Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Setting zoom-head position

Setting zoom-head position

In the horizontal position, the SB-27 has four zoom-head position settings: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm and 50mm. Three zoom-head position settings are available in the vertical position: 35mm, 50mm and 70mm.

—All the above stops are indicated in the LCD panel. —Zoom-head positioning differs depending on the camera/lens

combination.

Cameras in Groups I and II with Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU

The SB-27 automatically adjusts the zoom-head position to provide an angle of coverage that matches the focal length of the lens in use. (Automatic zoom-head positioning)

➀Automatic zoom-head positioning is activated.			➁Automatic zoom-head positioning is canceled.
TTL	f t	m	TTL	f t	m
	60	18		60	18
M mm	30	9	M mm	30	9
A ZOOM	15	4	A ZOOM	15	4
M ISO	7	2	M ISO	7	2
	4	1		4	1
	2	0.6		2	0.6

—When using a Nikkor lens with built-in CPU whose focal length is below or above the SB-27's available range, the zoom-head automatically adjusts to the closest focal length setting.

Note: Automatic zoom-head positioning is not possible if a small M appears above the ZOOM. Press the “ZOOM” button several times until the M disappears ➀.

NOTE

To cancel automatic zoom-head positioning and set the position manually:

(1)Press the “ZOOM” and “M” buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 sec. until the small M above the ZOOM starts to blink ➁.

Automatic zoom-head positioning is canceled.

(2)When the small M has stopped blinking, press the “ZOOM” button and set the desired zoom-head position manually.

When set in this way, the zoom-head position setting remains unchanged even if the power is turned ON or OFF, or the lens is changed.

•To resume automatic zoom-head positioning, perform procedure (1) above to make the small M above the ZOOM disappear. If the small M is still visible, continue to press the “ZOOM” button.

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