Throw light on your world

When you need more light, or are looking to add a creative touch to illumination, use the new Nikon 1 Speedlight. Plug this compact i-TTL compatible flash unit into the Nikon 1 V1 camera's multi-accessory hot shoe. Angle the flash up, down, left or right and bounce light to precise advantage. The flash can double as a continuous light source illuminating for six seconds during both Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector modes. Extra batteries not required—the camera powers the SB-N5 Speedlight.

Plug into hot shoe and go

Flash that's compact and ready to use in an instant

Working in an environment that's dimly lit or full of backlighting? Shed light on your subject. Make important details pop, let subjects stand apart from their backgrounds. Plug this compact i-TTL compatible flash unit into the Nikon 1 V1 camera's multi-accessory hot shoe and go!

More expression through creative flash options

Lighting just as you like

Looking to put even more expression to photos with the addition of creative light variety? Play it up! Experiment and invent novel looks using the new Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight and bend the light just as you like. With ease, swivel the Speedlight up, down, left or right and bounce light where and how you desire.

Continuous light source option for long exposure needs

Keep images illuminated

If you're working in less than adequate light while creating a Motion Snapshot or using Smart Photo Selector, attach the Speedlight and keep everything exposed properly. The SB-N5 Speedlight steps up to serve as a continuous light source for up to six seconds.

Supported cameras

Interchangeable lens format cameras with multi accessory ports

• Guide Number

  8.5m/27.9ft. (at ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) to 12m/39.4ft. (at ISO 200, 20°C/68°F)

• Electronic Construction

  Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

• Flash Exposure Control

  Options available using camera controls:
  Flash mode: Fill flash (Front-curtain sync)
  Front-curtain Slow-sync
  Rear-curtain sync
  Rear-curtain Slow-sync
  Flash compensation

• Effective flash range (i-TTL)

  2 to 66 ft (0.6 to 20m) (varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture)

• Bounce Function (Rotate)

  Vertical: Flash can be rotated up 90° from horizontal with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 60°, 5°, and 90°
  Horizontal: 180° right to 180° left, with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°

• Flash Duration

  1/4000 sec. when fired at full power

• Power ON/OFF

  Turn the flash on and off using the ON/OFF switch.

• Flash-ready Indicator

  Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.
  Warning indicator: Blinks (see the camera Reference Manual for more information)

• Capture illuminator

  When flash is used with compatible cameras, lights for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes

• Capture-illuminator status indicator

  Yes

• Supported Flash Modes

  i-TTL
  Manual flash

• Other Functions

  Thermal cut-out
  Firmware update

• Dimensions (Approx.)

  W: 2.0 in.(50mm) H: 2.8 in.(70.5mm) D: 1.6 in.(40.5mm)

• Weight (Approx. without batteries)

  (Approx.) 2.5 oz. (70g)

• Supplied Accessories

  • SS-N5 Soft Case

  • BS-N2000 Mounting Foot Cover