remote speedlight up to 3 Groups can be selected. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.

Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns

Using the simple slider switch on the back of the SB-700, you can optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits or Even, for groups or interiors.

Color Filter Identification Automatically

identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs

Automatic Format Identification

Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.

Flash Value (FV) Lock

Locks in a specific flash output on the main subject, regardless of aperture, composition or the lens’ zoom position.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs

Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control

Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.

Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation

Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source.

Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage

Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and up to 120mm in FX-format.

Streamlined Controls and Menus

Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.

Flash Tube Overheat Protection

To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up.

Tech Specs

• Commander Function

  Yes

• Remote Function

  Yes

• Guide Number

  28 m/92 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39 m/128 ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F)

• Electronic Construction

  Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

• Flash Exposure Control

  Distance-priority manual flash
  i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
  Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)

• Lens Coverage

  14-120mm (DX-format)
  24 to 120mm (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
  Center-weighted

• Other Available Functions

  Test Firing
  Monitor Pre-flashes
  AF-assist illuminator
  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

  2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries
  2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries
  2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries
  2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries
  3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries

• Flash Duration

  1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output
  1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output
  1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output
  1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output
  1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output
  1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output
  1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output
  1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output

• Power ON/OFF

  Rotate the power switch/wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB-700 on or off
  Standby function can also be set

• Required Power Source

  Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries
  Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries
  Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA-size batteries

• Flash-ready Indicator

  Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode)
  Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.

• Ready Light

  Front
  Back

• Flash Compensation

  -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode

• Custom Setting

  AF-Assist Illumination
  Color Filters
  Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode
  FX/DX Format Selection
  LCD Panel Contrast
  Remote Flash Unit Settings
  Reset Custom Setting
  Sound Monitor
  Standby function
  Unit or Measuring Distance
  Version of Firmware

• Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

  160/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline)
  230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta)
  260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH)
  230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
  330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)

• Wireless Flash Modes

  Master
  Quick wireless Mode: A:B
  Off
  Remote
  SU-4

• Wireless Communication Channels

  Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels

• Wireless Groups

  Two: A, B

• Other Functions

  Firmware update
  Thermal cut-out

• Dimensions

  2.8 × 5.0 × 4.1 in. (71.0 × 126.0 × 104.5mm) (Approx.)

• Weight (Approx. without batteries)

  12.7 oz. (360g)

• Supplied Accessories

  • AS-22 Speedlight Stand

  • SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome

  • SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter

  • SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter

  • SS-700 Soft Case