Nikon SB-27 Lens in use Available flash Cameras, Programmed TTL Auto Auto P Flash

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Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in

Procedures

1 Lens in use

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Available flash

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operation

exposure mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmed

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TTL Auto

 

auto (P)

 

 

 

 

Flash

 

• Shutter-priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nikkor lenses

 

 

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auto (S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with built-in CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard TTL

 

• Aperture-

 

 

 

 

 

priority

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash

 

 

 

 

 

 

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auto (A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Manual (M)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nikkor lenses

 

Standard TTL

 

 

 

Flash

 

Manual (M)

without built-in CPU

 

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Contents SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs toCamera groups Ⅲ*4About this manual Take some trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUse only Nikon-approved equipment 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 TTLCamera settings Metering system*2 ProceduresLens in use TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutterNikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUMetering system *2 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 cardNikkor lenses 24mm and longer Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown 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 cameraISO film speed and coefficient ThruIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see 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 IExposure compensation for flash photography Canceling exposure compensationCameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Cameras in GroupTTL multiple flash operation procedures Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thruCameras in Groups I thru VI and F3-Series camerasSpeedlight coefficients 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 modeForced a mode Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes 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 waterTips on Speedlight care MaintenanceStorage 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 FlashStandard TTL Flash Red-eye reductionSync shutter speed Specifications VerticalSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output
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