Product DescriptionThe 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
What Others Say
Not what the Doctor ordered...
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
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
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
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
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 ... Read More
