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Nikon SB-28 Additional information, Reference section, In this section, information on

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Additional information

Additional information

Reference section

In this section, information on

troubleshooting and optional accessories is presented.

Following that are tips on Speedlight care, notes on batteries,

with the SB-28’s specifications coming

at the end of the manual.

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Nikon SB-28 Additional information, Reference section, In this section, information on, at the end of the manual

Contents

Autofocus Speedlight SB-28WARNING-Toavoid injury ForewordDetermine which group your camera belongs to Camera groups and available flash modes Speedlight parts Using the SB-28in dim light LCD panel indicationsNotes on LCDs Take some test shots Tips on using this manualUse only Nikon-approvedequipment Notices used in this manual About this manualContents Manual Flash ƒ Mode One-buttonoperations Using control buttonsTwo-buttonoperations Becoming familiar with the SB-28 Getting startedLoading batteries Selecting the distance scale meters/feet Adjusting the flash headHold down the . button as you press the = button Detaching the SB-28 Attaching the SB-28to the cameraStandby function Turning the SB-28on and off / Standby functionTurning power on and off Canceling and setting the standby functionReplace batteries The ready-light1Press the = button to turn the SB-28on Test firing1Turn the SB-28off Setting the ISO film speedCameras in Groups I and Cameras in Groups III throughAdjusting the zoom-headposition Other camera/lens combinations Adjusting the zoom-headposition2 To change to 18mm, press the button once Setting the built-inwide flash adapterSelecting a flash mode Shooting in the auto flash mode Basic operationMulti-SensorBalanced Fill-Flash t flash modesflash modes 3D Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-FlashStandard TTL Flash Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Programmed TTL Auto Flash1 Set the aperture TTL Auto Flash t ModeCamera settings Monitor Preflash will not operate3 Select the flash mode Flash settings4Check the shooting distance Underexposure indicator Amount of underexposure TTL Auto Flash t ModeIn Aperture-priorityauto A or Manual M mode Applicable to cameras in Groups I andNikkor lenses with a built-inCPU Nikkor lenses without a built-inCPUGuide number at ISO 100 for m/ft TTL Auto Flash t Mode2 Set the flash sync mode Camera settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode 1 Set the aperture4Check the shooting distance Flash settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode 3 Select the flash modeNikkor lenses with a built-inCPU Camera settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode 1 Set the apertureSelect the Flash settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode flash modeTTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settingsSelect the flash mode With Nikkor lenses with a built-inCPU TTL Auto Flash t ModeWith Nikkor lenses without a built-inCPU For F-501/N2020and F-301/N2000 Flash settingsTTL Auto Flash t Mode Select the flash mode2Set the aperture on the SB-28’sLCD panel, then confirm the flash shooting distance range Lens in use TTL Auto Flash t ModeSelect the flash mode Flash settings2Check the shooting distance Flash settings Non-TTLAuto Flash ˙ ModeFor cameras in all groups Page Page In addition to convenient Auto Flash Advanced operationto match your creative ideas For cameras in all groups Manual Flash ƒ ModeFlash settings 2Adjust the flash output levelSelect the exposure mode Camera settingsSet the aperture Manual Flash ƒ Mode 1Set the exposure mode to Manual M Camera settingsFP High-SpeedFlash sync % in Manual Flash ƒ mode For F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90Set % on the LCD panel Flash settingsManual Flash ƒ Mode Select the flash modeDetaching the SB-28 Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsguide numbers at ISO 100 for meters/feet Do not use the built-inwide flash adapter1 Select the flash mode Repeating Flash ModeFlash settings For cameras in all groupsMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame 4 Set the aperture Repeating Flash ModeCamera settings 3Set the exposure mode to Manual MExposure compensation in Repeating Flash Mode To calculate the correct aperture Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture inTo calculate the shooting distance Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds ƒand flash modesCamera settings Bounce flash operationApplicable to all camera groups Select a flash mode Flash settings4 Tilt and/or rotate the flash head Flash head tilting and rotating angle Bounce flash operationApplicable to all camera groups 1Pull out the wide flash adapter Using the built-inbounce card3Set the flash head as shown and take pictures Camera settings Close-upflash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode5Position the built-inwide flash adapter over the flash head Flash settings7Move the SB-28off axis, making sure the subject will receive sufficient illumination Close-upflash operation in TTL Auto Flash t ModeNotes on multiple flash operation Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesSpeedlight coefficients TTL multiple flash operation Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesSU-4 4Set the flash mode on all the flash units to tGroup System chart for TTL multiple flashMultiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes GroupSecondary flash unit B B BMultiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes 1Connect the SB-28to the sync terminal of the secondary flash units using a cordFor cameras in all groups Exposure compensation in flash photographyFlash settings Exposure compensation in flash photography3Set the desired exposure compensation Canceling exposure compensationExposure compensation in flash photography Page Setting your camera to red-eyereduction Red-eyereduction controlRear-curtainflash sync 1Select the flash mode Rear-curtainflash syncFlash settings Camera settingsIn this section, information on Additional informationReference section with the SB-28’sspecifications comingFor cameras in all groups Checking the correct exposureFor autofocus cameras only Autofocus flash operation in dim lightHold down the µ button as you press the button Autofocus flash operation in dim light2 AF Nikkor lenses must be used 5 The SB-28’s ready-lightis onTTL Remote Cord SC-17and SC-24 Optional accessoriesWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Sync Cord SC-11and SC-15Usable sync cords Optional accessoriesUsing an external power source Available external power sourcesAvoid physical shocks Tips on Speedlight careCleaning MaintenanceNotes on handling batteries Notes on batteriesNotes on batteries Troubleshooting Cameras in Group TroubleshootingCameras in Groups V and Cameras in GroupSpecifications Specifications Power source Number of Specificationsin TTL Auto t and Non-TTLAuto ˙ flash modes Usable aperture/flash shooting distance rangesISO film speed Specifications