Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $95.99
You Save: $34.00 (26%)
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Rating:  140 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 3.1 x 2.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 4806
Model: 4806
UPC: 018208048069
EAN: 0018208048069
ASIN: B000KKPN5C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact, lightweight Speedlight unit | | • | 18mm angle of coverage with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras | | • | Bounce capabilities in 4 steps up to 90 degrees; flash shooting distance range from 2 and up to 66 feet | | • | Approximate guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 (at 18mm zoom head setting) | | • | Operates on two AA-size (1.5V) batteries; fast 2.5 second recycling time |
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Product Description
The SB-400 gives photographers the opportunity to enjoy brighter and more natural lighting for images taken using a flash. It is designed to suit entry-level digital SLR users while also suitable for more experienced users. Those who have a camera within the D2 series will also benefit from the convenient portable flash unit. The SB-400 offers a guide number of 30 (ISO 200, m), and effortless bounce flash function and is controlled in i-TTL and the D40's M (manual) mode. Flash shooting distance range from 2 and up to 66 feet Electronic construction - Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry Guide number - (at 18mm zoom-head position, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) 30m per 98.4 feet Angle of coverage - Light distribution covers an 18mm lens when mounted on a Nikon DX format digital SLR camera (27mm lens when mounted on an F6 35mm SLR) Flash shooting distance range - 2 to 66 feet (Varies depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position, and lens aperture in use) Flash mode - i-TTL, M (manual with the D40 only) Flash exposure control set on the camera - Slow-sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction in slow sync, rear-curtain sync flash, FV lock flash, manual flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras) Bounce capability - Flash head tilts up to 90 degrees with click-stops at 0, 60, 75, 90 degrees Power Source - Two AA batteries (1.5V or lower) Flashes/Recycling time at full output - Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) 140/3.9 sec, Lithium (1.5V) 250/4.2 sec, Oxyride (1.5V) 150/3.1 sec, Ni-MH rechargeable (1.5V, 2600 mAh) 210/2.5 sec Lights up when the SB-400 is recharged and ready to fire. Blinks to indicate insufficient light, insufficient battery power and incompatibility of camera with SB-400 Flash duration - Approximately 1/1300th second at full output Mounting foot lever lock - Provides secure attachment to the camera accessory
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| Customer Reviews: Read 135 more reviews...
 Not what the Doctor ordered... January 6, 2009
Kalogne Thomas (Orlando, FL)
I saw all the reviews before I purchased the the flash and was soooooooo excited to finally get it, but after that very disappointed. The flash is not strong enough, and it's no stronger than the built-in flash on my Nikon D40. I was trying to capture the spontaneity of my niece Sweet 16 birthday party I was VERY disappointed with the pictures that I took with the flash. When I removed the external flash, then used the built in flash I have beautiful memorable pictures...
 Nikon SB-400 January 6, 2009
L. Pines
Bought this for my son for Christmas (for his D40). He appears to be very happy with its quality and compact size. Thinking of getting another one for my D80!
 Works great January 6, 2009
Hans Gruen (Indiana)
A great performer. As an amateur it does evrything I need and more. Had the side shadows with the built in flash on my D-40-none of that with the SB-400. Still experimenting but no dissatifaction yet.
SB 400 January 4, 2009
Don (Camp Hill, Pa USA)
Had this item since Christmas ,so far pictures look good, not ready to review picture detail yet. The carry case is good, made well and does the job. What would have been real handy is if there was a way to attach the case to a camera strap...there is nothing. The device is so small it would be nice if it could be attached to a strap and therefore always available . Simple feature would make it so convenient.
Excellent for indoor use December 27, 2008
(*|*) (Portland, OR USA)
I use it on my D300 with 18-200 lens to photograph my 1-yr old son. I need a flash since I usually take pictures in the evenings. (Winter days in Portland also do not offer much light indoors, so I use during day as well.) Small size and bounce function make it perfect for me - both attributes are critical for me. Stays on my camera 100% of the time, both turned on (camera and flash go into sleep mode) and ready for action. I get masterpiece shots of my son every day. Having camera ready to use in an instant makes the special shots possible. I always use it in the bounce mode with just a slight tilt down to add some light on the face and to put some sparkle in the eyes. I use ISO 400 to get some ambient light. Everything works perfectly all the time - exposure and colors. The only improvement I can think of would be adding head rotation to allow vertical composition with bounce off the ceiling; not a big deal though. Low cost is a bonus, but not a major factor for me. (BTW, I also have Canon 40D with 580EX and I practically don't use it anymore - it is just too cumbersome due to 580EX size. I also get better results with D300.) If my SB400 broke for any reason, I would instantly buy another one.
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