Speedlight SB-400

A compact and lightweight Speedlight with bounce flash function 2006 Release Link to microsite

Main Features

• Compatible with i-TTL and D40’s M mode
• Flash head can be tilted in 4 steps; horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees
• Flash shooting distance range: 0.6m - 20m (depends on the ISO setting)
  
• Guide number: 30 [ISO 200, m, 20°C]
• Angle of coverage: 18mm (with Nikon-DX format cameras), 27mm (with Nikon F6)
• Depending on the camera in use, the following flash modes are available: Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, FV Lock, exposure compensation, M (manual, only with D40 camera)
  
• Power source: two AA-size 1.5V batteries (also compatible with lower voltage batteries)
  

Note: SB-400 cannot be used with cameras not compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System. SB-400 is not compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting.

Specifications

Electronic construction		Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Guide number (20°C/68°F)		30/98.4 (ISO 200, m/ft), 21/69 (ISO 100, m/ft)
Angle of coverage		Light distribution covers an 18mm lens when mounted on a Nikon DX format camera and a 27mm lens when mounted on an F6
Flash mode		i-TTL, M (manual, only with the D40)
Recycling time		Approx. 3.9 sec. with alkaline-manganese batteries
Number of flashes		Approx. 140 times with alkaline-manganese batteries
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 D40 camera)
Bounce capability		Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°
ON/OFF switch		The ON/OFF switch turns the SB-400 on and off
Power source		Two AA-size alkaline-manganese (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), Oxyride (1.5V) or Ni-MH (2600 mAh) (rechargeable) (1.2V) batteries
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		Approx. 1/1300 sec. 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)		Approx. 66 x 56.5 x 80mm (2.6 x 2.2 x 3.1 in.)
Weight (without batteries)		Approx. 127g (4.5 oz.)
Included accessories		SS-400 Soft Case

These performance specifications are applicable when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F).
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Oxyride Battery is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. November 2006
©2006 Nikon Corporation