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