Make sure this fitsby entering your model number. intelligent-Through-The-Lens (iTTL) technology tailors the characteristics of the flash to each shot you take, so you get optimal results every time Wide coverage with a guide number of 24/78.7 (ISO 100, m/ft) with 24mm coverage in FX-format and 16mm coverage in DX-format Head rotates 180 degrees left and right and tilts 90 degrees upward allowing you to bounce light off nearby surfaces to soften the light and shadows, creating more flattering portraits
I bought this when my SB-400 died. I like that this flash can rotate to bounce it off the ceiling for both portrait and landscape photos, but its not as foolproof as the SB-400. It takes a little playing around with and testing to get the lighting right. With the SB-400, I could just angle the flash straight up to the ceiling for bounce and get beautiful lighting every time. This flash is also MUCH larger. I wish they hadnt stopped making the 400.
Chris C.
4
*UPDATE* After a few years of usage Im pulling it back a star. Thats not to say I dont like this flash--but rather Ive outgrown it and that there are a few other 3rd party flashes on the market that can do everything the SB-500 can do, and a bag of chips: For instance, this flash doesnt zoom. The Guide number is somewhat low (as is to be expected by a 2-battery flash) No external battery port for quick recharging. No RF capabilities--Off-camera use as-is is limited to the CLS system, which is line-of-sight, not RF which means in a lightbox, you cant remotely trigger it. Be that as it may, its still part of my system when attached to an RF trigger, and does work admirably as a fill light. However, if I had to do it all again Id look at the less expensive 3rd party options which could do much more. Id still recommend it if youre against using 3rd party options and just need a no-frills flash that can be rotated/bounced. Upgrading on a budget from an SB-30 that was not compatible with the iTTL on my D750, this thing works like a charm and is still kind on the budget. While not as powerful as some other speedlights, it can still throw a good distance and the head being able to spin on its axis, as well as tilting the head up is a definite plus. It comes with a base so you can use it off-camera, and that base has a standard 1/4" tripod screw, so placement of the flash for artistic effects is easy. I rarely use the LED lights, but they do work as advertised. Takes 2 AA batteries. I would definitely recommend if you dont have the money for a more expensive speedlight and want something that works well with iTTL.
Brian
4
Very nice little flash. Works perfectly with my nikon D7100. Docked 1 star because it cannot be triggered by non-nikon flashes or cameras, reducing its usefulness slightly (it has i-TTL modes and on-camera manual mode, but no remote trigger manual mode)
Amazon Customer
4
Good speedlight. Works well with Nikons CLS (Creative lighting system). Is more expensive than non-Nikon brands as a result. You cannot set the output level of this flash manually without a Nikon camera as the master.
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