Electronic construction
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Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
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Guide number (20°C/68°F)
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34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/ft), 48/157.5 (ISO 200, m/ft)
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Illumination pattern
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Three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats
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Flash shooting distance range
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0.6 m to 20 m (2 to 66 ft) (varies depending on camera image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom position, and lens aperture)
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Flash mode
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TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash, Distance-priority manual flash, Manual flash, Repeating flash
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Other functions
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Test firing, monitor pre-flashes, AF-assist illuminator, and Modeling illuminator
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Multiple flash operation
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Advanced Wireless Lighting, SU-4 type wireless multiple flash
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Compatible cameras
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All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (other cameras can be used but functionality is reduced)
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Flash exposure control set on the camera
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Camera’s sync modes: Slow-sync, Red-eye reduction in slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain slow-sync
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Bounce capability
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Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°
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Power source
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Four AA-size alkaline-manganese (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), Oxyride (1.5V) or Ni-MH (2600 mAh) (rechargeable) (1.2V) batteries
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Ready light
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The SB-900 is fully recycled: Rear ready-light lights up and front light blinks Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations): ready-lights and front lights blink after shooting
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Flash duration
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Approx. 1/880 sec. at full output
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Mounting foot lock lever
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Provides secure attachment of SB-900 to camera’s accessory shoe using locking plate and mount pin to prevent accidental detachment.
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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Approx. 78.0 x146.0 x 118.5 mm (3.0 x 5.7 x 4.7 in.)
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Weight (without batteries)
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Approx. 415 g (14.6 oz.)
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Supplied accessories
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Speedlight Stand AS-21, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-13H, Color Filter Set SJ-900, Color Filter Holder SZ-2, Soft Case SS-900
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