Nikon SB-5000 Reference Manual

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About the SB-5000
The SB-5000 is a high-performance Speedlight compatible with Nikon
Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 34.5/113 (ISO 100,
m/ft) (at the 35 mm zoom head position in Nikon FX format with standard
illumination pattern). In addition to conventional optical control, radio
control is possible in wireless multiple flash-unit photography.
CLS-compatible cameras
Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras (except
D1 series and D100), F6, CLS-compatible COOLPIX
cameras (0G-1)
About this reference manual
This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the
SB-5000 will be used in combination with a camera compatible
with CLS and a CPU lens (0A-3). To get the most out of your
Speedlight, please read the user’s manual and the reference manual (this
manual) thoroughly before use.
• For use with non-CLS-compatible SLR cameras, see “For Use with Non-
CLS-compatible SLR Cameras” (0F-1).
• For use with i-TTL-compatible COOLPIX cameras (P5100, P5000, E8800,
E8700, E8400), see “For Use with COOLPIX Cameras” (0G-1).
• For details about camera functions and settings, see the camera user’s
manual.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from
the actual product.

Nikon SB-5000 Specifications

General

Type	-
Product color	Black
Flash coverage	24 - 200 mm
Flash guide number	55 m
Wireless connection	Yes
Approximate recycling time	2.6 s
Brand specific flash systems	i-TTL (Nikon)
Battery type	AA
Number of batteries supported	4

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	137 mm
Width	73 mm
Height	103.5 mm
Weight	420 g