SB-910 AF Speedlight

The SB-910 is Nikon’s most sophisticated and powerful Creative Lighting System portable Speedlight designed for use on camera as well as for complete wireless control in the studio or on location.

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$549.95

Product Number: 4809

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Nikon's flagship Speedlight for enthusiasts and professionals.

Engineered for FX and DX-format D-SLRs and COOLPIX P7000 Series cameras, the SB-910 offers unparalleled lighting performance in the field and in the studio. Featuring Nikon's versatile i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) metering for on camera or wireless flash control, the SB-910 can operate as a hot shoe mounted Speedlight, remote unit or wireless Commander. And with refined operability including illuminated buttons for use in low light and improved thermal cut out protection, the SB-910 is the perfect partner to your D-SLR.

Unparalleled lighting performance

Seamless integration with Nikon's Creative Lighting System

The SB-910 Speedlight operates as a hot shoe mounted Speedlight, remote unit or wireless Commander (with up to four channel options) capable of controlling as many as three remote groups (A,B and C) and an unlimited number of SB-910, SB-900, SB-700 or SB-R200 units. With a host of pro flash features including; precision i-TTL flash control, Manual with Power Ratio, three illumination patterns for specific shooting environments, wide zoom range from 17-200mm, and streamlined controls and menus—it's no wonder that Nikon is the overwhelming choice when it comes to flash photography.

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On the road or in the studio, the perfect partner

Real world simplicity with advanced automation

At the heart of the SB-910 is Nikon's i-TTL flash control which enables Nikon Speedlights to share critical exposure information with CLS compatible D-SLRs. All of the complex lighting calculations are computed for you instantly with consistently accurate results in just about any lighting situation. Using the SB-910 as a Commander or the in concert with the SU-800 Commander or D-SLR with built-in Commander operating as the Master controller, you can wirelessly manage and fire up to three groups of remotely positioned SB-910, SB-900, SB-700 and SB-R200 Speedlights. Additionally, each group can contain any number of Speedlights and any mix of these Speedlights. SB-910 can also be set as a Remote Speedlight for complete system integration and control.

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Improved control and convenience

Versatile flash for enthusiasts and professionals

SB-910 offers an improved interface, adding a dedicated Menu button and illuminated buttons for control in low light. Additionally, hard type color correction filters are now used, providing durability and convenience when used with a camera set for Auto white balance. And when taking pictures in certain situations such as in rapid sequence, to prevent the flash tube from overheating, an improved thermal cut out protection has been adopted that slows recycling instead of cutting off the flash.

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*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

Commander Function

Yes

Remote Function

Yes

Guide Number

34 m/111.5 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 48 m/157.5 ft. (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

Distance-priority manual flash
i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)

Lens Coverage

8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed)
12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode)
17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode)

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 illumination for multi-point AF
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

2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries
3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ (1.5V) batteries
4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries
4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries

Flash Duration

1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output
1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output
1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output
1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output
1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output
1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output
1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output
1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output

Required Power Source

Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries
Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries

Optional Power Supply

SK-6 Power Bracket Unit, SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack
SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack

Flash-ready Indicator

Rear and Front lights blink: Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations).
Rear lights up and Front blinks: recycled and ready to fire.

Ready Light

Front

Flash Compensation

–3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash and Distance-priority manual flash modes

Custom Setting

AF-Assist Illumination
Modeling Illuminator
Monitor pre-flashes
Test firing

Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time

110/4.0 – 30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese)
165/2.3–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop))
190/2.3–30 sec. (2600mAh Ni-MH)
230/4.5–120 sec. (1.5V Lithium)

Wireless Flash Modes

Master
Master (RPT)
Off
Remote
SU-4

Wireless Communication Channels

Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Channels

Wireless Groups

Three: A, B and C

Other Functions

Firmware update
ISO sensitivity setting
Key lock
Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode
Resetting the settings
Improved Thermal Cut-out

Dimensions

3.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 in. (78.5 x 145 x 113mm)

Weight (Approx. without batteries)

14.8 oz. (420g)

Supplied Accessories

AS-21 Speedlight Stand
SW-13H Nikon Diffusion Dome
SZ-2FL Fluorescent Filter
SZ-2TN Incandescent Filter
SS-910 Soft Case

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

SU-4 Wireless Remote TTL Flash Controller$120.00

SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord$81.00

SC-29 TTL Coiled Remote Cord$112.00

SW-13H Diffusion Dome$16.50

AS-21 Speedlight Stand$9.50

SZ-2 Color Filter Holder$13.00

SJ-3 Color Filter Set$28.00

WG-AS1 Water Guard$35.50

WG-AS2 Water Guard$35.50

WG-AS3 Water Guard$35.50

SS-910 Soft Case$36.50

SZ-2TN Incandescent Filter$11.95

SZ-2FL Fluorescent Filter$11.95

SD-9 High Performance Battery Pack$255.00

SK-6 Power Bracket$418.00

A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting DVD$39.95

Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures DVD II$9.95

The Speed of Light DVD$30.00

Understanding Digital Photography DVD$14.95

SK-7 Camera Bracket for SU-4$30.00

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Industry Recognition

RobGalbraith.com

December 15, 2011 | SB-910 AF Speedlight Review | Rob Galbraith

Rob Galbraith reviewed the SB-910 Speedlight for his website, He said, "overall, Nikon has taken a flash with a good interface [SB-900] and made it really good." One of the features he really liked was the new hard plastic clip-on filters. Galbraith noticed a faster recycle time in the SB-910 and better thermal protection. "The SB-910 is like the SB-700 in that it will slow the rate of recycling first to increase the chance that the flash will keep on going," he explained. "If you like the SB-900, then you'll like the SB-910 even more," he added. "If you need Nikon's most powerful and full-featured Speedlight, and you need it to not shut down during hot, fast-paced shooting, then the SB-910 is the clear choice over its predecessor. Based on what we've seen so far, the SB-910 is shaping up to be a great new flash for Nikon shooters," Galbraith concluded.

PDNonline.com

February 10, 2012 | SB-910 AF Speedlight Review | Theano Nikitas

PDNonline posted Theano Nikitas' review of the Nikon SB-910 AF Speedlight, noting that the flash is a "welcome improvement." Nikitas explained that the SB-910 incorporates new features such as a newly designed menu button for adjusting settings quicker, a brighter LCD, and glow-in-the-dark buttons. She concluded by saying, "The SB-910 is a more-than-worthy successor to the SB-900 and an excellent solution for photographers who need a high-powered flash."