Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight camera flash

Ready-to-use flash for Nikon shooters

The Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight is a compact, i-TTL compatible flash unit designed for Nikon camera owners who want reliable through-the-lens metering without a steep learning curve. It delivers a guide number of 92 feet at ISO 100 and 35 mm, covers a zoom range from 24 mm to 120 mm, and extends to 12 mm with the built-in wide panel. The head tilts from -7 degrees to 90 degrees and rotates 180 degrees left and right for versatile bounce lighting.

Best for on-camera and wireless commander roles

Photographers who need a portable flash for events, portraits, or everyday shooting will appreciate the intuitive interface and multi-step auto zoom that matches lens focal length automatically. Commander mode enables wireless TTL control of remote units, while strobe mode and three illumination patterns support creative effects. Buyers who require faster recycle times, higher guide numbers, or studio-grade modelling lights should look at larger professional units.

Simple shoe-mount setup with AA power

Mounting on the camera’s hot shoe takes seconds and the menu-driven LCD guides you through i-TTL, manual, and commander settings. Power comes from four standard AA batteries, delivering recycle times between 2.5 and 3.5 seconds. The only common issue is forgetting to deploy the wide-angle diffusion panel when shooting wider than 24 mm, which leaves the frame edges underexposed.