Nikon SB-400 Speedlight Unit Flash
Come into contact with Nikon SB-400 Speedlight Unit Flash. This compact, lightweight, speedlight unit provides i-TTL flash operation in a compact and lightweight body at an affordable price. The SB-400 offers a guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 (at 18mm zoom heading), and effortless bounce flash function plus a fast 2.5 second recycling time. The SB-400 is a flash unit for entry-level digital SLR users, but it is also useful for D2 series digital camera users as a handy flash unit. The SB-400 has been developed to provide an entry-level external flash unit which is compatible with i-TTL flash operation. In combination with cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System the SB-400 is controlled in i-TTL and D40’s M (manual) mode. Its flash head can be tilted in 4 steps, horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees, and has a flash shooting distance range from 0.6m to 20m (depends on the ISO setting). Furthermore, the SB-400 operates on two AA-size 1.5V batteries. With the Nikon SB-400 Speedlight Unit Flash, users can easily enjoy brighter and more natural lighting for better flash pictures.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
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 )
Compatible cameras: All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System
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)
Number of flashes/Recycling time (at full output with fresh batteries): 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.
Ready light: Lights up when the SB-400 is recharged and ready to fire; blinks to indicate: insufficient light; insufficient battery power; incompatibility of camera with SB-400; overheating
Flash duration: Approximately 1/1,300th second at full output
Mounting foot lever lock: Provides secure attachment of SB-400 to the camera accessory shoe with a mount pin to prevent accidental detachment
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approximately 2.6 x 2.2 x 3.1 inches
Weight (without batteries): Approximately 4.5 oz.
Included accessory: SS-400 Soft case
Specification Conditions: Performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Features
Utilizes Nikon's i-TTL intelligent flash
Operates on two AA-size (1.5V) batteries
Fast 2.5 second recycling time
Bounce capabilities in 4 steps up to 90 degrees
Approximate guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 (at 18mm zoom head setting)
Flash shooting distance range from 2 and up to 66 feet
Compatible with all Nikon Creative Lighting System cameras
Manufactured by:
Nikon Mfg Part No:
4806 UPC No:
018208048069 Box Size:
( Length: 5, Width: 5, Depth: 4 )
Shipping Weight:
.3000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
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N13-4316