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Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight
This Speedlight has a guide number of 50 (manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head posi-
tion, ISO 200 m, 20 °C/68 °F) and is powered with four alkaline batter ies (other
power sources f or the SB-28DX include the SD-6, SD-7, SD-8A, and SK-6 power
bracket—all available separately). When attached to camer as in the D1 series, it
supports D-3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for natural, balanced light, even when
the scene contains highly reflective objects or the background is very far from the
camera. The SB-28DX is equipped with an AF-Assist Illuminator, allowing autofocus
to be used when shooting very dark subjects. It also boasts auto power zoom that
changes the flash angle according to the focal length of the lens, and supports Slow
Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL auto, Manual, Repeating, and FP High-Speed Sync
flash modes.
Speedlight Accessories for the SB-28DX
When using the following Speedlight accessories with the SB-28DX, be aware that these acces-
sories exist in two var ieties (old and new), each with a different type of connector:
• SD-6 batter y stack/SD-7 C-cell battery pack
The SC-16 power cable supplied with older models of these products can not be con-
nected to the SB-28DX. The SC-16A power cable supplied with newer models is also
available for separate purchase, and can be used to connect old-model SD-6 and SD-7
power sources to the SB-28DX.
• SK-6 power bracket
The connector on old-model SK-6 power-brackets can not be used with the SB-28DX.
Owners of old-model SK-6 power-br ackets are advised to contact the Nikon service rep-
resentative in their area.
• SD-8 power-assist pack
The SD-8 can not be used with the SB-28DX. Owners of the SD-8 are advised to contact
the Nikon service representative in their area. Note that the new model, the SD-8A, can
be used with the SB-28DX.