Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Selecting a flash mode, Ttl

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Selecting a flash mode

Set the flash mode selector to “AUTO” and flash modes for each camera group automatically become available.

 

 

 

 

Flash mode indicator

TTL

 

f t

m

Flash shooting distance

mm

60

18

M

30

9

scale

A ZOOM

 

15

4

M ISO

 

7

2

Flash mode selector

 

 

4

1

 

 

2

0.6

 

Aperture indicator “M” (M/ISO) button

For available flash operations in each camera group, consult the table below.

Camera

Available flash operation

Flash smode

Reference

group

indicator

page.

 

 

･ Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I*/**

TTL Multi Sensor****

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. 24

 

 

 

 

 

 

･ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

･ Standard TTL Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

･Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

II*/**

･ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash

 

P. 26

 

 

･ Standard TTL Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III

･ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

 

 

･ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash

 

P. 28

 

 

･ Standard TTL Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV

･ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

 

P. 30

･ Center-Weighted Fill-Flash

 

 

 

 

V

･ Programmed TTL Auto Flash

 

P. 32

･ Standard TTL Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI

･ Standard TTL Flash

 

 

P. 36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VII***

･ Non-TTL Auto Flash

R

P. 38

*The SB-27's flash mode indicator changes every time the “M” button is pressed. ** Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is not possible with F80-Series/N80-Series

and Pronea 600i/6i cameras.

***Only possible when the camera setting switch is set to ˚. (See page 13.)

****Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is a general term for both 23 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash.

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Contents SB-27 Please check which group your camera belongs to ForewordⅢ*4 Camera groupsAbout 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 TTL LCD panel indicationsPreparations for Installing batteries Cameras in Groups I thru VI featuring TTL Auto Flash Setting the standby functionTo turn the SB-27’s power on again Standby functionFor F50-Series/N50, F-601/N6006, and F-601M/N6000 Cameras in Group VII without TTL Auto FlashAttaching the SB-27 to the camera Adjusting the flash head Selecting a measurement system meters/feet Replace batteries with a fresh set Ready-light comes on when charging is completedReady-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output Ready-lightTest firing with the open-flash button Ready-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fireSet the ISO film speed manually as follows Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups I With cameras in Groups III thruSetting zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinations Press the Zoom button to adjust the zoom-head positionBasic flash operation TTL Selecting a flash modeLens in use ProceduresCamera settings Metering system*2 If ready- light is ON, release shutter TTLMetering system *2 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUNikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Distance range Exposure Mode*5Nikkor lenses Without built-in Camera settingsLens in use Available flash SystemShooting Mode Shooting distance rangeGroup III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 ExposureCameras Exposure mode Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005Flash Auto a Manual M Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationNikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTLSet the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000Aperture Priority Lens in use Available flash CamerasProgrammed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Nikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPUGroup V F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004 Available flash Operation Standard TTL Flash Group VI FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos Non-TTL Auto Flash Flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in GroupAperture-priority Auto a Manual M F3-Series, F55-Series/N55-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10If the ready-light blinks after shooting Bounce flash Multiple flash Advanced flash OperationFlash operation in Manual M mode For Press the M button to choose the desired light output Cameras in all groupsOther camera/lens combinations Flash operation in Manual M mode For camerasSynchronization in continuous shooting Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeSafety range in continuous firing All groupsGuide number at ISO 100 for m/ft Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate a correct aperture To calculate the shooting distanceAutofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Built-in diffuser card Bounce flash operationSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerNikkor lenses 24mm and longer Set the SB-27s flash mode selector to Auto Procedures for bounce flash operationSet up the built-in bounce flash adapter To set up the diffuser card Highlight your subject’s eyes using bounced flashTwo methods are possible Close-up flash operation in Auto modeOther notes Usable lenses are limitedProcedures with the SB-27 mounted on the camera Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in GroupsIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see ThruISO film speed and coefficient Close-up flash operation using a TTL Remote Cord Close-up flash operation in Auto mode CamerasGroups I thru Exposure compensation for flash photography Cameras in Groups I Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting exposure compensation on the SB-27 Setting method varies depending on the cameraCameras in Group Canceling exposure compensationExposure compensation for flash photography Cameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one SpeedlightMultiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru TTL multiple flash operation proceduresSpeedlight coefficients VI and F3-Series camerasCameras in Groups I thru Group System chart for TTL multiple flashSlave flash unit F3-Series camerasUsable remote cords optional See Manual multiple flash operation proceduresForced TTL mode Setting and canceling Forced TTL mode/Forced a modeCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesForced a mode Red-eye reduction control Other information Available external power source optional See Using an external power sourceUsable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 optional See Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cordFM3A, New FM2 FA, FE2, FG, and NikonosOFF TroubleshootingOptional accessories DC Unit SD-7 Optional accessoriesModulate Remote Control Set ML-2 TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series camerasKeep the SB-27 away from water Tips on Speedlight careAvoid physical shocks Never disassembleStorage MaintenanceTips on Speedlight care Page About NiCd batteries Using the SB-27 in low temperaturesGlossary of terms Autofocus assist illumination Glossary of termsTTL High-Speed Sync Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-FlashFlash exposure compensation Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashBounce flash operation CatchlightMonitor Preflash Front-curtain sync flashGuide Number Matrix Balanced Fill FlashProgrammed TTL Auto Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashMultiple flash operation Non-TTL auto flashSync shutter speed Red-eye reductionStandard TTL Flash Vertical SpecificationsSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output
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