System chart for TTL multiple flash, Group | Nikon SB-27 instruction

Multiple flash operation—(Cameras in Groups I thru VI

System chart for TTL multiple flash

•SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B Speedlights cannot be used with the F-401/N4004 or F-401s/N4004s either as a master or a slave unit.

Group I

F5 (with DA-30/DP-30)

F100

F90X/N90s

F90-Series/N90

F80-Series/N80-Series

F70-Series/N70

F5 (with DW-30/DW-31)

Group II

F4-Series

(with DW-20/DW-21)

F4-Series (with DA-20/DP-20)

F65-Series/N65-Series

F-801s/N8008s

F-801/N8008

Pronea 600i/6i

Group III

F-601/N6006, F-601M /N6000

Group IV

F60-Series/N60

F50-Series/N50, F-401x/N5005

Group V

F-501/N2020, F-401s/

N4004s, F-401/N4004

F-301/N2000

Group VI

FM3A

FA

FE2

FG

Nikonos V

Group VII

F3-Series

Master flash unit

			SB-14
		SB-11	SB-140
SC-23
SC-24
	SB-21B
SB-15 SB-20		SB-22 SB-22s SB-23		SB-27 SB-30 SB-50DX
SB-16B SB-24 SB-25 SB-26 SB-28/28DX				SB-29/29s SB-80DX
SC-17
SB-16A	SB-17	SB-21A

	V-type Syns	SC-14
	Cord	SC-14
	Cord	Items marked A on page 66 are
		Items marked A on page 66 are
	AS-17	connected to item A on page 67.

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Nikon SB-27 instruction manual System chart for TTL multiple flash, Group

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 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 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 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 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 method varies depending on the camera Setting exposure compensation for flashSetting exposure compensation on the SB-27 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 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 Maintenance Tips on Speedlight careStorage 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 Red-eye reduction Standard TTL FlashSync shutter speed Specifications Vertical Specifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output