FLASH REVIEW
Camera Flash / Speedlight: Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight Flash REVIEW
| Release Date | December 1, 2008 |
| Strenght / Power | |
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)  | 50 at ISO 50 |
| Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range) | |
| Head & Coverage | |
| Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement | –7° or up to 90° |
| Swivel (Rotation) Head movement | 180° to the left and 90° to the right. |
| Focal Length Coverage | 18-20mm |
| Auto Zoom Head | |
| 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) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction | |
| Secondary Illumination | Yes |
| 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 | Four AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium, or rechargeableNiCd or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. Number of flashes: Approx. 150 (Manual at FULL) |
| External Power | |
| Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting) | 5 seconds |
| Battery Life | approx. 60-200 (flashes per set of batteries) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions | 6.9 x 9 x 12.8 cm (2.7" x 5" x 3.6") |
| Weight | 11.8 ounces (335g) |
| The Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight Flash, launched in December 1, 2008, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of 50 at ISO 50, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 18-20mm. 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-28DX Speedlight Flash is powered by using Four AA-type alkaline-manganese, lithium, or rechargeableNiCd or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. Number of flashes: Approx. 150 (Manual at FULL), with an estimated battery life of approx. 60-200 (flashes per set of batteries) , ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions. | |
| The Minimum Recycle Time, 5 seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios. | |
| In addition, the Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight Flash is compact and portable, the flash unit measures 6.9 x 9 x 12.8 cm (2.7" x 5" x 3.6") and weighs 11.8 ounces (335g). 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.
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