Comments about Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight:

Useful in general photogrphy

Comments about Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight:

I am an avid photographer, gone semi pro...that is to say that I am just starting out with my photography business. This flash is definitely an essential tool for reducing/ eliminating too much flash.

Comments about Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight:

Easy to use flash. Great for when you don't want to carry too much.

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I use the SB-400 with my D-60 and I especially like the compact size of it.

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I was simply looking for a more powerful flash that was cost effective. This is it.

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For the modest price, this speedlight is quite versatile and easy to use. It is perfect for modest fill light when shooting high contrast subjects indoor or out. It is also small enough to fit snugly in any camera case. I recommend it.

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Extends the reach of the onboard flash and supports bouncing the light to reduce overfill.

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I like it

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This is a great flash. It was recommended for use with my D-40. It recycles very quickly, is versatile and very easy to use. I shot a party with it on the first day and was shocked how great the images looked.

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It is small and lightweight, sufficiant output, and not expensive. thumbs up

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The flash can be angled for bounce-flash techniques - unusual for such a compact flash.
Great for general use.

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This this is awesome. I will admit, when it first arrived I could not see what all the fuss was about but once I started to use it I found out real quick. I would say the best thing about this product is the portability. It has its own carrying case but you just just put it in your pocket and be fine. Overall, I would recommend this flash to anyone.

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Pretty much use it for bounce photography so indoor portrait shots would be soft and look much better.

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Use it for a fill-in flash

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Needed a bounce flash. unobtrusive. Number 1 reason.

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This is a great flash. I've always used Canon products but just recently purchased the Nikon d90. This flash works great for bouncing light off ceilings (flash can be adjusted to point straight up at 90 degrees.) for indoor shots. I'd suggest going with this flash over the SB 600 or 900 just for the fact of those ones are too big and bulky. I leave the SB 400 attached to my camera all the time. It's more than adequate for everything I've used it for. Google "bounce photography" It's an important technique that every photographer should know. The on board flashes won't work with bounce photography but the SB 400 will.

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for the money and size, this is perfect. works excellent for the bounce off of the ceiling indirect lighting in smaller locations. i don't do weddings and rarely in big reception halls with ceilings 15feet or greater...

i use this with a d90 and 18-105/3.5-5.6 setup and works awesome. pictures are way better than the pop up flash as it can bounce off of the ceiling. for portrait shots i have to get more creative with what to bounce off of. agreed, it does not work very well but for the size/flexibility/weight/cost, it is a perfect fit for my use and would definitely recommend to anyone else whom is a photographer by hobby and want that professional look without all the setup/bulkiness head ache.

there are plenty of other/mixed review of this flash although it is because the expectation is too high. the design is not to be a full function flash for wedding photography or other settings in large spaces. it is what it is and a very good buy.

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Nice flash if you don't want the big flashes. Just enough for normal fill and indoor use. Fits nicely into small bag and not heavy like the other bigger flashes.

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I bought it to use for photos of people indoors. The different positions you can direct the flash make a versatile unit.

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This is not a powerhouse, but it's very compact and lightweight and I find that it's more than powerful enough for the macro photography I do.

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This has helped bring my photography to the next level. I am a semi-professional photographer for weddings and this has helped immensely. The only frustration, which is common i guess with flash, is I am on continuos release only the first shot will flash.

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I took this flash on a trip to Yellowstone and it worked really well as a fill flash. It worked well at night too for casual photos of the family. Really exceeded my expectations for the price! Would buy again!

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I love this flash, small and lightweight. It comes with a nice carrying case. Great for traveler! Good for general use too!

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I bought this for my Nikon D60 to replace the stock direct flash. Bounce flash is so much better! This is a must have accessory in my opinion.

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This is my first purchase for an external flash, and I love it! It's very easy to use and pictures turn out wonderfully!

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Great for indoor portraits by bouncing off the ceiling. It makes photos look so much better than using the flash on the camera.

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Since getting this flash unit, I have mainly used it for portraits and photos of flowers for fill flash and works very nicely. I get very nice soft light using a DEBM flip-it for the SB-400 which produces soft shadows.

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This Speedlight is compact, light weight, and easy to use. It also does not cost as much as the other Speedlights that fit a Nikon D300.

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The size is great. It eliminates red eye. It is very unintrusive and can be left on the camera even when it is not needed. The LED indicator is not useful at all except to tell you the flash is ready. Needs a battery life indicator. I use it with rechargeables and carry a spare set becuase it just goes dead and that's how you know batteries need recharge or replacement. Better than the pop up flash but not by much. It does extend the camera battery life when shooting a lot of flash pics. Better for a casual user. I will be purchasing the SB600 and wish I had bought it in the first place.

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The SB-400 flash is a low-cost accessory that will improve your photography, especially when taking pictures of people indoors. The bounce head allows for more flattering portraits.

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I had problems with my Nikon's built-in flash producing a harsh light and under- or over-lighting the subjects. This inexpensive flash allows me to bounce the flash off the ceiling, and after only using the flash for a couple days, the results are fantastic.

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This little flash is perfect for me. I'm new to DSLR. Received a D90 for Xmas that I'm loving. I wanted a flash I could take with me to parties ad family gatherings that would make my people shots look better. I couldn't be happier. I know the SB-600 & 800 will do the same and much more but the 400 is all I need at this time. Maybe later I will find a need for much more.

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This is a great choice for beginners and casual photographers looking to upgrade from the built-in flash without hurting their wallet. It's a perfect match for my D40, and just as portable: this tiny unit in its well-fitted pouch fits into the camera top loading mini-bag!Pros: again, very compact; strong, uniform lighting for indoor shots; vertical tilt for bounce flash (60, 75 and 90 degrees); very simple to operate, unit only has an on/off button (more controls through the D40 menus); runs on 2 standard AA-batteries; quick recharge.Notable cons: no red AF illuminator so you'll have to stick with the camera built-in (somewhat annoying) white light; no sideways tilt, you'll need a diffuser, the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce ($15) fits perfectly and is just as compact.Bottom line: get this if you need a no-hassle, high-quality, compact flash with bounce feature for under $100. If sideways tilt, AF assist, and additional features/controls matter, you'll have to make the leap to the SB-600 or beyond.

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As usual, Nikon makes another great flash. Best feature: bounce exposures are perfect. Use a card for bounce in high ceilinged rooms.

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I like how compact this Speedlight is compare to the SB-600, 800, 900. But it does lack power compared to the other three. If you can spend $70 more then get the SB-600. It does offer better lighting and power but a little bulky for my used. This would be a great travel companion if you don't want to carry too much equipment. [...]

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Indoor shots look good so far[three weeks use]. I bought this for D40...trying to eliminate shadows indoor. Swivel head makes it worthwhile, probably wouldn't have bought it without that feature. D40 flash is not all that bad and almost all programs fix red eye. What I don't like is there is no way to fix it to strap.....its so small it would be ideal to carry it on strap and be ready to shoot indoors. Must carry it in pocket or bag....its a small complaint but would have been nice feature to have. Very nice case included except for comment.

Comments about Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight:

This product meets all expectations for amateur and professional uses.

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The SB-400 is a great all around light weight flash. The only thing required to make it perfect was a diffuser and a business card did the trick.

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No bells & whistles but it is small enough to always carry. Being able to bounce the flash is worth the price. No one does flash like nikon. Learn how to shoot flash that doesn't look like flash.

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Decent extra flash for the money...nice when using as a fill flash with multiple strobes!

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Light works great. It is small and light. If you are going to need different and stronger light you may want to move up.

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I like Nikon products. Very dependable and reliable

Comments about Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight:

The SB-400 AF Speedlight by Nikon does the job. I never intended to use it for wedding photography, but once pressed into service, it did just fine.

Just be sure to have lots of extra double A batteries in your camera bag. The unit does suck juice and when the recycle hits more than 5 seconds it's time to change batteries.