Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Exposure compensation for flash photography

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Exposure compensation for flash photography

"Plus" compensation

"Minus" compensation

In AUTO (TTL Auto Flash) mode, difficult scenes, such as bright objects in the background, or a main subject at the edge of the frame, may cause overexposure or underexposure. You can manually adjust the exposure (compensate the Speedlight's light output level in TTL Auto Flash mode) to make the picture lighter or darker.

When the background is extremely bright, use “+” compensation and when the background is very dark, use “–” compensation.

—In Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor operation using cameras in Group I, the camera automatically compensates exposure according to the shooting conditions. Flash light output level compensation is not necessary inside the normal flash shooting distance range.

—Make sure that the flash shooting distance range shifts when the exposure is compensated. Check that the subject is within flash shooting distance range after compensation.

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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 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 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 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 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 exposure compensation for flash Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27Setting method varies depending on the camera 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 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 waterMaintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage 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 FlashRed-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Specifications VerticalSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output