SB-400 Speedlight Unit

A compact, lightweight Speedlight with intuitive controls and bounce capabilities. Put it on, turn it on, shoot!

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Supplied Accessories

  • SS-400 Soft case
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

Key Features

Compact, Lightweight Speedlight Unit
Perfect for anyone looking for more power and coverage than a built-in flash.
Flash Coverage
As wide as 18mm on Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras.
Convenient Operation
Powered with two AA-size (1.5V) batteries.
Bounce Capabilities
Reduces background shadows and diffuses light for more pleasing results.
Simple, Intuitive Operation
Put it on, turn it on and shoot!
Great Flash Exposures Easily
Utilizing Nikon's i-TTL intelligent flash technology for accurate flash exposures.
Fast 2.5-second Recycling Time
Keeps you shooting quickly.
Versatile Shooting Range From 2 ft. up to 66 ft.
Provides flash power for distant subjects, group shots and close-up pictures.

Specifications

  • Guide Number
    30m/98.4ft. (ISO 200, m/ft at 18mm zoom-head position, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
     
  • Electronic Construction
    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
     
  • Flash Exposure Control

    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).

    i-TTL, M (manual with the D40 only)

     
  • Lens Coverage
    Light distribution covers an 18mm lens when mounted on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera (27mm lens when mounted on a D3's FX-format or the F6 35mm SLR)
     
  • Minimum Recycling Time
    3.9 sec. with Alkaline batteries; 4.2 with Lithium batteries, 3.1 with Oxyride batteries; 2.5 with Ni-MH batteries
     
  • Flash Duration
    Approx. 1/1, 300th second at full output.
     
  • Required Power Source
    Two AA batteries (1.5V or lower); Alkaline-manganese, Lithium, Oxyride or Ni-MH rechargeable (2600mAh 1.2v)
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    SS-400 Soft case
     
  • Weight
    Approx. 4.5 oz. (without batteries)
     
  • Minimum Number of Flashes
    Approx. 140
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • SS-400 Soft case
    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
     

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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