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The Nikon SB-500 is a flash with guide number 24 (at ISO 100), with a coverage equivalent to 24mm. The recycling time between each flash varies between 0.1 and 4.0 seconds depending by the power level and by the type of batteries; the charge is guaranteed for at least 100 flashes.
It has a buil-in LED light for video shooting; it can be used in wireless mode. The head can be tilted by up to +90 degrees and rotated by 180 degrees.
It is powered by 2 AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-Mh or Li-Ion); it measures 67 x 114 x 70mm and it weights 226g. It is in production since 2014; the current price is 299 €.
11 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.
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Cons:lack of manual controls, a bit high price for an GN24
Opinion:I took the SB-500 for the Z6 and find the match really great. I already have a Nikon SB-910, a Godox TT685N and a Metz 52 AF-1; powerful and "pro" band flashes, but unbalanced on Z bodies. I excluded the SB-300 for various reasons (AAA batteries instead of AA, GN18 instead of 24, no CLS etc.) and decided to take the SB-500 as I consider it a fair compromise between size and functions. It is a fixed-parable flash (24mm) and an GN24 measured obviously at such coverage (the SB-700 is GN23 at 24mm..), in my opinion powerful enough for most "ordinary" situations where a flash is needed. In addition, instead of traditional AF-assist light (which does not work on mirrorless), there are 3 LEDs of the same flash light temperature, set to 3 power levels (max 100 lx, nothing extraordinary, but certainly useful in some situations). Used with two AA Eneloop Pro batteries, charging times are very fast (for full-power flashes - about 3 sec) and remarkable range. In addition, it is fully compatible with the CLS system in TTL mode or manual optical transmission, so it can act as both a wireless commander and a slave (assignable to group A or B of the third channel). I tried it in combination with the other two flashes in my possession and it works perfectly. The only negative note is the lack of manual commands on the body of the flash, so apart from the setting such as FLASH/LED/WIRELESS SLAVE, everything else must be set by the camera (TTL or manual mode, commander mode, compensation etc.). I find that the SB-500 is the perfect flash for mirrorless and can cover a good part of the scenarios of using a flasher. It is certainly the best compromise between weights, dimensions and performance and the ideal would be to combine it with a more powerful model (maybe third-party: Godox, Nissin, Metz ...). The SB-700 is Nikon's only home alternative for those looking for a more advanced product, but still less bulky than the big models. The decision rests with you, I am fully satisfied with SB-500 and I think that, considering its merits and shortcomings, it deserves a 9.5.
Opinion:I have just a few days this flash in my hands, I saw its features and I fell in love with it. I think it's a very good compromise between quality-price-efficiency not to be underestimated I recommend buying with attached jellies to have fun in the best way Better to have more than one so as to have more light points, as if you were in a small photo studio.
Pros:Weight, duration beat, simplicity of use, quality-price
Cons:I have Not found (for the use I do)
Opinion:It is a couple of years that I use it and so far has always been loyal and reliable. Also mounted, does not go to unbalance the machine so much (obvious that the footprint increases) and for those occasions when I found myself using it has always proven safe and reliable. There are Probably also more advanced products, but for sporadic use (although when I use it, usually, I think it's good) I seem to have not mistaken the purchase. I would recommend it, since it seems to me more than an entry-level.
user58495
sent on September 26, 2015
Pros:small, light and compatto.Dotato light intensity led to three
Cons:possibility of manual controls on the flash
Opinion:Another masterpiece of Nikon: well done, light and compact, has a base that allows you to place it ovunque.Ha illuminator LED adjustable to three different intensities with a color temperature daylight / flash that allows you to see the effect of light that will produce a flash, in addition to illuminate directly and constantly subject not too lontani.Buona power, has wireless controls that allow him to be an integral part of Nikon flash, considered perhaps the mgliore of mondo.Peccato has manual controls for it can be used with camera heads of different brands or film
Opinion:I bought this nice flash because it is 'recommended by Nikon D 7200 for the new beautiful, no I tried it a few times already but' I knew I had made a good spending even if the price is not for a little flash to the eo I was remained at very different prices, I paid 223.00 Euros, I wanted to take the 700 but is' prohibitively above 300 Euros? . The materiIali are great does not look very plasticky has a chance 'as many of engagement of the safety slide, has a small light source, is not' a sword, but if necessary can 'serve and has three power levels larnricarica takes instant, simple to use it does not have many hindrances recommend it to anyone who wants a flash functional, robust, simple preciso.rnSaluti all
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