Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Contents

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Contents

 

Foreword

. . . . . . . . . 2

 

Camera groups

. . . . . . . . . 3

 

About this manual

. . . . . . . . . 4

 

Tips on using the Speedlight

. . . . . . . . . 5

 

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

 

Speedlight parts

. . . . . . . . . 8

 

LCD panel indications

. . . . . . . . . 9

 

Preparations for taking flash photographs . . . . . . 10

 

Installing batteries

. . . . . . . . 11

 

Standby function

. . . . . . 12-13

 

Attaching the SB-27 to the camera

. . . . . . . . 14

 

Adjusting the flash head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

 

Selecting a measurement system (meters/feet)

. . . . . . . . 16

 

The ready-light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

 

Test firing with the open-flash button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

 

Setting ISO film speed

. . . . . . . . 19

 

Setting zoom-head position

. . . . . . 20-21

 

Basic flash operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

 

Selecting a flash mode

. . . . . . . . 23

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group I:

 

 

F5, F100, F90X/N90s, F90-Series/N90, F80-Series/N80-Series,

 

F70-Series/N70)

. . . . . . 24-25

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group II:

 

 

F4-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F-801s/N8008s,

 

 

F-801/N8008, Pronea 600i/6i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group III:

 

 

F-601/N6006,F-601M/N6000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group IV:

 

 

F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005) . . .

. . . . . . 30-31

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group V:

 

 

F-501/N2020,F-301/N2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group V:

 

 

F-401s/N4004s,F-401/N4004)

. . . . . . 34-35

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group VI:

 

 

FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V)

. . . . . . 36-37

 

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Group VII:

 

F3-Series, F55-Series/N55-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10) . . 38-39

 

If the ready-light blinks after shooting

. . . . . . . . 40

 

Advanced flash operation

. . . . . . . . 41

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Flash operation in Manual (M) mode

 

(For cameras in all groups)

. . . . . . 42-45

 

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Contents SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs toCamera groups Ⅲ*4About 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 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 TTLProcedures Camera settings Metering system*2Lens in use TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutterCamera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPU Nikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4Metering 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 35mm and longer Nikkor lenses 24mm 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 cameraThru ISO film speed and coefficientIf 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 ICanceling exposure compensation Exposure compensation for flash photographyCameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Cameras in GroupTTL multiple flash operation procedures Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thruVI and F3-Series cameras Cameras in Groups I thruSpeedlight 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 modeSetting Forced TTL and Forced a modes Forced a modeCanceling 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 waterMaintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage 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 FlashRed-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Specifications VerticalSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output
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