Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Test firing with the open-flash button

Test firing with the open-flash button

1 Set the flash mode selector to “M” or “AUTO”.

TTL		f t	m
	M mm	60	18
		30	9
A ZOOM		15	4
M ISO		7	2
		4	1
		2	0.6

The ready-light comes ON when the SB-27 is ready to fire.

2 Check if the ready-light is ON and press the open-flash button to ensure that the SB-27 is firing properly.

TTL			f t	m
			60	18
A		M mm	30	9
	ZOOM		15	4
M ISO			7	2
			4	1
			2	0.6

When battery power becomes weak, the ready-light takes longer to come ON or the power may automatically shut OFF .

NOTE

Pressing the open-flash button also turns ON the SB-27 after it has been turned OFF by the standby function. (See page 12.)

—In this case, the flash will not fire. Press the open-flash button once more to resume normal test firing.

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