| Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| List Price: $129.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 119 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Manufacturer: Nikon
Label: Nikon
Media: Electronics
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Batteries Included: 0
Battery: 2 AA
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 3.1 x 2.4
MPN: 4806
Model: 4806
UPC: 018208048069
EAN: 0018208048069
ASIN: B000KKPN5C
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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 114 more reviews...
 Best of the D80 Accesories October 13, 2008
This is by far one of the best little flashes I have ever used. It isn't excessively bulky, it works great, fast, responsive and light. I use it as a fill, or sometimes as a trigger for a studio strobe. Either way I have no complaints. The flash is a regular flash, not a hyped/hopped up version like its big brothers. If the head rotated it would be the worlds best flash, but at least it has a bounce mode.
Pros - light, small, efficient, effective
Cons - no synch cord
Great synching with a Nikon D-40 October 12, 2008
This little flash does a great job with even exposures for a Nikon D-40. Aiming the light up and bouncing it off even 17 foot ceilings will allow for nice soft lighting.
 Great multi-functional, fast, and compact flash October 4, 2008
I bought this flash for my Nikon D40 and find this flash great for several reasons. It is very compact (smaller than your fist), comes with a protective case, seems to be pretty fast (hence the name Speedlight I guess), and best of all it is multi-directional so you can bounce the flash off the ceiling for superior looking indoor shots.
Great beginner flash October 1, 2008
I have the Nikon D40x. My brother, who is a professional photographer recommended this flash to me. I was concerned about adding extra weight to my camera. No worries here. The Nikon SB-400 is very light. It uses 2AA batteries (I bought rechargeables). It's very fast to get ready. And the results...Wow! I took some indoor pictures, bounced the light off the ceiling by tilting the flash up and the skin tones were beautiful. Very natural. It makes my pictures look (almost) professional! Even my brother was impressed! So, if you are looking for a lightweight flash to make your pictures look great, then I highly recommend the Nikon SB-400.
Best accessory you can buy for improving picture quality. September 27, 2008
If you want to really improve your indoor photography, then an external flash is the best accessory you can buy! The SB-400 is great. It is small enough that it doesnt look out of place on the D40, D60 size cameras. It lets you fire the flash up and bounce it off the ceiling for a much better look in your pictures.
The only thing you need to go along with this flash is a good set of rechargeable batteries. It takes 2, and they last a good bit, but I wouldn't want to be putting alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries in it.
Its great overall. I never shoot indoors without it.
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