SB-700 AF Speedlight
High performance versatile speedlight brings simplicity to on-camera, remote, and multiple flash photography.
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SB-700 AF Speedlight
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I recommend SB-700 flash
i use SB-700 AF Speed light more than 1 year.. its perfect... and its also have master slave mode... so that's very helpful for covering a occasions with ttl balance... by the way, its so cheep with its functions...
January 31, 2012
so far no issues!
I got this flash the other day and right out of the box it worked and gave me amazing results. i bought this flash for a project I've been working on and i think it should be perfect. this flash is a must buy for anyone who is doing portraits in a studio
January 15, 2012
Speed light 700
This is an amazing speedlight...It works wireless with the D. Very happy with it.5100
December 13, 2011
Excellent value
After using my Nikon 18-35 mm lens and getting a shadow I knew I had to purchase a quality external flash. I chose Nikon because I know the flash will be forward compatible with the D800 when it is introduced. The SB-700 fits my needs perfectly. It was easy to use out of the box. The bounce and swivel features give me the coverage I need. I used the flash this week on a trip. My only complaint is with the Incandescent filter. My wife has olive skin. The filter gave her an unnatural hue. I used Photoshop to give her more nature skin tonalities. The florescent filter did a good job under harsh lighting conditions. I did not have any problem with the battery compartment or navigating thru the on-board menus. This is my third Nikon upgrade in the last 12 months. It was a good purchase.
December 10, 2011
My 1st flash and 2nd and 3rd as well.
Simple to use, everything is in the menu, and full information is in the manual provided.
Works brilliantly with my D7000 with my camera as the commander. The commander built-in option at e3 could control 2 groups on flashes, and it could adjust the power settings, even use TTL for one group and Manual for the other for the SB700. That is very versatile.
Interestingly though, there are options for 3 groups on the SB700. Which means that either a SU-800 is needed if one wants to control each group individually. Or, a firmware upgrade for either the D700 or D7000 will finally allow the camera to control each of the 3 groups individually. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
As mentioned by previous commenter, the lock switch to the Remote and Master might be a bit redundant. I imagine only very careless users will turn all the way to the Remote or Master without realizing.
The control dial is nice with a gorgeous clicking sound when it is spun, but the groves are a bit painful for me if I spin it a lot. Maybe I have tender skin for a guy.
Nevertheless, I like it so much until I bought a 2nd and a 3rd one, now contemplating whether should I get a 4th one..........
October 4, 2011
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I have a D80, with a bracket grip and SC-17 coiled remote cord that extends the hot shoe to the bracket. This worked for an older Speedlight and an N70. Will it work for the D80 and SB-700 and still include the i-TTL function or do I need to upgrade to the SC-28 or SC-29?
2 months, 1 week ago
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masanchez
Eugene, OR, USA
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Eugene, OR, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I found some additional information in Nikon's support section regarding my original question. It says:Using the SC-17, SC-28 and SC-29 with i-TTL compatible cameras and Speedlights
When an SC-17, SC-28 or SC-29 cable is used for off-camera flash photography with i-TTL compatible cameras such as the D70 or newer DSLRs, correct exposure may not occur if using i-TTL Balanced fill-flash. It is recommended to select spot metering in order for the camera to use standard i-TTL flash metering instead. This will improve consistency of flash exposures when using off-camera flash photography.
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masanchez
Eugene, OR, USA
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Eugene, OR, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I've never tried the combination of the SC-17 with the D-80 and SB-700 Speedlight, but do know that the SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord works, as does the SC-29.Products related to my answer
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JargonTalk
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
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Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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GOOD MORNING, I HAVE A D5100 AND I HAVE TWO SB-700, CAN I USE A SU-800 TO CONTROL THEM?
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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the SU-800 CAN CONTROL THE SB-700?Answer:
Yes, the D5100 is compatible with the SU-800 wireless commander.
SB-700 AF Speedlight
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does the built in flash from the D3100 trigger this flash in remote mode and if so is it only in manual output
1 month, 1 week ago
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Brucey
Brisbane, Australia
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Brisbane, Australia
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Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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HiI do not know this camera well, but looking in the specs , it does not say that the built in flash is also commander too,
I would say to ask the Service and Support here at Nikon site.
If it does command remote flash, I’m sure it would utilize all the TTL functions that Nikon has produced, not only manual mode...
hope this helps a little...
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
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Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No the D3100 does not have a commander mode.1 month ago
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Josh
Virginia Beach
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Virginia Beach
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Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I searched the entire site at Nikon , and only find SB600 & SB800 to be compatible with N65.I would suggest contacting Support here on site...
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NikonD
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Sedona, AZ, USA
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Nikon Family: 11-20 years
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I have a d3100 and just bought an sb700. Please bare with me as I am new to this so dont understand all the terminology yet. How do I attach the sb700 to my d3100?
1 month ago
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zanybees
pa
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pa
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Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Never think someone should bare with you, we all started out knowing nothing...:)Welcome to the Nikon family and photography.
On top of D3100 are two metal pieces, rails if you will, this is called the hotshoe...your flash on bottom has a metal piece that slides into the rails, slide the flash into rails gently, never force it in there and sometimes it feels like its stuck, just be gentle...slide flash in until it stops completely, and then turn the lock lever on flsh to the right to lock flash in place. turn on cam and tirn on flash, you should be good to go...
hope this helps...
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Please see page # 172 of the user's manual for the D3100 regarding Speedlights. Also, page # B-11 of the user's manual for the SB-700 speedlight.
I don't know about flashes at all and I don't want to buy this flash and it end up not working with my camera.
1 month ago
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Kimbo
Houston, TX
Location :
Houston, TX
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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yes, the SB700 will work, CLS Creative Lighting System is supported...and it should work veery well...
hope this helps...
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes it will work, however, you will only be able to use it off camera in SU-4 mode as the D5000 does not have in built cls capability.4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Anonymous
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yes, absolutely...under tech specs for D3200 it is listed as one of the compatible flashes.
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, on camera only you will need SU800 for remote off camera use.
Everything I read seems to indicate that I can use the SB-700 wirelessly with my D7000 without an additional command unit. If this is so, how do I set this up, or are there additional accessories I need to make it work?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Scott
Iowa
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Yes you can. you can use your camera commander or another commander device like SU-800 (which is even better and faster). But the answer is yes.Answer:
I have this combo also, and yes you can.Make sure the SB-700 is in remote mode, then in the camera, go to the pencil menu, in bracketing/flash, then flash cntrl..., then put it in commander mode. make sure your flash on the camera is popped up, and your all set to go.
Also, it can sync up to 1/320 if you go to the pencil, bracketing/flash, then change the flash sync speed to 1/320.
Have fun!
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will the nikon SB-700 flash work with a pocket wizard... what i'am asking is does nikon have and adapter for my flash to conect to a pocket wizard ..
I have 2 of the Nikon SB-700 speed flashes and 3 poket wizards... i need the adapters to hook up the flashes to 2 of my pocket wizards
1 year, 4 months ago
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Marrfu
scottsville , KY
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scottsville , KY
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No. Nikon does not sell an adapter to connect to a Pocket Wizard specifically, please check third party solutions.I've read online there are people using them with Pocket Wizard Flex Units, but we cannot support it or guarantee operation.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Ron
Abilene, TX
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Abilene, TX
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, you can use the D40 with the SB-700.1 year, 4 months ago
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Crys
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can use the SB-700 with the D3100.1 year, 3 months ago
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Kennito
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes, the SB-700 is compatible with the D5000.1 year, 3 months ago
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Will
Texas
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Texas
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can use the SB-700 with the D3000.Has staff answer
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Is the SB-700 AF Speedlight compatible with the D80 ?
1 year, 3 months ago
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sue
Pa
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Pa
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can use the SB-700 with the D80.Has staff answer
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Wireless Flash Control : What Are Compatible Speedlights?
In the overview you write: "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."
What Speedlights are considered compatible at this time? Thank-you, in advance, for your time and assistance,
What Speedlights are considered compatible at this time? Thank-you, in advance, for your time and assistance,
1 year, 3 months ago
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Tyger
Annapolis, MD
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Annapolis, MD
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The ones compatible with the Nikon's Creative Lighting System. You can use Nikon Speedlights like the SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700 which offer Commander and Remote options, the SU-800 which offers Commander Options, and with the SB-600 or SB-R200 which offer Remote options. All part of the Creative Lighting System (CLS).
I would like to use the SB-700 as a remote flash along with the flash on my D90.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Sinuhe
Mexico
Location :
Mexico
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes you can, set the flash to ittl and away you go.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can use the SB-700 with the D50 but some features will be limited. When using the SB-700 with the D50 that is not equipped with filter detection, you will need to set the camera’s white balance according to the filter in use while referring to the table in the SB-700's user's manual. Also, you won't be able to update the firmware of the speedlight with the D50.
SB-700 AF Speedlight
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Do batteries for the sb-700 come already installed in the flash or do they come in a seperate package?
I received the flash as a gift from my wife and I just wanted to make sure that she didn't purchase a flash that had been returned. Our usual store (Camera Mart in Michigan) had them on back order so she used a different store.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Alvin
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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You have to supply your own batteries for the flash, you dont get any included.Has staff answer
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Can I use the SB 700 as the commander for the R1 close up system instead of the SU 800 command unit? Camera is D3100 Thanks very much.
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, you can use the SB-700 speedlight as a commander to trigger the R1 close-up system.Has staff answer
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When I use my sb 700 in my D90 camera, my camera shows mi an error that wont disappear until I take my battery. It say, Err CHA..What could that be?
1 year, 2 months ago
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ana
mexico
Location :
mexico
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The CHA error is related to the memory card, it means that the card might be damage. You will need to format the card or use another one. Please click on the link below for more information on approved memory cards for the D90:Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D90
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I would like to use my built-in flash on D7000 as commander and SB-700 as sub on a flash bracket attached to the camera.
1) Would SB-700 work in this setup?
2) Would iTTL work under such situation?
3) Would iTTL work under such condition when SB-700 is positioned in bounce position?
Thanks.
1) Would SB-700 work in this setup?
2) Would iTTL work under such situation?
3) Would iTTL work under such condition when SB-700 is positioned in bounce position?
Thanks.
1 year, 1 month ago
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TTG
Houston, TX
Location :
Houston, TX
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, you can use the built-in flash in the D7000 for the SB-700. Also, Either the i-TTL balanced fill-flash mode or the standard i-TTL mode option is available depending on the camera settings. The SB-700 does not have i-TTL mode type selection.
I have 2 SB700 that I recently bought to use with my D90 , this weekend I was doing a shoot using one of the flashes off camera and using the camera in Commander mode, had the camera flash up and set to - - and the sb700 set to ttl I was having problems with the flash not firing, if it was on the right side of me, but if I had it on the left side it seamed to fire fine, I was outside, cloudy day standing about 4 or 5 ft away from the flash.do I have to be inline of sight of a sensor? Inside I never noticed this issue.
1 year, 1 month ago
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quintin
Oregon
Location :
Oregon
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Generally yes, the sensor has to be in line of sight, especially outdoors. I dont know about the SB-700 but with the 900 you can spin the head right round to get the sensor in line with the flash. This is one of the downfalls of using CLS off camera as it tends to be a bit hit and miss, even more so in bright light. Inside is not a problem usually as the signal will bounce off of walls etc.
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Can I upgrade the firmware level of my SB-700 with a D90? Where can I find the latest firmware release for the SB-700?
1 year ago
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David
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes you can update but currently there is no firmware update available for the SB-700.
Can i use my flash wireless with my d5000
1 year ago
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alec
United States
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Yes and no, no in that the D5000 is not cls enabled so you are unable to control it, however, you can use the SB-700 in SU4 mode and use the onboard flash to fire it in manual.Has staff answer
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I have a D1x and an SB-28DX flash. What current Nikon flash unit will work with the D1x as I need to replace my flash unit.
11 months ago
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Allen
South Carolina
Location :
South Carolina
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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The D1x can use the newer speedlights in manual model only. Please click on the link below for more information:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
does sb-700 have other means to fire the flash like a sc-17 cord or pc jack? which would allow the flash to fire while the line of sight IR system would fail.
11 months ago
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BigJim
Mesa az.
Location :
Mesa az.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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This flash have no PC jack. You'll need SC-17, SC-28 or SC-29.
I know the SB700 works with the creative lighting system, but does it have a simple flash activated slave function (i.e. flash triggered by another flash)?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, It's have SU-4 slave mode.10 months ago
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Tom
Ohio
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Ohio
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
SB-700 AF Speedlight
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Can I use this remotely with my Nikon D2Hs? If yes, how do I pair them?
10 months ago
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TMcBree
Austin, TX
Location :
Austin, TX
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Beings as the D2hs has no on board flash you will have to use either another flash as a commander, the SU-800 or third party wireless triggers to control the SB-700.8 months ago
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Renn
San Francisco, California
Location :
San Francisco, California
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes.
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Review
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Review
by Rob GalbraithDecember 2010
Rob Galbraith posted a review of the Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight. He said the SB-700 Speedlight is a great addition to Nikon's Speedlight line. Galbraith noted that the smaller SB-700 has many of the attributes of the larger, more powerful SB-900 but without its bulk. He also noted that the SB-700 is a quiet flash; with an intuitive control layout.
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Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Review
by Jim KeenanApril 2011
Digital Camera Review's Jim Keenan posted a review of the SB-700 Speedlight. Keenan was impressed with the improved user interface and simpler to use functionality over the SB-700's predecessor. He added that the new interface is more intuitive to use. Keenan also said that anyone shooting a lot of wireless flash with the older model Speedlights will find the SB-700 "refreshingly quick to set up for remote or master flash duty."
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