Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Michael Baek ᠌ photo
Seoul
1 Level
109 Review
157 Karma

Review on Enhance Your Photography: Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras by Michael Baek ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product, best quality.

Bought for Nikon D7000 to replace Nissin Di-466. The Nissin Di-466 was not satisfied with the non-swivel head and the lack of FP synchronization. The first thought when I put it on the camera: "Damn, what the hell is she hanging out." Backlash greatly spoiled the first impression. The flash is not heavy, assembled very well, tightly made of solid plastic, does not creak in the hands, a convenient battery compartment latch. I was very pleased with the rich flash kit. There is enough power for confident shooting indoors with high ceilings, there are no annoying misses compared to Nissin. FP works, but at the same time, the flash loses a lot of power. While I use Duracell Turbo batteries - in the machine there is enough for 300-400 frames of unhurried shooting. Recharging on the new set is instant, by the end it is quite long, now I am choosing a charger and batteries. Summary: a flash for an advanced amateur, for beginners there are options from third-party manufacturers (something easier and cheaper), and for "pros" top-end solutions of the same Nissin or SB910 (the capabilities of which will rarely be in demand in amateur photography, and the price is high) in the near future it will be possible to evaluate the operation of the flash as a slave from the built-in D7000, so there will be an ate of the review soon

Pros
  • - compact, comfortable, lightweight - excellent complete set with a case, diffuser and color filters - FP sync - build quality and materials - economical to batteries (especially in manual mode)
Cons
  • - play on the hot shoe D7000 - it is very inconvenient to switch to remote mode - the switch lock button and the switch itself are very good. small, you have to switch with your fingernail.