Nikon SB-400: Available flash modes
Available flash modes: 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
Available flash modes
The SB-400's available flash modes vary, depending on the cameras and lenses
in use or the camera's exposure mode.
• Each mode should be set on the camera body, since it cannot be set through the
SB-400. For details, see your camera user’s manual.
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• For shooting with slow shutter speeds, use of a tripod is recommended.
Slow-sync flash
The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the
main subject and background in low-light situations or at night.
Red-eye reduction
To prevent the center of your subject's eyes from appearing red in color pictures, the
SB-400 fires three flashes at reduced output just before the picture is taken.
Red-eye reduction with slow-sync flash mode
In this mode, red-eye reduction is combined with slow-sync.
Rear-curtain sync
Rear-curtain flash sync creates a picture in which the blur or a moving subject appears
behind the subject and not in front.
FV (Flash Value) Lock
Flash Value, or "FV", is the amount of flash exposure for the subject. Using FV Lock you
can lock in the appropriate flash exposure for the main subject.
Exposure compensation and flash output level compensation
Exposure compensation allows you to take well-balanced pictures by intentionally
modifying the flash exposure. This is useful when a subject of extremely high or low
reflectivity is included in the scene or when you want to create flash photographs to
match your creative preferences.
• Use the camera's exposure compensation function to modify both the SB-400's
flash output level and the background exposure.
• With cameras that have the flash output level compensation function, the
SB-400's flash output level can be adjusted to make exposure compensation for a
flash illuminated main subject without affecting the background exposure.
Manual mode (only with D60 and D40-Series cameras)
Manual flash operation is possible with the camera's custom setting.
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