Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionIs this Nikon Speedlight compatible with all Nikon cameras?

• A:Answer The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with select Nikon DSLR cameras, including the D5 and D500 models.

Q: QuestionDoes the Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight require a direct line of sight for wireless communication?

• A:Answer No, this Nikon Speedlight utilizes advanced wireless lighting technology that does not require a direct line of sight.

Q: QuestionWhat is the minimum recycling time for the Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight?

• A:Answer The minimum recycling time for this Nikon Speedlight is 1.8 seconds.

Q: QuestionWhat type of batteries does the Nikon Speedlight use?

• A:Answer The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight uses four 1.5V alkaline AA-size batteries.

Q: QuestionHow many consecutive shots can this flash produce at full output?

• A:Answer The flash cooling system in this Nikon Speedlight allows for more than 100 consecutive shots at full output.

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with a Nikon D750?

Asked 7 years ago by Tfrank.

• A:Answer Yes the manual states it is compatible with D750. D750 does not support radio trigger, but you could use optical control for line of sight trigger. The SB5000 is smaller and more powerful than the SB910 it works great on my D850, D810 and D700.

  Answered 7 years ago by ChataVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the Nikon D5600?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the SB-5000 AF Speedlight is compatible with the Nikon D5600 Digital SLR Camera.

  Answered 5 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionWhich flash would you recommend for the D7100? The SB-5000 AF or the SB-910 and why?

Asked 9 years ago by ED.

• A:Answer Both the SB-5000 and the SB-910 are compatible with the D7100, and either would be a good choice for this camera. The SB-5000 is Nikon’s newest Speedlight, and replaces the SB-910 as our flagship Speedlight. The SB-5000 Speedlight features a new internal cooling system, which prevents overheating of the flash panel from consecutive firings. As a result, the SB-5000 can fire consecutively for longer than conventional models, without flash cool-down time between bursts, and can fire up to 120 continuous shots at 5 second intervals. The SB-5000 is also smaller than the SB-910 and features more streamlined controls. The SB-5000 and the SB-910 are both part of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System and can be triggered remotely (optically) using the D7100’s built-in flash. The SB-500 also features a radio control option, but this feature is not supported by the D7100.

  Answered 9 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with D7000 and D7100?

Asked 6 years ago by Francis17.

• A:Answer The SB-5000 AF Speedlight is fully compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting system and is therefore compatible with both the Nikon D7000 and Nikon D7100. Keep in mind, however, the SB-5000's radio control feature will be unavailable with these two cameras as this feature is only able to be used with radio-control capable DSLRs like the D500 or D7500.

  Answered 6 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs the SB-5000 compatible with the D7500 camera, and will the radio trigger work with this camera?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes. The Nikon D7500 DSLR camera is capable of remotely triggering up to 3 groups of radio-controlled SB-5000 speedlights when using an optional WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller.

  Answered 6 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionCan anybody tell me which radio trigger should I buy to trigger my Nikoon SB5000 remotely with my D750 so that I could change power also from the trigger?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You'd need an SU-800 to do that, or another SB-5000 in Master Mode.

  Answered 7 years ago by Sniper

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Q: QuestionWhich flash would you recommend for the D750? The SB-5000 AF or the SB-700 and why?

Asked 8 years ago by Kwan.

• A:Answer The SB5000 is the latest and best flash, I own the SB500, SB910, SB900, SB800 and SB700 only the SB5000 supports radio control with my D850.

  Answered 7 years ago by ChataVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan i use this flash with my Nikon D5500? Can you fecomend a good flash please. Thank you in advance.

Asked 8 years ago by Chief.

• A:Answer The Nikon SB-5000 AF Speedlight is completely compatible with the Nikon D5500 DSLR camera and has an easy-to-use, quick access button to help you get to your favorite settings faster. This compact speedlight is designed for photographers who need portable lighting and easy-to-use operation.

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Q: QuestionIs this flash compatible with the Nikon D7`100 camera ?

Asked 9 years ago by Smoochie.

• A:Answer The SB5000 flash IS compatible with the D7100. You would be able to operate the SB5000, wirelessly, on the D7100, using the camera's COMMANDER MODE. It will be controlled optically and not via radio control.

  Answered 9 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with Nikon Z50 ?

Asked 3 months ago by Lezlian.

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with a Nikon D3000?

Asked 1 year ago by Ray.

Q: QuestionIS IT COMPATIBLE TO USE WITH NIKON Z8 MIRRORLESS

Asked 1 year ago by AP.

• A:Answer Yes, it’s perfect on my z7II.

  Answered 1 year ago by StevenVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this flash compatible with the NIkon Z8?

Asked 2 years ago by Rick.

Q: QuestionCan i trigger it wirelessly with a D800 without a separate remote? or is that only for D5 and D500?

Asked 3 years ago by Vivek.

Q: QuestionCan you work with both sb5000 and sb900? I have 2 sb900s but 1 just permanently died and I want to upgrade that one to the sb5000. I can’t get 2 sb5000s right now so I’m hoping they both can work off each other with my transceivers.

Asked 3 years ago by Carlee.