Nikon SB-28 Repeating Flash Mode, Camera settings, 3Set the exposure mode to Manual M

Repeating Flash " Mode

For cameras in all groups

Camera settings

3Set the exposure mode to Manual (M).

4 Set the aperture.

—For cameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU: Change the aperture on the camera as you watch the indicator bar ¡ on the LCD panel change to match the shooting distance.

—For other camera/lens combinations: Press the { or } button to change the aperture on the LCD panel. Then set the same aperture on the lens aperture ring.

The indicator bar ¡ shows a flash shooting distance in which the correct exposure can be obtained with a single flash firing.

5 Set the shutter speed.

—Use the equation to determine the shutter speed.

Number of flashes per frame

Shutter speed = ————————————————

Frequency of flashes (Hz)

For example, if the number of flashes per frame is 10 and frequency is 5 Hz, divide 10 by 5 to get a shutter speed of 2 sec. or slower.

—Or you can set the shutter speed to B (bulb) to accommodate any number of repeating flashes.

6Wait for the ready-light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture.

—Press the ~ button to make sure the flash fires correctly as set.

• In the Repeating Flash Mode, use a tripod to prevent camera/flash shake.

Allow the SB-28 to cool off for at least 10 minutes after 10 sequences of repeating flash.

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