Nikon SB-27 instruction

Autofocus Speedlight

SB-27

Instruction Manual

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Nikon SB-27 instruction manual

Contents

SB-27 Please check which group your camera belongs to Foreword Ⅲ*4 Camera groups About this manual Take some trial shots Tips on using the SpeedlightUse only Nikon-approved equipment Contents Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Speedlight parts TTL LCD panel indications Preparations 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 Flash For F50-Series/N50, F-601/N6006, and F-601M/N6000 Cameras in Group VII without TTL Auto Flash Attaching 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 set Test firing with the open-flash button Ready-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fire With cameras in Groups I Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups III thru Set the ISO film speed manually as follows Setting zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinations Press the Zoom button to adjust the zoom-head position Basic flash operation TTL Selecting a flash mode Camera settings Metering system*2 ProceduresLens in use If ready- light is ON, release shutter TTL Nikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUMetering system *2 Distance range Exposure Mode*5 Lens in use Available flash Camera settingsSystem Nikkor lenses Without built-in Group III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 Mode Shooting distance rangeExposure Shooting Cameras Exposure mode Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 Nikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationOther Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash Auto a Manual M Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 Programmed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Lens in use Available flash CamerasNikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPU Aperture Priority Group 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 Group Aperture-priority Auto a Manual M F3-Series, F55-Series/N55-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10 If the ready-light blinks after shooting Bounce flash Multiple flash Advanced flash Operation Flash operation in Manual M mode For Press the M button to choose the desired light output Cameras in all groups Other camera/lens combinations Flash operation in Manual M mode For cameras Safety range in continuous firing Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeAll groups Synchronization in continuous shooting To calculate a correct aperture Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate the shooting distance Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ft Autofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Built-in diffuser card Bounce flash operation Nikkor lenses 24mm and longer Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Set the SB-27s flash mode selector to Auto Procedures for bounce flash operation Set up the built-in bounce flash adapter To set up the diffuser card Highlight your subject’s eyes using bounced flash Two methods are possible Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Other notes Usable lenses are limited Procedures with the SB-27 mounted on the camera Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in Groups ISO film speed and coefficient ThruIf 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 Cameras Groups 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 I Exposure compensation for flash photography Canceling exposure compensationCameras in Group Cameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru TTL multiple flash operation procedures Cameras in Groups I thru VI and F3-Series camerasSpeedlight coefficients Group System chart for TTL multiple flash Slave flash unit F3-Series cameras Usable remote cords optional See Manual multiple flash operation procedures Forced TTL mode Setting and canceling Forced TTL mode/Forced a mode Forced a mode Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Red-eye reduction control Other information Available external power source optional See Using an external power source Usable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 optional See Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord FM3A, New FM2 FA, FE2, FG, and Nikonos OFF Troubleshooting Optional accessories Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2 Optional accessoriesTTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras DC Unit SD-7 Avoid physical shocks Tips on Speedlight careNever disassemble Keep the SB-27 away from water Tips on Speedlight care MaintenanceStorage Page About NiCd batteries Using the SB-27 in low temperatures Glossary of terms TTL High-Speed Sync Flash Glossary of terms3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Autofocus assist illumination Bounce flash operation Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashCatchlight Flash exposure compensation Guide Number Front-curtain sync flashMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Monitor Preflash Multiple flash operation Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashNon-TTL auto flash Programmed TTL Auto Flash Standard TTL Flash Red-eye reductionSync shutter speed Vertical Specifications Specifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output