Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $129.99
Discount Price: $99.99
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Brand: Nikon
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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
Great synching with a Nikon D-40 [Posted on 2008-10-12]
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.
Best of the D80 Accesories [Posted on 2008-10-13]
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 for Beginners (esp. w/ D40) to Flash Photography [Posted on 2008-10-23]
As versatile as the SB-600 is, the SB-400 is a much less intimidating start to flash photography for the beginner. Using the 400 opens your eyes to the possibilities of bouncing and diffusing the flash. When used in the manual or priority modes on the D40 (and D40X), it is also a great introduction to manual flash settings. With this inexpensive flash, you can learn to bounce, diffuse, and balance ambient lighting.
Once you are done with this, you can then go on to Strobist-style off-camera flash photography and spend all that money on the 600s and the light stands, etc.
NB The SC-28 cable allows you to take the 400 off camera but it more than a few bucks.
Exceeded my hopes [Posted on 2008-11-07]
Spectacular little unit for those that do not want the much bulkier, much more expensive models. I use this exclusively for bounce flash and the difference it has made is unbelievable. Highly highly recommended. In fact, many people say to first time DSLR purchasers, get the 50mm prime for low light, since it's so fast and so cheap. But I have to say, if your intention is shooting kids, for instance, I say forget the 50mm and spend your $100 on this instead.
Excellent value. [Posted on 2008-11-11]
The SB-400 complements my Nikon D40 and gets great results. Nikon digital cameras automatically control the power output of the SB-400 for great results every time. I bought this speedlight for the ability to use bounce lighting for great photos. The speedlight can be tilted up in various degrees to get the results you want. This product fills my needs and the price is right.
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