Nikon is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon TTL Macro Speedlight SB-29. Designed specifically for closeup photography, the SB-29 is a compact, battery-operated unit that features dual-rotatable flash tubes, allowing photographers to select flat front lighting or selected relief lighting.

Since the main body attaches to the controller, the SB-29 is compatible with lenses whose filter attachments rotate when focusing. The SB-29 also offers flexible flash output combinations. Photographers can choose to have either the right or left modules flash, or both together. Moreover, users can set the flash output balance (left:right, right:left) to 1:4. And with modeling flash mode, the SB-29 fires a series of weak flashes allowing photographers to confirm through the viewfinder what effect the flash will have on the scene, before taking the shot.

SB-29 Major Features

• Enhanced performance at a price lower than the SB-21
  
• Main unit can be attached to the controller unit, making it compatible with lenses whose filter attachment rotates when focusing
  
• Various combinations of flash outputs possible: Flash output of either or both flash modules (left or right) can be selected; Flash output balance of both modules (left : right or right : left) can be set to 1 : 4
  
• Modeling flash capability
  
• Power stand-by mechanism
  
• Safety-lock system
  
• Shorter recycling time (approx. 3 sec. with alkaline)

SB-29 Specifications

Electronic construction
Automatic silicon-controlled rectifier and series circuitry.
Power source
Four AA-type zinc-carbon, alkaline-manganese, lithium (1.5V), NiCd (rechargeable) or Ni-MH (rechargeable) penlight batteries.
Guide number (at ISO 100, m)
11 for both flash modules (12 for single module) at full flash output.
5.5 for both flash modules (6.0 for single module) at M1/4 flash output.
Angle of coverage
Covers picture angle of 20mm lens (flash modules set horizontally) and 24mm lens (flash modules set vertically) at a distance of 1m (3.3 ft.) with 35mm-film cameras.
Power switch
• Three positions are provided: OFF, ON and STBY (standby).
• At ON and STBY positions: the SB-29 is turned on.
• At STBY position: the SB-29 automatically turns itself off after approx. 80 seconds to conserve battery power, if the flash is not used.
Number of flashes and recycling times

*1 With fresh batteries
*2 Duration until the ready-light comes on after firing at full manual output.
*3 Total number of flashes when fired at full manual output with an interval of 30 seconds between flashes.
• Number of flashes are greater in TTL Auto Flash and M1/4 flash output modes.
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 fires at its maximum output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL mode).
Overexposure warning indicator LED
Lights up for approx. 4 sec. after shooting to indicate that the picture may have been overexposed.
Built-in light reducer
Sets the ratio of the brightness of the right flash module to the left one (or vise versa) to 1:4.
FLASH button
• Performs test firing for correct exposure determination.
• Can turn the SB-29 on again after the unit enters standby mode.
Flash duration (approx.)
At full flash output: 1/1400 sec. with both flash modules (1/250 sec. with single flash module)
At 1/4 flash output: 1/5500 sec. with both flash modules (1/3300 sec. with single flash module)
Modeling illuminator
Lights up for approx. 3 sec. (when both modules are fired), if flash is completely recycled.
Repeat firing at approx. 40 Hz.
Other features
Sync/multiple flash terminal provided.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Main unit: Approx. 119 x 133 x 28.5mm (4.7 x 5.2 x 1.1 in.)
Controller: Approx. 69 x 106.5 x 88.5mm (2.7 x 4.2 x 3.5 in.)
Weight
Approx. 410g (14.5 oz.) without batteries
Accessories supplied
3 Adapter Rings (ø52mm, ø62mm, ø72mm), Hard Case SS-29

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.