Nikon SB-910 AF Speedlight

Nikon's flagship Speedlight for enthusiasts and professionals.

• Engineered for FX and DX-format D-SLRs and COOLPIX P7000 Series cameras, the SB-910 offers unparalleled lighting performance in the field and in the studio. Featuring Nikon's versatile i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) metering for on camera or wireless flash control, the SB-910 can operate as a hot shoe mounted Speedlight, remote unit or wireless Commander. And with refined operability including illuminated buttons for use in low light and improved thermal cut out protection, the SB-910 is the perfect partner to your D-SLR.

Unparalleled lighting performance - Seamless integration with Nikon's Creative Lighting System

• The SB-910 Speedlight operates as a hot shoe mounted Speedlight, remote unit or wireless Commander (with up to four channel options) capable of controlling as many as three remote groups (A,B and C) and an unlimited number of SB-910, SB-900, SB-700 or SB-R200 units. With a host of pro flash features including; precision i-TTL flash control, Manual with Power Ratio, three illumination patterns for specific shooting environments, wide zoom range from 17-200mm, and streamlined controls and menus—it's no wonder that Nikon is the overwhelming choice when it comes to flash photography.

On the road or in the studio, the perfect partner - Real world simplicity with advanced automation

• At the heart of the SB-910 is Nikon's i-TTL flash control which enables Nikon Speedlights to share critical exposure information with CLS compatible D-SLRs. All of the complex lighting calculations are computed for you instantly with consistently accurate results in just about any lighting situation. Using the SB-910 as a Commander or the in concert with the SU-800 Commander or D-SLR with built-in Commander operating as the Master controller, you can wirelessly manage and fire up to three groups of remotely positioned SB-910, SB-900, SB-700 and SB-R200 Speedlights. Additionally, each group can contain any number of Speedlights and any mix of these Speedlights. SB-910 can also be set as a Remote Speedlight for complete system integration and control.

Improved control and convenience - Versatile flash for enthusiasts and professionals

• SB-910 offers an improved interface, adding a dedicated Menu button and illuminated buttons for control in low light. Additionally, hard type color correction filters are now used, providing durability and convenience when used with a camera set for Auto white balance. And when taking pictures in certain situations such as in rapid sequence, to prevent the flash tube from overheating, an improved thermal cut out protection has been adopted that slows recycling instead of cutting off the flash.

Specifications

• Commander Function

   

  Yes

   

   
• Remote Function

   

  Yes

   

   
• 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)

   

   
• Electronic Construction

   

  Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

   

   
• Flash Exposure Control

   

  Distance-priority manual flash
  i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
  Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)

   

   
• 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)

   

   
• Illumination pattern

   

  The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats
  Standard
  Even
  Center-weighted

   

   
• Other Available Functions

   

  Test Firing
  Monitor Pre-flashes
  AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
  Modeling illuminator

   

   
• 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°

   

   
• Minimum Recycling Time

   

  2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
  3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride (1.5V) batteries
  4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries
  4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
   

   

• Flash Duration

   

  1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
  1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output
  1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output
  1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output
  1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output
  1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
  1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output
  1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output

   

   
• Required Power Source

   

  Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
  Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries
  Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries

   

   
• Optional Power Supply

   

  SK-6 Power Bracket Unit, SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
  SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack

   

   
• Flash-ready Indicator

   

  Rear and Front lights blink: Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations).
  Rear lights up and Front blinks: recycled and ready to fire.

   

   
• Ready Light

   

  Front

   

   
• Flash Compensation

   

  –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash and Distance-priority manual flash modes

   

   
• Custom Setting

   

  AF-Assist Illumination
  Modeling Illuminator
  Monitor pre-flashes
  Test firing

   

   
• Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

   

  110/4.0 – 30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese)
  165/2.3–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
  190/2.3–30 sec. (2600mAh Ni-MH)
  230/4.5–120 sec. (1.5V Lithium)

   

   
• Wireless Flash Modes

   

  Master
  Master (RPT)
  Off
  Remote
  SU-4

   

   
• Wireless Communication Channels

   

  Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels

   

   
• Wireless Groups

   

  Three: A, B and C

   

   
• Other Functions

   

  Firmware update
  ISO sensitivity setting
  Key lock
  Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode
  Resetting the settings
  Improved Thermal Cut-out

   

   
• Dimensions

   

  3.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 in. (78.5 x 145 x 113mm)

   

   
• Weight (Approx. without batteries)

   

  14.8 oz. (420g)