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Nikon 4765 SC-28 TTL 9-ft. Remote Cord Review

Nikon 4765 SC-28 TTL 9-ft. Remote CordI needed a remote cord for my D80 & SB800 when I purchased a "flip frame". I considered buying a non-Nikon cord, but upon close examination of the photos of the cheaper cords, I noticed that there are no strain reliefs (the little rubber covers)on the ends of the cord. Also, there was at least one report where an owner destroyed the cord and damaged his camera's hot shoe in trying to get the cord off.

I ordered my cord from Cameta Camera (highly recommended) and was impressed when I opened the box. The coiled cord is heavy duty... no wimpiness here! Also, both connectors fit perfectly. The connectors appear to be fastened with screws (not glued)... working in electronics, this leads me to believe that if the cord does break, I stand a good chance of making a repair.

Bottom line... Buy this product even though it may be pricier than some of the non-Nikon cords. In the long run, you won't be disappointed!

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.

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Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL Digital Autofocus Flash (i-TTL, D-TTL, TTL) + Bounce Reflector + 4 Batteries & Charger for Nikon D5000, D3000, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60 &D40 Digital SLR Cameras Review

Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL Digital Autofocus Flash + Bounce Reflector + 4 Batteries & Charger for Nikon D5000, D3000, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60 &D40 Digital SLR CamerasI ordered this flash for my son.He used it once and it hasn't worked since!We are going to return it.

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Product Description:

Kit includes:
1) Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL Flash for Nikon
2) Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector
3) NiMH 5-Hour Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 2700mAh AA Rechargeable Batteries
The powerful Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL Flash is fully compatible with the electronics of all Nikon Digital SLRs including Nikon's i-TTL, D-TTL, and TTL dedication. It works automatically with Nikon's D40, D40x, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D100, D200 and AF Film SLRs. The Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL has an impressive guide number of 112 which allows you to shoot up to 3X further away than your camera's built-in flash with improved color, more natural lighting, and added depth to your pictures. The height of the DZBIS-112iTTL helps to greatly reduce or eliminate red-eye and its flash head bounces and swivels for professional-looking portraits.
Great looking flash pictures aren't just about how powerful or expensive the flash is, it's about the quality and texture of the light (soft and diffuse versus direct and harsh). The Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector creates diffused lighting that results in a beautiful, almost three-dimensional effect with minimal shadows. Using the reflector will result in images with softer shadows and wonderfully smoother skin tones. The Flash Bounce Reflector can be easily fitted to virtually any electronic flash unit by using the included Velcro strips which enable easy attachment and detachment. Constructed of lightweight yet durable reflective polymer, it conveniently folds flat for storage when not in use.
The rechargeable NiMH batteries included in this kit will enable your flash to get ready faster and save you money over using disposable alkaline batteries.
This value-packed Phoenix DZBIS-112iTTL Flash for Nikon AF SLR Essentials Kit will improve your family pictures, group shots and portraits.

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Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser + DB ROTH NMH-1 Power Package - for Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 & FL-36R Electronic Flash Review

Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser + DB ROTH NMH-1 Power Package - for Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 & FL-36R Electronic FlashThe diffuser works fine, as you would expect from a sturdy piece of plastic.The lens cleaning kit is useless--the bulb blower does not produce a perceptible air flow.the charger kit is very cheaply made and I am not sure it functions: the charge indicator stayed on for 30 hours; I ended up using another charger to charge the batteries from this kit.

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Product Description:
Kit includes: 1) Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser - for Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 and FL-36R Electronic Flash; 2) NiMH 5-Hour Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 2700mAh AA Rechargeable Batteries; 3) Deluxe 5-Piece Cleaning Kit; 4) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. ? Great looking flash pictures aren't just about how powerful or expensive the flash is, it's about the quality and texture of the light (soft and diffuse versus direct and harsh). ? The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce is a compact diffusion dome that easily attaches to your flash to create a beautifully diffused lighting effect which results in soft wrap-around lighting on the subject and provides a softer and less noticeable shadow behind the subject. The Omni-Bounce is very easy to use and simply slips onto the head of your flash with a snug, custom fit ? without requiring any complicated velcro or adhesive attachments or any modification that might mar the appearance of your flash. In addition, it is conveniently compact to easily fit in your pocket or gadget bag. ? The rechargeable NiMH batteries included in this kit will enable your flash to get ready faster and save you money over using disposable alkaline batteries. ? The Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints, oily smudges and other contaminants from LCD monitors and lens optics quickly, safely and easily. ? This value-packed accessory package will improve your family pictures, group shots and portraits.

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Opteka Tri-Color Hard Flash Diffuser for the Nikon SB-600 Flash (Includes Neutral, Green (Cooling), & Gold (Warming)) Review

Opteka Tri-Color Hard Flash Diffuser for the Nikon SB-600 Flash, & Gold)Adapters fit well and work well - the blue can be VERY blue at times though...worth the money.

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Product Description:
The Opteka flash diffuser creates a diffused bare bulb effect, giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format (and equal in other formats as well). The Opteka diffuser is easy to use and goes onto and off the flash in seconds with custom fitting and no touch fastener.

Designed for years of service without the bulk of some other diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into a gadget bag or pocket.

Includes Neutral, Green (Cooling), & Gold (Warming) Diffusers4

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Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser + DB ROTH Micro Fiber Cloth For The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 & FL-36R Electronic Flash Review

Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Flash Diffuser + DB ROTH Micro Fiber Cloth For The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 & FL-36R Electronic FlashGives fabulous, soft, overall lighting with no red-eye when using my Nikon 600 flash. I especially love it when the flash is set for bounce flash, as then the diffuser gives both some frontal and overall full-room lighting. No hard shadows. I leave it on the flash at all times. Where was this little thing 30 years ago when I was photographing 60 weddings a year?? Dick Cote', former Air Force and commercial photographer.

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Product Description:
1) Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce OM-600 Diffusion Dome For The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash, Olympus FL-36 & FL-36R Electronic Flash - Great looking flash pictures aren't just about how powerful or expensive the flash is, it's about the quality and texture of the light (soft and diffuse versus direct and harsh). The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce is a compact diffusion dome that easily attaches to your flash to create a beautifully diffused lighting effect which results in soft wrap-around lighting on the subject and provides a softer and less noticeable shadow behind the subject. The Omni-Bounce is very easy to use and simply slips onto the head of your flash with a snug, custom fit -- without requiring any complicated velcro or adhesive attachments or any modification that might mar the appearance of your flash. In addition, it is conveniently compact to easily fit in your pocket or gadget bag.

4) DB ROTH Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth - The DB ROTH Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is designed using the latest 21st Century technology to clean fingerprints, oily smudges and other contaminants from LCD monitors and lens optics quickly, safely and easily

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Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Bounce Reflector + i-TTL Flash Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Nikon D5000, D3000, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D90, D60 & D40 Digital SLR Cameras Review

Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Bounce Reflector + i-TTL Flash Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Nikon D5000, D3000, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D90, D60 & D40 Digital SLR CamerasThe benefit of this package from Cameta is that it's a little bit of everything that you need. Between the Flash unit, an SB-600which is a great stand alone flash, but is capable of being upgraded by an SB-800 or SB-900 whichever price bracket suits your fancy. It provides great lighting both bounced and direct.

The Stroboframe and i-TTL cord are worth their weights in gold if you ask me. The stroboframe is lightweight, easy to attach, and easy to use. With just a push, you keep the flash above the lens, for when you switch from landscape to portrait. The cord simply allows the camera to communicate with the flash while it is being used off camera.

Lastly, Cameta is kind enough to give you 8 batteries and a charger, to keep you flash flashing.

In short, a great package.

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Product Description:

Kit includes:
1) Nikon SB-600 Flash
2) Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries
3) Set of 4 High Capacity 2900mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
4) Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector
5) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
6) Precision Design Off-Camera i-TTL Flash Cord
7) Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket
Nikon's SB-600 offers digital technology such as i-TTL and D-TTL, plus TTL Auto Flash. The SB-600 supports Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote slave Speedlight that can significantly expand your professional and creative options. For the advanced photographer, it features Auto FP High-Speed Sync for pro camera models which enables the use of Fill-Flash even in bright daylight. For the family photographer and casual snapshooter, the Nikon SB-600 offers uncomplicated operation made even simpler by an easy-to-view LCD accompanied by a control panel that is a pleasure to use.
Provide your camera with plenty of power with 8 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.


The Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector creates diffused lighting that results in a beautiful, almost three-dimensional effect with minimal shadows.
Keep your camera and lenses smudge-free with this handy microfiber cleaning cloth.


The Precision Design i-TTL Coiled Flash Extension Cord allows your flash to be attached to a Flash Bracket and still maintain electronic communication with the camera to perform all its dedicated automatic exposure functions.
The Stroboframe Quick Flip 350's pivoting flash arm keeps your flash centered high above the lens for both horizontal and vertical compositions which eliminates red-eye and controls background shadows.

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Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Nikon SB-400 Flash Review

Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Nikon SB-400 FlashI own an SB400 flash and looked at this diffuser attachment. First, like the diffusion adapter that comes with the SB800, it's a bit bulky and takes excess space. Secondly, it costs. Thirdly, you can lose it.

Much easier way to bounce and diffuse an SB400: tape a white business card to the top of the flash so it hangs off the front. Bend the card at the middle upward to a 45 degree angle. Tilt the flash tube upward 90 degrees so it dumps the light into this mini white card. Shoot the photo.

You can leave the card on the flash, fold it up and stick the whole thing in the SB400's cute little carrying case. Zero cost. Replace it when it wears out.

By the way, the SB400 in a room with an 8-10' white ceiling works really well by simply rotating the flash tube up 90 degrees. By design, the exact amount of light emits from the edge of the SB400 flash when it's pointed upward. This gives a perfect amount of fill light and the very important eye highlight. You really only need the diffuser or this whitecard trick if the ceiling is so high the flash runs out of gas. The "before and after" photos shown here would look exactly the same if you simply point the flash tube toward the ceiling.

I also found that pointing it up at less than 90 degrees allows too much light to go forward and overexposes the upper half of the frame. If I use the tilting flash at all, it's always up the full 90 degrees.

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Product Description:
The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. (And equal in other formats as well.) The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into your gadget bag or pocket.

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Nikon SB R200 - External flash - 10 (m) Review

Nikon SB R200 - External flash - 10I originally bought this to use it with my D60 and SB-800, with the aim to control lighting and place in in different directions ...etc. After I bought it I discovered it's more suited to Macro photography (with the help of additional accessories).
I should have bought the SB-600 instead, the price difference is relatively minor and it has the below added benefits
1- It will work wireless, and on the camera if I want to
2- It has higher guide number
3- It has and faster recharge time I guess (not really sure of this).
4- Uses normal AA batteries, and you can use rechargeable ones. The Sb-R200 uses CR1234A batteries, which are expensive and not rechargable.


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Product Description:
Nikon SB-R200 is a compact and lightweight remote Speedlight unit with easy-to-set analog controls, supporting the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and compatible CLS cameras. Built-in target light and AF Illuminator allows for proper position of Speedlight on the subject as well as auto focus operation in low light situations. Its i-TTL Flash control for accurate flash exposures in close-up and other multiple lighting applications. The flash can be set to one of three Speedlight Groups (A, B and C). It also offers four independent channels for competitive shooting environments. Nikon SB-R200 integrates perfectly into multiple flash situations including the SB800 and SB-600 Speedlight units.

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Sto-Fen OMNI-BOUNCE OM-600 - Flash diffuser Review

Sto-Fen OMNI-BOUNCE OM-600 - Flash diffuserThis seemingly simple piece of molded plastic was recommended to me by a professional photographer.Basically it's the shape of an open box that slides firmly onto the flash.It is small and sturdy enough to stash in your camera bag without worrying about damage.When used the light disperses more evenly and is less harsh on the subject being photographed.

The white box is for general use.Also available are the green Omni-bounce for florescent lighting and the gold Omni-bounce for a warming effect.

PROS:
Inexpensive solution for better flash photography.
A quality product that works.

CONS:
None

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Product Description:
The Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Giving even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. (And equal in other formats as well.) The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro. Designed for years of service with out the bulk of some other Diffusers, it is small enough to fit easily into your gadget bag or pocket.This product is designed for use with Nikon SB-600 flashes.

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Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras Review

Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR CamerasIt's no surprise that when you stand in front of the camera and push the
button, the remote triggers the shutter. There does seem to be some
confusion in reviews, both here and elsewhere, as to the remote's ability
to focus the lens before triggering the shutter.

This remote is capable of focusing the lens before triggering the shutter.
However, it will not focus the lens if the photographer has already
pushed the shutter release button on the camera half way down to focus
the image or if you are shooting in Manual mode and have AF-C set as
the Autofocus mode.

This means that if you are composing a photograph and push the shutter
button half way down to focus the image and you then stand in front of
the camera and push the remote button, the image will not focus
because you've already pushed the camera shutter release button half
way down to focus. To get the image to focus while you are standing in
front of the camera, compose the shot but do not push the camera's
shutter release button half way down, get in front of the camera and
then push the button.

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.

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Opteka i-TTL / TTL Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Nikon SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and other Speedlight Flashes (Nikon SC-28 Equivalent) Review

Opteka i-TTL / TTL Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Nikon SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, and other Speedlight FlashesMe saw it here. Me had concerns.Me bought it anyway. It worked.Now me love it. Now you buy it.:)

Seriously, I thought that this item would be cheap and defective in some way.But at half the price of the Nikon version, I couldn't resist.It works well, and seems to be made well too.Only time will tell if I've made a mistake.But I can say that after two weeks of almost daily use, I'm VERY happy with this purchase.

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Product Description:
The TTL Off-Camera Flash Remote Cord provides full TTL control for Nikon Speedlights when used off-camera with Nikon cameras which have the TTL hot flash shoe. It permits easy use of flash when the camera is mounted upon a bracket.

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Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash + Accessory Kit Review

Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash + Accessory KitAs a camera hobbyist, this flash does everything I technically need.Great control and very predictable.The SB800 has a lot of other features but I feel in my humble opinion, it's not worth the extra cash.To whomever is reading this, please compare the functions of both to see what you need to determine what is right for you.I use it on my D70.

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Product Description:
The Nikon SB-600 is a Versatile Remote Speedlight for a Creative Lighting System. * Compact, portable i-TTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS). * Operates as a stand-alone Speedlight or as a wireless remote unit. * Nikon's i-TTL flash control provides accurate, seamless fill-flash capability under difficult, challenging lighting situations. * Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) allows photographers to change the composition or zoom of the shot while maintaining the desired lighting of the subject. * Wide-area AF illuminator for accurate autofocus in low light situations. * Auto FP High Speed Sync Mode available with Nikon CLS compatible cameras with high speed sync capability. * Flash color information for more accurate flash control. * Bounce capabilities allow for reducing background shadows and more creative lighting effects.
++PLUS++ Accessory Kit: Omni-Bounce Diffuser; creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect. Gives even coverage across the entire frame, with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. - Rapid AC/DC AA/AAA Baatery Charger with 4 High Capacity AA 2700 mAh rechargeable batteries - 8 Slot Battery Holder!!!

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SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Review

SU-800 Wireless SpeedlightThe SU-800 works great, performs as advertised, except that the light is not purely ir, as I had been led to believe. There is a small amount of red light when you take the shot, and my ever-blinking wife reacts even to that. i-TTL preflash never works, of course, but this happens even when on manual. My solution has been to turn the AF-illuminator mode on, which uses a brighter red light to assist focus. Her eyes adjust to the red light, so then the trigger light doesn't cause a blink. The catch there is that once the camera achieves focus the light turns off, so I can't focus-recompose, because in the time it takes to reframe her eyes have adjusted back to no light, and she blinks again. Sigh. Oh, and this still has to be done in manual. I'm thinking a different body with FV lock (my D40 lacks this) might be able to work around this, but I'm not sure. Pocket Wizards would definitely work, but having to walk over to the flashes and set levels manually would be much less convenient.

It is a good product otherwise, but be aware that if you are hoping for a completely invisible trigger, you will be disappointed.

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Product Description:
The multi-functional Nikon SU-800 unit forms the nerve centre of any i-TTL multiple flash-lighting situation.Capable of metering and triggering groups of remote Speedlights in the Nikon Creative Lighting System, a one-touch switch fully automates accurate exposures of small subjects instantly. Manual adjustment of the balance of each units output is simple to control through the comprehensive LCD panel

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Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Review

Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasIf you need a small flash that is a lot more powerful than the on-camera flash on your compatible Nikon camera, this is a great flash. More than anything, it's a better than on-camera flash that also has bounce capability, which none of the on-camera flashes do. For me, it doesn't replace a full-featured flash like and SB-800 or SB-600, but is a lot smaller and lighter for many times when you don't need the big mama. It's not powerful enough for instance to bounce if the ceiling is higher than 10 or 11 feet with lower ISO settings, where the SB-800 can still reach. I have found I don't use it as often as I thought I would, but that's really because I've not gotten into the habit of using a fill-flash as much as I should. That's not the fault of the flash.

It is fully automatic, which really means there's nothing to set or control on this unit. If your camera isn't compatible, basically this flash won't work for you. If it is compatible, it works great and seamlessly. I use it with a D200, D70 and CP8400, and it works great with all of them.

One thing to keep in mind is if you were thinking of using it as a "better" main flash on for instance a D200 in wireless remote flash mode, think again. Only the actual in-camera flash can be used in the remote commander mode on a D200. And, this unit is NOT capable of being a remote flash in wireless flash, either. So basically, don't consider it as part of wireless remote flash operation. It's a better than in-camera flash, not a wireless flash.

Also keep in mind as far as I know in the Coolpix line only the 8400 and 8800 are fully compatible with this. Most of the newer DSLRs are, though. If your camera isn't i-TTL, it's not the flash for you. Check the compatibility before you buy.

If you want a small and fully integrated flash for your Nikon digital, it's a great unit.

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Product Description:
Nikon Speedlight SB-400 is an external flash unit that provides i-TTL flash operation in a compact and lightweight body at an affordable price. The SB-400 offers a guide number of 30 (ISO 200, m), and effortless bounce flash function. The SB-400 is a flash unit for entry-level digital SLR users, but it is also useful for D2 series digital camera users as a handy flash unit.The SB-400 has been developed to provide an entry-level external flash unit, which is compatible with i-TTL flash operation. In combination with cameras compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System the SB-400 is controlled in i-TTL and D40's M (manual) mode. Its flash head can be tilted in 4 steps, horizontal, 60, 75 and 90 degrees, and has a flash shooting distance range from 0.6m to 20m (depends on the ISO setting). Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction and other flash modes can also be set on the camera body. With the SB-400, users can easily enjoy brighter and more natural lighting for better flash pictures.

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