Nikon SB-27 instruction manual If the ready-light blinks after shooting

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If the ready-light blinks after shooting

The ready-lights in the SB-27 and the camera blink for approx. 3 seconds after shooting to signal that the flash has fired at full output but the light may have been insufficient.

TTL

 

 

 

 

f t

 

m

M mm

60

 

18

 

 

 

30

 

9

 

 

A ZOOM

15

 

4

M ISO

 

 

 

7

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

0.6

—When using the SB-27 with cameras in

Group I, the underexposure indicator ÷ blinks in the SB-27's LCD panel and the amount of underexposure is indicated.

Reshooting

•Reconfirm flash-to-subject distance and flash shooting distance range when shooting in programmed auto (P) or shutter-priority auto

(S)exposure mode, or choose aperture-priority auto (A) or manual

(M)exposure mode. Select an aperture that will allow you to bring the subject within flash shooting distance range.

Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync Flash operation (F5 only)

Flash shooting distance range (far side) cannot be read from the indicator bars on the SB-27 in AUTO flash mode.

In such a case, use the following “Guide number” table and equation for calculating the shooting distance according to each zoom-head position.

Guide number (at ISO 100 for m/ft)

Zoom head position

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

 

 

 

 

 

Guide number

11/36

12/39

14/46

16/52

D (flash shooting distance) =

Guide number

f/stop (aperture)

For example, when shooting with ISO 100 film, at a 35mm zoom-head position and an aperture of f/5.6:

D=14/5.6 = 2.5 (far side) [measured in meters]

You can read a shooting distance (near side) of 0.6m from the SB-27’s indicator bars. Therefore, the flash shooting distance ranges from 0.6m to 2.5m.

For films other than ISO 100, multiply the figures in the table above by the factors shown below.

ISO film speed

25

50

200

400

800

Factor

x0.5

x0.71

x1.4

x2

x2.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Setting the standby function To turn the SB-27’s power on againStandby function 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 comes on when charging is completed Ready-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum outputReady-light Replace batteries with a fresh setReady-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fire Test firing with the open-flash buttonSetting ISO film speed With cameras in Groups IWith cameras in Groups III thru 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 rangeCamera settings Lens in use Available flashSystem Nikkor lenses Without built-inMode Shooting distance range Group III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000Exposure ShootingCameras Exposure mode Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutterLens Available flash Cameras Use Operation Nikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual MOther Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash Auto a Manual MGroup V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-numberLens in use Available flash Cameras Programmed TTL Auto Auto P FlashNikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPU 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 combinationsNumber of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash mode Safety range in continuous firingAll groups Synchronization in continuous shootingAdjustment factors for other ISO film speeds To calculate a correct apertureTo calculate the shooting distance 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 exposure compensation for flash Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27Setting method varies depending on the camera 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 Optional accessories Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras DC Unit SD-7Tips on Speedlight care Avoid physical shocksNever disassemble Keep the SB-27 away from waterTips on Speedlight care MaintenanceStorage Page Using the SB-27 in low temperatures About NiCd batteriesGlossary of terms Glossary of terms TTL High-Speed Sync Flash3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Autofocus assist illuminationCenter-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash Bounce flash operationCatchlight Flash exposure compensationFront-curtain sync flash Guide NumberMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Monitor PreflashMulti-Sensor Balanced Fill-flash Multiple flash operationNon-TTL auto flash Programmed TTL Auto FlashStandard TTL Flash Red-eye reductionSync shutter speed Specifications VerticalSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output
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