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WARNINGTo avoid injury
Foreword
Camera groups and available flash modes
Group Camera name Flash operation
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Speedlight parts
Notes on LCDs
Using the SB-28 in dim light
LCD panel indications
Tips on using this manual
Notices used in this manual
Determine what type of Nikkor lenses you are using.
About this manual
Getting started
Basic operation
Contents
Advanced operation
Additional information
Using control buttons
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Loading batteries
Adjusting the flash head
Selecting the distance scale (meters/feet)
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Adjusting the flash head / Selecting the distance scale
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Attaching the SB-28 to the camera
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Detaching the SB-28
Turning power on and off
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Turning the SB-28 on and off / Standby function
The ready-light
Replace batteries.
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Cameras in Groups I and II
Cameras in Groups III through VII
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Setting the ISO film speed
Cameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU
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Adjusting the zoom-head position
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Adjusting the zoom-head position
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Other camera/lens combinations
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Setting the built-in wide flash adapter
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Selecting a flash mode
Basic operation
Shooting in the auto flash mode
Six flash operations are possible in the TTL Auto Flash mode:
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash
ttflash modes
flash modes
Matrix Balanced Fill Flash
Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash
Programmed TTL Auto Flash
Standard TTL Flash
Monitor Preflash will not operate:
TTL Auto Flash tMode
For cameras in Group I: F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70
Available flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode
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The ready-light blinks when the flash fires at maximum output.
TTL Auto Flash tMode
Confirming the flash shooting distance range in TTL Auto Flash tMode
Applicable to cameras in Groups I and II
Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU
Nikkor lenses without a built-in CPU
Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync operation (F5 only)
TTL Auto Flash tMode
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Use the cameras MODE button to select the flash mode.
Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU
Nikkor lenses without a built-in CPU
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For cameras in Group III: F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000
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Flash settings
For cameras in Group IV: F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50 and F-401x/N5005
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exposure mode selected on the camera.
With Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU
For F-401x/N5005 (In Programmed Auto (P) or Shutter-Priority Auto (S) exposure mode)
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Available flash operation in TTL Auto Flash tMode
For cameras in Group V: F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000
Flash settings
For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000
For F-401s/N4004s and F-401/N4004
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flash shooting distance range.
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in focus before taking the picture.
Guide to determining aperture : For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 (in Programmed Auto (P) mode)
For cameras in Group VI: FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V
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Non-TTL Auto Flash Mode
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Manual Flash Mode
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Synchronization in continuous shooting in Manual
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Manual Flash Mode
FP High-Speed Flash sync %in Manual Flash mode For F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90
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Manual Flash Mode
Notes on flash photography in FP High-Speed Flash sync %
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Repeating Flash
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Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame
Repeating Flash
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To calculate the correct aperture:
Guide numbers (at ISO 100: for m/ft at 20 C/68 F) in and " modes
To calculate the shooting distance:
f/stop = 36/9 (in meters) = 4 f/stop = 118/30 (in feet) = 3.93 = approx. 4
Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture in
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Bounce flash operation
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Bounce flash operation
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Close-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash
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Close-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash tMode
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Multiple flash operation in
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Notes on multiple flash operation
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TTL multiple flash operation using the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 (optional)
System chart for TTL multiple flash
(For cameras in Groups I through VI, plus F3-Series cameras)
Group I
Group V
Group III
Secondary flash unit
Manual multiple flash operation (For cameras in all groups)
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Exposure compensation in flash photography
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Flash exposure compensation in TTL Auto Flash tmode
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Exposure compensation in flash photography
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Flash exposure compensation in TTL Auto Flash tmode
Exposure compensation in flash photography
Exposure compensation values possible with various film speeds
+2+1012
Flash exposure compensation in Non-TTL Auto Flash mode
Flash exposure compensation in Manual Flash mode
Setting your camera to red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction control
Rear-curtain flash sync
Cameras in Groups I through III featuring a rear-curtain flash sync mode
Rear-curtain flash sync
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Autofocus flash operation in dim light
Conditions necessary to activate the AF assist illuminator LED:
To cancel autofocus flash operation with the AF assist illuminator LED
Hold down the button as you press the }button.
Autofocus flash operation in dim light
Optional accessories
Accessories for multiple flash
Optional accessories
Connecting the SB-28 to your camera using a sync cord
Available external power sources
Using an external power source
Tips on Speedlight care
Notes on batteries
WARNING
Notes on handling batteries
Notes on batteries
Notes on using alkaline-manganese and lithium batteries
Notes on using rechargeable NiCd and Ni-MH batteries
Troubleshooting
The flash ready-light in the camera's viewfinder will blink:
Troubleshooting
Warning indications
Specifications
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Usable aperture/flash shooting distance ranges in TTL Auto tand Non-TTL Auto flash modes