nikon sb-700 af speedlight flash for nikon digital slr cameras
the next great speedlight from nikon is here introducing the nikon sb-700 a high-performance portable flash with a host of new features designed to make flash photography simple accurate and creative . the sb-700 is for photographers looking for an on-camera speedlight offering more power for greater depth-of-field control than the built-in flash or for users looking for a compact speedlight that can be set up as a commander or a remote in wireless flash set-ups as well as those who want to upgrade from their existing or older nikon speedlight . portable versatile speedlight unit i-ttl speedlight optimized for use with nikon s creative lighting system cls . 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 remote light source . wireless flash control wireless commander mode controls up to 2 remote speedlight groups and an unlimited number of compatible speedlights . when used as a remote speedlight up to 3 groups can be selected . four wireless channel options help manage wireless conflicts in multi-photographer environments . versatile auto power zoom coverage smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and up to 120mm in fx-format . choose from 3 light distribution patterns using the simple slider switch on the back of the sb-700 you can 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 filter identification automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance . with select nikon digital slrs flash tube overheat protection to prevent overheating flash recycle time increases when sb-700 detects heat build-up . 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 . with select nikon digital slrs firmware updating allows uploading of performance enhancement developments . with select nikon digital slrs drip-proof mounting foot cover water guard provides enhanced moisture protection . optional