Nikon Speedlite SB-600

The Speedlight solution to complement digital SLR photography

The Speedlight SB-600 is a compact unit 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, D2H, D2Hs or D2X digital SLRs. The Nikon SB-600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a Speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes, significantly extending creative possibilities. To assist in such situations, the SB-600 also has two ready lights located on both the left and right of the front 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, achieving outstanding results and new creative possibilities, including the effective blurring for of out-of-focus background elements. An optional Colour Filter Set SJ-1 is also available, allowing imaginative shooting to be pushed even further.

White balance is optimised through the use of flash colour 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 re-composing the shot to achieve the appropriate flash output for the subject.

Its uncomplicated operation is 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 delivers plenty of style, both in its 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 soft case. Two flash cables (SC-29 and SC-28) and the filter set are available as options.

Major features

* Supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System
* Supports i-TTL (for automatic balanced fill-flash), D-TTL, TTL, Manual
* 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 Colour Information - optimised white balance makes use of data from the Speedlight
* FV lock holds flash value, enabling re-composition prior to shooting
* Accurate i-TTL flash control achieved through flash exposure monitoring control
* Design consistent with those of next-generation digital SLRs, with a triangular design element on the top that complements the D-SLR motif
* Optional Colour Filter Set (SJ-1)
* Ready light located beside the LCD on the back panel - highly visible even when used as a remote