Speedlight SB-600
January 28, 2004
Nikon Speedlight SB-600 -- The Speedlight solution built to complement D-SLR photography
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Speedlight SB-600. A compact flash packed with impressive functionality inherited from the renowned SB-800, it serves as a solid base for the Nikon Creative Lighting System when used in combination with Nikon D70 or D2H digital SLRs.
When used in combination with Nikon's latest digital SLRs, the D70 or D2H, the SB-600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote Speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend creative possibilities. To assist in such situations, the Speedlight SB-600 also has a readylight located beside the LCD on the rear panel that can be easily seen from a distance. The SB-600 can also emit an audible alert for further assistance.
Auto FP High-Speed Sync enables the use of Fill-Flash even in bright daylight with wide aperture settings for the achievement of outstanding results and new creative possibilities, including the effective blurring of out-of-focus background elements. An optional color filter set SJ-1 is also available, allowing imaginative shooting to be pushed even further.
White balance is optimized through the use of flash color information obtained by the Speedlight. The SB-600 also features FV lock, which gives the user the convenience of being able to maintain the measured flash value while recomposing the shot to achieve the appropriate flash output for the subject.
It also offers uncomplicated operation made simpler by an easy-to-view LCD with only six buttons, each of which is backlit and simple to understand.
The Nikon Speedlight SB-600 also has plenty of style, both with compact dimensions and a triangular motif consistent with the Nikon D-SLR theme.
The Nikon Speedlight SB-600 comes complete with a Speedlight stand and a soft case, while two TTL Remote Cords, SC-29 and SC-28, and the Color Filter Set (SJ-1) are available as options.
Nikon Speedlight SB-600 Major Features
- Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System
- Supports i-TTL (for automatic balanced Fill-Flash), D-TTL, TTL, Manual
- Accurate i-TTL flash control achieved through flash exposure monitoring control
- Easy-to-view LCD with 6 simple-to-understand backlit buttons
- Guide Number of 30/98 [ISO100,m/ft], 42/138 [ISO200,m/ft] (at 35mm zoom)
- Auto zoom of 24 to 85mm, extendable to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter
- Same Wide area AF Assist Illuminator as the popular SB-800
- Advanced Wireless Lighting available with D2H or D70 when used as a remote
- Auto FP High-Speed Sync (with D2H only); use with fast shutter speeds achieves effective blurring of out-of-focus background elements
- Flash Color Information - optimized white balance makes use of data from the Speedlight
- FV lock holds flash value, enabling recomposition prior to shooting
- Design consistent with those of next-generation D-SLRs, with a triangular design element on the top that complements the D-SLR motif
- Supports optional Color Filter Set (SJ-1)
- Ready light located beside the LCD on the back panel - highly visible even when used as a remote unit
Specifications
| Flash exposure control | i-TTL, D-TTL, TTL (film based), Balanced Fill-Flash, Manual |
|---|---|
| Guide number (at 35mm zoom-head position) | 30/98 (ISO 100,m/ft), 42/138 (ISO 200,m/ft) |
| Flash coverage | Auto 24-85mm extendable to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter, Manual |
| Flash shooting distance range (in TTL auto flash mode) |
0.6m to 20m (2 to 65.6 ft.) (varies depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position and lens aperture in use) |
| Power SW | OFF/STBY ON |
| Recycling time | Alkaline approx. 3.5 sec. |
| Number of flashes | Alkaline approx. 200 times |
| Creative lighting system | A variety of flash operations are available with cameras compatible with CLS: i-TTL mode, Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV Lock flash, Flash color information communication, Auto FP High-Speed sync, and Wide-area AF-Assist Illuminator |
| Display | LCD: segment type |
| LCD back light | LED type |
| Shoe-lock | One action lock |
| Battery | 4 x AA-type: Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel, NiCd, Ni-MH (All four batteries must be the same type) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 68 x 123.5 x 90mm (2.7 x 4.9 x 3.5 in.) |
| Weight (w/o battery) | Approx. 300g (9.6 oz) |
| Included accessories | Speedlight Stand (AS-19), Soft Case (SS-600) |
| Optional accessories | TTL Remote Cord (SC-29), TTL Remote Cord (SC-28), Color Filter Set (SJ-1) |
- All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F).
- Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.