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

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(More customer reviews)If 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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Nikon SB 27 - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 34 (m) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this flash and I must say it is very powerful and very accurate when used in TTL mode. The unique design functionality make sit great for macro photography on a budget. Just do not be fooled by the picture; it is a horizontal design with a low profile but his is a big square unit. It uses 4 AA batteries and has a pc cord contact. If you can get below $75 it is a no brainier.
Just be advised, it will only work in Auto mode with your Nikon DSLRs.
Cons - small buttons, tiny screen, learning curve, bigger and heavier than you expect,
No DSLR TTL.

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Nikon's new SB-27 AF Speedlight, the latest in Nikon's growing system of AF Speedlights, is perfect for advanced amateurs and professional photographers who enjoy the advanced features of their camera's built-in Speedlight, but are ready for more power and control. Featuring a unique built-in bounce flash adapter, the compact SB-27 will operate with a wide variety of Nikon SLR cameras, including the N50, N6006, N70, N90s and F5.It features automatic TTL controlled fill-flash operation, rear curtain sync flash and Red-Eye Reduction lamp that turns on just prior to shutter release. It also features automatic power zoom coverage, built-in bounce flash adapter and manual flash output level compensation. The Speedlight's flash head rotates through 180? arc. SB-27 has an extra short recycling time of up to 5 seconds.

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