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Besides Nikon D5 and D500 DSLR Camera, Nikon also announced the SB-5000 AF Speedlight flashlight, is the latest Flagship flash replaces SB-910 debuted 4 years ago. This is the company’s first flash which brings radio control to the Creative Lighting System with Advanced Wireless Lighting. User can order Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight from Amazon and B&H photovideo online stores, priced at $596.95 and will be released on March 15, 2016.
The SB-5000 AF Speedlight comes equipped with a world’s first shoe-mounted flash cooling system that enables up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes. There is also additional ‘i’ button fast access to some of your most commonly used settings.
Nikon SB 5000 is fully compatible with Nikon’s i-TTL automatic exposure system for fast operation. Nikon said the SB-5000 flash connected to the WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller in order to fully realize the power of the system. In addition, users can set the system flash to wirelessly control up to 6 groups of flashes from up to 98′ away. The ability to control multiple lights will help you more flexibility in controlling flash in a more creative way, considering best Speedlight for Nikon Cameras.
Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight Specifications:
- Dimensions: 73 x 137 x 103.5mm
- Weight: 420 g
- Mount: Shoe
- Commander mode: Yes
- Function Control: Yes
- Control: WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller and WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter
- Distance: 30m
- Guide number: Full Frame ISO 100 – 34.5 m / 113 ft. (At 35mm); 55m / 180 ft. (At 200mm)
- Coverage: 84° – 12°; Wide-Angle Adapter: 114° – 84°
- Battery time: 1.8 seconds with Ni-MH battery (2600 mAh); 2.6 seconds with standard AA batteries
- Flash Duration: 1/980 – 1/30820 sec
- Wireless Channels: 4 Channels
- Wireless Groups: 6 Groups
Nikon also announced the KeyMission 360 Action Camera at CES 2016, made of waterproof, shockproof and sturdy metal housing. The device can record 360 degree video at highest a 4K UHD resolution thanks to two front and rear lenses. With the “Key Mission” name this Nikon camera plays an important role in the virtual reality and will become one of the best Nikon Action Camera in near future.
Compared to other action camera on the market, Nikon KeyMission 360 Action Camera has the advantage of optical quality when equipped with two 2-sided Nikkor lens technology and electronic image stabilization. It can shock resist when dropped from a height of 2 meters and water resistant to a depth of 30m. Also offers WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. The KeyMission 360 Action Cam also listed on B&H photovideo without any pricing and availability details.
