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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual TTL Auto Flash t Mode, Flash settings, Select the flash mode

Models: SB-28

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Select the flash mode.

TTL Auto Flash t Mode

For cameras in Group IV: F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50 and F-401x/N5005

Available flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode

	Lens in use	Available flash	Camera’s exposure mode*
	Lens in use	operation	Camera’s exposure mode*
		operation
	Nikkor lenses with a	Matrix Balanced	Programmed auto (P)
	built-in CPU	Fill-Flash t	Shutter-priority auto (S)
			Aperture-priority auto (A)
			Manual (M)*

	Nikkor lenses	Center-Weighted	Manual (M)
	without a built-in	Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-
	CPU	Flash t

*Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash can only be performed when the camera’s exposure mode is set to Manual (M).

Flash settings

1	Select the flash mode.
	—Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel.

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Nikon SB-28 instruction manual TTL Auto Flash t Mode, Flash settings, Select the flash mode

Contents

Autofocus Speedlight SB-28Determine which group your camera belongs to ForewordWARNING-Toavoid injury Camera groups and available flash modes Speedlight parts 2 3 4 5 LCD panel indicationsUsing the SB-28in dim light Notes on LCDsUse only Nikon-approvedequipment Tips on using this manualTake some test shots Notices used in this manual About this manualContents Manual Flash ƒ Mode Two-buttonoperations Using control buttonsOne-buttonoperations Becoming familiar with the SB-28 Getting startedLoading batteries Hold down the . button as you press the = button Adjusting the flash headSelecting the distance scale meters/feet 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 operate4Check the shooting distance Flash settings3 Select the flash mode 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 modeSelect the flash mode Flash settingsTTL Auto Flash t 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 Mode2Check 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 For cameras in all groups Manual Flash ƒ ModeFlash settings 2Adjust the flash output levelSet the aperture Camera settingsSelect the exposure mode 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 shooting distance Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture inTo calculate the correct aperture Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds ƒand flash modesApplicable 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 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 ModeSpeedlight coefficients Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modesNotes on multiple flash operation 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