Key Features
Compact, Portable Speedlight Unit
i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
Nikon's Precision i-TTL Flash Control
Delivers accurate flash exposures and seamless fill-flash capability under difficult, challenging lighting situations.
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 SLR
Wide-area AF Illuminator
Accurate autofocus in low-light situations is assured.
Flash Color Information
Provides more accurate color renditions and white balance accuracy on CLS compatible D-SLRs.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
Use on-camera and as a wireless remote light source.
Auto Power Zoom Coverage
Provides a wide zoom range covering 24 to 85mm expands to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter.
Bounce Capability with Rotating Flash Head
Rotates 270° degrees and tilts 90° degrees to help reduce background shadows and allow for creative light control.
Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode
Available with Nikon CLS compatible cameras with high-speed sync capability.
Large, Bright LCD Display
With easy to read menus and intuitive controls.
Price (when new)
$219.95
Year Introduced
2005
Commander Function
No
Remote Function
Yes
Guide Number
30m/98ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom-head position, 20°C/68°F) to 42m/138ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom-head position, at 20°C/68°F)
Electronic Construction
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Flash Exposure Control
i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras, Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras), Slow-sync
Lens Coverage
14mm to 85mm (Manual Mode, with built-in wide-flash adapter), 24mm to 85mm (Manual Mode)
Other Available Functions
Test Firing, Monitor Pre-flashes, AF-assist illuminator
Bounce Function (Tilt)
Flash head tilts down to 60° with click stops at every 15° or up to 45° with click stops at every 15°.
Minimum Recycling Time
2.5 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH AA-size batteries
2.9 sec. (approx.) with Ni-Cd AA-size batteries
3.5 sec. (approx.) with R6 AA-size batteries; manual
4.0 sec. (approx.) with Lithium AA-size batteries
2.9 sec. (approx.) with Ni-Cd AA-size batteries
3.5 sec. (approx.) with R6 AA-size batteries; manual
4.0 sec. (approx.) with Lithium AA-size batteries
Flash Duration
1/900 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
1/1600 sec. at M 1/2 output
1/3400 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/6600 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/11100 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/25000 sec. at M 1/64 output
1/1600 sec. at M 1/2 output
1/3400 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/6600 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/11100 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/25000 sec. at M 1/64 output
Power ON/OFF
Press the power button for approx. 0.3 sec. to turn the SB-600 on or off.
Required Power Source
Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries, Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries
Optional Power Supply
None
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights up: recycled and ready to fire.
Blinks: flash fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL Auto Flash, Auto Aperture B Flash and Non-TTL Auto Flash A operations).
Blinks: flash fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL Auto Flash, Auto Aperture B Flash and Non-TTL Auto Flash A operations).
Ready Light
Back
Flash Compensation
–3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash
Custom Setting
Sound Monitor, Standby function, AF-Assist Illumination
Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
220/4–30 sec. (2000mA Ni-MH)
180/6–30 sec. (1.5V Nickel)
90/4–30 sec. (1000mAh NiCd)
400/7.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
200/6–30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese)
180/6–30 sec. (1.5V Nickel)
90/4–30 sec. (1000mAh NiCd)
400/7.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
200/6–30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese)
Wireless Flash Modes
Off, Remote
Wireless Communication Channels
Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels
Wireless Groups
Three: A, B and C
Other Functions
Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode, Resetting the settings
Dimensions (mm)
(68 x 123.5 x 90mm)
Dimensions (inch)
2.7 x 4.9 x 3.5 in.
Weight (grams)
(300g)
Weight (lbs)
10.6 oz
Supplied Accessories
* Speedlight stand (AS-19)
* Soft case (SS-600)
* Soft case (SS-600)