14 DAY TRIAL // Nippon optics manufacturer Nikon has officially listed its entry-level flashgun, the SB-400, as discontinued on the Nikon Imaging website. This comes somewhat as a surprise for entry-level DSLR users, who now have only the newly introduced SB-300 model as an alternative.
Currently, Nikon's Speedlight lineup would surely need a new flashgun model to fill the gap between the minimalistic SB-300 and the mid-range SB-700.
The Nikon SB-300 was announced back in August as a replacement for the SB-400, but, in comparison it comes with a smaller guide number of only 18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft), is slower than the previous model, and runs on AAA batteries, while the SB-400 required AA-size batteries.
Nikon decided to take this approach for a smaller, more compact flash so it can be used with the upcoming Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera that will feature a standard hotshoe. The SB-300 is currently priced at $146.95 / €107, but if you want to purchase the old SB-400 model, you should hurry up as only a few retailers still have it in stock.