Lens in use | Nikon SB-27 instruction

Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in

Procedures

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Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU* Nikkor lenses without built-in CPU

Available flash

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Standard TTL Flash

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*G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used.

Do not use the SB-27 for underwater photography.

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Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Lens in use, Available flash Operation Standard TTL Flash

Contents

SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs to Camera groups Ⅲ*4 About this manual Tips on using the Speedlight Take some trial shotsUse only Nikon-approved equipment Contents Close-up flash operation in Auto mode Speedlight parts LCD panel indications TTL Preparations for Installing batteries Setting the standby function To turn the SB-27’s power on againStandby function 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 comes on when charging is completed Ready-light blinks when flash fires at its maximum outputReady-light 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 Setting ISO film speed With cameras in Groups IWith cameras in Groups III thru 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 Procedures Camera settings Metering system*2Lens in use TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutter Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPU Nikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4Metering system *2 Exposure Mode*5 Distance range Camera settings Lens in use Available flashSystem Nikkor lenses Without built-in Mode Shooting distance range Group III F-601/N6006, F-601M/N6000Exposure Shooting Cameras Exposure mode Group IV F60-Series/N60, F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005 Shooting If ready- light is ON, release shutter Lens Available flash Cameras Use Operation Nikon Series E lenses Flash Auto a Manual MOther Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash Auto a Manual M Group V F-501/N2020, F-301/N2000 Set the lens to its minimum aperture highest f-number Lens in use Available flash Cameras Programmed TTL Auto Auto P FlashNikkor 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 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 Number of continuous flash frames in Manual M Flash mode Safety range in continuous firingAll groups Synchronization in continuous shooting Adjustment factors for other ISO film speeds To calculate a correct apertureTo calculate the shooting distance 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 35mm and longer Nikkor lenses 24mm 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 Thru ISO film speed and coefficientIf 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 exposure compensation for flash Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27Setting method varies depending on the camera Cameras in Groups I Canceling exposure compensation Exposure compensation for flash photographyCameras 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 VI and F3-Series cameras Cameras in Groups I thruSpeedlight 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 Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modes Forced a modeCanceling 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 Optional accessories Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras DC Unit SD-7 Tips on Speedlight care Avoid physical shocksNever disassemble Keep the SB-27 away from water Maintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage Page Using the SB-27 in low temperatures About NiCd batteries Glossary of terms Glossary of terms TTL High-Speed Sync Flash3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Autofocus assist illumination Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash Bounce flash operationCatchlight Flash exposure compensation Front-curtain sync flash Guide NumberMatrix Balanced Fill Flash Monitor Preflash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-flash Multiple flash operationNon-TTL auto flash Programmed TTL Auto Flash Red-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Specifications Vertical Specifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output