Nikon SB-400: 3 Setting the camera's mode Flash shooting distance range
3 Setting the camera's mode Flash shooting distance range: Nikon SB-400
Table of contents
- Preparation For your safety 2 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the flash unit by yourself, as this
- 10 Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object.
- Preparation
- CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for Batteries 1 Never heat or throw batteries into a fire, as this could cause the batteries to
- Preparation 8 Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to
- 17 Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery charger CAUTION for Batteries Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
- Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt Confirm receipt of contents in your kit Using your Speedlight correctly
- Take trial shots Have Nikon regularly spot-check your Speedlight Life-long learning
- Preparation Compatible cameras Speedlight parts Installing the batteriesL
- Usable batteries Replacing/recharging the batteries Standby function to conserve battery power
- Basic operation 1 Attach the SB-400 to the camera 2 Adjust the flash head
- 3 Setting the camera's mode Flash shooting distance range
- Available flash modes
- Effective usage of Speedlight Bounce flash
- Effective usage of Speedlight Notes on bounce flash
- When the subject has a mottled appearance with the flash light, raise the tilting degree of the flash head. In case the light is not enough
- Reference information Optional accessories Tips on Speedlight care Cleaning Storage
- Operating location Notes on handling batteries
- Notes on continuous flash shooting
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Batteries Min. recycling
Turn the SB-400 and the
2
camera body on.
En
3 Setting the camera's mode
Setting the camera's exposure mode and metering
1
mode
• For more details, see your camera user’s manual.
Check the ready-light on the SB-400 or in the
2
camera's viewfinder, then start shooting.
Flash shooting distance range
The SB-400's usable flash shooting distance range is 0.6m to 20m (2 to
66 ft.) and varies, depending on the camera's ISO sensitivity and lens
aperture in use.
ISO sensitivity
Aperture
1600
4 5.68 11162232
————
800
2.8 4 5.6 8 11162232
———
400
2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11162232
——
200
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32
—
100 —
1.422.845.68 11162232
Usable flash
shooting
1.9-20/
1.4-14.8/
1.0-10.5/
0.7-7.4/
0.6-5.2/
0.6-3.7/
0.6-2.6/
0.6-1.8/
0.6-1.3/
0.6-0.9/
0.6/2.0
distance range
6.2-65.0
4.6-49.0
3.3-34.0
2.3-24.3
2.0-17.0
2.0-12.1
2.0-8.5
2.0-5.9
2.0-4.3
2.0-2.3
(m/ft.)
13
