About the SB-500 and This User’s Manual
About the SB-500
The SB-500 is a light and compact Speedlight compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) with a guide number of 24/78.7 (ISO 100, m/ft). The SB-500 works as both a master flash unit and a remote flash unit in wireless multiple flash-unit photography. The SB-500’s LED light, which has a maximum output level of approximately 100 lx at 1 m (3.3 ft), provides illumination for photography and additional lighting for movie recording.
CLS-compatible cameras
Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras (except D1 series and D100), F6, CLS-compatible COOLPIX cameras (0G-1)
•The SB-500 can be used as a master flash unit only when mounted on the D810 or D750.
•The SB-500’s LED light is designed for photography and movie recording. Do not use it for other purposes.
About this user’s manual
This manual has been compiled with the assumption that the SB-500 will be used in combination with a camera compatible with CLS and a CPU lens (0A-5). To get the most out of your Speedlight, please read this user’s manual thoroughly before use.
•For use with COOLPIX cameras compatible with i-TTL flash control (P5100, P5000, E8800, E8700, E8400), see “For Use with COOLPIX Cameras.” (0G-1)
•For camera functions and settings, see the camera user’s manual.
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