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SB-900 AF Speedlight
Nikon announced a new flagship Speedlight flashgun - the SB-900. It’s perfectly suited for both FX and DX formats and offers zoom coverage from 17 - 200mm, in addition to many other improvements over the SB-800.
The SB-900 i-TTL Speedlight leads the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivering the portability, power and versatility to support any photographer’s creative lighting imagination.
More information here.
Key Features:
- Nikon’s Flagship Creative Lighting System Speedlight: Powerful and versatile SB-900 works as a stand-alone flash, featuring wireless operation as a Commander or wireless remote light source.
- Control up to three remote Speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible Speedlights: The SB-900's Wireless Commander Mode offers wireless control at the master Speedlight position. Four wireless channel options allow you to manage wireless conflicts in multiple photographer environments.
- Streamlined controls and menus: The Rotary Select Dial sets key flash functions quickly—a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
- FX/DX format identification: Automatic FX/DX switching optimizes light distribution angle.
- Expanded Auto Power Zoom Coverage: The SB-900 provides zoom coverage from 17-200mm in the FX-format and 12-200mm coverage in the DX-format.
- Choose from 3 light distribution patterns: Improve light quality by selecting Standard for general illumination, Center-weighted for portraits, or Even for groups or interiors.
- User-friendly firmware updating: Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments to the SB-900 with select Nikon digital SLR cameras.
- Color gel filter identification: The SB-900 automatically identifies mounted color gel filters and adjusts the camera’s auto white-balance setting with select Nikon digital SLR cameras.
- Flash Tube Overheat Protection: An added measure of safety is provided for sustained high-speed bursts.
- Drip-proof mounting foot cover (Water Guard): for enhanced moisture protection (optional).
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