Nikon SB-28 manuel d'utilisation

I nst ruct ion Manual E SB-28 A uto f o c u s S p ee dli g h t En[...]

Congratulations. Y ou ar e now the proud owner of the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28, a flash unit offering sleek new styling and simple push-button operation. When used with Nikon SLR cameras, the SB-28’ s extensive capabilities range from 3D Multi- Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today’ s most advanced flash technology , to full manual operatio[...]

3 1 Sold exclusively in the USA. 2 F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70 cannot perform FP High-Speed Flash Sync. 3 Center-W eighted Fill-Flash is not possible. 4 Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada. 5 An optional sync cord for land use is required. * For cameras such as the Nikon F or Nikon F2, refer to Group VII. TTL Auto Flash mode cannot be [...]

4 * Because the European version of the SB-28 comes with a differ ent shaped connector , Nikon DC Units SD-7, SD-8 and the Power Bracket Unit SK-6 are not compatible. Speedlight parts Built-in bounce card (P.61) Built-in wide flash adapter (P.21) Mounting foot locking wheel (P.14) Mount pin (P.14) For cameras featuring a safety lock system. Hot-sho[...]

All LCD (liquid crystal display) figures and marks do not appear at the same time. They are shown together her e for ease of explanation. 1 Flash mode indicator (P .22) tØ Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor tø Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center -Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Standard TTL Flash ƒ Manual Flash (P .46) % FP High-Speed[...]

6 T ake some test shots. Before taking important flash photographs, take some test shots to ascertain the SB-28 is working as desired in the mode(s) you have selected. Use only Nik on-appro ved equipment. The SB-28 is designed for use with Nikon cameras, lenses, and accessories. —Using cameras or accessories other than those specified by Nikon ma[...]

7 • This instruction manual consists of the main manual plus a separate Quick Reference sheet. The Quick Refer ence sheet provides an overview of the SB-28’ s capabilities and features, while the main manual supplies detailed information on all aspects of the SB-28. • Because explanations in this manual are based on the operation of the SB-28[...]

Forewor d ········································································································2 Camera groups and available flash modes ·············································[...]

9 Adv anced operation ············································································45 Manual Flash ƒ Mode (For cameras in all groups) ······························································[...]

10 By pressing a single button, you can activate fr equently used functions. When two buttons are pr essed simultaneously , you can activate functions which are not necessary to set each time. For easy refer ence, refer to the chart on the back of the built-in bounce card. One-button operations ' To adjust the zoom-head position (P .19-20) µ [...]

11 Getting started Becoming familiar with the SB-28 Before starting to take flash pictures, you should familiarize yourself with various settings and adjustments of the SB-28, regardless of which Nikon SLR camera you are using.[...]

Four penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of the following types may be used: • AA-type alkaline-manganese (1.5V) • AA-type lithium (1.5V) • AA-type NiCd (rechargeable) (1.2V) • AA-type Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable) (1.2V) NO TE : AA-type high-power manganese batteries are not r ecommended for use with the SB-28. —See p[...]

Adjusting the flash head Hold down the flash head tilting/rotating lock r elease button while adjusting the flash head to the horizontal/front position. • The flash head tilts/rotates fr om the horizontal/front position to: 90° (up) –7° (down) 180° (left) 90° (right) • The flash head has click stops at 30°, 60° and 90° (to the right), [...]

14 When attaching the SB-28 to your camera, make sure both units a re turned off to avoid accidentally firing the flash. 1 Loosen the SB-28's mounting foot locking wheel and slide the SB-28 into the camera’s accessory shoe. 2 T ighten the locking wheel. With cameras equipped with a safety lock system, the mount pin is automatically inserted [...]

T urning power on and off To turn the SB-28 on and off, depress and hold the = button for approx. 0.5 sec. Standby function If both the SB-28 and camera are not used for after appr ox. 80 seconds, the SB-28 shuts off automatically to conserve battery power . This is called the standby function. Canceling and setting the standby function 1 Press the[...]

After the SB-28 is turned on, the ready-light lights up as soon as the SB-28 is recyc led and ready to fire. —Make sure the r eady-light lights up before taking the picture. The ready-light blinks when the flash fires at maxim um output. In TTL Auto Flash t or Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ mode, if the ready-lights on the SB-28 and inside the camera’ s[...]

Y ou can perfor m simple test firing by pressing the ~ button to ensure that the SB-28 is working pr operly . 1 Press the = button to turn the SB-28 on. 2 After the ready-light comes on, press the ~ button to fire the SB-28. NO TE If the SB-28 enters the standby mode, press the ~ button once to turn the flash back on, then press the ~ button again [...]

Cameras in Groups I and II The ISO film speed is automatically set and indicated on the SB-28’ s LCD panel. • The usable film speed in TTL Auto Flash t mode is ISO 25 to 1000. Cameras in Groups III thr ough VII Set the ISO film speed manually in this manner: 1 T urn the SB-28 off. 2 T urn it on again. The film speed starts blinking. 3 Press the[...]

The SB-28 has six zoom-head position settings: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm and 85mm. (The zoom head is set to either 18mm or 20mm when the built-in wide flash adapter is used.) Cameras in Groups I and II with Nikk or lenses with a b uilt-in CPU 1 The zoom head is automatically adjusted. • Automatic zoom-head positioning is not possible if a smal[...]

Adjusting the zoom-head position 20 NO TE To cancel automatic zoom-head positioning and set the position manually: 1 Press the ' and { buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 sec. until the small M above ZOOM starts blinking. Then press the ' button and set the desired zoom-head position manually . 2 The zoom-head position indicator changes [...]

The SB-28 comes with a wide flash adapter to increase the angle of coverage to match an 18mm or 20mm lens. 1 Slide out the wide flash adapter 1 and gently push it down into place in front of the flash head 2 . • Because the bounce card comes out at the same time, r etur n it 3 to its original position inside the flash head. • The zoom-head posi[...]

When the µ button on the back of the SB-28 is pressed, the flash mode indicator sequences through these modes: Note that the LCD indications and available flash modes differ depending on which Nikon camera and lens you are using. The table below shows the auto flash mode recommended for use with each camera group. —Refer to the refer ence pages [...]

Basic operation Shooting in the auto flash mode The SB-28 provides a variety of flash modes to cover virtually all shooting situations. These modes range from TTL Auto Flash t to Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ and Manual Flash ƒ . In this section, TTL and Non-TTL Auto Flash modes are explained. TTL Auto Flash t : If your camera is in group I to VI, refer t[...]

Six flash operations are possible in the TTL A uto Flash mode: 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (Applicable to F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70) This mode automatically controls flash output to keep both subject and background corr ectly exposed. The SB-28 fires a series of nearly invisible preflashes, c[...]

Matrix Balanced Fill Flash (Applicable to F4-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-801s/N8008s, F-801/N8008, F-601/N6006, F-601 M /N6000, F-401x/N5005, Pronea 600i/6i) This mode automatically controls flash output to keep both subject and background corr ectly exposed when D or non-D-type AF Nikkor lenses are used. The ca[...]

* 1 All of the above flash modes can be changed to Standard TTL Flash t . * 2 Only Standard TTL Flash is possible when the F5 ’ s, F100 ’ s or F80-Series/N80-Series ’ Metering System is set to Spot Metering. * 3 With a G-type Nikkor lens attached to F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F70-Series/N70 cameras, the A and M exposure modes cannot be used. [...]

3 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until the desir ed auto flash mode appears on the LCD panel. tØ Automatic Balanced Fill- Flash with TTL Multi Sensor t ø Center -Weighted/Spot Fill- Flash t Standard TTL Flash 4 Check the shooting distance. A flash shooting distance range of 0.8 to 6m (2.6 to 20 ft) is shown. • With the F5 camera?[...]

The ready-light b links when the flash fires at maximum output. Underexposur e indicator Amount of underexposur e • If the SB-28’ s ready-light and the under exposure indicator blink for approx. 3 seconds after shooting, the flash has fir ed at its maximum output, indicating the light was insufficient for corr ect exposure. The amount of undere[...]

Confirming the flash shooting distance range in TTL A uto Flash t Mode Applicable to cameras in Gr oups I and II The method for confirming the shooting distance differs, depending on the lens in use and the selected exposure mode. Check the flash shooting distance range as described below . Flash shooting distance range Aperture value Nikkor lenses[...]

Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Flash sync operation (F5 only) In combination with the F5 camera, 1/300 High-Speed Flash Sync (with Custom Setting; 1/250 sec. at normal setting) is possible. But the far thest flash shooting distance cannot be read fr om the indicator bars _ on the SB-28 in TTL Auto Flash t Mode. In this case, [...]

* 1 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash operation is possible with F4-Series camera when AI-S or AI-type Nikkor lenses, Nikon Series E lenses, and lenses for the F3AF are used. * 2 The above flash modes can be changed to Standard TTL Flash t . * 3 Only Standard TTL Flash can be performed when the F4’ s Metering System is set to Spot Metering. * 4 With a G[...]

3 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until the desir ed auto flash mode indicator appears on the LCD panel: tø Matrix Balanced Fill Flash and Center -Weighted Fill Flash/Spot Fill-Flash t Standard TTL Flash 4 Check the shooting distance. A flash shooting distance range of 0.8 to 6m (2.6 to 20 ft) is shown. 5 W ait for the ready-light to[...]

Use the camera’ s MODE button to select the flash mode. * 1 G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used with an F-601/N6006 camera. With a G-type Nikkor lens attached to an F-601 M /N6000 camera, the A and M exposure modes cannot be used. * 2 Spot Metering is not possible with the F-601 M /N6000. 1 Set the aperture. Nikkor lenses with a b uilt-in CPU •[...]

4 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel. • Set your camera to the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash or Center - W eighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash mode. 5 Check the shooting distance. A flash shooting distance range of 0.8 to 6m (2.6 to 20 ft) is shown. Nikkor lenses with a b uilt-in CPU • In any exposure mod[...]

* Center -Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash can only be per formed when the camera’ s exposure mode is set to Manual (M). 1 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel. 35 TTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settings For cameras in Group IV: F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50 and F-401x/N5005 Available flash operation in [...]

36 2 Check the shooting distance according to the lens in use and the exposure mode selected on the camera. Flash shooting distance range With Nikkor lenses with a b uilt-in CPU For F60-Series/N60 and F50-Series/N50 (In Programmed A uto (P) or Shutter-Priority A uto (S) exposure mode) With an F60-Series/N60 or F50-Series/N50 camera in the ADV ANCED[...]

For F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50 and F-401x/N5005 (in Aperture- Priority A uto (A) or Manual (M) mode) Note the aperture set on the lens and set the same aperture on the SB-28’ s LCD panel by pressing the { or } button. Then confirm the flash shooting distance range. With Nikkor lenses without a b uilt-in CPU (for F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50[...]

38 Av ailable flash operation in TTL A uto Flash t Mode *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used. 1 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel. TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group V: F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004, F-301/N2000 Flash settings For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 Lens in use Camera’s expos[...]

39 2 Set the aperture on the SB-28’s LCD panel, then confirm the flash shooting distance range. Flash shooting distance range Select the aperture for the film in use from the table (or the aperture set by the camera in aperture-priority auto (A) or manual (M) mode). Press the SB-28's { or } button to set the corresponding aperture on the SB-[...]

40 *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used. • In aperture-priority auto (A) mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/250 sec. for the FM3 A , F A, FE2, and 1/90 sec. for the FG, Nikonos V . When setting a shutter speed at a much slower speed, set the camera’ s exposure mode to Manual (M). • Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shut[...]

41 1 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel. 2 Check the shooting distance. —Pr ess the SB-28's { or } button until the aperture set on the lens is set on the SB-28's LCD panel, then confirm the flash shooting distance range. Flash shooting distance range 3 W ait for the ready-light to come on and[...]

In Non-TTL Auto Flash shooting, the SB-28’ s light output automatically changes to match the flash-to-subject distance. The light, however , is not measured thr ough the lens, but is measured by the light sensor on the front of the SB-28. —The SB-28 can be used in Non-TTL Auto Flash mode with any Nikon camera/lens combination at any ISO film sp[...]

3 Select the exposure mode. —Set the camera’ s exposure mode to Aperture-priority auto (A) or Manual (M). 4 Set the aperture on the lens. —Set the aperture that appears on the SB-28’ s LCD panel on the lens. • The subject will be overexposed if you set a larger aperture (smaller f-number) on the camera than on the SB-28, and underexposed [...]

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Advanced operation For handling difficult lighting situations or expressing your ideas In addition to convenient Auto Flash, the SB-28 offers a host of other advanced operations to match your creative ideas or when unusual lighting situations are encountered.[...]

Manual flash photography is provided when shooting subjects in which the correct exposur e is difficult to obtain in the TTL or Non- TTL Auto Flash Mode. 1 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until ƒ appears on the LCD panel. 2 Adjust the flash output level. —Press the { or } button to choose a flash output level. Exposure compensation[...]

• T o extend the flash shooting distance range, choose a flash output level close to 1/1 or set the lens to a larger aperture (smaller f-number). • % indicator appears only when used in combination with the SB-28 and cameras in Group I (except F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70). (See page 49 on FP High-Speed Flash sync. % in Manual Flash ƒ[...]

Synchr onization in continuous shooting in Manual ƒ mode. The SB-28 is able to recycle fast enough to synchr onize with a motor -driven camera firing continuously up to six frames per sec. at a 1/64 flash output level. It is possible to take up to 40 flash pictures in rapid succession. *Available in the European market only . • SD-7 uses C-type [...]

FP High-Speed Flash sync % in Manual Flash ƒ mode For F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90 The SB-28 allows you to use faster shutter speeds for flash synchronization. With FP High-Speed Flash sync % , the flash emits light at an extremely rapid rate, while the shutter curtains travel to expose the film. This enables you to use a faster shutter spe[...]

4 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until ƒ appears on the LCD panel. 5 Set % on the LCD panel. —Press the { or } button until % appears on the LCD panel. The indicator bar ¡ on the LCD panel changes to show the shooting distance. The indicator changes every time you press the } button: The indicator changes every time you press the[...]

% guide numbers vary with the ISO film speed, shutter speed, and zoom- head position. • For film speeds other than ISO 100, multiply the guide numbers by the factors shown in the above chart. For example, for a film speed of ISO 400, with the zoom-head adjusted to 35mm, and a shutter speed of 1/500 sec., the % guide number is 12 x 2 = 24 (m), or [...]

In the " mode, the SB-28 fires r epeatedly during a single exposure, cr eating stroboscopic multiple-exposur e effects. This mode is useful when shooting fast-moving subjects. 1 Select the flash mode. —Press the µ button until ƒ" appear on the LCD panel. 2 Set the flash output level, the frequency (Hz), and the number of repeating fla[...]

Frequency (Hz) Flash output level Number of repeating flashes per frame —In the example, at 1/8 flash output level, the flash will fire thr ee times per frame at a frequency of 4 flashes per second. *Frequency (Hz) repr esents the number of flashes per second. The higher the number , the shorter the flash firing interval. 53 Frequency* 1 - 2 Hz 3[...]

54 Repeating Flash " Mode 3 Set 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[...]

Exposure compensation in Repeating Flash Mode The flash shooting distance calculated in step number 4 is the correct exposure for the first flash in the sequence. Ther efore, repeat ing flash at this flash output level will result in over exposure of the overlapped images. To prevent this, use a smaller aperture. NO TE Use fresh or fully charged ba[...]

56 Guide numbers help you determine a correct exposure or pr oper aperture (f/stop) when using the SB-28 in the Manual ƒ or Repeating Flash " mode. • See page 51 for % guide numbers. The guide number repr esents the amount of light (ISO 100: for m/ft) generated by the flash. With the SB-28, you can calculate a correct aperture by using the [...]

57 For film speeds other than ISO 100, multiply the guide numbers by the factors shown in the above table. For example, if the film speed in the previous example was ISO 400 rather than ISO 100, the guide number is 72 (36 x 2). ƒ and " flash modes Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds ISO film speed Factor 25 50 200 400 800 1600 x 0.5 [...]

When taking pictures indoors, dir ect flash often causes harsh, unattractive shadows on the subject or background. By bouncing the light off the ceiling or walls, you can soften the shadows and produce mor e natural-looking portraits. With the SB-28's built-in bounce card, you can cr eate a highlight in the subject's eyes. (See page 61, U[...]

3 Select a flash mode. —Press the µ button until t or ˙ appears on the LCD panel. 4 T ilt and/or rotate the flash head. —Depress the flash head tilting/r otating lock release button and tilt the flash head up at least 60° to bounce light off the ceiling. • If the angle of the flash head is not far enough off axis fr om the subject, uneven [...]

Flash head tilting and rotating angle For bouncing light off the walls or when the camera is held vertically , the SB-28’ s flash head tilts up to 90° and r otates horizontally 180° (to the left) and 90° (to the right). Always set the flash head at a click stop. • When the flash head is tilted up or rotated fr om the horizontal/front positio[...]

Using the built-in bounce car d In bounce flash photography , you can create a highlight in the subject’ s eyes by using the SB-28's built-in bounce card. This white car d reflects a small amount of light directly back to the subject, opening up the shadows and making the eyes look more vibrant. 1 Pull out the wide flash adapter . 2 While ho[...]

When shooting subjects closer than 0.6m (2 ft), use your SB-28 of f camera and utilize its built-in wide flash adapter . 1 Connect the SB-28 to your camera using the optional TTL Remote Cord SC-17. • For F5 cameras with a High-Magnification Finder DW-30 or DW-31, use the optional TTL Remote Cord SC-24. • For F4 cameras with a High-Magnification[...]

4 Set the flash mode. —Press the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel. 5 Position the built-in wide flash adapter over the flash head. • Refer to page 21, Setting the built-in wide flash adapter . 6 Adjust the zoom-head position to 18mm or 20mm regardless of the lens focal length in use. 63 Flash settings[...]

64 Close-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode 7 Move the SB-28 off axis, making sure the subject will receive sufficient illumination. • In 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash mode with cameras in Group I, you may not be able to obtain correct exposur e because distance infor mation from the lens (D-type Nikkor) is used. In this case, posi[...]

To eliminate harsh, directional shadows pr oduced by a single flash unit or to add additional illumination to the background, you can attach additional Nikon Speedlights in series. Flash shooting with more than one unit Flash shooting with one flash unit For multiple flash operation with the SB-28, both TTL Auto Flash t and Manual Flash ƒ modes ar[...]

Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes 66 TTL multiple flash operation Cameras in Groups I thr ough VI and F3-Series 1 Attach the main flash unit to the camera’s accessory shoe. • T o use the SB-28 off-camera, refer to pages 68-69, System chart for TTL multiple flash, for the correct type of optional TTL Remote Cor d to use. 2 Set the[...]

67 4 Set the flash mode on all the flash units to t . • T ur n on all flash units and make sure their Standby functions are canceled. 5 Follow the same procedures as in normal TTL Auto Flash t mode. • When all flash units are set to Manual flash ƒ mode, Manual multiple flash operation is perfor med. TTL multiple flash operation using the Wirel[...]

System chart for TTL multiple flash (For cameras in Groups I thr ough VI, plus F3-Series cameras) • SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B Speedlights cannot be used with the F-401/N4004 or F-401s/N4004s as either main or secondary units. Multiple flash operation in t and ƒ flash modes 68 Group I Group V F-501/N2020, F-401 s / N4004 s , F-401/N4004 F-[...]

69 SB-21B SB-11 SC-23 SB-14 SB-140 SB-16B SB-15 SB-22 SB-20 SC-18(1.5m) SC-19(3m) SC-18 SC-19 SC-18 SC-19 SB-25 SB-26 SB-27 SB-24 Secondary flash unit SB-28/28DX SB-25 SB-26 SB-24 SB-16B A Using SC-18 or SC-19, up to five flash units can be used for multiple flash photography, at a total cable length of 10m (33 ft.). AS-10 AS-10 AS-10 B B B B B B B[...]

Manual m ultiple flash operation (For cameras in all groups) • For speedlights which can serve as secondary flash units, see the System chart for TTL multiple flash on pages 68–69. 1 Connect the SB-28 to the sync terminal of the secondary flash unit(s) using a cord. Usable optional remote cor ds: Use the sync terminals for connecting the SB-28 [...]

For cameras in all groups In the TTL Auto Flash t or non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ mode, some plus compensation may be necessary when the background includes a mirror , white wall or other highly reflective surface. Likewise, some minus compensation may be requir ed when the background is dark or includes subjects of low reflectivity . Y ou can also make e[...]

Flash exposure compensation in TTL A uto Flash t mode For cameras in Groups I thr ough III when making exposure compensation to the SB-28’ s flash output In the t mode, only the SB-28’ s flash output can be compensated without affecting the backgr ound exposure. • Cameras with EV compensation capability allow you to make exposure compensation[...]

73 3 Set the desired exposure compensation. —Press the { or } button to incr ease or decrease the compensation. • Exposure compensation is possible in 1/3 steps fr om –3.0 to +1.0 EV . • The shooting range indicator bars _ automatically change according to the amount of exposure compensation. 4 Press the [ button to make the exposure compen[...]

Flash exposure compensation in TTL A uto Flash t mode For cameras in Groups I thr ough VI (when making exposure compensation to the SB-28’ s flash output and the background) Use your camera's EV compensation control to make exposur e compensation. In this mode, flash output is automatically controlled to keep both subject and background corr[...]

75 Flash exposure compensation in Non-TTL A uto Flash ˙ mode In this mode, if you don’t set the same aperture on the lens as that set on the SB-28, you cannot obtain the correct exposur e. Therefore, to make exposure compensation, vary the aperture set on the camera while r etaining the aperture set on the SB-28. • Read the flash shooting dist[...]

When photographing people or animals in dim light using flash, the subject's eyes may come out bright red in color pictur es or white in black and white pictures. This phenomenon is known as r ed-eye. To prevent this, cameras in Gr oup I (except the F5) as well as the Pronea 600i/6i featur e red-eye r eduction control. • Y ou cannot set red-[...]

In normal flash synchronization, the SB-28 fires at the beginning of the exposure just after the fr ont shutter curtain opens. When shooting fast- moving subjects at slower shutter speeds, this usually results in unnatural-looking pictures wher e the subject frozen by the flash appears behind or within the blurred movement. In rear -curtain flash s[...]

Rear-curtain flash sync 78 1 Select the flash mode. —Pr ess the µ button until the desired mode t , ˙ , or ƒ appears on the LCD panel. • In Manual ƒ mode when either FP High-Speed Flash sync % or Repeating " Flash is selected, rear -curtain flash sync cannot be perfor med. 2 Set the flash sync mode to rear-curtain sync. 3 Set the expos[...]

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.[...]

In Non-TTL Auto Flash ˙ mode, you can determine whether the subject will receive the corr ect exposure by test firing the SB-28 before actually taking pictur es. 1 Set the camera’s exposure mode to Aperture-priority auto (A) or Manual (M). 2 Press the SB-28’s µ button until ˙ appears on the LCD panel. 3 Set the same aperture on both the SB-2[...]

When the light is too dim for normal autofocus operation, the SB-28’ s AF assist illuminator LED automatically tur ns on when set to illuminate dark subjects when the shutter release button is pressed halfway . • T ake care not to block the AF assist illuminator LED while shooting. • The AF assist illuminator LED turns off as soon as the subj[...]

Conditions necessary to activate the AF assist illuminator LED: 1 The subject must be sufficiently dark and within the range of 1m (3.3 ft) to 8m (16.4 ft) at 20°C (68°F). 2 AF Nikkor lenses must be used. Lenses from 24mm (35mm for F-501/N2020) to 105mm ar e recommended. Other AF Nikkor lenses can be used depending on shooting conditions. Perfor [...]

83 Accessories for m ultiple flash Sync Cord SC-11 and SC-15 Sync Cords SC-11 and SC-15 ar e handy when you want to use the SB-28 off-camera or for use with cameras without accessory shoes. These cords also allow you to perfor m Multiple Flash photography in the Manual ƒ mode. The SC-11 is approx. 25 cm (9.8 in.) long and the SC-15 is appr ox. 1m [...]

84 Connecting the SB-28 to y our camera using a sync cord Y ou can connect the SB-28 to your camera by attaching a sync cord to the SB-28’ s sync terminal. • Y ou cannot use a sync cord when the SB-28 is set to the t mode. Usable sync cor ds SC-11 (approx. 25 cm) SC-15 (approx. 1m) NO TE • T o connect the SB-28 to a camera without a sync ter [...]

85 Av ailable external power sour ces External power source SD-7 External power source SD-8/8A* Power Bracket SK-6/6A* Use only Nik on-approved e xternal power sour ces Using external power sources other than those specified by Nikon may cause damage to the SB-28. * Available in the Eur opean market only . Using an external po wer source Nikon’ s[...]

86 Av oid physical shoc ks Do not drop the SB-28 or hit it against a har d surface as this may damage its precision mechanisms. Never disassemble the SB-28 Never attempt to disassemble or repair the SB-28 yourself. The SB-28 contains high-voltage circuitry which can cause electric shock. K eep the SB-28 a way from water The SB-28 is not waterproof [...]

87 W ARNING • Keep batteries out of the reach of childr en. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately . Notes on handling batteries • Do not expose batteries to excessive heat. Never store them in the truck or glove compartment of a vehicle during the summer or place them near a fire or hot surface. Even hot, direct sunl[...]

88 • Lithium batteries have approx. 1.1 to 1.2 times the power capacity of alkaline-manganese batteries. • Lithium batteries feature gr eater efficiency at low temperatur es when compared with alkaline-manganese batteries. Lithium batteries boast consistent perfor mance in terms of recycling times and number of flashes, regar dless temperature [...]

89 NO TE The SB-28 incorporates a microcomputer to contr ol flash operations. In rare cases, the SB-28 may not work pr operly even after fresh batteries are pr operly installed. If this happens, replace the batteries with the SB-28's power turned on. Troubleshooting Warning indicator Cause Camera Group Ref. page No J indicator appears. • Bat[...]

90 The flash ready-light in the camera's viewfinder will blink: F90X/N90s viewfinder display is shown. Cameras in Groups I (e xcept F70-Series/N70), II, III, V and VI. —in the t mode, when you press the shutter r elease button halfway , to warn that the SB-28 has not been securely mounted on the camera or that the flash output may have been [...]

91 Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar T ransistor (IGBT) and series circuitry . • See page 51 for details on guide numbers in FP High- Speed Sync Flash and see also page 30 for details on guide numbers in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync Flash. (V ariable in 6 steps, plus 2-steps with built-in wide flash adapter) Specifications Electronic construction Gui[...]

92 Specifications Flash duration (approx.) Bounce capability ON/OFF button Flash exposure control 1/840 sec. @ 1/1 (full) output 1/1100 sec. @ 1/2 outut 1/2300 sec. @ 1/4 outut 1/4800 sec. @ 1/8 output 1/9100 sec. @ 1/16 output 1/19000 sec. @ 1/32 output 1/28000 sec. @ 1/64 output Flash head tilts down to –7° or up to 90° with click-stops at ?[...]

93 Four AA-type alkaline-manganese (1.5V), lithium (1.5V), NiCd (rechargeable) (1.2V), or Ni-MH (r echargeable) (1.2V) penlight batteries. • DC Unit SD-7; uses six C-type alkaline-manganese batteries • DC Unit SD-8/8A; uses six AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries • Power Bracket Unit (SK-6/6A); uses four AA-type alkaline- manganese batteries[...]

Specifications 94 Number of flashes and recycling times at full output (with batteries installed in the SB-28) Red-eye reduction AF assist illumination Ready-light FLASH button Built-in wide flash adapter Safety lock system LCD panel illuminator Flash shooting distance scale Note: Data measured with fresh batteries, but without using AF assist LED,[...]

95 Other features Dimensions (W x H x D) W eight (without batteries) Accessories supplied All performance data are for normal-temperature operation (20°C/68°F) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. External power source terminal, TTL multiple flash ter minal, and sync/multiple flash terminal. Approx. 69 x 128 x 90mm (2.7[...]

: Programmed TTL Auto Flash with Nikon F-501/N2020, F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004 and F-301/N2000. (ISO 25 to ISO 400 for F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004) : Non-TTL Auto Flash mode *1: TTL Auto Flash t operation is not possible at this film speed. *2: TTL Auto Flash t is possible for cameras in Groups 1 to 4 and F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000. For ISO 1000, u[...]

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