Nikon SB-28 - Manual (Page 39)

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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-28's LCD panel, then confirm the
flash shooting distance range.
Select the aperture from the table (aperture set on the camera in aperture-priority auto
or manual mode) and set the same aperture on the SB-28’s LCD panel by pressing the
SB-28's
{ or } buttons, then check the flash shooting distance range.
*In shutter-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 setting on SB-28
25 50 100 200 400 800
f/2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16
Subject conditions Sunny day
Cloudy day
or in the
shadows
Indoors
Aperture setting on SB-28
Usable shutter speed*
f/8
Strong back-
lighting
f/16 f/5.6 f/5.6
1/30 sec. 1/125 sec.
Guide to determining aperture :
For F-501/N2020 and F-301/N2000 (in Programmed Auto (P) mode)
For F-401s/N4004s and F-401/N4004 (at ISO 100) (in Shutter-
Priority Auto (S) or Programmed Auto (P) exposure mode)