SB-400 Speedlight Unit

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

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. (at ISO 200, 18mm zoom-head position and 20°C/68°F)
     
  • Electronic Construction
    Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
     
  • Flash Exposure Control
    i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras
    Manual
    Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras)
    Shooting options: FV Lock Flash
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction in Slow-sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Slow-sync
     
  • Lens Coverage
    18mm (DX-format)
    27mm (FX-format)
     
  • Minimum Recycling Time
    2.5 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH batteries
    3.1 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ batteries
    3.9 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline batteries
    4.2 sec. (approx.) with Lithium batteries
     
  • Flash Duration
    1/300 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output. (Approx.)
     
  • Required Power Source
    Two 1.5V or lower (Alkaline-manganese, Lithium, Oxyride) batteries
    Two 1.2V 2600mAh (Ni-MH rechargeable) batteries
     
  • Minimum Number of Flashes
    140 (Approx.)
     
  • Weight
    4.5 oz. (Approx. without batteries)
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • SS-400 Soft case

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

     
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