The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is Nikon’s flagship shoe-mount flash, combining the world’s first built-in flash cooling system with radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) for no-compromise professional performance. The cooling system enables up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating, while radio AWL eliminates line-of-sight dependency for wireless triggering. Guide number 34.5m (ISO 100, 35mm), i-TTL metering, HSS (Auto FP), and full Creative Lighting System compatibility with up to 3 groups and 18 channels. Available at Foto Discount World, Pretoria.
Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) — no line-of-sight required
World’s first shoe-mounted flash with built-in cooling system
Up to 100 consecutive full-power flashes without overheating
Guide number: 34.5m (ISO 100, 35mm)
Nikon i-TTL metering for precise automatic flash exposure
HSS (Auto FP High-Speed Sync) support for fast shutter speeds
Full Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) compatibility
Supports up to 3 groups and 18 channels for complex multi-flash setups
Optical AWL also supported for legacy system compatibility
Illuminated dot-matrix LCD panel for clear control in any lighting
Zoom range: 17–200mm
Compatible with Nikon DSLRs and Z-mount mirrorless cameras
Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight
Stand Adapter AS-22
Soft Case SS-5000
4x AA Batteries
Owner’s Manual
Nikon Warranty Card
Model: Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight
Guide Number: 34.5m (ISO 100, 35mm)
Wireless System: Radio-controlled AWL + Optical AWL
Channels: 18
Groups: 3
Cooling System: Yes — built-in (world-first in shoe-mount flash)
Consecutive Full-Power Flashes: Up to 100
Metering: i-TTL, TTL BL, Manual, Repeating Flash
Sync Modes: HSS (Auto FP High-Speed Sync), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
Zoom Coverage: 17–200mm (auto zoom)
Vertical Tilt: -7° to +90°
Horizontal Rotation: 180° left / 180° right
Power Source: 4x AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
Recycling Time: Approx. 1.8 seconds (alkaline)
Dimensions: Approx. 79 × 145 × 118mm
Weight: Approx. 420g (without batteries)
MPN: FSA04901
Country of Origin: Japan
HS Code: 9405.40.99