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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual

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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual

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SB-28 Autofocus SpeedlightDetermine which group your camera belongs to ForewordWARNING-Toavoid injury Camera groups and available flash modes Speedlight parts Notes on LCDs LCD panel indicationsUsing the SB-28in dim light Use only Nikon-approvedequipment Tips on using this manualTake some test shots About this manual Notices used in this manualContents Manual Flash ƒ Mode Two-buttonoperations Using control buttonsOne-buttonoperations Getting started Becoming familiar with the SB-28Loading batteries Hold down the . button as you press the = button Adjusting the flash headSelecting the distance scale meters/feet Attaching the SB-28to the camera Detaching the SB-28Turning the SB-28on and off / Standby function Turning power on and offCanceling and setting the standby function Standby functionThe ready-light Replace batteriesTest firing 1Press the = button to turn the SB-28onSetting the ISO film speed Cameras in Groups I andCameras in Groups III through 1Turn the SB-28offAdjusting the zoom-headposition Adjusting the zoom-headposition Other camera/lens combinationsSetting the built-inwide flash adapter 2 To change to 18mm, press the button onceSelecting a flash mode Basic operation Shooting in the auto flash modet flash modes flash modes3D Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-Flash Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-FlashCenter-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill FlashProgrammed TTL Auto Flash Standard TTL FlashTTL Auto Flash t Mode Camera settingsMonitor Preflash will not operate 1 Set the aperture4Check the shooting distance Flash settings3 Select the flash mode TTL Auto Flash t Mode Underexposure indicator Amount of underexposureApplicable to cameras in Groups I and Nikkor lenses with a built-inCPUNikkor lenses without a built-inCPU In Aperture-priorityauto A or Manual M modeTTL Auto Flash t Mode Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ftCamera settings TTL Auto Flash t Mode1 Set the aperture 2 Set the flash sync modeFlash settings TTL Auto Flash t Mode3 Select the flash mode 4Check the shooting distanceCamera settings TTL Auto Flash t Mode1 Set the aperture Nikkor lenses with a built-inCPUFlash settings TTL Auto Flash t Modeflash mode Select theSelect the flash mode Flash settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode TTL Auto Flash t Mode With Nikkor lenses with a built-inCPUWith Nikkor lenses without a built-inCPU Flash settings TTL Auto Flash t ModeSelect the flash mode For F-501/N2020and F-301/N20002Set the aperture on the SB-28’sLCD panel, then confirm the flash shooting distance range TTL Auto Flash t Mode Lens in use2Check the shooting distance Flash settingsSelect the flash mode For cameras in all groups Non-TTLAuto Flash ˙ ModeFlash settings Page Page to match your creative ideas Advanced operationIn addition to convenient Auto Flash Manual Flash ƒ Mode Flash settings2Adjust the flash output level For cameras in all groupsSet the aperture Camera settingsSelect the exposure mode Manual Flash ƒ Mode Camera settings FP High-SpeedFlash sync % in Manual Flash ƒ modeFor F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90 1Set the exposure mode to Manual MFlash settings Manual Flash ƒ ModeSelect the flash mode Set % on the LCD panelAdjustment factors for other ISO film speeds guide numbers at ISO 100 for meters/feetDo not use the built-inwide flash adapter Detaching the SB-28Repeating Flash Mode Flash settingsFor cameras in all groups 1 Select the flash modeMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Repeating Flash Mode Camera settings3Set the exposure mode to Manual M 4 Set the apertureExposure compensation in Repeating Flash Mode To calculate the shooting distance Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture inTo calculate the correct aperture ƒand flash modes Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsApplicable to all camera groups Bounce flash operationCamera settings 4 Tilt and/or rotate the flash head Flash settingsSelect a flash mode Applicable to all camera groups Bounce flash operationFlash head tilting and rotating angle 3Set the flash head as shown and take pictures Using the built-inbounce card1Pull out the wide flash adapter Close-upflash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Camera settingsFlash settings 5Position the built-inwide flash adapter over the flash headClose-upflash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode 7Move the SB-28off axis, making sure the subject will receive sufficient illuminationSpeedlight coefficients Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesNotes on multiple flash operation Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes TTL multiple flash operation4Set the flash mode on all the flash units to t SU-4System chart for TTL multiple flash Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesGroup GroupB B B Secondary flash unit1Connect the SB-28to the sync terminal of the secondary flash units using a cord Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesExposure compensation in flash photography For cameras in all groupsExposure compensation in flash photography Flash settingsCanceling exposure compensation 3Set the desired exposure compensationExposure compensation in flash photography Page Red-eyereduction control Setting your camera to red-eyereductionRear-curtainflash sync Rear-curtainflash sync Flash settingsCamera settings 1Select the flash modeAdditional information Reference sectionwith the SB-28’sspecifications coming In this section, information onChecking the correct exposure For cameras in all groupsAutofocus flash operation in dim light For autofocus cameras onlyAutofocus flash operation in dim light 2 AF Nikkor lenses must be used5 The SB-28’s ready-lightis on Hold down the µ button as you press the buttonOptional accessories Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Sync Cord SC-11and SC-15 TTL Remote Cord SC-17and SC-24Optional accessories Usable sync cordsAvailable external power sources Using an external power sourceTips on Speedlight care CleaningMaintenance Avoid physical shocksNotes on batteries Notes on handling batteriesNotes on batteries Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cameras in Groups V andCameras in Group Cameras in GroupSpecifications Specifications Power source Specifications Number ofUsable aperture/flash shooting distance ranges in TTL Auto t and Non-TTLAuto ˙ flash modesSpecifications ISO film speed