Document Outline

• Important Information
  • System Requirements for your Computer
    • Macintosh
    • Windows
  • Warnings
  • Important Safeguards and Precautions
  • Electromagnetic Emissions
  • VCCI Statement
• About Your Camera
  • Nomenclature
    • Camera Front
    • Camera Back
    • Camera Top
    • Camera Bottom
    • Camera Sides
    • Open Battery/PC Card Door
  • Viewfinder
  • Navigate Switch
    • Using the Navigate switch to Navigate the Image LCD Panel
    • Using the Navigate switch to Select the Focus Area
  • Digital Function Buttons
  • LCD Panels
    • Top Status LCD Panel
    • Back Status LCD Panel
    • Image LCD Panel
      • Menu Bar
      • Navigation Techniques
      • Status Bar
  • Command Dials
    • Main-Command Dial
      • Rotating the Main-Command Dial by Itself
      • Rotating the Main-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons
    • Sub-Command-Dial
      • Rotating the Sub-Command Dial by itself
      • Rotating the Sub-Command Dial While Pressing Buttons:
  • Drive Mode/Self-Timer Selector
  • Lens
    • Mounting the Lens
    • Setting the Lens to the Minimum Aperture
    • Removing the Lens
  • Imager
  • Anti-aliasing filter
  • IR Filter
  • Viewfinder Diopter
  • Illumination Switch
  • Mirror Lockup Lever
  • Depth-of-Field Preview Button
  • Accessory Shoe
  • Sync Terminal
  • Self-Diagnostic Shutter System
  • Changing Viewfinders
    • Removing the Finder
    • Attaching the Finder
  • Changing Focusing Screens
  • Camera Straps
    • Attaching the Neck Strap
    • Attaching the Hand Strap
  • Name Plate
• Powering Your Camera
  • Turning the Camera On and Off
  • Batteries
    • Inserting/Removing Batteries
    • Checking Battery Status
  • Battery Charger
    • Charging Batteries
    • Conditioning (Discharging Batteries)
  • Battery Conservation
    • PowerSave Mode
      • Waking your Camera from PowerSave Mode
    • Image LCD Panel Timeout
    • Meter Timeout
    • Situations Using Extra Battery Power
  • AC Adapter for Camera
    • Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera
• Configuring Your Camera
  • Date and Time
  • Camera Properties
    • Setting Display Off Time
    • Setting PowerSave Time
    • Enabling Sharpening
    • Setting File Resolution
    • Determining Total Actuations
      • Use Folder 1
  • Custom Settings
• Using a PC Card
  • PC Cards
    • Dual Slots for PC Cards
    • Inserting/Removing PC Cards
    • Formatting a PC Card
    • Selecting a PC Card or Folder
• Saving Files
  • JPEG and TIFF File Processing
    • Processing with Two PC Cards
    • Processing Images
    • Changing Processing Settings
    • Working with TIFF Custom Files on your Computer
  • IPTC Data Management
    • Loading IPTC Data from a PC Card
• Quick Start
  • Before You Start
    • The AC Adapter for Camera
      • Connecting the AC Adapter for Camera
  • Optional Settings Before You Start
    • Set the Date and Time
    • Select a PC Card or Folder
  • Basic Shooting
  • Reviewing Images on Your Camera
    • Setting Display Contrast
    • Setting Display Options
  • Tagging Images
  • Deleting Images
    • Deleting a Single Image
    • Deleting More Than One Image
  • Associating a Sound File with an Image
• Controlling Exposure
  • White Balance
    • Selecting Custom White Balance
    • Using White Balance Settings
      • Selecting White Balance Settings
      • Deleting White Balance Settings
      • Loading White Balance Settings
      • Saving White Balance Settings using your Camera
      • Saving White Balance Settings using the Computer
  • Exposure Metering System
    • 3D Color Matrix Metering
    • Center-Weighted Metering
    • Spot Metering
    • Setting the Metering System
  • Exposure Mode
    • Programmed Auto Exposure Mode
    • Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
    • Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
    • Manual Exposure Mode
    • Setting Exposure Mode
• Focusing
  • Focus Area
    • Selecting the Focus Area
      • Locking the Focus Area
    • Selecting AF Area Mode
  • Focus Mode
    • Autofocus
      • Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority (Stationary Subject)
      • Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority (Moving Subject)
      • Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority
    • Manual Focus
      • Manual Focus with the Electronic Rangefinder
      • Manual Focus Using a Clear Matte Field
  • Special Focusing Situations in AF
  • Antialiasing Filter or IR Filter: Effect on Focus
  • Sharpening
• Capturing Images
  • Preparing to Capture an Image
  • Basic Shooting
    • Two-Button Reset
  • ISO
  • Drive Mode
    • Choosing a Drive Mode
      • Single-Frame Shooting
      • Continuous Shooting
  • Using the Vertical Controls
  • Intervalometer
• Flash Photography
  • Recommendations for Flash Photography
  • Auto Aperture Mode
  • Attaching the SB-28D or SB-28DX
  • Turning on the SB-28D or SB-28DX
  • Standby Mode
    • Enabling/Disabling Standby Mode
    • Waking the SB-28D or SB-28DX from Standby mode.
  • Setting Up Your Camera for Flash Photography
  • Setting Up the SB-28D or SB-28DX
  • Test Firing
  • Using the SB-28D
  • Auto Flash Distance Range
  • Flash Sync Mode
    • Slow Sync
      • Making a Dark Background More Visible
    • Rear Curtain Sync
      • Creating a Natural-looking Stream of Light
  • Guide Numbers for Determining the Correct Aperture
    • Calculating the Correct Aperture
    • Calculating the Shooting Distance
    • Guide Number Table
• Working with Images on the Camera
  • Image Review Mode
    • Setting the Review Mode
    • Reviewing Images
    • Navigating in Single Image Review Mode
    • Navigating in Four or Nine Image Review Mode
      • Navigating Horizontally
      • Navigating Vertically
  • Adjusting Display Contrast
  • Selecting an Image
  • Setting Display Options
  • Tagging Images
  • Associating Sound Files With Images
  • Deleting Images
    • Deleting a Single Image
    • Deleting More Than One Image
  • Recovering Deleted Images
• Advanced Operation
  • Capturing Images in Each Exposure Mode
    • Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
      • Locking Shutter Speed
    • Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
      • Locking the Aperture
      • Different Procedures for Different Lenses
    • Manual Exposure Mode
      • Locking Shutter Speed/Aperture
      • Different Procedures for Different Lenses
  • Flexible Program
  • Focus Lock For Off-center Subjects
  • AE/AF Lock
    • About AE Lock
  • Exposure Compensation
    • Obtaining the Meter Reading in Manual Exposure Mode
    • Exposure Compensation Function
    • Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing
  • Self-Timer
  • Long Time Exposure
  • Custom Settings
    • Making a Custom Setting
    • Reset Factory Settings
    • Custom Settings Table
• Connecting to Your Computer
  • Advantages to using an IEEE 1394 Connection
  • Advantages to using a Card Reader
  • Connecting Your Camera to the Computer
  • Quitting—Disconnecting from the Computer
  • Using the Card Reader
• Transmitting Data
  • Connecting a Device to the Serial Port
  • Accessing Serial Port Options
    • Setting the Baud Rate
    • Serial In Mode
    • Serial In Status
    • Serial Out Mode
  • Image Transmit
• Camera Care
  • Handling
  • Cleaning
  • Anti-aliasing Filter and IR Filter
    • Removing, Cleaning, and Re-installing the Anti-aliasing or IR Filter
  • The Imager
    • Determining if the Imager is Dirty
    • Cleaning the Imager
    • Reassembling the Camera
  • Storing
  • Top and Back Status LCD panels
  • Installing Camera Firmware on Your Computer
  • Updating Camera Firmware
    • Updating From the PC Card
• Appendix A - Specifications
• Appendix B - Troubleshooting
  • Other symptoms, causes and remedies:
• Appendix C - Lens and Viewfinder Compatibility
  • Compatible Lenses
    • Manual Single Focal Length Lenses
    • Manual Zoom Lenses
    • Autofocus Single Focal Length Lenses
    • Autofocus Zoom Lenses
  • Compatible Viewfinders
• Appendix D - Glossary
• Appendix E - Problem Report
• Appendix F - Remote Control Accessories