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 Nikon D40 with SB400, Me new to DSLR

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post Mar 21 2007, 01:20 PM, updated 19y ago

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Hi all..


i finally decided it's time to move from p&s to dslr.. so boldly went out there and gotten myself a decent nikon d40 (that was 2 weeks ago)... and last week, decided to get the sb400...

there was a lot of hesitation at first for the sb400.. but then,,,, after playing with it at the shop.. i decided.. let's blow it anyway..

got it at Rm420 from amcorp...

the flash
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attached to the d40.. looks ok.. the sb600/sb800 would be an overkill to the small d40 body..
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the back....
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here's some images taken with the sb400..

direct sb400 flash vs sb400 bounce..

DIRECT
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BOUNCE @ 60deg
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i never thought i could take these pictures....

DIRECT
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BOUNCE @60deg
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DIRECT
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BOUNCE @60deg
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i am taking pics now... very happy with the sb400 purchase.... will never resort back to in-built flash...
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post Mar 21 2007, 02:14 PM

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i bounce of the ceiling...

the flash head can be adjusted to prefix angles.. 60deg, 70 or 75 deg and lastly 90deg...

very happy with the flash... since i am a noob... every pic turns out nicely.. lol...

never thought i could take pics like this..

now need to learn about composition to capture PICTURES.. no merely simple shooting.. hahahaha
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post Mar 21 2007, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Mar 21 2007, 02:49 PM)
My library card and Chubb card (security card) is in all white. You can just use a folded piece of white paper. Don't continuously shoot the flash whever it recharges, you risk burning the flash and card (i did this and a small burnt mark was left on the card) If you let the flash cools down properly, it will do no harm.

edit: nvm, went out and took a sample:
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taken at iso 800, f/4.5, +5.0 EV, at very low light. That's the 18-70mm btw.

brighter lens help alot, and post processing might be needed, so...take raw and mess around...you'd also get different result with different cards...as in how much light could go though and how much is bounced. Of course, nothing beats a proper external flash....the postman ought to bring me my sb600 already!  mad.gif
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is that a d80?
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post Mar 22 2007, 11:38 AM

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anyone else have sb400? can share experience and knowledge?
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post Mar 24 2007, 06:21 PM

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i agree with u on the compact and mobile package..

the weight of my sis's d80 is so dam heavy.. lugging it around is tiring...

plus d40 + sb400 is kida cute.... mini dslr... lol
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post Mar 29 2007, 04:43 PM

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that's somthing new.. hmm... might try it... will post pic when i do..
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