Speedlight SB-5 Specifications from Nikon Flash Guide

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last update: July 28, 2001

Nikon Speedlight SB-5

The second of Nikon’s handle-mounted Speedlights, the SB-5 was the first to provide automatic flash control. Intended for professionals using the Nikon F and F2, this flash introduced MD (motor drive) mode, allowing 1/8th-power flash bursts for as many as 40 frames at up to 3.8 fps. It was introduced in 1980.

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GN:	105 (ft), 32 (m)
Weight:	31.7 oz, (900g) (w/o batteries, mounting bracket)
Size:	9.9” (252mm) tall x 3.7” (93mm) wide x 4.9” (125mm) deep
Power:	SN-2 NiCad battery pack (included)
Recycle Time:	2.6 seconds minimum (SN-2) (full discharge)
# of Flashes:	~75 at full manual
Flash Duration:	NA
Coverage:	28mm lens (67 degrees horizontal, 48 degrees vertical)
Case:	NA
Key Features:	Automatic flash at up to 26 feet (8m); Motor drive (high-speed) flash at 1/8th power; fast recycle times (often less than 1 second when using SU-1 and automatic mode); doesn’t require adapter to cover 28mm; rotates in 30 degree increments.

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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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