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SB-400 Speedlight Unit

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

SB-400 Speedlight Unit 4806
Where to buy SB-400 Speedlight Unit 4806

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SS-400 Soft case

Key Features

  • Compact, lightweight Speedlight unit perfect for anyone looking for more power and coverage than a built-in flash.
  • Simple, intuitive operation. Put it on, turn it on and shoot!
  • 18mm angle of coverage with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras.
  • Utilizes Nikon's i-TTL intelligent flash technology for great flash exposures.
  • Operates on two AA-size (1.5V) batteries.
  • Fast 2.5 second recycling time keeps you shooting quickly.
  • Bounce capabilities in 4 steps-up to 90 degrees helps reduce background shadows and soften the light.
  • Approximate guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 (at 18mm zoom head setting).
  • Flash shooting distance range from 2 ft. up to 66 ft.
  • Compatible with all Nikon Creative Lighting System cameras.

Tech Specs

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

  • 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)

    Flash Exposure Control
     
  • 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)
    Lens Coverage
     
  • 3.9 sec. with Alkaline batteries; 4.2 with Lithium batteries, 3.1 with Oxyride batteries; 2.5 with Ni-MH batteries
    Minumum Recycling Time
     
  • Approx. 1/1, 300th second at full output.
    Flash Duration
     
  • Two AA batteries (1.5V or lower); Alkaline-manganese, Lithium, Oxyride or Ni-MH rechargeable (2600mAh 1.2v)
    Required Power Source
     
  • SS-400 Soft case
    Supplied Accessories
     
  • Approx. 4.5 oz. (without batteries)
    Weight
     
  • Approx. 140
    Minimum Number of Flashes
     
  • SS-400 Soft case
    Supplied Accessories
     

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

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