Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Red-eye reduction control

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Red-eye reduction control

(Cameras in Group I [except F5], F65-Series/N65-Series and Pronea 600i/6i)

When photographing people in dim light using a flash, the subject's eye may appear red in color pictures or white in B/W pictures, a phenomenon known as "red-eye" effect.

Light from the camera's flash reflects off the retina of the eye through the pupil and back into the camera's lens.

With cameras in Group I (except F5), F65-Series/N65-Series and Pronea 600i/6i, the SB-27's red-eye reduction lamp lights up for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires and the picture is taken.

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—When red-eye reduction or red-eye reduction in slow-sync is set on- camera, the red-eye reduction control indicator ¤ appears in the SB-27's LCD panel.

—You cannot set the red-eye reduction function from the SB-27. Refer to your camera's Instruction Manual for details on setting the red-eye reduction function.

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Contents SB-27 Please check which group your camera belongs to ForewordⅢ*4 Camera groupsAbout this manual Use only Nikon-approved equipment Tips on using the SpeedlightTake some trial shots Contents Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Speedlight parts TTL LCD panel indicationsPreparations for Installing batteries Cameras in Groups I thru VI featuring TTL Auto Flash Setting the standby functionTo turn the SB-27’s power on again Standby functionFor 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 Replace batteries with a fresh set Ready-light comes on when charging is completedReady-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output Ready-lightTest firing with the open-flash button Ready-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fireSet the ISO film speed manually as follows Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups I With cameras in Groups III thruSetting zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinations Press the Zoom button to adjust the zoom-head positionBasic flash operation TTL Selecting a flash modeLens in use ProceduresCamera settings Metering system*2 If ready- light is ON, release shutter TTLMetering system *2 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUNikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Distance range Exposure Mode*5Nikkor lenses Without built-in Camera settingsLens in use Available flash SystemShooting Mode Shooting distance rangeGroup III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 ExposureCameras Exposure mode Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005Flash Auto a Manual M Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationNikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTLSet the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000Aperture Priority Lens in use Available flash CamerasProgrammed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Nikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPUGroup 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 camerasSynchronization in continuous shooting Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeSafety range in continuous firing All groupsGuide number at ISO 100 for m/ft Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate a correct aperture To calculate the shooting distanceAutofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Built-in diffuser card Bounce flash operationSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerNikkor lenses 24mm and longer 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 GroupsIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see ThruISO film speed and coefficient Close-up flash operation using a TTL Remote Cord Close-up flash operation in Auto mode CamerasGroups I thru Exposure compensation for flash photography Cameras in Groups I Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting exposure compensation on the SB-27 Setting method varies depending on the cameraCameras in Group Canceling exposure compensationExposure compensation for flash photography Cameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one SpeedlightMultiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru TTL multiple flash operation proceduresSpeedlight coefficients VI and F3-Series camerasCameras in Groups I thru 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 modeCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesForced a mode 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 DC Unit SD-7 Optional accessoriesModulate Remote Control Set ML-2 TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series camerasKeep the SB-27 away from water Tips on Speedlight careAvoid physical shocks Never disassembleStorage MaintenanceTips on Speedlight care Page About NiCd batteries Using the SB-27 in low temperaturesGlossary of terms Autofocus assist illumination Glossary of termsTTL High-Speed Sync Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-FlashFlash exposure compensation Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashBounce flash operation CatchlightMonitor Preflash Front-curtain sync flashGuide Number Matrix Balanced Fill FlashProgrammed TTL Auto Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashMultiple flash operation Non-TTL auto flashSync shutter speed Red-eye reductionStandard TTL Flash Vertical SpecificationsSpecifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output