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| Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $106.00 (On sale from $109.89)
You Save: $23.99 (18%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  105 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: 0496075902545
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
i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash exposure control * four-position tilt flash head (tilts up from horizontal to 60, 75, and 90 degrees) * approximate guide number at ISO 200: 98.4 ft./30 meters (at 18mm zoom head setting) * compatible with select Nikon SLRs using the Creative Lighting System including the D40, D50, D70s, and D200 * uses 2 "AA" batteries (not included) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 100 more reviews...
 Nice and small but should be for occasional use only July 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Before I purchased my Nikon D80, I was a Canon-ophile. It took many months of research and thinking before I decided to abandon Canon in favor of Nikon. I am not disappointed with the Nikon D80 nor the Nikkor lenses I bought. I even have the vertical grip that comes in handy. What I can complain about though, is this little flash.
It is true that it is small and looks very cute sitting on top of the camera. The flash tube pivots up with click-stops so that it is easy to get a specific bounce angle. Mine even came with a nicely padded fitted case. The problem I had was that this tiny flash quickly sucks batteries dry.
This flash uses two AA sized batteries. At first I used the rechargeable Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMh) but they didn't last too long--only about 35 flashes (they were new and fully charged). I switched to Alkaline and got about 40 then the recycle time kept getting longer and longer and longer. I supposed if I switched to Lithium batteries I'd get more flashes, but they are too expensive right now.
If you are trying to capture the spontaneity of a party or of little kids being their adorable selves, then this flash will let you down. For the odd snapshot where everyone will stand still until the flash recharges then I suppose it it ok.
I think a better bet would be the SB-600, SB-800 or the new SB-900 for more serious flash work. Both the SB-800 and the SB-900 provide auto-focus assistance that this flash doesn't.
For casual flash photography, this unit works ok. Anything else, save up and buy a better flash. (I know I am.)
 Sinple and good July 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Nikon flash is almost foolproof. The only function on it is the on/off switch. Everything else is done by the camera, D40 in my case. It adds considerable depth to the on-camera flash, and so is just what I needed. However, it isnt the most powerful one available fron Nikon. It suits the design of the D40 since it can be used as easily as a point and shoot, but takes great photos.
 The only flash I need! June 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the Nikon SB 800 flash for my Nikon D50 after the built in flash stopped working. I quickly realized that it was a wonderful flash, and very powerful, but much too large. I started shopping around for other options, and bought the SB 400 not long after. It is less than half the size of the 800, but just as powerful as far as the flash goes. There are more features and gizmos on the 800, but I found that I never used those anyway. I just wanted a flash that would work! And this does that and still has perks:
-The tilt-up head of the flash is wonderful. You can aim the flash at different angles so that you arent hitting the subject head on. This reduces red eye and harsh shadows.
-It mounts easily and securely, and lights up a whole room without being heavy and in the way.
-It is very quick, you hardly have to wait at all for the flash to recharge after shooting. I rarely even notice a lag.
I would reccomend this flash to anyone!
SB400 Flash review June 28, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just received the SB400 and used it for a family wedding. I discovered the two AA battery power source did not last very long and locked up my D80. I removed the SB400 and the camera work fine. The speedlite was a significant improvement over the on board flash for a large gathering and I was please with the overall performance.
Works great and is wonderfully small June 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use the SB-400 with a D40, and it is great. It works exactly the way I need it to - automatically. In general I prefer natural light photography, but when I do use flash for indoor portraits, this unit suits me perfectly. The front tilts for bounce flashing off the ceiling, which is how I use flash 90% of the time. The nice thing is that ONLY the front tilts, not the whole unit, so everything stays wonderfully small and compact. Yeah, you can get a bigger, more powerful sb-600 or 800, but those things are huge. Especially when tilted up for bounce flash. If you need more control and extra options and power, then go with the bigger more expensive flashes, but for most D40 users - this flash fits perfectly. And it's pretty reasonably priced as well.
One thing, pick up some rechargeable batteries as well. Any flash will eat power quickly. I use Sanyo Eneloops and they are amazing - they last a lot longer in between charges than standard alkalines.
In conclusion, if you have a Nikon D40, get this external flash. Your indoor pictures (especially portraits) will be 100% better than if you use the on-camera flash. And once you discover bounce-flash, you'll always avoid having to use standard straight-on flash again.
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