Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Specifications

The SB-300 is the smallest of the i-TTL Nikon Speedlights, and is a good choice for many of the smaller cameras where all you want is more light output.

  • Guide Number (ISO 100 FX): 59 ft, 18m @ 27mm
  • Weight: 3.4 ounces (97g)
  • Power: 2 AAA batteries
  • Recycle time (alkaline) 4 seconds
  • Max Flash Duration: 1/1650
  • Coverage: 27mm (18mm DX) to 200mm (140mm DX)
  • 35mm film TTL support: No
  • D-TTL support: No
  • i-TTL (CLS) support: Yes
  • Auto Aperture: No
  • Automatic Flash mode: No
  • Manual Flash mode: No
  • Head tilt: Yes, 120° via five click stops
  • Head rotate: No
  • AF Assist: No
  • High Speed Sync: No
  • Repeating Flash: No
  • Modeling light: No
  • PC Sync socket: No
  • LCD: No
  • Foot style: Flip lock
  • Flash Value lock: Yes
  • Flash Color info: Yes
  • Wireless: No
  • Compatible Coolpix: Coolpix A
  • Other: includes SS-DC1 soft case 
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