Nikon Macro Speedlight SB-29 ring flash unit. Complete set

Nikon Macro Speedlight SB-29 ring flash unit.

In macro photography as in all photography nothing is more important to a image than good light. As easy as it can be to take flash photo’s mastering the control of the light in close-up photography it can be a challenge even to the most advanced photographer. Many of the cameras manufactures have tried to simplify the flash challenges with units designed especially for close-up photography , Nikon also did this with the Macro Speedlight SB29.

Electronic construction: Automatic silicon-controlled rectifier and series circuitry.

Power source : 4 AA-type zinc-carbon 1.5volt penlight batteries.

Guide number : 11 for both flash modules , 12 for single module at full flash output. 5.5 for both modules at M ¼ flash output.

Angle of coverage: Covers pictures angle of 20mm lens ( flash modules set horizontally and 24mm lens ( flash modules set vertically ) at a  distance of 1m with 35mm cameras.

Power switch : Three positions are provided: OFF , ON , and STBY. At STBY position the SB-29 automatically turns itself off after 80 seconds when flash it not used.

Flash mode selector : TTL, M or M1/4 mode selectable.

Ready light: Lights up when SB-29 is recycled and ready to fire. Blinks for 3 seconds when flash is at maximum output, indicating light may be insufficient ( in TTL mode)

Overexposure warning indicator Led : lights up for approx. 4 seconds. After shooting to indicate that the picture may have been overexposed.

Dimensions : 119x113x29mm Controller: 69x107x89mm.

Weight : 410 grams without the batteries

Accessories supplied: Hard case , 3 adapter rings (52mm-62mm and 72mm)