Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-28 Speedlight Flash REVIEW
Model Name: Nikon SB-28 Speedlight Flash specifications.
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Release Date
1997
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
36 (with zoom head set at 35mm)
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
up to 95 degrees
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
270 degrees
Focal Length Coverage
24mm to 85mm
Auto Zoom Head
zoom head 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.)
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
1/6700 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
1/840 sec. @ 1/1 (full) output, 1/1100 sec. @ 1/2 output, 1/2300 sec. @ 1/4 output, 1/4880 sec. @ 1/8 output, 1/9100 sec. @ 1/16 output, 1/19000 sec. @ 1/32 output, 1/28800 sec. @ 1/64 output
Flash Modes(TTL)
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL
Multi-Sensor, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash,
Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash, Standard TTL Flash, Manual Flash (P.46), FP High-Speed Flash sync (P.49), Repeating Flash (P.52)
˙ Non-TTL Auto Flash (P.42),
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
Yes
Secondary Illumination
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Wireless Groups
Wireless Channels
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
AA-type alkaline-manganese (1.5V), AA-type lithium (1.5V), AA-type NiCd (rechargeable) (1.2V) or AA-type Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable) (1.2V) batteries
External Power
External power source
terminal (P.85)
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
Approx. 6.5 sec. (Manual at FULL)
Battery Life
100-200 shots
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
69 x 128 x 90mm (without mounting foot)
Weight
320g (approx. 11oz)
The Nikon SB-28 Speedlight Flash, launched in 1997, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 36 (with zoom head set at 35mm), ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 24mm to 85mm. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of 1/6700 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
1/840 sec. @ 1/1 (full) output, 1/1100 sec. @ 1/2 output, 1/2300 sec. @ 1/4 output, 1/4880 sec. @ 1/8 output, 1/9100 sec. @ 1/16 output, 1/19000 sec. @ 1/32 output, 1/28800 sec. @ 1/64 output. This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Nikon SB-28 Speedlight Flash is powered by using AA-type alkaline-manganese (1.5V), AA-type lithium (1.5V), AA-type NiCd (rechargeable) (1.2V) or AA-type Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) (rechargeable) (1.2V) batteries, with an estimated battery life of 100-200 shots, ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, Approx. 6.5 sec. (Manual at FULL), emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Nikon SB-28 Speedlight Flash is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 69 x 128 x 90mm (without mounting foot) and weighs 320g (approx. 11oz). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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Fivercam Wiki information:
There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
