Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord | Nikon guide

Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord

To connect the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord, connect the sync cord to the SB-27's sync terminal.

Usable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 (optional) See page 77.

To connect the SB-27 to a camera without a sync terminal, use Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (optional).

When connected by a sync cord, the SB-27's normal functions are inoperative, except for flash firing. The SB-27 provides neither automatic sync speed setting nor ready- light viewfinder indication.

—Use optional TTL Remote Cord SC-17 or SC-24 when using the SB-27 off the camera in order to maintain all functions. (See page 77.)

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Nikon instruction manual Connecting the SB-27 to a camera with a sync cord, Usable sync cords SC-11, SC-15 optional See

Contents

SB-27 Foreword Please check which group your camera belongs to Camera groups Ⅲ*4 About this manual Use only Nikon-approved equipment Tips on using the SpeedlightTake some trial shots 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 Lens in use ProceduresCamera settings Metering system*2 TTL If ready- light is ON, release shutter Metering system *2 Camera settings Lens Use Nikkor lenses With built-in CPUNikkor lenses Without built-in CPU*4 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 Set the built-in bounce flash adapter as shown Nikkor lenses 35mm and longerNikkor lenses 24mm and longer 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 If the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see ThruISO film speed and coefficient 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 Cameras in Group Canceling exposure compensationExposure compensation for flash photography Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight Cameras in Group TTL multiple flash operation procedures Multiple flash operation- Cameras in Groups I thru Speedlight coefficients VI and F3-Series camerasCameras in Groups I thru 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 Canceling Forced TTL and Forced a modes Setting Forced TTL and Forced a modesForced a mode 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 Storage MaintenanceTips on Speedlight care 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 Sync shutter speed Red-eye reductionStandard TTL Flash Specifications Vertical Specifications 1000 sec. at 1/1 full output