Product Description

Compact, lightweight Speedlight unit. Simple, intuitive operation Put it on, turn it on and shoot. Ideal for entry-level users, the new SB-400 is a compact and lightweight Speedlight that is perfect for enhanced twilight shots or for adding impact to daylight images.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3917 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: B000KKPN5C
• Released on: 2008-10-23
• Dimensions: 2.42" h x 3.07" w x 3.78" l, .28 pounds

Features

• The SB-400 flash from Nikon will follow your photo digital camera wherever it goes to give it an additional lighting source for both indoor and outdoor photos. It has a guide number of 30 (at 200 ISO) and is compatible with all i-TTL measurement systems based on the pre-lighting analysis of your device. This way, the SB-400 can offer a balanced flash for spectacular results. In addition, its pivoting head enables it to change lighting direction for creative shots.The compact and lightweight SB-
• 400 is simple to use and runs on two AA batteries (not included).
• NIKON SB-400 Flash for Coolpix P5000, Coolpix P5100, D40, D50, D70s, D80

Customer Reviews

Small and very useful for indoor photography
This is a great little flash. It fits nicely in a small pocket, weighs absolutely nothing and helps immensely indoors. The head tilts upwards at 60-, 75- and 90-degree angles. As a previous reviewer mentioned, it communicates with my camera perfectly ( currently owning a D300 ) to get spot-on exposure every time.
The only time it struggled was in a room where the ceiling was painted black and the bounce was limited. Still, this was easily resolved with flash-metering before taking the shot.
The beauty of this flash is that there are no settings to change on the back, you just switch it on and start shooting. I mostly use it in rooms with friends, and get amazing colours, as if there is no flash at all.

Excellent lightweight flash unit for D60
As I have a D60 with an 18-200 mm lens so my comments pertain specifically to that camera/lens combination.

While researching suitable flash units I selected the SB400 instead of any of the larger SB600, SB800 and the new SB900 units due to the following reasons in order fo priority:

1. Size - the SB400 is small enough to go in the camera bag or a pocket. Therefore it will actually get used.
2. Ease of use - basically just put it on, turn it on and let the camera control the output.
3. Cost - very good value for money.
4. Power output - powerful enough for a medium sized room and most situations I'll find myself needing a flash for.

The only slight limitation is the lack of tilt to the side for bouncing flash in portrait mode but this is quite minor considering the other benefits. Taking a wider shot with some cropping solves the issue in any case.

I recommend this flash unit without reservation.

Absolutely essential buy one
Great, it can stay on my D 300 or my P 5100 all day and the camera doesn't tip over! Really surprisingly powerful, great for fill in,fast recycle time and it BOUNCES. I rarely use my SB 600 now unless I need a lot of light.