Overview and quick review of the new Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight.

In this video Charlie from Topic gives an overview of the new features on the new Nikon flagship Speedlight - the SB-5000.

The SB-5000 is available here

UPDATE! The new Radio Advanced Wireless Lighting feature will only work on some cameras and there are firmware issues. See this video about compatibility and firmware upgrading:

The new features includes: Radio wireless triggering, active cooling and faster recycling.

Here is the link to our video on setting up the Optical Wireless Features on this flash:

Soon we will list a link here to a video on setting up the SB-5000 to work with the new radio triggering system.

[CanadaSteamBuff]

I have the Nikon D500. When I bought the SB-5000 I also bought the SB-5000 wireless controller kit (which contains the WR-R10 & the Wr-A10). The version 3 firmware was installed as expected). Once I input the right settings on the SB-5000 & the D500 they successfully paired. The green lights came on both the WR-R10 and the SB-5000. Everything is working perfectly. Highly recommended.

[andyvan]

just an update: the wr-r10 is now (2021) out of manufacture, the alternate is the wr-r11a/b, the 11a is the connector with the mcdc-10 style socket, the11 B is the 10 pin connector, this is a mono-cock adaptor, a one piece, no losing the top piece :-) and I understand the 11a fits z6/7 as well as the Z6ii/Z7ii so no worries about using the sb-5000 flash as described in older video's, just replace the wr-r10 refference for the wr-r11a/b. also as i am aware the wr-t10 is still available as the remote for this reciever, and is available as a kit with the new wr-r11a/b, from B&H, Adorama, and other places, depending on stocks.

[andyvan]

no, it is not complicated, just this unit can also be a wireless remote (aka cable release) as well as the flash trigger, so you can do BOTH jobs simultaneously!, no need for the ml-20, etc. as well as the flash gear, only one adaptor, the 12 pin part is INCLUDED in the remote kit with the wr10 and the "door-opener" remote, JUST be sure it has firmware 3 on it, otherwise the flash won't trigger on older cameras ( D800, D750/D700) only the D810 and D5/D500 are "equiped" with this feature from the factory as I am aware.

[AvrahamEfroniLevi]

Thank you! how can I reduce the power of the flash? let´s say, to half?

[FrederickDunn]

Thank you! Exactly the review I was looking for :)

[shpingalet]

Hi, big thanks for the review! I think I'll go get a 910 while it's still available :)

[gustavofaneite]

I'm wondering if this one is compatible with z7ii straight without the WR-R10?

[AhmadThabet-qwkc]

Please advise if this flash could be used with other Camera makers like Olympus 35 mm Film Cameras. Also, is this flash compatible with Nikon F80 Film Camera.

[voederbietels]

i cant selct the zoom funtion enymore how can i select is now where to find in te complex menu

[artmaltman]

Excellent video, very helpful!   Is there a battery indicator on this flash?   I think it only offers a "low battery" warning, (if that), which is not helpful for planning purposes.   Have you found a battery indicator?   Thanks!

[PoeticEquation]

Lets see, can you explain why they were smart enough to add bluetooth features to the Nikon D850 but not to this flash? I mean instead of radio you could have Bluetooth and NO expen$ive Bit$ hanging off the camera.

[filmselparaiso]

The wra10 and wr10 and the kit has been sold out EVERYWHERE for 7 months the sb5000 is 600 and the kit you need is 150 so to use a two light setup is 1350 but I have been using this system for about a year and it works great and it is a good flash BUT wow Nikon doesn't make it easy so buyer vid

[MarcoMoreno]

I am going to keep using my 910s. I am never going to use all the 5000 functions. The price is affordable, but it is not worth spending the money on the 5000 to me.

[kalelissuperman]

Hey 2 weeks ago i ordered the 910 and today they told Nikon has discontinued the flash because of the new 5000. Now after watching your review and some other in amazom, now i am not sure i want the 5000. tell me woudl you still recomend the 910 over the 5000 if i find it in ebay? thanks. I appreciate your insight

[bhoyfloresca]

Ehy my sb 500 doesnt have ttl bl mode?

[jatinderkamboj]

Dear Topic Camera Lens Rentals Team
Thank you for your review of SB 5000. Can you suggest any 3rd party substitute in comparison to SB 5000. I am interested in Yongnuo wireless system. Can you suggest the functionality over Nikon.

[jsquared]

I have tried to purchase this unit (WR10 unit ) and cannot find it at a reasonable price, B&H has it listed for $199 but it’s always on back order. You can find it on eBay from anywhere from $300-$400. I’m really angry with Nikon, they wonder why they’re having Financial problems, it sure doesn’t develop customer loyalty when they can’t even supply what you need to operate the flash. Canon has a much superior system and obviously Superior engineers! I’ve actually thought about dumping all my Nikon equipment and switching over to Cannon or Sony! Nikon seems to be making one bad decision after another!

[mikeanthony]

Does't the SU800 work with the SB5000?

[johnioannis]

It's a same so much money for a flash that you can't see the battery level and none said nothing about that..

[angelisone]

ATG Gold MG8K Flash Kim X3 is way better than all Nikon & Canon flashes ever made.
* nine wireless flash modes
* dual flashtubes
* wireless radio in ATG ADI TTL, ATG ITTL and ATG ETTL II
* ATG Auto2 (radio that is better than using TTL)
* 0.5 second full recycle time from 1/1 power. Nikon/Canon are slow
* No overheating.
* No shutdown.

So you guys and gals thought Nikon SB-910 (Canon 600EX-RT) and this are good. You have been fooled like many still buying Pocket Wizard.