Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight
Powerful, Versatile Speedlight Unit
Atop the Nikon Creative Lighting System, the SB-900 is an indispensable portable light source providing effective solutions to lighting challenges.
Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control
Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom
Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
Use on-camera, as a wireless Master Commander or as a wireless remote light source.
Renowned Dedicated Wireless Flash Control
Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position, controlling up to 3 remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights. Four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments.
Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage
Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 17mm and up to 200mm in FX-format and as wide as 12mm and up to 200mm in DX-format use.
Choose From 3 Light Distribution Patterns
Optimize light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits or Even, for groups or interiors.
Streamlined Controls and Menus
Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
Color Gel Filter Identification
Automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Flash Tube Overheat Protection
An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.
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.*
Firmware Updating
Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.
Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)
Provides enhanced moisture protection.
Tech Specs
- Guide Number: 34 m/111.5 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 48 m/157.5 ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F)
- Lens Coverage:
- 8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
- 12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
- 12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode)
- 17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode)
- 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°
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 3 in. (78 mm) x 5.7 in. (146 mm) x 4.7 in. (118.5 mm)
- Approx. Weight (Without Batteries): 14.6 oz. (415 g)
