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Nikon announces the release of the SB-300, a compact and lightweight Speedlight that can easily be taken anywhere.
The SB-300 is a compact and lightweight Speedlight that can be rotated up to 120° for bounce flash photography. It is compatible with Nikon FX-format and DX-format digital SLR cameras, as well as Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras that support i-TTL flash control. The SB-300 expands the ways in which users enjoy photography, providing lighting capability not possible with a built-in flash.
The Nikon SB-300 is available to order here.
Features
- The flash head can be tilted up 120° for excellent bounce flash performanceThe flash head can be tilted up 120° for bounce flash photography. When shooting indoors, light from the flash can be reflected off walls and ceilings for softer lighting of the subject and more natural photos.
- A compact and lightweight design that is extremely portableMeasuring approximately 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (W x H x D) and weighing approximately 97 g, the compact and lightweight, extremely portable design makes it possible for users to enjoy more creative lighting expression just about anywhere. Furthermore, the SB-300 can be powered by AAA alkaline batteries or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
- Simple operationDeveloped for use by even those using an external flash for the first time, simply turning the SB-300 on enables flash photography. i-TTL flash control provides automatic control over flash output level for optimal results under a variety of lighting conditions.
Specification
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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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18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft)
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Angle of coverage
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Covers angle of view of 27 mm lens (FX format) or 18 mm lens (DX format)
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Effective flash range (i-TTL)
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0.6 m to 20 m (2 ft to 66 ft); varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture
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Options available using camera controls
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Bounce angle
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Flash rotates vertically up to 120° with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 60°, 75°, 90°, and 120°
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Device on/off
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Power switch used to turn SB-300 on and off
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Power source
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Two AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries
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Flash-ready light
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Flash duration
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Lights for about 1/1650 s when fired at full power
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Batter endurance and flash recycling time*1
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Battery type
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Minimum recycling time*2
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Endurance*3/recycling time*2
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Alkaline
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Approx. 4.0 s
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70 or more uses/4.0-30 s
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NiMH
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Approx. 3.5 s
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110 or more uses/3.5-30 s
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Mounting foot lock lever
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Locking pin prevents accidental detachment
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Other options
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Thermal cut-out, firmware update*4
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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Approx. 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5 in.)
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Weight
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Supplied accessories
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Soft Case SS-DC1
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