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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual Autofocus Speedlight

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Autofocus Speedlight

Autofocus Speedlight

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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual Autofocus Speedlight

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 2 3 4 5Take 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 cameraTurning power on and off Turning the SB-28on and off / Standby functionCanceling and setting the standby function Standby functionReplace batteries The ready-light1Press the = button to turn the SB-28on Test firingCameras in Groups I and Setting the ISO film speedCameras in Groups III through 1Turn the SB-28offAdjusting 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 operationflash modes t flash modes3D Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-Flash Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-FlashMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashProgrammed TTL Auto Flash Standard TTL FlashCamera settings TTL Auto Flash t ModeMonitor Preflash will not operate 1 Set the aperture3 Select the flash mode Flash settings4Check the shooting distance Underexposure indicator Amount of underexposure TTL Auto Flash t ModeNikkor lenses with a built-inCPU Applicable to cameras in Groups I andNikkor lenses without a built-inCPU In Aperture-priorityauto A or Manual M modeGuide number at ISO 100 for m/ft TTL Auto Flash t ModeTTL Auto Flash t Mode Camera settings1 Set the aperture 2 Set the flash sync modeTTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settings3 Select the flash mode 4Check the shooting distanceTTL Auto Flash t Mode Camera settings1 Set the aperture Nikkor lenses with a built-inCPUTTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settingsflash mode Select theTTL 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 TTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settingsSelect 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 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 Flash settings Manual Flash ƒ Mode2Adjust the flash output level For cameras in all groupsSelect the exposure mode Camera settingsSet the aperture Manual Flash ƒ Mode FP High-SpeedFlash sync % in Manual Flash ƒ mode Camera settingsFor F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90 1Set the exposure mode to Manual MManual Flash ƒ Mode Flash settingsSelect the flash mode Set % on the LCD panelguide numbers at ISO 100 for meters/feet Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsDo not use the built-inwide flash adapter Detaching the SB-28Flash settings Repeating Flash ModeFor cameras in all groups 1 Select the flash modeMaximum number of repeating flashes per frame Camera settings Repeating Flash Mode3Set the exposure mode to Manual M 4 Set the apertureExposure 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 tMultiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes System chart for TTL multiple flashGroup 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 Flash settings Rear-curtainflash syncCamera settings 1Select the flash modeReference section Additional informationwith the SB-28’sspecifications coming In this section, information onFor cameras in all groups Checking the correct exposureFor autofocus cameras only Autofocus flash operation in dim light2 AF Nikkor lenses must be used Autofocus flash operation in dim light5 The SB-28’s ready-lightis on Hold down the µ button as you press the buttonWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Optional accessoriesSync Cord SC-11and SC-15 TTL Remote Cord SC-17and SC-24Usable sync cords Optional accessoriesUsing an external power source Available external power sourcesCleaning Tips on Speedlight careMaintenance Avoid physical shocksNotes on handling batteries Notes on batteriesNotes on batteries Troubleshooting Cameras in Groups V and TroubleshootingCameras in Group 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