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Nikon SB-300 Speedlight

Flash for select Nikon cameras

3 Reviews | 4 questions - 5 answers

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Front

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight - Front

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Nikon SB-300 Speedlight - Back

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Front, 3/4 view, from left

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight - Front, 3/4 view, from left

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Shown mounted on a DSLR (not included)

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight - Shown mounted on a DSLR (not included)

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Overview

Our take on the Nikon SB-300 Speedlightby Crutchfield's Woody Sherman

The SB-300 Speedlight works with most hot-shoe equipped Nikon Coolpix and SLR cameras to improve the look of your flash photography. This powerful-yet-compact add-on flash lets you shoot in low-light conditions from far greater distances than your camera's built-in flash will allow. Plus, you get the added ability to direct light where you need it for more professional-looking photos.

The SB-300 Speedlight works with most hot-shoe equipped Nikon Coolpix and SLR cameras to improve the look of your flash photography. This powerful-yet-compact add-on flash lets you shoot in low-light conditions from far greater distances than your camera's built-in flash will allow. Plus, you get the added ability to direct light where you need it for more professional-looking photos.

The SB-300 tilts to 120 degrees, enabling the soft light that comes from bouncing the flash off of a reflective, color-neutral surface like a ceiling or wall. And if you need to soften shadows with a bit of fill-flash, the SB-300 calculates the exact right amount of light necessary for proper exposure by firing an imperceptible pre-flash to gather information about your subject.

All of the necessary connections are made by simply mounting the flash to your camera's accessory shoe. With advanced automatic exposure control, this easy-to-use flash works together with your Nikon camera to provide just the right illumination for your photos every time.

Product Highlights:

  • i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash exposure control
  • 120-degree tilting flash head
  • approximate guide number at ISO 100: 59 ft./18 meters
  • compatible with Nikon SLRs and select Nikon Coolpix cameras
  • uses 2 "AAA" batteries (not included)
  • weight: 3.4 oz. (without batteries)
  • 2-5/16"W x 2-3/4"H x 2-3/8"D
  • soft carry case included
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee

Average Review:

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Simple flash, provides the right light to take great pictures. Used with a Nikon D5500 and Nikon D200.

Nicholas M., New York

What's in the Box:

Owner's manual

  • SB-300 AF Speedlight flash
  • Cloth pouch
  • User's Manual
  • For Your Safety sheet
  • Warranty Programs sheet
Reviews

Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Reviews

Average Customer Review(s):

(3 Reviews)

Nice Flash

M Will from New York on 12/11/2015

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The flash is definitey significantly brighter than the standard flash and has significantly improved indoor photos. I wish I had bought one awhile ago. It's tiny compared to some of the other Nikon flashes, so although it's more limited, it is very easy to carry around. It depends on the purpose, but for an everyday flash it's great. The light is on the whitish side, but that doesn't bother me.

Pros: Bright, easy to attach, use, transport, only two AAA batteries required

Cons: Limited functionality, doesn't swivel left/right, no LED light for video like SB500

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Nikon SB-300 Speedlight

Nicholas M. from New York on 5/28/2015

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Simple flash, provides the right light to take great pictures. Used with a Nikon D5500 and Nikon D200.

Pros: Easy to install Adjustable hinge

Cons:

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Nice Speed light SB300

Felix A from Humacao, Puerto Rico. on 3/18/2015

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This is a small, compact flash. Real nice and powerful, fits in your pocket . Comes with a caring case.

Pros: Small, light, sheap, powerfull, just 2 AAA bateries, nice caring case.

Cons:

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Features
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Features

Overview: The simple-to-operate Nikon Speedlight SB-300 flash has been optimized for use with CLS-compatible (Creative Lighting System) digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras. It can also be used with Coolpix cameras that support i-TTL flash control. Non-CLS-compatible cameras can use the flash with limited features. The flash unit comes with a soft Polyester storage pouch.

Creative Lighting System (CLS): Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers additional flash shooting possibilities with digital cameras by taking advantage of a camera's digital communication capabilities. CLS is available only when the SB-300 is used with compatible Nikon cameras with CLS.

Adjustable Flash Head: The flash head can be tilted up to 120° enabling bounce flash photography. The flash has stops at 0° (facing straight ahead), 60°, 75°, 90°, and 120°.

Batteries: The SB-300 requires 2 "AAA"-sized Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.

Specifications

Specifications:

  • Guide Number: 18m/59ft (ISO 100)
  • Effective Flash Range (i-TTL): 2 ft. to 66 ft. (varies depending on ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture)
  • Bounce Capability: flash head tilts from 0° to +120° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°
  • Angle of Illumination: covers the viewing angle of a 27mm lens (FX format) or 18mm lens (DX format)
  • Battery Life/Minimum Recycling Time:
    • Alkaline: 70 or more uses/approx. 4-second recycling time
    • Ni-MH: 110 or more uses/approx. 3.5-second recycling time
  • Flash Duration: 1/1650 sec at full power

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Q & A

Customer Q&A

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Why did you buy this?

It was highly recommended for use with the Nikon camera I was buying![ Cheyenne  Jan 01, 2017 ]
for my Nikon D50, nice simple flash.[ FELIX  Jul 14, 2016 ]

4 questions already asked

1 answer is this SB-300 compatible with Nikon D7200 camera? [ jamme  Dec 07, 2016 ]

Yes. The SB-300 is compatible with the D7200. I hope that helps. My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5 [ Ryan  Dec 10, 2016 ]  Staff

1 answer is it compatible with Nikon D90? [ Kidu  Nov 21, 2015 ]

Yes. The D90 is compatible with the "SB" series of speedlights. I hope that helps![ Ryan  Nov 25, 2015 ]  Staff

1 answer will this work with a D60? [ Aundra  May 08, 2015 ]

It works seemlessly with my camera. I have no issues. It is very good value for the performance it delivers.[ WILFRED A  May 08, 2015 ]

2 answers I have a D80 camera. Will this flash work on it, is it compatible? [ Dave W  Oct 19, 2014 ]

Thanks, Jeff[ Dave W  Oct 20, 2014 ]
I don't show this flash as being compatible with the D80. However, the SB-700 will be compatible.[ Jeff  Oct 20, 2014 ]  Staff
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