Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Foreword, Please check which group your camera belongs to

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-27, an easy-to-use flash unit offering you the most convenient system for automatic flash photography in combination with Nikon cameras. The SB-27’s extensive capabilities range from Non-TTL Auto Flash to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today’s most advanced flash technology.

For optimum results, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use.

Please check which group your camera belongs to.

 

Group

Ⅰ

 

 

Ⅱ

*

Ⅳ

Ⅴ

 

 

 

 

 

FF1005

 

F4-Series

Ⅲ

Ⅵ

 

Ⅶ*

 

Camera

 

F-601/

F60-Series/

F-

 

 

name

F90X/N90

s*

F65-Series/

N6006*

N60

501/

FM3A

 

F3-Series

 

 

F90

N65-Series*

F-601

*

N2020*

FA

 

*

 

 

N90-Series/

F-801s/

N600 /

F50-Series/

F-401s/

 

 

F55-Series/

 

Flash

F80-*Series/

N8008s*

0*

N50*

N4004s*

FE2

 

N55-Series*

 

N80-Series* *

NF-8800018/

 

F-401x/

F-401/

FG

V*

New FM2

 

operation

F70-Series/

Pronea 600* i /

 

N5005*

N4004*

Nikonos

FM10

 

3D Multi

N70*

 

6i

* *

 

 

F-301/

 

 

FE10

 

Balanced-Sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

N2000*

 

 

 

 

Fill-Flash*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill-Flash*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

Matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

Fill-Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

Center-Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill-Flash/Spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill-Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Auto Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Non-TTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Flash*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M

Manual Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:

Available

 

: Not available

In this manual, we have divided Nikon SLR cameras into seven groups (from I to VII) unless otherwise noted. You will find all the information you need to learn about using the SB-27 with your camera in the section corresponding to your camera group. Please refer to the camera group table on the following page.

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Contents SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs toCamera groups Ⅲ*4About this manual Use only Nikon-approved equipment Tips on using the SpeedlightTake some trial shots Contents Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Speedlight parts LCD panel indications TTLPreparations for Installing batteries Standby function Setting the standby functionTo turn the SB-27’s power on again Cameras in Groups I thru VI featuring TTL Auto FlashCameras in Group VII without TTL Auto Flash For F50-Series/N50, F-601/N6006, and F-601M/N6000Attaching the SB-27 to the camera Adjusting the flash head Selecting a measurement system meters/feet Ready-light Ready-light comes on when charging is completedReady-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output Replace batteries with a fresh setReady-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fire Test firing with the open-flash buttonWith cameras in Groups III thru Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups I Set the ISO film speed manually as followsSetting zoom-head position Press the Zoom button to adjust the zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinationsBasic flash operation Selecting a flash mode TTLLens in use ProceduresCamera settings Metering system*2 TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutterMetering system *2 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUNikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Exposure Mode*5 Distance rangeSystem Camera settingsLens in use Available flash Nikkor lenses Without built-inExposure Mode Shooting distance rangeGroup III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 ShootingCameras Exposure mode Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutterOther Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationNikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Flash Auto a Manual MGroup V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-numberNikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPU Lens in use Available flash CamerasProgrammed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Aperture PriorityGroup V F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004 Available flash Operation Standard TTL Flash Group VI FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos Flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in Group Non-TTL Auto FlashF3-Series, F55-Series/N55-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10 Aperture-priority Auto a Manual MIf the ready-light blinks after shooting Advanced flash Operation Bounce flash Multiple flashFlash operation in Manual M mode For Cameras in all groups Press the M button to choose the desired light outputFlash operation in Manual M mode For cameras Other camera/lens combinationsAll groups Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeSafety range in continuous firing Synchronization in continuous shootingTo calculate the shooting distance Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate a correct aperture Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ftAutofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Bounce flash operation Built-in diffuser cardSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerNikkor lenses 24mm and longer Procedures for bounce flash operation Set the SB-27s flash mode selector to AutoSet up the built-in bounce flash adapter Highlight your subject’s eyes using bounced flash To set up the diffuser cardClose-up flash operation in Auto mode Two methods are possibleUsable lenses are limited Other notesClose-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in Groups Procedures with the SB-27 mounted on the cameraIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see ThruISO film speed and coefficient Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras Close-up flash operation using a TTL Remote CordGroups I thru Exposure compensation for flash photography Setting method varies depending on the camera Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting exposure compensation on the SB-27 Cameras in Groups ICameras in Group Canceling exposure compensationExposure compensation for flash photography Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Cameras in GroupTTL multiple flash operation procedures Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thruSpeedlight coefficients VI and F3-Series camerasCameras in Groups I thru System chart for TTL multiple flash GroupF3-Series cameras Slave flash unitManual multiple flash operation procedures Usable remote cords optional SeeSetting and canceling Forced TTL mode/Forced a mode Forced TTL modeCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesForced a mode Red-eye reduction control Other information Using an external power source Available external power source optional SeeConnecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord Usable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 optional SeeFA, FE2, FG, and Nikonos FM3A, New FM2Troubleshooting OFFOptional accessories TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Optional accessoriesModulate Remote Control Set ML-2 DC Unit SD-7Never disassemble Tips on Speedlight careAvoid physical shocks Keep the SB-27 away from waterStorage MaintenanceTips on Speedlight care Page Using the SB-27 in low temperatures About NiCd batteriesGlossary of terms 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Glossary of termsTTL High-Speed Sync Flash Autofocus assist illuminationCatchlight Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashBounce flash operation Flash exposure compensationMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Front-curtain sync flashGuide Number Monitor PreflashNon-TTL auto flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashMultiple flash operation Programmed TTL Auto FlashSync shutter speed Red-eye reductionStandard TTL Flash Specifications VerticalSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output
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