Speedlight SB-20 Specifications from Nikon Flash Guide

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last update: July 28, 2001

Nikon Speedlight SB-20

With a visually different flash head from any other Speedlight, the SB-20 is the first Nikon flash to include the now ubiquitous red autofocus assist lamp. Intended originally for the F-501/N2020, this is a versatile and underrated flash. It was introduced in 1986.

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GN:	98 (ft), 30 (m)
Weight:	9.2 oz (260g) (w/o batteries)
Size:	4.3” (110mm) tall x 2.8” (71mm) wide x 2.7” (70mm) deep
Power:	four AA batteries
Recycle Time:	6 seconds minimum (full discharge)
# of Flashes:	~160 at full manual
Flash Duration:	1/1,200 to 1/15,000
Coverage:	35mm lens (60 degrees horizontal, 45 degrees vertical); also 28mm and 85mm settings.
Case:	SS-20
Key Features:	TTL flash control with most TTL-capable Nikon bodies; automatic and manual flash modes. Head can be titled from -7 degrees below to 90 degrees above horizontal. Zoom head covers 28mm, 35mm, and 85mm settings. The SB-20 can synchronize with additional off-camera flashes. Autofocus assist light.

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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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