Tag Archives: Nikon SB-500

Nikon discontinues the Speedlight SB-500 and suspends orders for the Speedlight SB-5000

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2023

      Becuase of parts shortage, today Nikon Japan announced the discontinuation of the Speedlight SB-500 flash and suspension of orders for the Speedlight SB-5000 flash. Most Nikon Speedlight units have been out of stock in the US for a while (check Adorama and B&H). As previously reported, I think Nikon is done with developing flash units […]

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Nikon Speedlight SB-500 flash orders temporary suspended, Speedlight SB-5000 available for purchase

By [NR] admin | Published: August 5, 2022

Nikon Japan issued a new press notice indicating that orders of the Speedlight SB-500 flash are temporarily suspended. The Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 flash should be available for purchase. Most Nikon Speedlight flashes have been for a while and are currently out of stock in the US (check Adorama and B&H). As I already mentioned last […]

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Firmware upgrade version 13.002 for Nikon SB-500 flash released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2017

Nikon released firmware upgrade version 13.002 for the Nikon SB-500 flash ($246.95) with the following fixes:

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Nikon D750 camera, SB-500 flash now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: September 24, 2014

The Nikon D750 is currently in stock at: B&H Amazon Adorama (with free overnight shipping) BestBuy Jessops (UK) The Nikon SB-500 is also currently in stock at B&H. Nikon D750 unboxing video from lumenatic.com and Nikon UK:

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Nikon D750, Nikkor 20mm f/1.8 and SB-500 Speedlight to start shipping this week

By [NR] admin | Published: September 22, 2014

Update: Nikon D750 now in stock at Amazon. The Nikon D750 camera (see updated pre-order options) is scheduled to start shipping tomorrow (September 23). The new Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED lens and SB-500 Speedlight will both start shipping on September 25. The Nikon D750 manual is already available online (in French). Few additional D750 sample […]

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Nikon SB-300 vs. SB-500 vs. SB-700 vs. SB-910 Speedlight flash specs comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2014

I also created a specifications comparison sheet for the currently available Nikon Speedlight flashes (except the close-up flash system) based on the information provided by Nikon USA – click here to see it.

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Nikon D750, MB-D16, SB-500, 20mm f/1.8 and MC 52mm available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2014

Nikon D750 camera B&H (also available as a kit with 24-120mm lens) Adorama (also available as a kit with 24-120mm lens) Amazon (also available as a kit with 24-120mm lens) BestBuy (also available as a kit with 24-120mm lens) OneCall WEX (UK) Jessops (UK) – special deals available Amazon UK Amazon France Amazon Germany Nikon MB-D16 battery grip B&H Adorama Amazon Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED […]

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Official press release: Nikon D750 camera, SB-500 Speedlight, Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED lens

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2014

Here is the press release for the latest Nikon products (the detailed D750 specifications can be found here, pre-order options are listed here):

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