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jonritter

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I'd like people's opinion on the SB400 I have a d5100 am an amateur, I take pics of random things and people.

Is that a good choice for me?
 
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nikonpup

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i have a 5100 and sb400. Sb400 is a left over from film days. Most shots needing flash, the on-board flash is sufficent for my work. If you find you need more flash the sb400 is a place to start. Using flash correctly is another art to be learned. You can
find some good information on-line.
 
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TedG954

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I have an SB400 and it works well. It is the least expensive of the Nikon flashes and I recommend it for you and I as amateurs. Like the 'pup said, on-board is generally enough. I only bought the SB400 so I could bounce light off the ceiling.
 
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vindex1963

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I think the SB-400 is good for bounce/fill flash but is pretty weak for much else. If your going to use it for a direct flash just stick with the on board flash. I have an SB-400 and an SB-600 and to me the 400 is pretty much useless.
 
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jonritter

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What are some cost comparable alternatives? I have seen a lot of different reviews, but I don't see a conclusive answer. I appreciate all the replies.

Jon
 
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§am

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I have the SB400 and it's great for bounce flash work off the ceiling.
Turn your camera to the side though, and you lose that functionality immediately :(

I think the SB400 is better than the onboard flash though, as it sits a little higher so eliminates shadows from longer lenses or hoods that some people see.

Price wise - it's a great little flash.
 
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vindex1963

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vindex1963 said:
I think the SB-400 is good for bounce/fill flash but is pretty weak for much else. If your going to use it for a direct flash just stick with the on board flash. I have an SB-400 and an SB-600 and to me the 400 is pretty much useless.
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jonritter said:
What are some cost comparable alternatives? I have seen a lot of different reviews, but I don't see a conclusive answer. I appreciate all the replies.

Jon
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In my experience that pretty much sums it up.
 
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slowpoke

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I own and use the SB400.I added an inexpensive Flash cord and now I can bounce the flash off anything.The SB400 is a good close range flash.Good Luck.
 
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