Key Features
Portable, Versatile Speedlight Unit
i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS).
Complete Flash Head Positioning Freedom
Bounce 90°up and 7°down with 360° rotation elevates creative lighting freedom.
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.
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.
Color Filter Identification
Automatically identifies mounted hard type color filters and adjusts camera white-balance.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Automatic Format Identification
Automatically senses the FX or DX-format camera in use and optimizes light distribution.
Firmware Updating
Allows uploading of performance enhancement developments.* *With select Nikon digital SLRs
Nikon’s Precision i-TTL Flash Control
Delivers precise flash exposures and seamless fill-flash performance—even in challenging lighting situations.
Hot Shoe and Wireless Operation
Use on-camera, as a wireless master, commander or remote light source.
Versatile Auto Power Zoom Coverage
Smoothly covers lenses as wide as 24mm and up to 120mm in FX-format.
Streamlined Controls and Menus
Convenient Rotary Select Dial sets key functions quickly and a prominent Master and Remote control switch simplifies wireless operation.
Flash Tube Overheat Protection
To prevent overheating, flash recycle time increases when SB-700 detects heat build-up.
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
Drip-Proof Mounting Foot Cover (Water Guard)*
Provides enhanced moisture protection. *Optional
Price (when new)
$329.95
Year Introduced
2010
Commander Function
Yes
Remote Function
Yes
Guide Number
28m/92ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39m/128ft. (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
i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras, Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras), Distance-priority manual flash
Lens Coverage
24 to 120mm (FX-Format)
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 illuminator, 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
2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries
3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries
3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries
2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries
Flash Duration
1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output
1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output
1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output
1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output
1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output
1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output
1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output
1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output
1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output
1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output
1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output
1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output
1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output
1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output
1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output
Power ON/OFF
Rotate the power switch/wireless mode switch for multiple flash units to turn the SB-700 on or off
Required Power Source
Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries, Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries, Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA-size batteries
Optional Power Supply
None
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights up: The SB-700 is fully recycled:
Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode)
Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode)
Ready Light
Front, 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, Color Filters, Remote Flash Unit Settings, LCD Panel Contrast, FX/DX Format Selection, Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode, Unit or Measuring Distance, Version of Firmware, Reset Custom Setting
Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
160/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline)
230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta)
230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH)
230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta)
230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium)
260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH)
Wireless Flash Modes
Off, Master, Remote, SU-4, i-TTL, Manual flash, Quick wireless Mode: A:B
Wireless Communication Channels
Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels
Wireless Groups
Two: A, B
Other Functions
Thermal cut-out, Firmware update
Dimensions (mm)
(71.0 × 126.0 × 104.5mm)
Dimensions (inch)
2.8 × 5.0 × 4.1 in.
Weight (grams)
(450 g)
Weight (lbs)
15.9 oz.
Supplied Accessories
* AS-22 Speedlight Stand
* SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome
* SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter
* SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter
* SS-700 Soft Case
* SW-14H Nikon Diffusion Dome
* SZ-3TN Incandescent Filter
* SZ-3FL Fluorescent Filter
* SS-700 Soft Case
