Autofocus Speedlight SB-28DX NIKON CORPORATION Instruction Manual FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in Japan T1C1000301 (S842) 43 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. English J E FC S Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28DX. The SB-28DX is a special version of the Nikon Speedlight SB-28 that features a D-TTL Auto Flash mode for Nikon Digital SLR cameras, and an Auto Aperture (AA) mode for Nikon Digital SLR cameras and Kodak DCS600 Series digital cameras. This instruction manual describes how to use the SB-28DX in the D-TTL Auto Flash mode with Digital SLR cameras and the AA mode with Digital SLR cameras and Kodak DCS600 Series cameras. Of course, the SB-28DX works well with film-based Nikon cameras such as the F5 and F100. SB-28DX settings Select the flash mode. 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash or Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR cameras Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLR cameras SB-28DX settings Select the flash mode. Notes on using the SB-28DX µ µ µ tØ tø t · Before using the SB-28DX, please read carefully the notes on safety operations-- especially the cautions--appearing in the SB-28 instruction manual provided in the same package. · Read the instruction manuals of the SB-28, SB-28DX, and the camera you are using in combination with this unit. · When you see the note "+ page xx," this indicates the page to refer to in the SB-28 instruction manual. Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR cameras + Usable cameras and their respective instruction manuals Available flash modes with Nikon Digital SLR cameras · D-TTL Auto Flash mode for Digital SLR cameras* (refer to this manual). · Auto Aperture (AA) mode (refer to this manual). · Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode (refer to the SB-28's manual). · Manual M mode (including FP High-Speed Flash sync FP) (refer to the SB-28's manual). · Repeating Flash mode (refer to the SB-28's manual). *Four TTL auto flash modes are available depending on the type of Nikkor lenses you are using. In this manual, all available TTL modes are generally referred to as "D-TTL Auto Flash mode for Digital SLR cameras" or "D-TTL Auto Flash mode." ­ Press the µ button once to display D t Ø or D t ø on the LCD panel. Press the µ button again to display D t on the LCD panel. ­ Press the µ button until appears on the LCD panel in either AA (Auto Aperture) or A (non-TTL auto) mode. In AA mode, the exposure compensation indicator and exposure compensation value appear on the LCD panel simultaneously. ­ When the flash unit is mounted on the Kodak DCS620 camera and turned on for the first time, the AA mode is always activated. Check the shooting distance using the flash shooting range indicator bars. Wait for the ready-light to come on before taking the picture. ~ 1600 800 400 A B C 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 D 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 200 100/80 18mm 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.8-9 20mm 0.9-10 24mm 1.4-15 1.0-10 28mm 1.5-16 1.0-11 35mm 1.6-18 1.2-12 0.8-9.0 50mm 1.9-20 1.4-14 1.0-10 70mm 2.2-20 1.5-16 1.1-12 85mm 2.2-20 1.6-17 1.1-12 0.6-6.3 0.7-7.0 Notes: · Because Digital SLR cameras are not listed in the camera groups in the SB-28 instruction manual, refer to the information for "Cameras in Group I." · TTL Auto Flash Mode as described in the SB-28 instruction manual is not possible. · Multiple flash operation using the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 is not possible. Use the AA or A mode. · TTL multiple flash operation using a sync or remote cord such as TTL Remote Cord SC-17 or TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-18 or SC-19 is not possible. Available flash modes with Kodak DCS600 Series digital cameras · Auto Aperture (AA) mode (refer to this manual). · Non-TTL Auto Flash A mode (refer to the SB-28's manual). · Manual M mode (including FP High-Speed Flash sync FP) (refer to the SB-28's manual). · Repeating Flash mode (refer to the SB-28's manual). Notes: · Because DCS600 Series cameras are not listed in the camera groups in the SB-28 instruction manual, refer to the information for "Cameras in Group I." · TTL Auto Flash Mode as described in the SB-28 instruction manual is not possible. · D-TTL Auto Flash mode for Digital SLR cameras is not possible. · Multiple flash operation using the Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 is possible. · TTL multiple flash operation using a sync or remote cord such as TTL Remote Cord SC-17 or TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cords SC-18 or SC-19 is not possible. A flash shooting distance range of 0.8 to 6m (3 to 20 ft.) is shown. ­ If the subject is out of range, change the aperture on the camera to bring the subject within the flash shooting distance range. Wait for the ready-light to come on before taking the picture. ­ If the ready-light blinks for approx. 3 seconds after the picture is taken, this indicates the flash fired at maximum output, meaning that light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In that case, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject before taking the next picture by referring to Table 2. To check the correct flash shooting distance range before taking the picture Point the camera at the subject. After pressing the shutter release button lightly, press the ~ button on the SB-28DX. If the ready-light blinks for approx. 3 seconds, this indicates the flash fired at maximum output, meaning that light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In this case, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject by referring to Table 2 before taking the actual picture. Table 2: Usable aperture/flash shooting distance ranges in AA (Auto Aperture) and A (non-TTL Auto Flash) modes Use this table to determine the distance range in which the correct auto flash exposure will be obtained at various ISO sensitivity levels, aperture, and zoom settings. ISO number (f/number) 1600 800 A 8 11 16 22 32 45 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 D 400 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 200 100/80 18mm 0.8-9 2.8 2 2.6-29 0.6-6.3 4 2.8 2.2-20 0.6-4.5 5.6 4 2.0-14 8 5.6 0.6-3.1 2.0-10 0.6-2.2 11 8 2.0-7.3 16 11 0.6-1.5 2.0-5.2 22 16 0.6-1.1 2.0-3.6 32 22 0.6-0.7 2.0-2.6 45 32 0.6-4.5 0.6-5.0 0.7-7.5 0.7-8.0 0.6-3.1 0.6-3.5 0.6-5.3 0.6-5.6 0.6-2.2 0.6-2.5 0.6-3.7 0.6-4.0 0.6-1.5 0.6-1.7 0.6-2.6 0.6-2.8 0.6-1.1 0.6-1.2 0.6-1.8 0.6-2.0 0.6-0.7 0.6-0.8 0.6-1.3 0.6-1.4 0.6 0.6-0.9 0.6-1.0 0.7-6.3 0.7-7.4 0.8-8.4 0.8-8.8 0.6-4.5 0.6-5.2 0.6-6.0 0.6-6.2 0.6-3.1 0.6-3.7 0.6-4.2 0.6-4.4 0.6-2.2 0.6-2.6 0.6-3.0 0.6-3.1 0.6-1.5 0.6-1.8 0.6-2.1 0.6-2.2 0.6-1.1 0.6-1.3 0.6-1.5 0.6-1.5 LCD panel The LCD panel on the SB-28DX differs slightly from that of the SB-28 (+ pages 4­5). Flash mode indicator for Digital SLR cameras ­ If the ready-light and the underexposure indicator blink for approx. 3 seconds after the picture is taken, this indicates the flash fired at maximum output, meaning that light may have been insufficient for correct exposure. In that case, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject before taking the next picture by referring to the amount of underexposure (up to ­3 EV) appearing on the LCD panel. (If "­1.0" is displayed, reshoot using an aperture that is at least one stop wider.) Underexposure indicator Amount of underexposure Distance range according to zoom settings (Upper figures are in meters, lower figures are in feet.) 20mm 0.9-10 2.9-32 0.7-7.0 2.1-23 0.6-5.0 2.0-16 0.6-3.5 2.0-11 0.6-2.5 2.0-8.2 0.6-1.7 2.0-5.7 0.6-1.2 2.0-4.1 0.6-0.8 2.0-2.8 0.6 2.0 24mm 1.4-15 4.4-49 1.0-10 3.1-34 0.7-7.5 2.2-24 0.6-5.3 2.0-17 0.6-3.7 2.2-12 0.6-2.6 2.0-8.6 0.6-1.8 2.0-6.1 0.6-1.3 2.0-4.3 0.6-0.9 2.0-3.0 28mm 1.5-16 4.7-52 1.0-11 3.3-37 0.7-8.0 2.4-26 0.6-5.6 2.0-18 0.6-4.0 2.0-13 0.6-2.8 2.0-9.2 0.6-2.0 2.0-6.5 0.6-1.4 2.0-4.6 0.6-1.0 2.0-3.2 35mm 1.6-18 5.2-59 1.2-12 3.7-41 0.8-9.0 2.6-29 0.7-6.3 2.0-20 0.6-4.5 2.0-14 0.6-3.1 2.0-10 0.6-2.2 2.0-7.3 0.6-1.5 2.0-5.2 0.6-1.1 2.0-3.6 50mm 1.9-20 6.1-66 1.4-14 4.3-48 1.0-10 3.0-34 0.7-7.4 2.2-24 0.6-5.2 2.0-17 0.6-3.7 2.0-12 0.6-2.6 2.0-8.6 0.6-1.8 2.0-6.0 0.6-1.3 2.0-4.3 70mm 2.2-20 7.0-66 1.5-16 4.9-55 1.1-12 3.5-39 0.8-8.4 2.5-27 0.6-6.0 2.0-19 0.6-4.2 2.0-13 0.6-3.0 2.0-9.8 0.6-2.1 2.0-6.9 0.6-1.5 2.0-4.9 85mm 2.2-20 7.2-66 1.6-17 5.1-57 1.1-12 3.6-41 0.8-8.8 2.6-28 0.6-6.2 2.0-20 0.6-4.4 2.0-14 0.6-3.1 2.0-10 0.6-2.2 2.0-7.2 0.6-1.5 2.0-5.1 B C + . 64 { } Taking flash photographs in the D-TTL Auto Flash mode 1600 800 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 ­ ­ 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 ­ 400 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 200 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 18mm 0.8-9 0.6-6.3 0.6-4.5 0.6-3.1 0.6-2.2 0.6-1.5 0.6-1.1 0.6-0.7 20mm 0.9-10 0.7-7.0 0.6-5.0 0.6-3.5 0.6-2.5 0.6-1.7 0.6-1.2 0.6-0.8 0.6 24mm 1.4-15 1.0-10 0.7-7.5 0.6-5.3 0.6-3.7 0.6-2.6 0.6-1.8 0.6-1.3 0.6-0.9 28mm 1.5-16 1.0-11 0.7-8.0 0.6-5.6 0.6-4.0 0.6-2.8 0.6-2.0 0.6-1.4 0.6-1.0 35mm 1.6-18 1.2-12 0.8-9.0 0.7-6.3 0.6-4.5 0.6-3.1 0.6-2.2 0.6-1.5 0.6-1.1 50mm 1.9-20 1.4-14 1.0-10 0.7-7.4 0.6-5.2 0.6-3.7 0.6-2.6 0.6-1.8 0.6-1.3 70mm 2.2-20 1.5-16 1.1-12 0.8-8.4 0.6-6.0 0.6-4.2 0.6-3.0 0.6-2.1 0.6-1.5 85mm 2.2-20 1.6-17 1.1-12 0.8-8.8 0.6-6.2 0.6-4.4 0.6-3.1 0.6-2.2 0.6-1.5 In this mode, the SB-28DX fires a series of nearly invisible preflashes, called the Monitor Preflash. These preflashes are detected by the camera's TTL multi-sensor to control the flash output, ensuring correct exposure. Data such as the camera's ISO setting, aperture, focal length, and exposure compensation value are automatically transmitted to the SB-28DX (with Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU mounted.) The following four flash modes are possible depending on the type of lens mounted. Lens mounted D/G-type AF Nikkor lenses ­ You can recall the amount of underexposure last shown on the LCD panel by pressing the . button. Table 1: Usable aperture/flash shooting distance ranges in D-TTL Auto Flash mode Use this table to determine the distance range in which the correct auto flash exposure will be obtained at various ISO sensitivity levels, aperture, and zoom settings. ISO number (f/number) 1600 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 800 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 400 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 64 200 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 45 18mm 0.8-9 2.6-29 0.6-6.3 2.2-20 0.6-4.5 2.0-14 0.6-3.1 2.0-10 0.6-2.2 2.0-7.3 0.6-1.5 2.0-5.2 0.6-1.1 2.0-3.6 0.6-0.7 2.0-2.6 Flash exposure compensation In AA mode, flash output compensation is possible in 1/3 steps from ­3.0 to +1.0EV by pressing the { or } button to increase or decrease the compensation while confirming the amount on the LCD panel. Note that flash output compensation is restricted in Zones A to D. Zone A: Minus flash output compensation is not possible. Zone B: Flash output compensation exceeding ­1EV is not possible. Zone C: Flash output compensation exceeding ­2EV is not possible. Zone D: Flash output compensation from 0 to +1EV is not possible. ­ If flash output compensation is made exceeding the amount of the above values, the flash shooting range indicator bars disappear and the aperture, exposure compensation indicator, and exposure compensation value blink to warn you. ­ Exposure compensation on the camera is possible. Refer to your camera's instruction manual for information. ­ Exposure compensation can be made on both the SB-28DX and the camera. The exposure is controlled by the sum total of both exposure compensation values and the shooting range indicator bars changes to match the exposure compensation. However, the SB-28DX's LCD panel displays the amount of compensation set on the SB-28DX only. Available flash LCD panel Flash operation mode* 3D Multi-Sensor D t Ø Monitor preflash data is integrated with the Balanced Fill-Flash distance information from D-type Nikkor for Digital SLRs lenses to obtain correct TTL auto flash operation. Multi-Sensor D t Ø Based on camera's Matrix Metering system and monitor preflash data, flash output is Balanced Fill-Flash automatically controlled to keep both for Digital SLRs subject and background correctly exposed. Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRs Distance range according to zoom settings (Upper figures are in meters, lower figures are in feet.) 20mm 0.9-10 2.9-32 0.7-7.0 2.1-23 0.6-5.0 2.0-16 0.6-3.5 2.0-11 0.6-2.5 2.0-8.2 0.6-1.7 2.0-5.7 0.6-1.2 2.0-4.1 0.6-0.8 2.0-2.8 0.6 2.0 24mm 1.4-15 4.4-49 1.0-10 3.1-34 0.7-7.5 2.2-24 0.6-5.3 2.0-17 0.6-3.7 2.2-12 0.6-2.6 2.0-8.6 0.6-1.8 2.0-6.1 0.6-1.3 2.0-4.3 0.6-0.9 2.0-3.0 28mm 1.5-16 4.7-52 1.0-11 3.3-37 0.7-8.0 2.4-26 0.6-5.6 2.0-18 0.6-4.0 2.0-13 0.6-2.8 2.0-9.2 0.6-2.0 2.0-6.5 0.6-1.4 2.0-4.6 0.6-1.0 2.0-3.2 35mm 1.6-18 5.2-59 1.2-12 3.7-41 0.8-9.0 2.6-29 0.7-6.3 2.0-20 0.6-4.5 2.0-14 0.6-3.1 2.0-10 0.6-2.2 2.0-7.3 0.6-1.5 2.0-5.2 0.6-1.1 2.0-3.6 50mm 1.9-20 6.1-66 1.4-14 4.3-48 1.0-10 3.0-34 0.7-7.4 2.2-24 0.6-5.2 2.0-17 0.6-3.7 2.0-12 0.6-2. ...