Basic flash operation | Nikon SB-27 specification

Basic flash operation

This section describes which SB-27 flash operations are available in AUTO mode for each camera group.

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash

with TTL Multi Sensor

For details on each flash operation, refer to the Glossary of terms on pages 83 to 88.

See page 42 for Manual (M) flash operation.

See page 69 for non-TTL Auto Flash with cameras in Groups I thru VI.

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Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Basic flash operation

Contents

SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs to Camera groups Ⅲ*4 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 LCD panel indications TTL Preparations for Installing batteries Standby function Setting the standby functionTo turn the SB-27’s power on again Cameras in Groups I thru VI featuring TTL Auto Flash Cameras in Group VII without TTL Auto Flash For F50-Series/N50, F-601/N6006, and F-601M/N6000 Attaching the SB-27 to the camera Adjusting the flash head Selecting a measurement system meters/feet Ready-light Ready-light comes on when charging is completedReady-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum output Replace batteries with a fresh set Ready-light comes on when the SB-27 is ready to fire Test firing with the open-flash button With cameras in Groups III thru Setting ISO film speedWith cameras in Groups I Set the ISO film speed manually as follows Setting zoom-head position Press the Zoom button to adjust the zoom-head position Other camera/lens combinations Basic flash operation Selecting a flash mode TTL Camera settings Metering system*2 ProceduresLens in use TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutter Nikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUMetering system *2 Exposure Mode*5 Distance range System Camera settingsLens in use Available flash Nikkor lenses Without built-in Exposure Mode Shooting distance rangeGroup III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000 Shooting Cameras Exposure mode Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Lens Available flash Cameras Use OperationNikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual M Flash Auto a Manual M Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Nikkor lenses Auto S With built-in CPU Lens in use Available flash CamerasProgrammed TTL Auto Auto P Flash Aperture Priority Group V F-401s/N4004s, F-401/N4004 Available flash Operation Standard TTL Flash Group VI FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos Flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in Group Non-TTL Auto Flash F3-Series, F55-Series/N55-Series, New FM2, FM10, FE10 Aperture-priority Auto a Manual M If the ready-light blinks after shooting Advanced flash Operation Bounce flash Multiple flash Flash operation in Manual M mode For Cameras in all groups Press the M button to choose the desired light output Flash operation in Manual M mode For cameras Other camera/lens combinations All groups Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash modeSafety range in continuous firing Synchronization in continuous shooting To calculate the shooting distance Adjustment factors for other ISO film speedsTo calculate a correct aperture Guide number at ISO 100 for m/ft Autofocus flash operation in dim light Autofocus flash operation in dim light Bounce flash operation Built-in diffuser card Nikkor lenses 24mm and longer Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerSet the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Procedures for bounce flash operation Set the SB-27s flash mode selector to Auto Set up the built-in bounce flash adapter Highlight your subject’s eyes using bounced flash To set up the diffuser card Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Two methods are possible Usable lenses are limited Other notes Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras in Groups Procedures with the SB-27 mounted on the camera ISO film speed and coefficient ThruIf the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Cameras Close-up flash operation using a TTL Remote Cord Groups I thru Exposure compensation for flash photography Setting method varies depending on the camera Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting exposure compensation on the SB-27 Cameras in Groups I Exposure compensation for flash photography Canceling exposure compensationCameras in Group Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Cameras in Group TTL multiple flash operation procedures Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru Cameras in Groups I thru VI and F3-Series camerasSpeedlight coefficients System chart for TTL multiple flash Group F3-Series cameras Slave flash unit Manual multiple flash operation procedures Usable remote cords optional See Setting and canceling Forced TTL mode/Forced a mode Forced TTL mode Forced a mode Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesCanceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Red-eye reduction control Other information Using an external power source Available external power source optional See Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord Usable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 optional See FA, FE2, FG, and Nikonos FM3A, New FM2 Troubleshooting OFF Optional accessories TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Optional accessoriesModulate Remote Control Set ML-2 DC Unit SD-7 Never disassemble Tips on Speedlight careAvoid physical shocks Keep the SB-27 away from water Tips on Speedlight care MaintenanceStorage Page Using the SB-27 in low temperatures About NiCd batteries Glossary of terms 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Glossary of termsTTL High-Speed Sync Flash Autofocus assist illumination Catchlight Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-FlashBounce flash operation Flash exposure compensation Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Front-curtain sync flashGuide Number Monitor Preflash Non-TTL auto flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flashMultiple flash operation Programmed TTL Auto Flash Standard TTL Flash Red-eye reductionSync shutter speed Specifications Vertical Specifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output