Speedlight SB-400 Specifications
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Electronic construction |
Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
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| Guide number (20°C/68°F) |
30/98.4 (ISO 200, m/ft), 21/69 (ISO 100, m/ft)
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| 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
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| Flash shooting distance range |
0.6m to 20m (2 to 66 ft.) (Varies depending on the ISO sensitivity, zoom-head position, and lens aperture in use)
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| Flash mode |
i-TTL, M (manual, only with the D40)
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| Compatible cameras |
All cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System
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| 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)
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| Bounce capability |
Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°
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| ON/OFF switch |
The ON/OFF switch turns the SB-400 on and off
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| Power source / min. recycling time / no. of flashes (at full output) |
With fresh batteries (These data may vary depending on battery condition)
Two AA-size penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of the following types:
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| Batteries | Min. recycling time (approx.) Min. number of flashes / interval between full flash output and ready light on*
Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) 3.9 sec. 140/3.9-30 sec.
Lithium (1.5V) 4.2 sec. 250/4.2-30 sec.
Oxyride (1.5V) 3.1 sec. 150/3.1-30 sec.
Ni-MH (2600 mAh) (rechargeable) (1.2V) 2.5 sec. 210/2.5-30 sec.
*When firing the Speedlight at full output once every 30 seconds (120 seconds with lithium batteries.)
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| 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
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| Flash duration |
Approx. 1/1300 sec. at full output
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| Mounting foot lever lock |
Provides secure attachment of SB-400 to the camera accessory shoe with a mount pin to prevent accidental detachment
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 66 x 56.5 x 80mm (2.6 x 2.2 x 3.1 in.)
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| Weight (without batteries) |
Approx. 127g (4.5 oz.)
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| Included accessory |
SS-400 Soft Case
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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
