Nikon Speedlight SB-900 review

Main Specifications:
Guide Number: 34* (ISO 100, m) *at 35mm
Flash coverage: 12-200m (17-300mm)
Recycling time: 2.3-4.5 seconds
Bounce facility: Yes (0-90º)
Swivel facility: Yes (0-360º)
TTL: Yes
AF assist beam: Yes
Strobe flash: Yes
Wireless flash: Yes
Second-curtain sync: Yes
Power source: Four AA batteries
External power: Yes
Dimensions (WHD): 78x146x118.5mm
Weight: 415g
Fitting: Nikon

BUILD QUALITY: As you’d expect 
from a big camera brand like Nikon, 
no corners have been cut when it 
comes to the SB-900’s build quality, 
as the command wheel and buttons 
all feel bullet-proof. Make no mistake, the SB-900 will take years of 
everyday use from pro snappers.

FEATURES: Being Nikon’s flagship flashgun, it’s no surprise that the SB-900 has it all. The rotary dial provides easy navigation around the abundant functions, including the FX/DX identification system that recognises which format DSLR you’re using. A flashtube protection system prevents overheating while the diffuser panel gives coverage as wide as 14mm.

PERFORMANCE: Nikon’s flash system have been highly regarded for many years and the fully-featured SB-900 continues the trend. Images show neutral tone, although there was a slight warmth to the portraits an while exposures were good, they were slightly darker than the Canon and Metz results.

VERDICT: The SB-900 has all the functions to allow the photographer to be as creative as they wish.
Build quality: 5/5
Features: 5/5
Performance: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
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