Glossary of terms | Nikon SB-27 specs

Glossary of terms

1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash . . . . . . . . . .84 Autofocus assist illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor . . . 84

Bounce flash operation	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Catchlight	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Center-Weighted/Spot Fill-Flash	. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Flash exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Flash shooting distance range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Front-curtain sync flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Guide Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Monitor Preflash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Multiple flash operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Non-TTL auto flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Programmed TTL Auto Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Rear-curtain sync flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Red-eye reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Standard TTL Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Sync shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Nikon SB-27 instruction manual Glossary of terms

Contents

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