With a rated guide number of 92′ at ISO 100 and 35mm, the SB-700 AF Speedlight from Nikon is a moderately compact flash unit packed with features for high-performance on-camera lighting capabilities. The flash is compatible with the i-TTL system for automatic metering with both FX- and DX-format cameras and is optimized for use with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System for complete control over your lighting setup. Additionally, the auto zoom head has a coverage range of 24-120mm with FX-format cameras which can be extended down to 12mm with the use of the built-in wide-angle diffusion panel.

Complete bounce and swivel functionality is available for working in a variety of shooting situations. This allows users to tilt down to -7° and up to 90° as well as rotate left or right 180° for complete 360° coverage. Also, the SB-700 has three different illumination patterns, standard, even, and center-weighted, which help shape the light output for your specific needs.

For wireless master TTL functionality, the Speedlight utilizes a Commander Mode. In this mode users can access Advanced Wireless Lighting settings for controlling multiple off-camera flashes that can be set up in two groups (A, B) and one of four channels. The SB-700 also has a quick wireless control A:B ratio setting for quickly setting up and controlling multiple remote flashes.

Flash Design and Output

Guide number at the 35mm zoom position measures 92′ at ISO 100 and 128′ at ISO 200
Manual power output from 1/1 full power to 1/128 power
Powered by four AA batteries, typical recycle times are 2.5-3.5 seconds at full power.
Light distribution angle is automatically adjustable to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats
Auto zoom head reaches from 24-120mm with FX format and 14-120mm with DX format and can be widened to 12-17mm in FX and 8-11mm in DX when using built-in wide-angle diffusion panel
Thermal cut-out protection shuts off the flash to prevent damage from overheating
Flash exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Stroboscopic, slow sync, Auto FP high-speed sync, and first- and second-curtain sync modes are available for creative control.
Backlit LCD panel with nine selectable contrast levels and a rotating dial assist in viewing flash status and changing settings
Flash duration of 1/1,042 to 1/40,000 second depending on output setting
AF-assist light, modeling illuminator, monitor pre-flashes, and test firing settings
Automatic color filter detection for adjusting the camera’s color temperature settings and an optional color filter pack is available
Firmware can be updated through camera

Specification

Guide Number	92′ / 28.04 m at ISO 100 (35 mm Position)
Auto Zoom Head	Yes
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment	-7 to +90°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment	360°
Exposure Control	Nikon i-TTL, Manual
Wireless Operation	Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81′ / 10 m (Commander, Slave)
Internal Power	4x AA Alkaline/Lithium/NiMH (Not Included)
Off-Camera Terminal	Proprietary

Flash Head

Guide Number	92′ / 28.04 m at ISO 100 (35 mm Position)
Coverage	Full-Frame 24 to 120 mm 12 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Angle of Coverage	18 to 60° Vertical 25 to 78° Horizontal 100 to 120° Vertical (with Wide-Angle Adapter) 110 to 130° Horizontal (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Auto Zoom Head	Yes
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment	-7 to +90°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment	360°
Flash Duration	1/1042 to 1/40000 Second
Recycle Time	Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 Seconds
Secondary Illumination	No

Exposure Control

Exposure Control	Nikon i-TTL, Manual
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)