Lighting is a vital component of all images, but the past complexities of flash photography have made many photographers — even seasoned ones — hesitant to explore its full potential. Not any more. Working photographers around the world are discovering how Nikon’s Creative Lighting System brings simplicity and real-world usability to flash photography.
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.