Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Thru, ISO film speed and coefficient

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thru VI)

4 Set up the diffuser card as shown.

The SB-27's built-in diffuser card is effective for close-up flash operation from 0.3m (1 ft).

—Avoid using the built-in diffuser card for close-up flash operation in non-TTL Auto Flash mode. (You cannot obtain a correct exposure if the diffuser card is set.)

5 Set the camera’s aperture based on the following equation and table.

f/stop

coefficient

flash-to-subject distance (m)

ISO film speed and coefficient

ISO film speed

100 or lower

125–400

500 or higher

Coefficient*

1 (3.3)

2 (6.6)

2.8 (9.2)

*Numbers in parentheses ( ) represent coefficient for foot measurement.

For example, with a subject located 0.5m (1.6 ft) away using ISO 100 film and a bounce flash adapter, this is how you would calculate the aperture:

f/stop

1

2*

0.5

 

 

* An aperture of f/2 is suggested. We recommend using the smallest possible aperture ( f/2.8 or f/4).

6 Confirm that the ready-light is ON, then release the shutter to fire the flash.

TTL

 

f t

 

m

 

60

 

18

 

 

A

30

 

9

 

M ISO

15

 

4

 

7

2

 

 

4

1

 

 

2

0.6

If the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see page 40.

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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 To turn the SB-27’s power on again Setting the standby functionStandby function Cameras in Groups I thru VI featuring TTL Auto FlashFor 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 Ready-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output Ready-light comes on when charging is completedReady-light Replace batteries with a fresh setTest firing with the open-flash button Ready-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fireWith cameras in Groups I Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups III thru Set the ISO film speed manually as followsSetting 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*5Lens in use Available flash Camera settingsSystem Nikkor lenses Without built-inGroup III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 Mode Shooting distance rangeExposure ShootingCameras Exposure mode Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005Nikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationOther Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash Auto a Manual MSet the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000Programmed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Lens in use Available flash CamerasNikkor 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 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 camerasSafety range in continuous firing Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeAll groups Synchronization in continuous shootingTo calculate a correct aperture Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate the shooting distance Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ftAutofocus 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 Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27 Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting method varies depending on the camera Cameras in Groups ICanceling 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 Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2 Optional accessoriesTTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras DC Unit SD-7Avoid physical shocks Tips on Speedlight careNever disassemble Keep the SB-27 away from waterMaintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage Page About NiCd batteries Using the SB-27 in low temperaturesGlossary of terms TTL High-Speed Sync Flash Glossary of terms3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Autofocus assist illuminationBounce flash operation Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashCatchlight Flash exposure compensationGuide Number Front-curtain sync flashMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Monitor PreflashMultiple flash operation Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashNon-TTL auto flash Programmed TTL Auto FlashRed-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Vertical SpecificationsSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output