| Electronic construction Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
| Guide number (35 mm zoom head position, FX format, Standard illumination pattern) 28/92 (ISO 100, m/ft.), 39/128 (ISO 200, m/ft.) |
| Illumination pattern Three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted |
| The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats |
| Effective flash output distance range (in i-TTL mode) 0.6 m to 20 m (2 ft. to 66 ft.) (varies depending on camera image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom head position and lens aperture in use) |
| Flash mode i-TTL, manual flash, distance-priority manual flash |
| Other functions Test firing, monitor pre-flashes, AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF, and modeling illumination |
| Multiple flash-unit photography operation Advanced Wireless Lighting, SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography |
| Compatible cameras All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (other cameras can be used but functionality is reduced) |
| Flash exposure control set on the camera Camera sync modes: slow sync, red-eye reduction slow-sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain slow-sync |
| Photography functions: auto FP high-speed sync, FV lock, red-eye reduction |
| Bounce capability Flash head tilts down to 7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° |
| Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° |
| Power source Four AA-type alkaline (1.5V), lithium (1.5V) or Ni-MH (1.2V) batteries |
| Flash-ready indicator Fully recycled: lights up |
| Insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode): blinks |
| Flash duration Approx. 1/1042 sec. at full output |
| Mounting foot lock lever Provides secure attachment of SB-700 to camera's accessory shoe using locking plate and locking pin to prevent unintentional detachment. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm (2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1 in.) |
| Weight (without batteries) Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz.) |
| Included accessories Speedlight Stand AS-22, Nikon Diffusion Dome SW-14H, Incandescent Filter SZ-3TN, Fluorescent Filter SZ-3FL, Soft Case SS-700 |
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| These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F) |
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| Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. September 2010 |