Autofocus Speedlight SB-28 Instruction Manual En E Foreword Congratulations. You are 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 MultiSensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today's most advanced flash technology, to full manual operation. To get the most out of your new flash unit, please read this manual before use. WARNING--To avoid injury · Do not fire the flash directly into a person's eyes at close range as this may 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 divided into seven groups (I to VII) unless otherwise noted. First consult the camera group table to see which group your camera belongs to. Then as you read the manual, you will find specific information on how to use the SB-28 with your particular camera. Please open the front fold-out page for easy reference. 2 Camera groups and available flash modes Group Camera name Flash operation F5 F100 F90X/N90s1 F90-Series/ N90 1 F80-Series/ N80-Series 1,2,3 F70-Series/ N70 1,2 F4-Series F65-Series/ N65-Series1,3 F-801s/ N8008s 1 F-801/ N80081 Pronea 600i/ 6i 1,3 F-601/ N6006 1 F-601M/ N6000 1 F60-Series/ N60 1 F50-Series/ N50 1 F-401x/ N5005 1 F-501/ N2020 4 F-401s/ N4004s 1 F-401/ N4004 1 F-301/ N2000 4 FM3A FA FE2 FG NikonosV 5 * F3-Series 6 New FM2 FM10 FE10 T T L 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 7 P.26-30 Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 7 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted P.26-30 Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash Programmed TTL AutoFlash P.31-32 P.33-34 P.35-37 P.38-39 Standard TTL Flash P.26-30 P.31-32 P.33-34 P.42-43 P.46-51 P.49-51 P.52-55 : Available Sold exclusively in the USA. 2 F80-Series/N80-Series, F70-Series/N70 cannot perform FP High-Speed Flash Sync. 3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash is not possible. 4 Sold exclusively in the USA and Canada. 5 An optional sync cord for land use is required. 1 6 P.40-41 A Non-TTL Auto Flash Manual Flash M FP High-Speed Flash Sync Repeating Flash : Not available Optional flash Unit coupler AS-4 or AS-7 is required. With AS-17, Standard TTL flash (p. 40-41) is possible, but not Repeating flash. 7 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are generally referred to as Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor. * For cameras such as the Nikon F or Nikon F2, refer to Group VII. TTL Auto Flash mode cannot be performed with cameras in this group. If flash is fired with the t indicator appeared on the LCD panel, the flash fires at full output. For details on the SB-28's available TTL Auto Flash operations, see the separate Quick Reference sheet. 3 Speedlight parts Built-in bounce card (P.61) Built-in wide flash adapter (P.21) 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) Mounting foot locking wheel (P.14) Mount pin (P.14) For cameras featuring a safety lock system. External power source terminal (P.85) External power source terminal (for European market)* (P.85) Hot-shoe contacts (P.14) Mounting foot (P.14) Tilting angle scale (P.60) Rotating angle scale (P.60) LCD panel (P.5) Terminal cover TTL multiple flash terminal (P.66) Sync/multiple flash terminal (P.70) Ready-light (P.16) Control buttons (P.10) * Because the European version of the SB-28 comes with a different shaped connector, Nikon DC Units SD-7, SD-8 and the Power Bracket Unit SK-6 are not compatible. 4 LCD panel indications All LCD (liquid crystal display) figures and marks do not appear at the same time. They are shown together here for ease of explanation. 1 6 7 8 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 5 1 Flash mode indicator (P.22) t Ø Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor tø Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Standard TTL Flash Manual Flash (P.46) % FP High-Speed Flash sync (P.49) " Repeating Flash (P.52) Non-TTL Auto Flash (P.42) 2 Film speed (ISO)/number of repeating flashes per frame/frequency indicators (P.18 / P.52) 3 Flash shooting range indicator bars (P.13) 14 4 Red-eye reduction indicator (P.76) 5 Zoom-head position indicator (P.19) 6 Flash output level indicator (P.50) 7 Exposure compensation indicator (P.72) 8 Underexposure indicator (P.28) 9 Exposure compensation/underexposure value (P.72 / P.28) 10 Flash shooting distance scale (m: meter) (P.13) 11 Flash shooting distance scale (ft: feet) (P.13) 12 Standby mode indicator (P.15) 13 AF assist illuminator LED canceled indicator (P.82) 14 Aperture indicator (P.42) Notes on LCDs · Because LCDs are difficult to read when viewed from the side, you should look at the LCD panel directly. · LCDs are temperature sensitive and may turn black at high temperatures (approx. 60°C or 140°F). They clear up when the 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 automatically after approx. 16 sec. when the SB-28 is not in use. 5 Tips on using this manual Take 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 Nikon-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. 6 About this manual · This instruction manual consists of the main manual plus a separate Quick Reference sheet. The Quick Reference 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 only, please consult the instruction manual provided with your camera for specific information on its use. Notices used in this manual Denotes important points where caution is required. 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. Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU* · D- or G-type Nikkor lenses · IX Nikkor lenses** · Non-D/G-type AF Nikkor lenses*** · AI-P-type Nikkor lenses · AI-S-type or AI-type Nikkor lenses · Nikon Series E lenses · AI-modified Nikkor lenses and others Nikkor lenses without a built-in CPU* * 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 cameras. ***Except AF Nikkor lenses for the F3AF 7 Contents Foreword ········································································································2 Camera groups and available flash modes ··················································3 Speedlight parts ····························································································4 LCD panel indications ··················································································5 Tips on using this manual ··············································································6 About this manual ··························································································7 Using control buttons ··················································································10 Getting started ······················································································11 Loading batteries ························································································12 Adjusting the flash head / Selecting the distance scale ····························13 Attaching the SB-28 to the camera ····························································14 Turning the SB-28 on and off / Standby function ········································15 The ready-light ····························································································16 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) ··························35-37 TTL Auto Flash t Mode (For cameras in Group V) ····························38-39 TTL Auto Flash t Mode (For cameras in Group VI) ··························40-41 Non-TTL Auto Flash Mode (For cameras in all groups) ··················42-43 8 Advanced operation············································································45 Manual Flash Mode (For cameras in all groups) ································································46-51 Repeating Flash " Mode ······································································52-55 Guide Numbers for determining correct aperture in and " flash modes ············································································56-57 Bounce flash operation ··········································································58-61 Close-up flash operation in TTL Auto Flash t ...