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Instruction Manual

SB-28

Autofocus Speedlight

Содержание FSA02911 - SB 28 - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash

Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual E SB 28 Autofocus Speedlight En ...

Страница 2: ...damage the retina leading to partial or complete blindness Avoid touching the front of the flash head while using the SB 28 The flash head generates significant heat during normal operation which could cause burns Do not expose the SB 28 to water as this may result in electric shock or cause the unit to catch on fire Determine which group your camera belongs to In this manual Nikon SLR cameras are...

Страница 3: ...90 Series N901 F80 Series N80 Series1 2 3 F70 Series N701 2 F4 Series F65 Series N65 Series1 3 F 801s N8008s1 F 801 N80081 Pronea600i 6i1 3 F 601 N60061 F 601M N60001 F60 Series N601 F50 Series N501 F 401x N50051 FM3A FA FE2 FG NikonosV5 F3 Series6 New FM2 FM10 FE10 Available Not available 3DMulti Sensor Balanced Fill Flash7 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash7 Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Center Weigh...

Страница 4: ...em Hot shoe contacts P 14 Mounting foot P 14 Flash head P 13 Red eye reduction lamp P 76 Light sensor for Non TTL Auto Flash operation P 42 AF assist illuminator LED P 81 Flash head tilting rotating lock release button P 13 Battery chamber lid P 12 External power source terminal P 85 External power source terminal for European market P 85 Tilting angle scale P 60 Rotating angle scale P 60 Terminal...

Страница 5: ...he temperature returns to normal 20 C or 68 F In cold temperatures approx 5 C or 41 F and below the LCDs response time slows down This is typical of LCDs and no cause for concern LCDs will function properly once the temperature returns to normal 20 C or 68 F NOTE Using the SB 28 in dim light Press the button to turn the illuminator on Press the button again to turn it off The illuminator turns off...

Страница 6: ... approved equipment The SB 28 is designed for use with Nikon cameras lenses and accessories Using cameras or accessories other than those specified by Nikon may damage the SB 28 Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the SB 28 in ways not specified in this manual or using the SB 28 with a camera made by another manufacturer Tips on using this manual ...

Страница 7: ...red NOTE Denotes a useful point that should be remembered for future reference Determine what type of Nikkor lenses you are using Nikkor lenses are divided into two groups unless otherwise noted CPU Central Processing Unit acts as an on board computer IX Nikkor lenses are designed for use with the Nikon Advanced Photo System IX240 format SLR camera body only and cannot be used with 35mm SLR camera...

Страница 8: ...6 Test firing 17 Setting the ISO film speed 18 Adjusting the zoom head position 19 20 Setting the built in wide flash adapter 21 Selecting a flash mode 22 Basic operation 23 t flash modes 24 25 TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group I 26 30 TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group II 31 32 TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group III 33 34 TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group IV 35 3...

Страница 9: ... t and ƒ flash modes 65 70 Exposure compensation in flash photography For cameras in all groups 71 75 Red eye reduction control For cameras in Group I except F5 and Pronea 600i 6i 76 Rear curtain flash sync 77 78 Additional information 79 Checking the correct exposure For cameras in all groups 80 Autofocus flash operation in dim light For autofocus cameras only 81 82 Optional accessories 83 85 Tip...

Страница 10: ... To test fire the flash P 17 To illuminate the LCD panel P 5 To turn power on and off P 15 Two button operations To set or cancel automatic zoom head adjustment Buttons must be pressed for 2 sec P 19 20 To readjust the zoom head position if built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally P 21 µ To turn the AF assist illuminator LED on or off P 81 82 µ To cancel or set the standby function B...

Страница 11: ...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 ...

Страница 12: ...anese batteries are not recommended for use with the SB 28 See pages 87 88 Notes on batteries 1 Open the battery chamber lid 2 Install four penlight batteries following the and symbols inside the chamber Close the battery chamber lid Various optional external power source DC Units are available for use with the SB 28 See page 85 Using an external power source Do not mix battery types or brands or ...

Страница 13: ... LCD panel They do not appear if the flash head is adjusted to a position other than the horizontal front position The indicator bars _ blink when the flash head is tilted down to 7 Selecting the distance scale meters feet Set the distance scale on the LCD panel to either meters m or feet ft 1 Press the button for approx 0 5 sec to turn the SB 28 off 2 Hold down the button as you press the button ...

Страница 14: ... locking wheel With cameras equipped with a safety lock system the mount pin is automatically inserted into the locking hole in the camera s accessory shoe to secure the SB 28 Detaching the SB 28 To detach the SB 28 loosen the mounting foot locking wheel all the way If the wheel doesn t loosen easily push the foot forward gently in the direction of the white arrow and try loosening the wheel again...

Страница 15: ...he LCD panel appears when the function is set and disappears when it is not set Perform steps 1 and 2 to cancel it or reset it The standby function is preset when the SB 28 is shipped from the factory Check that the standby mode indicator appears on the LCD panel when the SB 28 is turned on When carrying the SB 28 in your camera bag with the standby function set make sure to turn off the flash uni...

Страница 16: ...ht may have been insufficient for correct exposure In that case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject before taking any more pictures Replace batteries Replace alkaline manganese batteries if the ready light takes more than 30 seconds to light up Replace lithium batteries if the ready light takes more than 10 seconds to light up See page 87 88 Notes on batteries Recharge NiCd or Ni MH...

Страница 17: ... is working properly 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 NOTE If the SB 28 enters the standby mode press the button once to turn the flash back on then press the button again to test fire the unit 17 Test firing ...

Страница 18: ...e or button to increase or decrease the film speed Press the button to stop the film speed from blinking The film speed indicator blinks during adjustment and stops after 8 seconds unless the button is pressed The last blinking number is the one automatically set The following ISO film speeds can be used in TTL Auto Flash t mode ISO 25 to 1000 for cameras in Groups III and IV plus F 501 N2020 and ...

Страница 19: ...s not possible if a small M appears above the ZOOM on the LCD panel Press the button several times until the M disappears 2 After automatic adjustment make sure the zoom head position on the LCD panel matches the focal length of the lens in use With a zoom lens the zoom head automatically adjusts within the range of 24mm to 85mm When the focal length exceeds the SB 28 s available range the zoom he...

Страница 20: ...ain or the lens is changed To resume automatic zoom head position adjustment press the and buttons simultaneously for approx 2 sec until the small M above ZOOM disappears Other camera lens combinations Press the button and adjust the zoom head position manually to match the focal length of the lens in use The indicator changes each time you press the button 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm When set m...

Страница 21: ...ce range 2 To change to 18mm press the button once The zoom head position indicator toggles between 18mm and 20mm each time you press the button To replace the wide flash adapter lift it up and slide it back into its original place inside the flash head If the built in wide flash adapter is broken off accidentally it is no longer possible to set 18 or 20mm In this case press the and buttons simult...

Страница 22: ...pages corresponding to your camera For available flash operations with the SB 28 and each camera group refer to the table on the fold out page at the front of this manual 22 t tØ tø Q Selecting a flash mode Camera group I II III IV V VI VII Recommended auto flash mode Reference page Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor tØ Matrix Balanced Fill Flash tø Matrix Balanced Fill Flash t Ma...

Страница 23: ...nual 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 to pages 24 25 t flash modes to get the most out of TTL automatic flash operations Non TTL Auto Flash If your camera is in Group VII with no TTL Auto Flash t mode available refer to pages 42 43 Non TTL Auto Flash mode This mode can also be used with cameras in all g...

Страница 24: ...h output to keep both subject and background correctly exposed when non D type AF or AI P type Nikkor lenses are used The SB 28 fires a series of nearly invisible Monitor Preflashes which are detected by the TTL multi sensor to help determine the best exposure for both subject and background This method is most effective for scenes that include 1 a mirror white wall or other surface highly reflect...

Страница 25: ...h reads a narrower central area or spot Not all Nikon AF cameras provide spot fill flash Programmed TTL Auto Flash Applicable to F 501 N2020 F 401s N4004s F 401 N4004 F 301 N2000 In this mode you can perform auto flash operation with the lens set to its minimum aperture highest f number The camera automatically controls the aperture according to the ISO film speed Standard TTL Flash Applicable to ...

Страница 26: ...lash mode is selected In this case no Ø indicator appears When a Nikkor lens without a built in CPU is used 1 Set the aperture The method for setting the aperture differs depending on the lens in use and the selected exposure mode See page 29 Confirming flash shooting distance range in TTL Auto Flash t Mode 2 Set the flash sync mode Set the camera s flash sync mode if available to front curtain sy...

Страница 27: ... shooting distance range of 0 8 to 6m 2 6 to 20 ft is shown With the F5 camera s Custom Setting you can select 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync In this case you cannot confirm the shooting distance using the indicator bars _ on the SB 28 s LCD panel See page 30 on Flash shooting distance range in 1 300 TTL High Speed Flash sync operation 5 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is ...

Страница 28: ...m output indicating the light was insufficient for correct exposure The amount of underexposure for example 1 0 to 3 0 also appears on the SB 28 s LCD panel To compensate use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot You can recall the amount of underexposure last shown on the LCD panel by pressing the button 28 TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group I F5 F100 F90X N90s F90 Se...

Страница 29: ...ts minimum aperture highest f number except G type Nikkor lenses 2 Press the shutter release button halfway and check the shooting distance range on the SB 28 s LCD panel In Aperture priority auto A or Manual M mode Check the indicator bars _ and the subject s distance as you rotate the camera s command dial or lens aperture ring to determine the aperture value Nikkor lenses without a built in CPU...

Страница 30: ...stance f stop aperture For example when shooting with ISO 100 film at a 35mm zoom head position and an aperture of f 5 6 D 14 5 6 2 5 measured in meters D 46 5 6 8 2 measured in feet The farthest flash shooting distance is 2 5m 8 2ft You can read the closest shooting distance from the SB 28 s indicator bars _ For film speeds other than ISO 100 multiply the figures in the table above by the factors...

Страница 31: ... mode set to Manual The camera s exposure meter cannot be used Set and confirm the aperture using the lens aperture ring 1 Set the aperture The method for setting the aperture differs depending on the lens in use and the selected exposure mode See page 29 on Confirming flash shooting distance range in TTL Auto Flash t Mode 2 Set the flash sync mode Set the camera s flash sync mode if available to ...

Страница 32: ...tance range of 0 8 to 6m 2 6 to 20 ft is shown 5 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject 32 TTL Auto Flash t Mode Flash settings For cameras ...

Страница 33: ...rture priority auto A or Manual M mode only While looking at the indicator bars _ press the or button to change the aperture and bring the subject within the flash shooting distance range Then set the same aperture on the lens aperture ring 2 Set the flash sync mode Set camera s flash sync mode if available to front curtain sync Normal 3 Select the flash mode on the camera 33 TTL Auto Flash t Mode...

Страница 34: ... then confirm the flash shooting distance range Nikkor lenses without a built in CPU In Aperture priority auto A or Manual M mode only Press the or button until the same aperture on the lens is set on the SB 28 s LCD panel then confirm the flash shooting distance range 6 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks fo...

Страница 35: ...h settings 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 operation Camera s exposure mode Nikkor lenses with a built in CPU Matrix Balanced Fill Flash t Programmed auto P Shutter priority auto S Aperture priority auto A Manual M Nikkor lenses without a built in CPU Center Weighted Fill Flash Spo...

Страница 36: ...me aperture on the SB 28 s LCD panel Select the aperture from the table and set the same aperture on the SB 28 s LCD panel by pressing the SB 28 s or button Then confirm the flash shooting distance range In shutter priority auto mode the aperture is automatically selected by the camera Lighting conditions at ISO100 Sunny day Cloudy day or in the shadows Indoors Aperture setting on SB 28 f 8 f 5 6 ...

Страница 37: ...ries N60 F50 Series N50 and F 401x N5005 Select the aperture on the lens and set the same aperture on the SB 28 s LCD panel by pressing the SB 28 s or button then confirm the flash shooting distance range 3 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may ha...

Страница 38: ...nses for F3AF AI S type Nikkor lenses AI type Nikkor lenses Nikon Series E lenses Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash t Standard TTL Flash t Available flash operation Programmed TTL Auto Flash t Programmed auto P Aperture priority auto A Aperture priority auto A Manual M Manual M For F 401s N4004s and F 401 N4004 Lens in use Camera s exposure mode Nikkor lenses with a built in CPU Other Nikkor ...

Страница 39: ...r priority auto mode the aperture is automatically selected by the camera 3 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject ISO film speed Aperture s...

Страница 40: ...e mode to Manual M Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to M250 or B bulb for the FA FE2 and M90 for the FG Nikonos V TTL Auto Flash t Mode For cameras in Group VI FM3A FA FE2 FG Nikonos V Available flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t Mode Lens in use Camera s exposure mode Nikkor lenses with a built in CPU and Nikkor lenses without a built in CPU Available flash operatio...

Страница 41: ... panel then confirm the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance range 3 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject Flash settings ...

Страница 42: ...TL Auto Flash mode with any Nikon camera lens combination at any ISO film speed You can choose apertures from f 2 to f 16 at ISO 100 1 Select the flash mode Press the µ button until appears on the LCD panel 2 Select the aperture Press the button then press the or button to change the aperture bringing the subject within the flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance Aperture value 42 No...

Страница 43: ...era than on the SB 28 and underexposed if you set a smaller one larger f number 5 Set the correct shutter speed Set the camera to its highest flash sync shutter speed 6 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct expos...

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Страница 45: ...ing 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 ...

Страница 46: ...ut level The indicator changes every time you press the button The indicator changes every time you press the button The numbers in parentheses represent the adjustable flash output level in 1 3 steps The indicator bar on the LCD panel changes to match the shooting distance at the flash output level set and the corresponding exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD panel 46 Manual Flash...

Страница 47: ...e For cameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with a built in CPU Set the aperture on the camera as you watch the indicator bar on the LCD panel as it changes 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 You can calculate the correct shooting distance by using...

Страница 48: ...st 10 minutes after the maximum number of continuous firing shown in the table Even if the number of continuous firings is less than those listed above it s a good idea to let the SB 28 cool off as often as possible when using it in a warm environment 48 Manual Flash ƒ Mode AA type alkaline manganese AA type alkaline manganese All types Batteries Inside SB 28 SB 28 only AA type alkaline manganese ...

Страница 49: ... ring for F90X N90s F90 Series N90 cameras as you watch the indicator bar on the LCD panel change to match the shooting distance With Nikkor lenses without a built in CPU Press the or button to change the aperture on the LCD panel Then set the same aperture on the lens aperture ring 3 Set the shutter speed Set the shutter speed between 1 250 and 1 4000 sec The guide number for FP High Speed Flash ...

Страница 50: ...mount of underexposure may result in a more pleasing photograph by shooting a subject which is further to the right by 1 or 2 steps from the distance represented by the indicator bar on the LCD panel If the flash to subject distance does not match the appropriate shooting distance shown by the indicator bar choose a different setting for the zoom head position smaller than the focal length of the ...

Страница 51: ... the LCD panel as a warning Detaching the SB 28 When you remove the SB 28 from the F5 F100 F90X N90s or F90 Series N90 be sure to cancel FP flash operation If the flash is removed with the FP setting blinks as a warning 51 Shutter speed 1 250 sec 1 500 sec 1 1000 sec 1 2000 sec 1 4000 sec Zoom head position 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 14 46 15 50 17 56 20 65 23 74 24 77 10 33 11 36 12 39 14 46 1...

Страница 52: ... number of repeating flashes per frame separately Press the button until the flash output level starts blinking then press the or button to set the desired flash output level Finally press the button to stop the flash output level from blinking Repeat the procedures above to set the frequency and the number of repeating flashes per frame The numbers blink during adjustment and stop after 8 seconds...

Страница 53: ...d Frequency Hz represents the number of flashes per second The higher the number the shorter the flash firing interval 53 Frequency 1 2 Hz 3 Hz 4 Hz 5 Hz 6 Hz 7 Hz 8 Hz 9 Hz 10 Hz 20 50 Hz Flash output level M1 8 M1 16 M1 32 M1 64 14 30 60 90 12 30 60 90 10 20 50 80 8 20 40 70 6 20 32 56 6 20 28 44 5 10 24 36 5 10 22 32 4 8 20 28 4 8 12 24 Maximum number of repeating flashes per frame NOTE ...

Страница 54: ...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 6 Wait for the ready light to com...

Страница 55: ...or the first flash in the sequence Therefore repeating flash at this flash output level will result in overexposure of the overlapped images To prevent this use a smaller aperture NOTE Use fresh or fully charged batteries when performing repeating flash Allow enough time for the flash to recycle between each repeating flash 55 ...

Страница 56: ...t with the zoom head position at 35mm and a film speed of ISO 100 first read the guide number from the table above In this case it is 36 or 118 Then divide the guide number by the shooting distance f stop 36 9 in meters 4 f stop 118 30 in feet 3 93 approx 4 Therefore f 4 is the correct aperture Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture in Flash output level 1 1 full 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 Zoom head...

Страница 57: ... 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 ƒand flash modes Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds ISO film speed Factor 25 50 200 400 800 1600 x 0 5 x 0 71 x 1 4 x 2 x 2 8 x 4 ...

Страница 58: ...the built in bounce card Bounce flash shooting using diffused light Normal flash shooting using direct flash 1 Select the exposure mode Set camera s exposure mode to Aperture priority auto A or Manual M 2 Set the aperture With bounce flash there is a 2 to 3 stop light loss or more depending on the height of the ceiling when compared with normal flash operation Therefore you should use the largest ...

Страница 59: ...ast 60 to bounce light off the ceiling If the angle of the flash head is not far enough off axis from the subject uneven illumination will result from a combination of direct and bounced flash In color photography select white or highly reflective surfaces to bounce light off of Otherwise your pictures will come out with an unnatural color cast similar to that of the reflecting surface 59 Flash se...

Страница 60: ...sition is used when shooting subjects 1 5m approx 5 ft or closer 5 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting the flash fired at its maximum output indicating the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In that case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject ...

Страница 61: ...ing the eyes look more vibrant 1 Pull out the wide flash adapter 2 While holding the bounce card slide the wide flash adapter back into place inside the flash head After sliding the wide flash adapter back into place pull out the bounce card gently as far as it goes Be careful not to force the bounce card 3 Set the flash head as shown and take pictures After use don t forget to slide the bounce ca...

Страница 62: ...SIMPLE mode close up flash photography is easy by setting the camera to the Close Up mode 3 Set the aperture Calculate the aperture f stop by using this equation and table coefficient f stop flash to subject distance Numbers in parentheses represent coefficients in feet For example with a subject 0 5m 1 6ft away using ISO 100 film and the wide flash adapter in place the suggested aperture is 4 f s...

Страница 63: ...pears 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 ...

Страница 64: ...ubject 8 Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject Correct exposure cannot be obtained if the subject is predominantly black or white or contai...

Страница 65: ...iminate shadows adjust the lighting ratio so that illumination from the main unit is greater than that from the secondary unit s Notes on multiple flash operation In multiple flash operation if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level you may not be able to take a second shot after the first In this case turn each of the flash units off once or disconnect the SB 28 unit ...

Страница 66: ...used as the main flash and set to 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash cancel Monitor Preflash on the main flash unit by pressing the µ button until t appears on the LCD panel 3 Connect the main flash unit to the secondary flash unit s Use one or more TTL Remote Cords SC 18 or SC 19 to connect the SB 28 to the secondary flash unit s in series Turn off all flash units before connecting Use Multi Fla...

Страница 67: ...ht mounted on the camera s hot shoe as the master flash unit and one or more Speedlights mounted on the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU 4s as slave flash units The SU 4 s built in light sensor not only detects when the master flash unit fires to trigger the slave flash unit but also controls the flash duration of the slave flash unit in sync with the master flash unit Manual multiple flash oper...

Страница 68: ...s with DW 20 DW 21 F4 Series DA 20 DP 20 F65 Series N65 Series F 801s N8008s F 801 N8008 Pronea 600i 6i Group VII F3 Series Group IV F60 Series N60 F50 Series N50 F 401X N5005 Group VI FM3A FA FE2 FG Nikonos V SC 24 SB 21B SB 21A SB 16A SB 17 SC 14 V type Syns Cord Items marked A on page 68 are connected to item A on page 69 SB 11 SC 23 SB 14 SB 140 SB 16B SB 15 SB 22 SB 22s SB 20 SB 25 SB 26 SB 2...

Страница 69: ...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 SB 16A AS 11 AS 11 SB 17 SB 28 28DX SB 22s SB 29 SB 29 ...

Страница 70: ...mode of all the flash units to Manual ƒ 3 Set the zoom head position and the flash to subject distance of the main flash unit and secondary unit s First set the zoom head position and the flash to subject shooting distance of the main flash unit then on the secondary unit s To calculate the maximum number of flash units that can be connected see page 65 4 Follow the same procedure as in normal Man...

Страница 71: ...ct and background correctly exposed To cancel automatic exposure compensation change the flash mode to Standard TTL Flash 2 Intentional exposure compensation of the SB 28 s flash output in TTL Auto Flash t mode The SB 28 s flash output level can be compensated without affecting the background exposure See page 72 3 Intentional exposure compensation of the SB 28 s flash output and the background in...

Страница 72: ...sure compensation values and will affect the background exposure Although the SB 28 s LCD panel does not display the amount of compensation set on the camera the shooting range indicator bars_ still automatically change to match the exposure compensation NOTE With cameras in Group III make exposure compensation on the camera The amount of compensation set on the camera does not appear on the SB 28...

Страница 73: ... of exposure compensation 4 Press the button to make the exposure compensation value stop blinking The exposure compensation value blinks during adjustment and stops after 8 seconds unless an adjustment is made The last blinking number is the one automatically set Canceling exposure compensation Flash exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the SB 28 off To cancel reset the exposure co...

Страница 74: ...those in Groups I and II use this chart as a guide in obtaining the correct flash shooting distance range For example with ISO 100 film if you want to make an exposure compensation of 2 steps on the camera set the film speed on the SB 28 s LCD panel to ISO 25 then check the flash shooting distance range For cameras in Groups I through VI exposure compensation in the TTL Auto Flash t mode is not po...

Страница 75: ...hree factors flash output level flash to subject distance and aperture You can calculate a correct aperture and flash shooting distance range by using the guide number equations on page 56 First set the exposure indicated by the camera then 1 use a different aperture on the camera than that on the SB 28 or 2 select an output setting ranging from full output 1 1 to one sixty fourth 1 64 For example...

Страница 76: ... set red eye reduction on the SB 28 directly For more information refer to your camera s instruction manual When red eye reduction is set on your camera the SB 28 s red eye reduction LED lights up for approx 1 sec before the flash fires to close down the iris of the subject s eyes Setting your camera to red eye reduction After setting your camera to red eye reduction check the SB 28 s LCD panel to...

Страница 77: ...not have its own rear curtain control only those cameras with a rear curtain flash sync mode can perform this function by setting it on the camera Rear curtain flash sync rear Front curtain flash sync normal No rear curtain flash sync indicator appears on the SB 28 s LCD panel even when this mode is set on the camera In multiple flash setups the main flash unit can be set to either front curtain o...

Страница 78: ...ority auto A mode it is not recommended because you cannot intentionally adjust the shutter speed 4 Set the shutter speed The slower the shutter speed you select the more effective the results will be Use of a tripod is recommended 5 Check the shooting distance Wait for the ready light to come on and make sure the subject is in focus before taking the picture In t or mode if the ready light blinks...

Страница 79: ...ference 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 ...

Страница 80: ...thin range 6 Press the button to fire the flash If the ready light blinks for approx 3 seconds after shooting this indicates the light may have been insufficient for correct exposure In this case use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject NOTE To determine if the exposure will be correct in TTL Auto Flash t mode press the µ button to change the flash mode to the Non TTL Auto Flash mode Set...

Страница 81: ...essed halfway Take care not to block the AF assist illuminator LED while shooting The AF assist illuminator LED turns off as soon as the subject is in focus The AF assist illuminator LED will not light up with an F5 F100 F80 Series N80 Series or F65 Series N65 Series camera unless the camera s central focus area is selected 81 Autofocus flash operation in dim light For autofocus cameras only ...

Страница 82: ...on NOTE If the AF assist illuminator LED comes on but no in focus indicator appears in the camera s viewfinder with the shutter release button pressed halfway the subject is outside the flash shooting distance range In this case set the camera s focus mode selector to manual ƒ and focus manually To cancel autofocus flash operation with the AF assist illuminator LED Hold down the µ button as you pr...

Страница 83: ... operation The SC 18 is approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft long and the SC 19 is approx 3 m 9 8 ft long TTL Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 Use Multi Flash Adapter AS 10 when connecting more than three flash units together for TTL multiple flash operation or if the secondary flash units are not equipped with multiple flash terminals The AS 10 comes with one tripod socket and three TTL multiple flash terminals Sync Ter...

Страница 84: ...ultiple flash terminal when connecting the SB 28 to other Nikon flash units via sync cords When the SB 28 is connected to a camera via a sync cord it provides neither automatic sync speed setting nor ready light indication inside the camera s viewfinder To maintain all functions use the optional TTL Remote Cord SC 17 If a non Nikon flash unit one incorporating a high voltage above 50V or negative ...

Страница 85: ... s external power source DC Units increase the number of flash firings and provide faster recycling time See page 93 To use a DC Unit connect its power cord to the SB 28 s external power source terminal Even when a DC Unit is used the SB 28 still requires batteries inside the flash unit NOTE Because the European version of the SB 28 comes with a different shaped connector Nikon DC Units SD 7 SD 8 ...

Страница 86: ... dirt and dust from the SB 28 and clean it with a soft clean cloth Never use commercial cleaners containing thinner benzene or alcohol as they could damage its plastic parts Maintenance When storing the SB 28 for two weeks or longer remove the batteries to prevent battery leakage Also once a month insert fresh batteries and fire the unit several times to reform its capacitor and keep the SB 28 in ...

Страница 87: ... not used for a long time Check battery power before use replace batteries with a new set before they are completely exhausted Battery performance may differ with each brand due to modification in specifications or improvement in performance Four AA type alkaline manganese lithium or rechargeable NiCd or Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries are required to power the SB 28 For fast recycling times ...

Страница 88: ...es When the battery becomes hot its safety circuit is activated cutting off power This often occurs when the SB 28 is operated in the repeating flash mode The flash ready light will not light up after firing approx 24 exposures However battery power will recover when the temperature goes back to normal Notes on using rechargeable NiCd and Ni MH batteries When recharging batteries be sure to use th...

Страница 89: ...al front position 13 Indicator bars _ blink Flash head is tilted down 7 13 Zoom head position indicator blinks The and buttons are pressed simultaneously for approx 4 sec 21 20 No tØ indicators light up A Nikkor lens other than one having built in CPU is mounted 26 Ready light and blink after picture is taken Light was insufficient for correct exposure 28 Q indicators and small M above the ZOOM as...

Страница 90: ...lash output may have been insufficient for correct exposure Cameras in Groups V and VI in the t mode to indicate that the ISO rating of the film in use is higher than the ISO set on the SB 28 s LCD panel or lower in the case of the FA camera Cameras in Group VI in the t mode when the shutter speed is set to M90 M250 or B Cameras in Group VII to warn that t flash shooting is not possible FM3A New F...

Страница 91: ... 32 105 36 118 42 138 48 157 50 164 21 69 22 5 74 25 5 84 30 98 34 112 36 118 15 49 16 53 18 59 21 69 24 79 25 82 10 5 35 11 3 37 12 7 42 15 49 17 56 18 59 7 5 25 20mm 20 66 14 46 10 33 7 23 5 16 18mm 18 59 12 7 42 9 30 6 4 21 4 5 15 8 26 9 30 10 5 35 12 39 12 7 42 1 32 1 64 5 3 17 3 5 11 3 2 10 5 7 19 6 4 21 7 5 25 8 5 28 9 30 3 8 13 2 5 8 2 3 8 4 13 4 5 15 5 3 17 6 0 20 6 3 21 ISO 100 m ft Zoom ...

Страница 92: ...tion Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor with Nikkor lenses with built in CPU for cameras in Group I only with Monitor Preflash Matrix Balanced Fill Flash or CenterWeighted Fill Flash Spot Fill Flash for cameras in Groups I through IV The ø indicator appears when used with cameras in Groups I and II only Standard TTL Flash for cameras in Groups I through VI 1 300 TTL High Speed Fla...

Страница 93: ...ional external power sources Battery type required C type alkaline manganese x6 Min recycling time approx 2 5 sec 2 5 sec Min number of flashes recycling time approx 200 times 6 sec 400 times 6 10 sec 450 times 6 30 sec AA type alkaline manganese x6 100 times 3 5 5 sec 200 times 3 5 9 sec 350 times 6 30 sec AA type NiCd 700 mAh x6 AA type NiCd 1000 mAh x6 150 times 2 30 sec 200 times 2 30 sec AA t...

Страница 94: ...ds when flash fires at its maximum output indicating light may have been insufficient in TTL Auto Flash t and mode only Performs test firing for correct exposure detection in mode or test firing in mode Can turn the SB 28 on again after the unit enters standby mode Allows the SB 28 to be used with 18mm or 20mm lenses With cameras equipped with a safety lock system the mount pin is automatically in...

Страница 95: ...5 0 6 5 0 0 7 7 5 0 7 8 0 0 8 9 0 1 0 10 1 1 12 1 1 12 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 0 6 3 1 0 6 3 5 0 6 5 3 0 6 5 6 0 7 6 3 0 7 7 4 0 8 8 4 0 8 8 8 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 4 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 5 0 6 3 7 0 6 4 0 0 6 4 5 0 6 5 2 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 2 32 22 16 11 8 5 6 0 6 1 5 0 6 1 7 0 6 2 6 0 6 2 8 0 6 3 1 0 6 3 7 0 6 4 2 0 6 4 4 32 22 16 11 8 0 6 1 1 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 6 2 2 0 6 2 6 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 1 32 22 16 11 0 6 ...

Страница 96: ...66 14 66 15 66 18 66 20 66 21 66 4 2 8 2 1 4 5 3 59 5 8 65 8 7 66 9 3 66 11 66 13 66 14 66 15 66 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 3 7 41 4 1 46 6 2 66 6 6 66 7 4 66 8 7 66 9 9 66 11 66 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 2 6 29 2 9 32 4 4 49 4 7 52 5 2 59 6 1 66 7 0 66 7 2 66 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 1 4 2 0 20 2 1 23 3 1 34 3 3 37 3 7 41 4 3 48 4 9 55 5 1 57 16 11 8 5 6 4 2 8 2 2 0 14 2 0 16 2 2 24 2 4 26 2 6 29 3 0 34 3 5 39 3 6 41 22 16...

Страница 97: ... TOKYO 100 8331 JAPAN No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan T2B0201603 S904 11 ...

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