Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight Versatile flash unit/light source for Nikon 1 V1 cameras Zoom Front Back Photos Videos Item# 054SBN5 offer details Item# 054SBN5 Review Summary 5 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $149.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 150 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available By buying this product you'll earn up to 150 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Share this product: Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight by Woody Sherman The Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight flash is a photographic vocabulary builder. What do we mean by that? Well, while the Nikon 1 V1 has powerful low-light performance, there are situations where any camera could benefit from some light "shaping." Your artistic choices will expand when you put this little workhorse onto the camera's accessory port. Like many flashes, it tilts 90° vertically, from straight-out horizontal to straight-up at the ceiling. But it also pans a full 180° to the right and left, enabling bounce lighting from the side while still mounted on the camera body. Diffused, supportive light like this can make the difference between a shot that feels flat and a shot that jumps from the screen or the page. This unit has an added bonus — it's also capable of being a bright, continuous light source for up to 6 seconds at a time, for when you're using the V1's innovative Motion Capture and Smart Photo Selector modes. And as you'd expect, the SB-N5 communicates seamlessly with your camera's electronics to adjust itself for the perfect exposure. See more info on this item Highlights:optimized for Nikon V1 camerasi-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash exposure controlmanual settingmultiple-position tilt/pan flash head (tilts up from horizontal to 60, 75, and 90 degrees, pans horizontally 180 degrees with detented stops)when flash is used with Nikon V1, lights for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modesapproximate guide number at ISO 200: 12m/39.4ft.weight: approx. 2.5 oz.2"W x 2-13/16"H x 1-5/8"Dsoft carry case includedBS-N2000 mounting foot cover includedwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeShop all Nikon Flashes Shopping Tools Bagfinder - Find the right bag for your camera or lens Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Speedlight SB-N5 flash (with BS-N2000 plastic contact cover) SS-N5 Soft storage pouch User's Manual Warranty form Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Nikon Speedlight SB-N5 is an external flash unit designed to be used with the Nikon interchangeable lens digital cameras with a multi-accessory port, including the Nikon V1 camera. It can be used as i-TTL auto flash or manual flash. Power Requirements: The SB-N5 is powered through the camera's multi-accessory port. It does not require batteries. Angle Options: The flash can be angled both horizontally and vertically at various positions: Vertical: Rotates upward from 90° from horizontal (straight ahead), with stops at 60°, 75° and 90° (straight up) Horizontal: Rotates 180° left and right, with stops at 0° (straight ahead), 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180° (straight backward) Flash Exposure Control: The SB-N5 can operate in the following modes using camera controls: Fill Flash (Front-curtain Sync), Front-curtain Slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain Slow-sync, and Flash compensation. Constant Light Source: In addition to performing as a flash, the SB-N5 can act as a constant light source, illuminating for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes (used with compatible cameras with these features) Specifications: The Speedlight SB-N5 has the following specifications: Electronic Construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Guide Number: 8.5/27.9 (ISO 100, m/ft), 12/39.4 (ISO 200, m/ft) Effective Flash Range (i-TTL): 2' to 66' (varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture Flash Duration: 1/4000 sec at full power Dimensions: Flash at 90°: Width=1.968", Height=2.804", Depth=1.54", Weight=2.5 oz. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Nikon 1 V1 digital camera Video: Nikon 1 V1 digital camera Zak Billmeier 11/16/2011 Zak, Crutchfield photo enthusiast, tries out the Nikon 1 V1 hybrid camera and gives his review. He tells about the hybrid focusing system, electronic viewfinder, and Smart Photo selector. Product Reviews Review this product Submit a review and you will be entered to win a $150 gift card Crutchfield Great Gear Giveaway Official Sweepstakes Rules Reviews for the Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight Average Customer Review: 5 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (5) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Sort by: Date Reviewed Rating Helpfulness Showing: 1-5 of 5 View page: 1 5 out of 5 necdessary to fully realize camera's potential Written By RA, Moline, IL on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this when i purchased the camera and so far am very pleased with its power and adjustability. Pros: light and compact, good power considering size and no battery, ability to bounce Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 little flash big light Written By mountainwoman, Butte, MT on Monday, January 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) surprisingly little flash with a monster amount of light. It can be aimed up, and side to side with ease and no batteries because it runs off camera battery.. Pros: light weight, easy to us and lots of light Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect complement to the camera Written By EvelynM, Griffin, GA on Sunday, June 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A bounce flash, no batteries, and good range. Made indoor pictures at a wedding reception and I am still finding my way with the flash but so far it does what I want it to do. Pros: Very small, attaches easily, NO batteries required (works off camera battery). Bounce flash capable Cons: None that I can see. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Bounce in a small flash finally! Written By GaryI, Central Illinois on Saturday, January 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am Certified Professional Photographer and bought the V1 system as a walk around camera when the D3 is just too much. I find the V1 to be a well thought out system and the SB-N5 flash is great. Flash's for small cameras have always been disappointing to me as they do not have a bounce feature - this flash does and it is very usable. It has TTL which is quite accurate, or full manual. I use manual on the lowest power setting to fire SB-900s, or studio strobes. It uses the camera battery so the flash itself is very compact, and the cameras battery is large enough to not be a problem with fast drainage. It includes a nice little slip on case. Bounce is usable in average size living room if ISO is 400-800 range. Pros: Bounce capability, uses camera battery so very compact and light weight, TTL or full manual thru easy to get to camera menu. Cons: Would like to see a little more power, but of course that would mean batteries in flash and larger size, so actually a good compromise as it is. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Fantastic Written By Ron, Bluefield, WV on Friday, December 16, 2011 The camera is easy to operate and all the controls are very intuitive. From very close up to distance focus is accurate, quick, and easy, even in low light. The smart picture function is fabulous and gives an opportunity for pictures that would be impossible to capture except in a continuous shoot mode. The camera has that feature as well. It turns on with a twist of the lenses; push the button to focus and start capturing FANTASTIC pictures. Pros: Pros: It has the weight and feel of the larger SLR cameras. Fully automatic - allowing me to concentrate on the composition. Simple controls. Large battery with good life. Picture review system with picture by date. Not really advertised. Quick focus system. Every function is simple to use. Compares to larger cameras with quality of photos. Cons: It should have come with a case for the price. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? 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Our take on the Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight by Woody Sherman The Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight flash is a photographic vocabulary builder. What do we mean by that? Well, while the Nikon 1 V1 has powerful low-light performance, there are situations where any camera could benefit from some light "shaping." Your artistic choices will expand when you put this little workhorse onto the camera's accessory port. Like many flashes, it tilts 90° vertically, from straight-out horizontal to straight-up at the ceiling. But it also pans a full 180° to the right and left, enabling bounce lighting from the side while still mounted on the camera body. Diffused, supportive light like this can make the difference between a shot that feels flat and a shot that jumps from the screen or the page. This unit has an added bonus — it's also capable of being a bright, continuous light source for up to 6 seconds at a time, for when you're using the V1's innovative Motion Capture and Smart Photo Selector modes. And as you'd expect, the SB-N5 communicates seamlessly with your camera's electronics to adjust itself for the perfect exposure. See more info on this item Highlights:optimized for Nikon V1 camerasi-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash exposure controlmanual settingmultiple-position tilt/pan flash head (tilts up from horizontal to 60, 75, and 90 degrees, pans horizontally 180 degrees with detented stops)when flash is used with Nikon V1, lights for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modesapproximate guide number at ISO 200: 12m/39.4ft.weight: approx. 2.5 oz.2"W x 2-13/16"H x 1-5/8"Dsoft carry case includedBS-N2000 mounting foot cover includedwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeShop all Nikon Flashes Shopping Tools Bagfinder - Find the right bag for your camera or lens
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Speedlight SB-N5 flash (with BS-N2000 plastic contact cover) SS-N5 Soft storage pouch User's Manual Warranty form Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Nikon Speedlight SB-N5 is an external flash unit designed to be used with the Nikon interchangeable lens digital cameras with a multi-accessory port, including the Nikon V1 camera. It can be used as i-TTL auto flash or manual flash. Power Requirements: The SB-N5 is powered through the camera's multi-accessory port. It does not require batteries. Angle Options: The flash can be angled both horizontally and vertically at various positions: Vertical: Rotates upward from 90° from horizontal (straight ahead), with stops at 60°, 75° and 90° (straight up) Horizontal: Rotates 180° left and right, with stops at 0° (straight ahead), 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180° (straight backward) Flash Exposure Control: The SB-N5 can operate in the following modes using camera controls: Fill Flash (Front-curtain Sync), Front-curtain Slow-sync, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain Slow-sync, and Flash compensation. Constant Light Source: In addition to performing as a flash, the SB-N5 can act as a constant light source, illuminating for about six seconds during buffering in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes (used with compatible cameras with these features) Specifications: The Speedlight SB-N5 has the following specifications: Electronic Construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Guide Number: 8.5/27.9 (ISO 100, m/ft), 12/39.4 (ISO 200, m/ft) Effective Flash Range (i-TTL): 2' to 66' (varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture Flash Duration: 1/4000 sec at full power Dimensions: Flash at 90°: Width=1.968", Height=2.804", Depth=1.54", Weight=2.5 oz.
Video: Nikon 1 V1 digital camera Video: Nikon 1 V1 digital camera Zak Billmeier 11/16/2011 Zak, Crutchfield photo enthusiast, tries out the Nikon 1 V1 hybrid camera and gives his review. He tells about the hybrid focusing system, electronic viewfinder, and Smart Photo selector.
5 out of 5 necdessary to fully realize camera's potential Written By RA, Moline, IL on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this when i purchased the camera and so far am very pleased with its power and adjustability. Pros: light and compact, good power considering size and no battery, ability to bounce Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 little flash big light Written By mountainwoman, Butte, MT on Monday, January 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) surprisingly little flash with a monster amount of light. It can be aimed up, and side to side with ease and no batteries because it runs off camera battery.. Pros: light weight, easy to us and lots of light Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Perfect complement to the camera Written By EvelynM, Griffin, GA on Sunday, June 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A bounce flash, no batteries, and good range. Made indoor pictures at a wedding reception and I am still finding my way with the flash but so far it does what I want it to do. Pros: Very small, attaches easily, NO batteries required (works off camera battery). Bounce flash capable Cons: None that I can see. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Bounce in a small flash finally! Written By GaryI, Central Illinois on Saturday, January 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am Certified Professional Photographer and bought the V1 system as a walk around camera when the D3 is just too much. I find the V1 to be a well thought out system and the SB-N5 flash is great. Flash's for small cameras have always been disappointing to me as they do not have a bounce feature - this flash does and it is very usable. It has TTL which is quite accurate, or full manual. I use manual on the lowest power setting to fire SB-900s, or studio strobes. It uses the camera battery so the flash itself is very compact, and the cameras battery is large enough to not be a problem with fast drainage. It includes a nice little slip on case. Bounce is usable in average size living room if ISO is 400-800 range. Pros: Bounce capability, uses camera battery so very compact and light weight, TTL or full manual thru easy to get to camera menu. Cons: Would like to see a little more power, but of course that would mean batteries in flash and larger size, so actually a good compromise as it is. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Fantastic Written By Ron, Bluefield, WV on Friday, December 16, 2011 The camera is easy to operate and all the controls are very intuitive. From very close up to distance focus is accurate, quick, and easy, even in low light. The smart picture function is fabulous and gives an opportunity for pictures that would be impossible to capture except in a continuous shoot mode. The camera has that feature as well. It turns on with a twist of the lenses; push the button to focus and start capturing FANTASTIC pictures. Pros: Pros: It has the weight and feel of the larger SLR cameras. Fully automatic - allowing me to concentrate on the composition. Simple controls. Large battery with good life. Picture review system with picture by date. Not really advertised. Quick focus system. Every function is simple to use. Compares to larger cameras with quality of photos. Cons: It should have come with a case for the price. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
