Nikon SB-400 Speedlight Flash

Description

Compact, lightweight AF Speedlight for added power Simple, intuitive operation; mount it, turn it on and shoot! Flash shooting distance range from 2 and up to 66 feet Requires just two AA-size (1.5V) batteries Fast 2.5-second recycling time Bounce capabilities in 4 steps up to 90 degrees 18mm angle of coverage with Nikon-DX format digital SLR cameras Utilizes Nikon i-TTL intelligent flash system with balanced fill-flash Approximate guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 Compatible with all Nikon Creative Lighting System cameras

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

Reviews

This flash works best for the casual shooter, who uses flash sparingly between long intervals. It will work very well for a little outdoor fill flash and indoor portraits; but anyone looking to accomplish some serious continuous photography should look elsewhere. The SB 400 has very limited range and goes thru batteries very quickly. I have experienced better performance from the D40's built in flash. Also be advised that it will not work with your film based Nikons or the D1, D1x, D1H, D100 and D70. It is very small and light weight, but so is the performance.

I just got my camera in March and I am slowly learning and this flash was recommended by a friend and it is perfect for what I use it for !!!

What's a challenge for a flash? how about lighting up the Lincoln memorial to the level that Lincoln blinks. This thing is very powerful, light , ergonomic and simple. The tilting of the angle really wide. If you are using it tell whoever is standing before the lens to brace themselves because they will receive a gush of powerful light. This thing lit the entire WWII memorial in DC from corner to corner. The great part is that it takes it's own battery and has consumes none of the cameras. But don't forget to turn it off after you're done because it has no auto switch off.

Perfect match for my D40X.. Diffuser evens out the flash nicely. Bounce also effective if ceillings not too hih.

This flash works great, to use it off camera, all you need is a Nikon - SC-29 AF TTL Cord, which you can buy on here or bestbuy. All my photos came out fantastic... You can see the work this flash produces on my portfolio: [...]. This was very well work the purchase.