Speedlight SB-2 / SB-3 Specifications from Nikon Flash Guide

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last update: July 28, 2001

Nikon Speedlight SB-2/SB-3

These nearly identical units provide automatic flash control. Introduced in 1977, the SB-2 is designed to connect to the F2 and other cameras with the original Nikon flash connection mounted on the rewind lever. The SB-3 is designed for cameras, such as the Nikkormats, that use the more standard prism-mounted hot shoe.

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GN	80 (ft), 25 (m)
Weight	15 oz (430g) (w/o batteries)
Size	4.3” (110mm) wide x 4.1” (104mm) deep x 1.6” (40mm) tall
Power	four AA batteries
Recycle Time	8 seconds minimum (full discharge)
# of Flashes	~140 at full manual
Flash Duration	1/2,000
Coverage	35mm lens (56 degrees horizontal, 40 degrees vertical)
Case	NA
Key Features	Flash automatically shuts off when flash-to-subject distance is 2 to 20 feet (0.6m to 6m); choice of three working apertures. Head tilts through 180 degree arc.

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Other Speedlights
SB-1, SB-2, SB-3, SB-4,
SB-5, SB-6, SB-7E, SB-8E,
SB-9, SB-10, SB-E, SB-11,
SB-12, SB-14, SB-140,
SB-15, SB-16, SB-17,
SB-18, SB-19, SB-20,
SB-21, SB-22, SB-22s,
SB-23, SB-24, SB-25,
SB-26, SB-27,
SB-28/SB-28DX, SB-29,
SB-50DX

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