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Nikon SB-27 Instruction Manual
92 pages 2.06 Mb
2 Foreword3 Camera groupsGroup Camera name Flash operation A M T T L * * 4 About this manualThe instruction materials comprise the main manual and a separate Quick Reference sheet. Notices used in this manual NOTE 5 Tips on using the Speedlight6 ContentsForeword Preparations for taking flash photographs Basic flash operation Advanced flash operation 7 Other information 8 Speedlight parts9 LCD panel indications11 Installing batteries12 Standby function14 Attaching the SB-27 to the camera15 Adjusting the flash head16 Selecting a measurement system The system is preset to meters (m) when shipped from the factory. 17 The ready-lightThe ready-light comes ON when charging is completed. The ready-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output. 18 Test firing with the open-flash buttonSet the flash mode selector to M or AUTO.The ready-light comes ON when the SB-27 is ready to fire. 19 Setting ISO film speedThe following ISO film speeds can be used in AUTO mode: With cameras in Groups I and IIISO film speed is set automatically, but does not appear in the LCD panel.Manual ISO film speed setting is not possible. With cameras in Groups III thru VIISet the ISO film speed manually as follows: Press the M button to see the film speed indicator in the LCD panel. Set the ISO film speed of the film loaded.Stop when the ISO speed of the film in use is displayed in the LCD panel. 20 Setting zoom-head positionCameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU 21 Other camera/lens combinationsPress the ZOOM button to adjust the zoom-head position. Confirm that the small M above the ZOOM is displayed in the LCD panel. 22 Basic flash operation23 Selecting a flash modeFor available flash operations in each camera group, consult the table below. I II III IV V VI VII 24 Flash operation in AUTO mode 26 Flash operation in AUTO mode27 Group II: F4-Series, F65-Series/N65-Series, F-801s/N8008s, F-801/N8008, Pronea 600i/6i)P, S * A, M* mode*1) Set the lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number) (except G-type Nikkor lenses) 2) Set the corresponding aperture value on the lens aperture ring. 2) Press the shutter release button halfway and check the shooting distance range in the LCD panel. distance range 29 Group III: F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000)P, S * A, M * light is ON, Setting aperture and confirming flash shooting distance range Shooting mode 31 Group IV: F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005)33 Group V: F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000)1) Set the lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number). 2) Set the corresponding aperture value on the lens aperture ring. ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Aperture f/2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16 35 Group V: F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004)37 Group VI: FM3A,FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V)38 Flash operation in AUTO mode 40 If the ready-light blinks after shooting42 Flash operation in Manual (M) mode With the SB-27's flash mode selector set to M, light output can be manually controlled.F90X/N90s LCD panel shown Set the camera's exposure mode to aperture-priority Set the SB-27's flash mode selector to M. In Manual (M) mode, confirm that the indicator appears in the LCD panel. 43 cameras in all groups)Press the M button to choose the desired light output. Setting the aperture on both the SB-27 and the cameraCameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU 44 Flash operation in Manual (M) mode (For cameras Confirm that the ready-light is ON, then fully depress the shutter release button to fire the flash. 45 in all groups)46 Guide numbers for determining correct apertureTo calculate a correct aperture: To calculate the shooting distance: Guide number (at ISO 100: for m/ft) Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds 47 Autofocus flash operation in dim light49 Bounce flash operation54 Close-up flash operation in AUTO mode55 Notes on close-up flash operationPull out the built-in bounce flash adapter. 56 Close-up flash operation in AUTO mode Set the SB-27's flash mode selector to AUTO. Procedures (with the SB-27 mounted on the camera)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). If the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see page 40. 57 thru VI)Confirm that the ready-light is ON, then release the shutter to fire the flash. Set the cameras aperture based on the following equation and table.ISO film speed and coefficient 58 Close-up flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Close-up flash operation using a TTL Remote Cord 59 Groups I thru VI)Set the cameras aperture based on the following equation and table. Confirm that the ready-light is ON, then release the shutter to fire the flash. 60 Exposure compensation for flash photography63 Multiple flash operationusing more than one Speedlight69 Setting Forced TTL and Forced A modesSetting and canceling Forced TTL mode/Forced A mode 70 Setting Forced TTL and Forced A modes(Applicable to all camera groups) Switch the flash mode selector from OFF to AUTO while holding down the "ZOOM" button. Forced A mode Canceling Forced TTL and Forced A modesSwitch the flash mode selector from OFF to AUTO while holding down the "ZOOM" button. 71 Red-eye reduction control(Cameras in Group I [except F5], F65-Series/N65-Series and Pronea 600i/6i) 73 Using an external power source74 Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord75 Warning indications on the camera76 Troubleshooting77 Optional accessories79 Tips on Speedlight care81 Notes on batteries83 Glossary of terms89 Specifications
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