Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Exposure Mode*5, Distance range

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Group II: F4-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F-801s/N8008s, F-801/N8008, Pronea 600i/6i)

Exposure

4mode*5

Setting aperture and confirming flash shooting

 

Shooting

5 distance range

6

 

P, S *3

A, M*3

1)Set the lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number) (except G-type Nikkor lenses)

2)Press the shutter release button halfway and check the shooting distance range in the LCD panel.

TTL

 

 

f t

 

m

 

 

60

 

18

 

M mm

 

 

 

30

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

A ZOOM

15

 

4

 

M ISO

7

 

2

 

 

 

 

4

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

0.6

Press the shutter release button halfway. Check the indicator bars and the subject's distance as you rotate the camera's command dial or lens aperture ring to determine the aperture value.

TTL

 

 

f t

 

m

 

 

60

 

18

 

M mm

 

 

 

 

30

 

9

 

 

 

 

A ZOOM

15

 

4

 

M ISO

7

 

2

 

 

 

 

4

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

If ready- light is ON, release shutter.

1)While looking at the indicator bars, press the “F” button to change the aperture and bring the subject within flash shooting distance range. Next, read the aperture value.

 

 

TTL

 

f t

m

A, M*

3

 

60

18

A ZOOM

mm

15

4

 

 

M

30

9

 

 

M ISO

 

7

2

 

 

 

 

4

1

 

 

 

 

2

0.6

2)Set the corresponding aperture value on the lens aperture ring.

*6 For Pronea 600i/6i.

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Contents SB-27 Please check which group your camera belongs to ForewordⅢ*4 Camera groupsAbout this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Take some trial shotsUse only Nikon-approved equipment 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 modeProcedures Camera settings Metering system*2Lens in use If ready- light is ON, release shutter TTLCamera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPU Nikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4Metering system *2 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 operationNikkor lenses 35mm and longer Nikkor lenses 24mm and longerSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown 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 GroupsThru ISO film speed and coefficientIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see 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 cameraCanceling exposure compensation Exposure compensation for flash photographyCameras in Group Cameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one SpeedlightMultiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru TTL multiple flash operation proceduresVI and F3-Series cameras Cameras in Groups I thruSpeedlight coefficients 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 modeSetting Forced TTL and Forced a modes Forced a modeCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes 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 disassembleMaintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage 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 flashRed-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Vertical SpecificationsSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output