Nikon 4809 (SB-910) AF Speedlight

Model

Brand

Nikon

Series

Speedlight

Model

4809 (SB-910)

Details

Specifications

Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry

Illumination pattern:
- There are three illumination patterns: standard, even and center-weighted
- The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera's image area in both FX and DX formats

Effective flash output distance range (in i-TTL, auto aperture flash or non-TTL auto flash mode): 0.6 m to 20 m (2 to 66 ft.) (varies depending on camera's image area setting, illumination pattern, ISO sensitivity, zoom head position, and lens aperture in use)

Multiple flash-unit photography operation: Advanced Wireless Lighting, SU-4 type wireless multiple flash-unit photography

Flash exposure control set on the camera:
- The SB-910 is fully recycled: lights up
- Insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL, auto aperture flash, non-TTL auto flash or distance-priority manual flash mode): blinks

Compatibility

All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System (other cameras can be used but functionality is reduced)

Flash Modes

i-TTL, Auto aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash, Distance-priority manual flash, Manual flash, Repeating flash.

Guide Number

40/56(ISO 100/200, m) (131.2/183.7, ft.) (At the 35 mm zoom-head position in Nikon FXformat)
34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/ft), 48/157.5 (ISO 200, m/ft) (At Normal light distribution, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F.)

Bounce / Swivel

Flash head tilts down to 7 degrees or up to 90 degrees with click-stops at -7 degrees, 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees
Flash head rotates horizontally 180 degrees to the left and right with click-stops at 0 degree, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees, 150 degrees, 180 degrees

AF-assist Beam

Multi-Point AF Assist Illuminator Covers a broad 17-135mm range with 51 point AF system cameras and 24-135mm with 39 point AF system cameras.

Wireless Triggering

SB-910 triggered by an SU-800 Wireless Commander - produces a seamless blend of flash illumination and daylight for an extraordinary image full of color, balance and emotion.

Recycling Time

3.8 sec with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V)
2.3 seconds using 4 AA NiMH batteries (full power manual)

Power Source

Use four AA-type batteries of the same brand from any
of the following types:
1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
1.5 V FR6 (AA-size) lithium batteries
1.2 V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

Features

Features

Three illumination patterns (standard/even/center-weighted), with increased light distribution accuracy, are available to match every shooting environment

Automatically detects Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats and selects suitable light distribution angles

Power zoom function covers wide 17-200 mm (in FX format) or 12-200 mm (in DX format) zoom ranges

AF-assist illumination, compatible with multi-point AF system, covers wide 17-135 mm focal length range

New MENU button enables quick access to custom settings, while improved LCD panel GUI (graphical user interface) enhances operability

Durable and heat-resistant, easy-to-use, hard-type color filters (fluorescent or incandescent) included

Automatically detects color filter types and transmits filter information to camera for optimum white balance setting

Minimum recycling time: approx. 2.3 seconds with Ni-MH batteries

Automatically detects increases in flash head temperature and controls recycling time accordingly, thus preventing overheating

Firmware updates via Nikon digital SLR cameras

Compatible with High-Performance Battery Pack SD-9 and Power Bracket Unit SK-6/6A

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions

Approx. 78.5 x 145 x 113 mm (3.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 in.)

Weight

Approx. 510 g (18 oz.) (with four 1.5 V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries)
Approx. 420 g (14.8 oz.) (Speedlight only)

Additional Information

Date First Available

July 09, 2012