Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight
  • Easy two-light on camera TTL flash system - SB-50DX in bounce position and built-in speedlight operating with TTL precision
  • Wireless Slave Flash with TTL Auto Control
  • Operates in combination with Nikon's built-in SLR speedlights providing increased Power
  • 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
  • Minus 18 degree tilt position of SB-50DX accommodates AF Nikkor lenses engaged in close-up to a mere 11.8 inches
 

Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight
Product # NK4716

 Discontinued

  • Ideal Compact Accessory Speedlight: Featuring a 24mm to 50mm Auto-Zoom Head and full TTL controls.
  • Innovative Design: Operates in combination with Nikon’s built-in SLR speedlights providing increased power. Easy two-light on camera TTL flash system - SB-50DX in bounce position and built-in speedlight operating with TTL precision.
  • Compact and Powerful: Guide Number of 72 (ISO 100/feet) at 35mm position when used as accessory speedlight. Combined Guide Number of 82 (ISO 100/feet) when used in combination with N80 or N65’s built-in speedlight.
  • 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash: With D1 Series, F5, F100, N90s and N80 35mm AF SLR cameras. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash with N65.
  • Wireless Slave Flash with TTL Auto Control: Perfect for multiple flash set-ups. Operates with other Nikon TTL speedlights as well as built-in speedlights on N80 and N65. Can be used on camera to trigger other off-camera Nikon TTL speedlights using SW-9IR filter provided.
  • Close-Up Flash Photography Made Easy: Minus 18 degree tilt position of SB-50DX accommodates AF Nikkor lenses engaged in close-up to a mere 11.8 inches
  • New Safety Lock System: Locking system assures positive contact between SB-50DX and SLR in use.
  • 14mm Wide Flash Adapter: Wide Flash adapter for use with lenses as wide as 114° angle of view.
  • Flash Compensation: Built-in Flash compensation from +/-3EV in 1/3 EV Steps
  • AF Assist Illuminator: Illuminator automatically lights up when light is insufficient for accurate autofocus.
Includes
  • SB-50DX Speedlight
  • SW-91R IR Filter
  • SS-30 Soft Case

Specifications
Flash Exposure Control 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1: Includes 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1, Center Weighted Fill-Flash for D1 or Standard TTL for D1; specific function employed depends on the lens in use

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash, Manual Power Mode for F5, F100, N90s, N80 or N65

Flash Output Compensation: +3 EV to –3 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Wireless Control: Can be used off camera with TTL control to approx. 23 feet. Up to approx.140 feet in manual mode

Slow and Rear Curtain Sync: Controlled from camera position. Camera sets exposure from 30 seconds to highest sync speed to balance
Guide Number (ISO 100, m/ft.) 72 in feet at ISO 100 when used as accessory.
82 when used in combination with built-in speedlight on N65
Bounce Capability Flash head tilts up to 90° or down to minus 18° with click stops at 90°, 75°, 50°, 0° and -18°
Ready Light: Lights up when SB-50DX is charged and ready to fire, Blinks when flash fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL auto flash mode)
Wide Flash Adapter: Allows the SB-50DX to be used with lenses as wide as 14mm
LCD Indications: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Flash Output Compensation, Flash Zoom Head Position, Audible Alert Warning, No AF-Illuminator, AM, Slave Function
IR Filter: Supplied filter enables SB-50DX to be used as a remote commander
Light Sensor: Senses light received from the master flash unit in wireless multiple flash operation
Power Source Two CR 123A Lithium batteries
Dimensions
(W x H x D)		 2.5 x 4.2 x 4.1 in.
Weight Approx. 8.46 oz.
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9/1/04 Prices and availability subject to change without notice