Nikon Speedlite SB-50

Do more with flash photography

If you're ready to take your photography to the next level, then it's time to take a serious look at one of the most exciting parts of the Nikon film SLR system: the SB-50DX Speedlight.

If you own an F80, F65 or any other Nikon Speedlight with a built-in flash and you're satisfied with the results you're getting, it's still worth learning about how an external Speedlight can expand your photographic horizons and improve your picture-taking. Adding an SB-50DX to your system gives you the following advantages not possible with a built-in flash:

* Has more power, letting you capture subjects from longer shooting distances
* Allows you to get closer to your macro subject
* Tilting flash head allows the bounce-flash technique, creating more natural, professional-looking lighting
* Built-in diffuser turns your SLRs built-in Speedlight into an auxiliary light during bounce flash to create a catchlight in your subject's eyes and fill in shadows from the main light
* Wireless slave and infrared remote function lets you use two or more SB-50DX units for more creative lighting without complex settings
* Built-in wide-flash adapter provides 14mm wideangle coverage

Colour picture: the SB-50DX has bounce capability and is intended for use on SLRs with a built-in Speedlight.

Major Features

* Compact and lightweight
* Allows synchronisation with built-in Speedlights*
* Built-in diffuser for built-in Speedlights
* 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash capability, even with the Nikon D-series digital SLRs
* Tilting flash head for bounce effect and close-up shooting
* Allows close-up shooting down to 30cm from subject
* AF-Assist Illuminator
* Large, informative LCD panel with illuminator
* Built-in wide flash adapter covers 14mm wideangle lens
* TTL Wireless Slave Flash function
* Sound monitor for flash-ready confirmation in slave flash mode
* The supplied Infrared Filter SW-91R enables you to use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander

* Some limitations apply to camera features with F70 and Pronea 600i SLRs