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Nikon 4814 SB-500 AF Speedlight (Black)

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Brand Nikon
Compatible Mountings Nikon Cameras, Nikon D7200, Nikon D5500, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3200
Battery Life 6 Hours
Camera Flash Built-In
Included Components Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit, SS-DC2 Soft Case, AS-23 Speedlight Stand

About this item

  • 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
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  • Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash Unit, SS-DC2 Soft Case, AS-23 Speedlight Stand
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    Product Description

    Portable and easy-to-use the Nikon SB-500 AF Speedlight Flash & LED Video Light is compatible with Nikon D-SLRs as well as specific COOLPIX cameras and the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Boasts an onboard high-intensity LED light that's ideal for movie recording.

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    Take control of the lighting in your stills and HD videos.

    As you master your camera, you begin to look at lighting in an entirely new way. No longer is proper exposure your only goal—now you can use shadows and brightness to add a sense of depth, an artistic characteristic to your photos and HD videos. A first for Nikon Speedlights, the SB-500 AF Speedlight is a compact, lightweight i-TTL Speedlight and LED video light that gives you total control of the light around you. Whether you're looking for extra illumination during HD video recording, a wireless off-camera flash to use along with your camera's built-in commander mode, another Nikon Speedlight like the SB-700 or SB-910 or the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander or just an advanced and versatile—yet simple to use—Nikon Speedlight, the SB-500 AF Speedlight is a bright idea.

    Simple operation, advanced performance

    Compact, lightweight and multifunctional

    The SB-500 AF Speedlight has simple controls—just a few buttons —and it operates on two AA batteries; yet, it offers the performance of an advanced Speedlight. Its powerful and has 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. Its head rotates 180° left and right and tilts 90° upward allowing you to bounce light off nearby surfaces to soften the light and shadows, creating more flattering portraits. If your camera has a Commander Mode, it can even be used wirelessly off-camera along with your camera's built-in flash for greater illumination power from interesting angles.

    Brighten up your HD video

    High-performance LED for video recording

    The SB-500 AF Speedlight is also a versatile video light especially well suited for recording interviews up close. It has a built-in high-intensity LED light (approx. 100 lux) that provides steady, uniform daylight-balanced illumination. It can be used at three output levels—quarter, half or full power—making it practical for low-light video shooting and close up still photography. And when used with the D810 or D750, the SB-500 AF Speedlight communicates LED color information (along with that of the flash) to the camera for optimal white balance.

    Power, ease and versatility

    Nikon i-TTL technology

    Nikon's i-TTL technology (intelligent Through-The-Lens) tailors the characteristics of the flash to each shot you take, so you get optimal results every time. With that intelligence and more illumination power than a camera's pop-up flash, the SB-500 AF Speedlight is excellent as a fill-light outdoors (brightening shadowy areas on your subject) or for soft bounce lighting indoors. Use it off-camera wirelessly as a second flash controlled by either your camera's built-in flash (if your camera has a Commander Mode), another Speedlight or the SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander. If you're using D810 or D750 in Commander Mode, the SB-500 AF Speedlight will also work as a master flash in Advanced Wireless Lighting.





    Supplied Accessories

    • SB-500 AF Speedlight
    • SS-DC2 Soft Case
    • AS-23 Speedlight Stand

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    323 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, ease of use, size and quality of the camera flash. They mention that it's perfect for fill light outdoor photography, works well as a remote flash and that the controls are simple. They also appreciate the tilt, versatility, and video features.

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    45 customers mention42 positive3 negative

    Customers like the flash. For example, they mention it's awesome, a very nice little flash, and perfect for fill light outdoor photography. The video light is a unique feature, and it helps with controlling the lighting. It's a great flash with more than ample power, and is small and light and easy to use. It is also a good flash for the Nikon D3000 and D5000 series of cameras, and recycles very quickly.

    "...No LED screen in the back, no buttons galore and no combo-buttons. It's simple: Flash on, LED on, A or B, and I think it only uses Channel 3...." Read more

    "...the ability to take the flash off the camera and get some great lighting effects...." Read more

    "Perfect for fill light outdoor photography" Read more

    "...It also has a light sensing eye, so you can use the cameras pop up to trigger it while holding it off to the side in one hand, or while it's mounted..." Read more

    35 customers mention26 positive9 negative

    Customers like the performance of the camera flash. For example, they mention it works well, is versatile, and easy to use. They are also impressed with the performance, recycle time, and the functionalities. They say it's small, light, efficient, and very usable. Overall, customers are happy with the quality, versatility, and power of the product.

    "...May not be such a "big thing", but talking about small, light, efficient and very usable... Yes, it's a big deal... A fifth item to note is that it..." Read more

    "...the LED much because I'm not much of a videographer, but it works nicely for stills as well...." Read more

    "...that was not compatible with the iTTL on my D750, this thing works like a charm and is still kind on the budget...." Read more

    "...Also plenty of power for my project." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers find the flash easy to use. They mention that the controls are simple, and the TTL metering works great. They also like the simplicity of the flash, saying that it does not get in the way.

    "...No cool glowing LED screen when dark but then it's so simple to use you don't need to see to know what you're doing...." Read more

    "...It is VERY easy to use. That is another thing I loved about the SB-400, there was a power switch. That was IT!..." Read more

    "...Controls are simple, TTL metering works great, runs on 2 AA batteries...." Read more

    "...It is smaller that the SB 700, 900 flashes but is easy to use, has a swivel/tilt head and can be used as a wireless flash either as receiver or..." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the flash. They say it's small, high-quality, flexible, and not massive. It fits easily into their camera bag and provides about 100 lumens. Customers also mention that it' s quite small for a speed light and not that big or heavy.

    "...May not be such a "big thing", but talking about small, light, efficient and very usable... Yes, it's a big deal... A fifth item to note is that it..." Read more

    "...What first impressed me was the size. It's quite small for a speed light...." Read more

    "...Last, the flash is very small, so it's easily thrown into whatever case you're using to carry your camera...." Read more

    "...With all of these capabilities, it is small... Fits easily into your camera bag, and will give you about 100 flashes from 2 AA alkaine batteries...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the flash. They mention that it is a great product, with impressive LEDs. Some mention that the flash is of typical Nikon quality.

    "...Very impressive.... The LED's are great! however again, no big lenses (lens shadow)!..." Read more

    "A great speedlight typical Nikon quality...." Read more

    "...Can be used remotely. Great product." Read more

    "Arrived on time, quality product" Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the tilt of the camera flash. They say it's easy to use, has a swivel/tilt head, and can be used as a wireless flash. Customers also like that it can rotate to bounce it off the ceiling for both portrait and landscape, and that it' s larger but sways.

    "...Then along came the SB-500. I purchased this mainly for the ability to swivel the head and bounce light no matter how I hold the camera...." Read more

    "...It beats using the pop up flash by a mile (stronger, tiltable, and can be rotated)...." Read more

    "...It is smaller that the SB 700, 900 flashes but is easy to use, has a swivel/tilt head and can be used as a wireless flash either as receiver or..." Read more

    "...I like that this flash can rotate to bounce it off the ceiling for both portrait and landscape photos, but it's not as foolproof as the SB-400...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the versatility of the camera flash. They mention that it is more versatile than the SB400 and SB300, and offers creative options.

    "...I like the flash though and bought 2 of them They are more versatile then the SB400 and SB300 and the video light is a unique feature although one..." Read more

    "Item has been used in multiple ways. Please with the functionality, versatility, and the creative options for lighting." Read more

    "The SB500 small size and iTTL commander make it very versatile. I can put it on the ground to fill light...." Read more

    "...Perfect for me in that it is simple, easy to use and versatile." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the video of the camera flash. They mention that it's easy to use, and is great for photos and videos. Customers also say that the images are better balanced than using the camera's built-in flash.

    "...I love that it connects perfectly with my nikon and my photos come out much more vibrant with this flash" Read more

    "...not as complicated as the much more expensive models but lacks little for great pictures. Appears to be easy on batteries...." Read more

    "...Images end up better balanced than using the camera's built-in flash. Amazon service was excellent, showed up 2 days before they said it would." Read more

    "...The pictures come out with such clarity over my old D3200 that I will sell my old camera." Read more

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    5 Stars
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    I use this flash purely for e-commerce product photography, and it's been great. I am often able to sell my products for top-dollar or even above typical market value, and I attribute it mostly to high-quality pictures; the SB-500 is a key factor in this. I shoot with a D7000 and a 40mm Micro-Nikkor or a 17-55 2.8 zoom, and achieve beautiful, well-lit results. See attached photos.
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    Bryan taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice flash
    Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2023
    BusBar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Usual Nikon quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2021
    J.U.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente factura en un tamaño muy contenido.
    Reviewed in Spain on February 17, 2021
    Peter Henz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Klein, Handlich,Gut
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2019
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    Simplicio Crisanto Esquivel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente flash
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 13, 2017