Nikon SB-5000 flash

The Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight is a professional wireless flash unit designed for advanced lighting control in both studio and field photography. Featuring radio and optical wireless control, fast recycling, and an advanced cooling system, it delivers reliable performance for demanding shooting environments.

The Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight is a high-performance external flash designed for professional photographers who require powerful, flexible, and reliable lighting solutions. Built for both on-camera and off-camera use, it supports Nikon’s Advanced Wireless Lighting system with both radio and optical control, allowing seamless multi-flash setups without the need for direct line-of-sight when using radio transmission.

With a guide number of 34.5 and a zoom range covering 24–200mm (14mm with wide-angle diffuser), the SB-5000 delivers strong and consistent illumination across a wide variety of shooting conditions. Its advanced cooling system is a standout feature, enabling up to 120 continuous flashes at 5-second intervals or 84 flashes at 3-second intervals, reducing the risk of overheating during intensive use.

The flash integrates easily with Nikon camera systems and can be controlled directly from the camera menu or via Camera Control Pro 2 software when mounted. Its compact design, intuitive controls, and flexible flash head movement (tilt and rotation) make it highly adaptable for creative lighting setups in portrait, wedding, fashion, and studio photography.

Additional built-in features such as a wide-angle diffuser, bounce card, and compatibility with optional Nikon color filters further enhance creative lighting possibilities.

Key Features

• Advanced wireless control via radio and optical signals
• Supports Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting system
• Guide number of 34.5 for powerful flash output
• Zoom coverage from 24–200mm (14mm with diffuser)
• Built-in cooling system for extended continuous shooting
• Up to 120 flashes in rapid succession without overheating
• Fully adjustable flash head (tilt and rotation)
• Compatible with TTL flash metering
• Integrated wide-angle diffuser and bounce card
• Can be controlled via camera menu or Camera Control Pro 2
• Supports creative multi-flash setups