Nikon SB-28 instruction manual Number Batteries Min. recycling

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Specifications

Number of

Batteries

Min. recycling

Min. number of flashes/

 

flashes and

 

time (approx.)

recycling time (approx.)

 

recycling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

AA-type alkaline-

6.5 sec.

150/6.5-30 sec.

 

times at full

 

output (with

manganese

 

 

 

 

batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

AA-type NiCd (700 mAh)

 

 

60/4-30 sec.

 

installed in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the SB-28)

4

AA-type NiCd (1000 mAh)

4 sec.

90/4-30 sec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

AA-type Ni-MH

 

 

100/4-30 sec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

AA-type lithium

7.5 sec.

200/8-30 sec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Data measured with fresh batteries, but without using AF assist

 

LED, zoom-head position adjustment, or LCD panel illumination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red-eye

The red-eye reduction LED lights up for approx. 1 sec.

reduction

before the flash fires. This function is set on the camera.

 

Applicable to cameras in Group I (except F5) and Pronea

 

600i/6i.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AF assist

Automatically fires LED beam toward subject when

illumination

performing autofocus in dim light or in the dark with Nikon AF

 

cameras. Can be canceled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready-light

• Lights up when SB-28 is recycled and ready to fire.

Blinks for 3 seconds when flash fires at its maximum

output, indicating light may have been insufficient (in TTL Auto Flash t and ˙ mode only).

FLASH button

• Performs test firing for correct exposure detection in ˙

 

mode or test firing in " mode. Can turn the SB-28 on

 

again after the unit enters standby mode.

 

 

Built-in wide

Allows the SB-28 to be used with 18mm or 20mm lenses.

flash adapter

 

 

 

Safety lock

With cameras equipped with a safety lock system, the mount

system

pin is automatically inserted into the locking hole in the

 

camera’s accessory shoe to secure the SB-28.

 

 

LCD panel

Turns on and off every time the . button is pressed.

illuminator

Illumination lasts approx. 16 seconds.

 

 

Flash

Distance scale on the LCD panel can be set to either meters

shooting

(m) or feet (ft) by pressing the . and = buttons

distance scale

simultaneously with SB-28 turned off.

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Contents SB-28 Foreword Determine which group your camera belongs toCamera groups and available flash modes Speedlight parts LCD panel indications ˙ Non-TTL Auto Flash P.42Take some test shots Tips on using this manualUse only Nikon-approved equipment Denotes important points where caution is required About this manualContents Manual Flash ƒ Mode One-button operations Using control buttonsTwo-button operations Getting started Loading batteries Adjusting the flash head Selecting the distance scale meters/feetAttaching the SB-28 to the camera Detaching the SB-28Turning the SB-28 on and off / Standby function Turning power on and offCanceling and setting the standby function Standby functionReady-light Ready-light blinks when the flash fires at maximum outputReplace batteries Test firing Cameras in Groups I Setting the ISO film speedCameras in Groups III through Adjusting the zoom-head position Zoom head is automatically adjustedAdjusting the zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinationsSetting the built-in wide flash adapter To change to 18mm, press the button onceSelecting a flash mode IIIBasic operation 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Flash modesMulti-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Programmed TTL Auto Flash Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL FlashCamera settings TTL Auto Flash t ModeAvailable flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Monitor Preflash will not operateFlash settings Select the flash modeTTL Auto Flash t Mode Ready-light blinks when the flash fires at maximum outputNikkor lenses with a built-in CPU Applicable to cameras in Groups INikkor lenses without a built-in CPU Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ft Available flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Select the flash mode Check the shooting distanceSelect the flash mode on the camera For cameras in Group III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000Flash settings Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel With Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU Page For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 For F-401s/N4004s and F-401/N4004Flash shooting distance range TTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settings For cameras in all groups Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ ModeSelect the aperture Page Page Advanced operation Manual Flash ƒ Mode Adjust the flash output levelSelect the exposure mode Synchronization in continuous shooting in Manual ƒ mode Manual Flash ƒ ModeNumber of continuous flashes at six frames per sec Set the exposure mode to Manual M Set the aperture Set the shutter speedSet % on the LCD panel Do not use the built-in wide flash adapter Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsGuide numbers at ISO 100 for meters/feet Detaching the SB-28Repeating Flash Mode Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame Repeating Flash Mode Exposure compensation in Repeating Flash Mode To calculate the correct aperture To calculate the shooting distanceFlash modes Bounce flash operation Applicable to all camera groupsSelect a flash mode Tilt and/or rotate the flash headBounce flash operation Flash head tilting and rotating angleUsing the built-in bounce card Set the flash head as shown and take picturesClose-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Set the flash mode Close-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes Attach the main flash unit to the camera’s accessory shoeSet the flash mode of the master flash unit to t mode TTL multiple flash operationSet the flash mode on all the flash units to t SU-4System chart for TTL multiple flash For cameras in Groups I through VI, plus F3-Series camerasSecondary flash unit Manual multiple flash operation For cameras in all groups Follow the same procedure as in normal Manual flash ƒ modeUsable optional remote cords Exposure compensation in flash photography Flash exposure compensation in TTL Auto Flash t mode Exposure compensation in flash photographyCanceling exposure compensation Set the desired exposure compensationFlash exposure compensation in TTL Auto Flash t mode Flash exposure compensation in Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ mode Flash exposure compensation in Manual Flash ƒ modeSetting your camera to red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction controlRear-curtain flash sync Rear-curtain flash sync Additional information Checking the correct exposure Autofocus flash operation in dim light For autofocus cameras onlyAutofocus flash operation in dim light Hold down the µ button as you press the buttonOptional accessories Accessories for multiple flashConnecting the SB-28 to your camera using a sync cord Optional accessoriesUsable sync cords Using an external power source Available external power sourcesUse only Nikon-approved external power sources Tips on Speedlight care Page Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flash ready-light in the cameras viewfinder will blink Specifications Specifications ON/OFFExternal Type alkaline Number Batteries Min. recycling Approx g 11.3 oz ISO film speed Shooting distance range in feet
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