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Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
<strong>Creative Control at Your Command</strong><br />Compact and versatile, the Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight, specifically created for the Nikon 1 V1, puts creative control for flash at your command. Bounce flash, direct the light or fill in shadows and reveal more details.
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Questions & Answers for Nikon Inc. Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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can Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight be used with D 90
can Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight be used with D 90
Location : Jaipur INDIA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year, 5 months ago 
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Raghuvir
1 year, 5 months ago
Location : Jaipur INDIA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
One of the reasons I don't like the V1 particularly and the reason I bought a P7100 instead.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 5 months ago
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answer 2
No, only works with Nikon 1
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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JoeR
1 year, 5 months ago
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what flash to use with FM-10 camera
Location : Valdosta, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 10 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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harley
10 months ago
Location : Valdosta, GA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
Look for older Metz Mecablitz, I have a FM2 w/MD and a Metz 402 Mecablitz--great combo and the Metz is good upto 100 ft but can be brought down for close portraits.
Location : Berwyn, IL
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
answered 6 months ago
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Jim
6 months ago
Location : Berwyn, IL
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 2
Not the SB-N5 it's for Nikon 1 cameras. Any of the older speedlights are fine, see if you can find a used SB 21 or even a SB 600 (a little overkill).
answered 10 months ago
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JoeR
10 months ago
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Will other flashes with a standard hotshoe be able to be used on this camera, or will an adapter be available if not?
Location : USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 8 months ago
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mini
1 year, 8 months ago
Location : USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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answer 1
The Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight is only compatible with the NIKON 1 series.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 8 months ago
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Is the 1 SB - N5 comparable for use with the d3100? Is the SB - 400 more appropriate?
Location : San Diego, CA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Ro
1 year, 7 months ago
Location : San Diego, CA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
The SB-N5 is not compatible with the D3100. Please click on the link below for compatible Speedlights with the D3100:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 7 months ago
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How is this flash powered? There are no batteries listed in the specs.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Andy
1 year, 6 months ago
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answer 1
Batteries not required, since the camera powers the SB-N5 Speedlight.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 6 months ago
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Will an off camera flash cord idealy like the SC 28 be available.
Could the V1 Flash also be used with a new version of the pocket wizard Flex5?
Location : Austin Tx
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 6 months ago
Location : Austin Tx
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 6 months ago
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When will this be available?
Location : San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Jay
1 year, 6 months ago
Location : San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
It's already available for purchase. Please click on the link below for Authorized Dealers information:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 6 months ago
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Can the SB-N5 be used to trigger other CLS flash units? The SB-900?
Location : MA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Papa
1 year, 6 months ago
Location : MA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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answer 1
The new SB-N5 was specifically created for the Nikon 1 V1, is not part of the CLS. However, you can set the SB-900 to SU-4 in order to convert it in a optical slave but, the SB-900 can only be set in Manual mode.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 6 months ago
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will this work well on my d3000 slr
Location : ocala fl
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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rflemn
1 year, 6 months ago
Location : ocala fl
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
The SB-N5 was specifically created for the Nikon 1 V1.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 6 months ago
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There are no U.S. vendors with SB-N5 in stock. When will the SB-N5 Speedlight be in stock ?
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 1 year, 5 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
1 year, 5 months ago
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
Please click on the link below and go to Authorized Dealers around your area or Online:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 5 months ago
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Using SB n5 for movies
I thought I read somewhere that this unit could be used while filming videos? Is this true?
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
asked 1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 4 months ago
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
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answer 1
If you're working in less than adequate light while creating a Motion Snapshot or using Smart Photo Selector, attach the Speedlight and keep everything exposed properly. The SB-N5 Speedlight steps up to serve as a continuous light source for up to six seconds.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 4 months ago
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with SLR i shoot 3 pictures with flash in 1 second - what is the V1 + SBN5 able ?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
1 year, 3 months ago
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answer 1
The Nikon 1 V1 can take up to 5 frames per second while the shutter-release button is held down. The flash can double as a continuous light source illuminating for six seconds during both Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector modes.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Do u have Nikon 1 SB-N5 speedlight with white colour?
How can i buy all white stuff to suit my white V1?
Location : Australia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 1 year, 2 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Henry
1 year, 2 months ago
Location : Australia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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answer 1
It only comes in black.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Will this flash work on a D50?
asked 11 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
11 months ago
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answer 1
The SB-N5 is only compatible with the NIKON 1 V1.
answered 11 months ago
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NikonStaff
11 months ago
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I have the D3100. I purchased this flash but having trouble getting it in the shoe..
I am brand new, help me out.
Location : Kentucky
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 10 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Mr P
10 months ago
Location : Kentucky
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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answer 1
It will not fit as it is designed for the V1, take it back to where you bought it and either get a refund or exchange it for a SB-700.
answered 10 months ago
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KeithD
10 months ago
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will this work with nikon j1
Location : nyc
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 9 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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rbart
9 months ago
Location : nyc
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
No, its for the V1, the J1 has a built in pop up flash.
answered 9 months ago
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KeithD
9 months ago
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External Flash for D3100 for Family portraits & grandkids
Looking for an easy to use with good results external flash for my D3100. Mostly amateur photos
consisting of the grandkids, family party shots and the dogs. Wanted one that would work with the
automatic functions regarding the lens focal length. Any suggestions are appreciated.
consisting of the grandkids, family party shots and the dogs. Wanted one that would work with the
automatic functions regarding the lens focal length. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Location : Texas, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 6 months ago
on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Ed
6 months ago
Location : Texas, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
Either the SB-600, 700 or 910 will suffice, the 1 SB-N5 is for the 1 V1 only.
answered 6 months ago
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KeithD
6 months ago
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can this flas be used on Nikon1 J2?
asked 6 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
6 months ago
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answer 1
No, Nikon 1 J1 & J2 do not have a hotshoe for external flash.
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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Will the SB-N5 Speedlight work with the new V2?
Your website seems to indicate this, but I'm reading that it may not work.
asked 6 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
6 months ago
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answer 1
Yes, it works with the 1V1 and V2.
answered 6 months ago
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KeithD
6 months ago
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Will the v1 speed light work with the j1 Nikon?
asked 6 months ago on Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight
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Anonymous
6 months ago
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answer 1
No V1&2, no hotshoe on j series
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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