Rent Nikon SB-900 Speedlight
Rent Nikon SB-900 Speedlight
Description
Description
Professional TTL flash rental for Nikon photographers.
Looking to rent a powerful flash for your Nikon DSLR or Mirrorless camera? The Nikon SB‑900 Speedlight is a pro-grade on‑camera or off‑camera flash that's perfect for weddings, portraits, event shoots, and creative lighting setups. With robust i‑TTL support, advanced bounce controls, and fast recycling, this unit gives you reliable studio-level results in a compact, portable package—now available to rent for your next project.
Why rent the Nikon SB‑900 Speedlight?
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Guide Number GN 34 (ISO 100, 35 mm) in FX mode—plenty of punch for most scenarios
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17–200 mm auto zoom head (FX), auto-adjusting coverage for FX or DX sensor formats
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360° bounce capability: tilt –7° to 90°, rotate 180° left/right for flexible light shaping
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Three light distribution patterns: Standard, Center‑weighted, and Even, plus gel auto-detect
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Advanced Wireless Lighting: master or remote in CLS system, control multiple groups
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Fast recycle time: ~2.3 s with four AA NiMH batteries—improved over SB‑800
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Full manual + i-TTL modes, LED modeling light, AF-assist, PC-sync, and custom functions
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Compact and durable: ~415 g, rugged build, intuitive jog-dial and dot-matrix LCD interface
Best for:
Photographers renting a flash for event work, portrait sessions, creative bounce lighting, or wireless off-camera setups. Ideal for Nikon shooters looking for reliable, high-performance lighting on a rental budget.
Important Info:
While the SB-900 was designed for Nikon DSLR cameras, yhe Nikon SB‑900 can work with Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras, but with some important limitations compared to Nikon DSLRs.
✅ What Works:
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Basic i‑TTL and Manual Flash Modes – The SB‑900 fires and adjusts exposure correctly using Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS), even when mounted on a Z-series body.
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Optical Wireless – It can be used as a master or remote flash in off-camera setups via Nikon CLS.
⚠️ What Doesn’t Work or Is Limited:
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Unified Flash Control Menu – The SB‑900 isn’t supported in the Z-camera’s internal flash menu. You’ll need to dial settings (mode, zoom, pattern) directly on the flash itself.
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AF-assist Light – The AF assist beam (infrared) doesn’t function on Z-series bodies because it uses red/IR light, while Z cameras rely on green/blue sensors.
How Renting Works
How Renting Works
1. Reserve Your Gear
Browse our rentals online, pick your gear, select your pick-up and return dates, then click Book Now to check out. Need help deciding? Give us a call at 510-548-6888—we’re happy to guide you.
2. Pick It Up
Come by between 2:00pm and 5:00pm on your pick-up day. We’ll have your gear ready! Bring your photo ID and credit card—we keep copies on file during your rental.
3. Return It
Return your gear between 10:00am and 12:00pm on your scheduled return day. We’ll give it a quick once-over. If everything looks good, you'll be on your way in a jiffy.
How Pricing Works
How Pricing Works
The longer you rent, the better your per-day rate.
Your total price will appear automatically when you select your pickup and return dates below.
- The first day includes prep and setup
- Each additional day costs less
📅 Scroll down to choose your pickup and return dates to see your rental total.
Need more than 14 days? Just reach out—we’ll make it easy.
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- Convenient in-store pick-up and return only. No shipping.
- Pick up and returns are available Monday-Saturday. Unless otherwise discussed, you may pick up your rental(s) between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, and returns are due back between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
- Our Rentals Department is closed on Sundays. If your rental period includes a Sunday, you will not be charged for that day.
- Have a big shoot? We'll bring the gear to you. Contact us to see what's possible.
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