Nikon Speedlite SB-400: Preparation Compatible cameras Speedlight parts Installing the batteriesL
Preparation Compatible cameras Speedlight parts Installing the batteriesL: Nikon Speedlite SB-400
Table of contents
- Preparation For your safety WARNINGS for Speedlights
- 7 Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. If the
- Preparation 11 Keep small accessories out of the reach of children to avoid the possibility
- CAUTIONS for Speedlights WARNINGS for Batteries
- Preparation 12 Batteries should not be submerged in water, exposed to rain, moisture or
- CAUTION for Batteries Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
- Preparation Foreword Confirm receipt 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 Cleaning Storage
- Operating location Notes on handling batteries
- Reference information Notes on continuous flash shooting
- Troubleshooting
- Reference information Specifications Warning
- Batteries Min. recycling
Preparation
Compatible cameras
This Speedlight, which features the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS),
provides i-TTL flash operations in combination with CLS-compatible
En
cameras. Manual mode is also available with the D40-Series camera.
D3, D2-Series, D300, D200, D80*, D70-Series*, D50*,
Cameras compatible
D40-Series*, F6, COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX 8800*,
with CLS
COOLPIX P5000, COOLPIX P5100
*When using the SB-400 with these cameras, the SB-400 must be turned on.
Speedlight parts
Installing the batteriesL
Slide open the battery
1
chamber lid in the direction
of the arrow.
10
60
75
90
1 Battery chamber lid
7 [ON/OFF] switch
SPEEDLIGHT SB-400
READY
OFF
ON
2 Flash head
tilting angle scale
LOCK
3 Flash head
4
Mounting foot
5 Mount pin
8 Ready-light
9 Mounting
6 Hot-shoe contacts
foot lock lever
2
1
