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Black rectangular shoe-mount flash with tilted head and LCD panel

Nikon Inc

Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight International Version camera flash

SKU CH-K41K-XA7HN

Radio-controlled shoe-mount flash with built-in cooling for up to 100 consecutive full-power shots, guide number 113' at ISO 100 and 35mm, 24-200mm zoom with 14mm panel.

  • ColorBlack
  • Radio control wireless lighting reaches 98 feet without line of sight
  • Cooling system enables 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating
  • Guide number 113 feet at ISO 100 and 35mm covers distant subjects
  • Zoom range 24-200mm extends to 14mm with built-in wide panel
  • Head tilts -7 to 90 degrees and rotates 180 degrees left and right

Radio-Controlled Wireless Lighting

The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight brings radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting to Nikon's Creative Lighting System. It operates without line-of-sight control for up to six flash groups at distances up to 98 feet. The unit supports Nikon i-TTL automatic exposure and works with compatible DSLR bodies, a Wireless Remote Controller and Wireless Remote Adapter. It is built for photographers who need reliable off-camera flash control in complex environments.

Cooling System and Recycle Performance

A built-in cooling system allows up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating, a first for a shoe-mounted flash. Recycle times range from 1.8 to 2.6 seconds depending on power level. The flash offers a guide number of 113 feet at ISO 100 and 35 mm. It supports slow sync, high-speed sync, and first- and second-curtain sync modes for flexible exposure control.

Zoom Range and Articulation

The zoom head covers 24 to 200 mm and extends to 14 mm with the built-in wide panel. The head tilts from -7 to 90 degrees and rotates 180 degrees left and right. An info button provides quick access to settings. Photographers needing a wider native zoom range or a smaller on-camera footprint may find this model less suited to those specific requirements.

Highlights

  • Radio control wireless lighting reaches 98 feet without line of sight
  • Cooling system enables 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating
  • Guide number 113 feet at ISO 100 and 35mm covers distant subjects
  • Zoom range 24-200mm extends to 14mm with built-in wide panel
  • Head tilts -7 to 90 degrees and rotates 180 degrees left and right

Specifications

BrandNikon
ModelNot Available
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I attach the SB-5000 to the camera and what step do people often miss?

Slide the flash into the hot shoe until it clicks, then rotate the locking lever clockwise to secure it; the step users miss is tightening that lever, which leaves the unit loose and breaks electrical contact.

What maintenance will the SB-5000 need after heavy use?

The built-in cooling system is sealed and requires no user service; only the four AA batteries need periodic replacement, and the flash tube itself is not user-replaceable.

At what point does the SB-5000 limit output during sustained shooting?

After 100 consecutive full-power flashes the cooling system triggers a thermal pause; recycle time also stretches from 1.8 to 2.6 seconds as the unit warms.

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