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.... You will find all the information you the most advanced flash technology. For optimum results, be sure to read this manual, we have divided Nikon SLR cameras into seven groups (from Non-TTL Auto Flash to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today's most convenient system for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-27, an easy-to-use .
.... You will find all the information you the most advanced flash technology. For optimum results, be sure to read this manual, we have divided Nikon SLR cameras into seven groups (from Non-TTL Auto Flash to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today's most convenient system for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-27, an easy-to-use .
Instruction Manual
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...lenses with instructions on preparing the Speedlight for future reference. Notices used with the Nikon Advanced Photo System (IX240) format SLR camera body only and cannot be remembered for shooting and move on to a variety of basic and advanced flash photographic techniques covering all available functions....instruction materials comprise the main manual and a separate Quick Reference sheet. • In the main manual, we explain some basic flash photographic procedures. • Nikkor lenses have been roughly divided into two types as shown below unless otherwise noted. or G-type ...
...lenses with instructions on preparing the Speedlight for future reference. Notices used with the Nikon Advanced Photo System (IX240) format SLR camera body only and cannot be remembered for shooting and move on to a variety of basic and advanced flash photographic techniques covering all available functions....instruction materials comprise the main manual and a separate Quick Reference sheet. • In the main manual, we explain some basic flash photographic procedures. • Nikkor lenses have been roughly divided into two types as shown below unless otherwise noted. or G-type ...
Instruction Manual
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...flash photographs, take a few trial shots first to make sure the Speedlight is working properly. ■Use only Nikon-approved equipment. Your Speedlight has been designed for malfunctions caused by another manufacturer. ■For further details on using the SB-27 in ways not specified in the direction of arrow ➀, and slowly detach the 1 SB-27.... Take special care when detaching the SB-27 from your Speedlight. -Nikon cannot be held responsible for ...
...flash photographs, take a few trial shots first to make sure the Speedlight is working properly. ■Use only Nikon-approved equipment. Your Speedlight has been designed for malfunctions caused by another manufacturer. ■For further details on using the SB-27 in ways not specified in the direction of arrow ➀, and slowly detach the 1 SB-27.... Take special care when detaching the SB-27 from your Speedlight. -Nikon cannot be held responsible for ...
Instruction Manual
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Contents Foreword 2 Camera groups 3 About this manual 4 Tips on using the Speedlight 5 Contents 6-7 Speedlight parts 8 LCD panel indications 9 Preparations for taking flash photographs 10 Installing batteries 11 Standby function 12-13 Attaching the SB-27 to the camera 14 Adjusting the flash head 15 Selecting a measurement system (meters/feet 16 The ready-light 17 Test firing with...
Contents Foreword 2 Camera groups 3 About this manual 4 Tips on using the Speedlight 5 Contents 6-7 Speedlight parts 8 LCD panel indications 9 Preparations for taking flash photographs 10 Installing batteries 11 Standby function 12-13 Attaching the SB-27 to the camera 14 Adjusting the flash head 15 Selecting a measurement system (meters/feet 16 The ready-light 17 Test firing with...
Instruction Manual
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... II 61 Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27 61 Canceling exposure compensation 62 Cameras in Group III 62 Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight (Applicable to all camera groups 63-68 TTL multiple flash operation procedures 64 System chart for TTL multiple flash 66-67 Manual multiple flash operation procedures 68 Setting Forced TTL...
... II 61 Setting exposure compensation on the SB-27 61 Canceling exposure compensation 62 Cameras in Group III 62 Multiple flash operation-using more than one Speedlight (Applicable to all camera groups 63-68 TTL multiple flash operation procedures 64 System chart for TTL multiple flash 66-67 Manual multiple flash operation procedures 68 Setting Forced TTL...
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Speedlight parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 10 17 18 11 19 12 20 21 1 Built-in diffuser card (See page 53.) 2 Built-in bounce flash adapter (See page 52.) 3 Flash head (See page 15.) 4 Red-eye reduction lamp 5 Light sensor for Non-TTL Auto Flash operation 6 AF assist illuminator LED (See page 47.) 7 "F" button...27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 and 61.) 8 LCD panel (See page 9.) 9 Ready-light (See page 17.) 10 Flash mode selector (OFF / M / AUTO) (See page 18.) 13 14 15 11 Open-flash button (See page 18.) 12 Mounting foot locking wheel (See page 14.) 13 Mounting foot (See page 14.) 14 Hot-shoe...
Speedlight parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 10 17 18 11 19 12 20 21 1 Built-in diffuser card (See page 53.) 2 Built-in bounce flash adapter (See page 52.) 3 Flash head (See page 15.) 4 Red-eye reduction lamp 5 Light sensor for Non-TTL Auto Flash operation 6 AF assist illuminator LED (See page 47.) 7 "F" button...27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 and 61.) 8 LCD panel (See page 9.) 9 Ready-light (See page 17.) 10 Flash mode selector (OFF / M / AUTO) (See page 18.) 13 14 15 11 Open-flash button (See page 18.) 12 Mounting foot locking wheel (See page 14.) 13 Mounting foot (See page 14.) 14 Hot-shoe...
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... set the camera setting switch to K, and set it to preserve data settings. Installing batteries Four penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of the SB-27 to ˚ for cameras in Group VII. See page 81 for use with this Speedlight.
... set the camera setting switch to K, and set it to preserve data settings. Installing batteries Four penlight batteries (1.5V or lower) of any of the SB-27 to ˚ for cameras in Group VII. See page 81 for use with this Speedlight.
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...shoe and tighten the locking wheel. NOTE Loosen the mounting foot locking wheel all the way. (See page 9.) With cameras equipped with a safety lock system, the mount pin is no cause for concern. 2 Attach the SB-27 to secure the SB-27. Attaching the SB-27 to the camera When attaching the SB-27, make sure both the Speedlight... and the camera are turned OFF to detach the SB-27.
...shoe and tighten the locking wheel. NOTE Loosen the mounting foot locking wheel all the way. (See page 9.) With cameras equipped with a safety lock system, the mount pin is no cause for concern. 2 Attach the SB-27 to secure the SB-27. Attaching the SB-27 to the camera When attaching the SB-27, make sure both the Speedlight... and the camera are turned OFF to detach the SB-27.
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Bounce flash Multiple flash Advanced flash operation This section describes advanced flash shooting applications with the SB-27 Speedlight.
Bounce flash Multiple flash Advanced flash operation This section describes advanced flash shooting applications with the SB-27 Speedlight.
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...Speedlight. Allow the Speedlight to cool off after continuous firing (see the table below). It is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize with the type of battery and the ambient temperature. Overuse generates heat that could shorten the life of intensive use. Number of continuous flash (frames) in continuous firing SB-27...all groups) Synchronization in continuous shooting The SB-27 is possible to take up to 15 flashes per second. Safety range in Manual (M) Flash mode Power source AA-type alkaline-manganese (four sets) inside the SB-27 Optional external power source SD-7 + ...
...Speedlight. Allow the Speedlight to cool off after continuous firing (see the table below). It is able to recycle fast enough to synchronize with the type of battery and the ambient temperature. Overuse generates heat that could shorten the life of intensive use. Number of continuous flash (frames) in continuous firing SB-27...all groups) Synchronization in continuous shooting The SB-27 is possible to take up to 15 flashes per second. Safety range in Manual (M) Flash mode Power source AA-type alkaline-manganese (four sets) inside the SB-27 Optional external power source SD-7 + ...
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... distance range. -Make sure that the subject is compensated. Check that the flash shooting distance range shifts when the exposure is within flash shooting distance range after compensation. You can manually adjust the exposure (compensate the Speedlight's light output level in the background, or a main subject at the edge of the frame, may...
... distance range. -Make sure that the subject is compensated. Check that the flash shooting distance range shifts when the exposure is within flash shooting distance range after compensation. You can manually adjust the exposure (compensate the Speedlight's light output level in the background, or a main subject at the edge of the frame, may...
Instruction Manual
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... correct exposure because of the following methods: • Set the built-in wide flash adapter to the upper or left direction. • Set the SB-27's flash operation to Standard TTL Flash (not Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash.) • Mount a Nikkor lens without built-in either TTL or manual mode,...with more than one flash unit Flash shooting with cameras in Groups I With the SB-27 as the master flash set to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced FillFlash, you want to extend light up into the background, use more than one Speedlight (Applicable to all groups. -In multiple flash operation in CPU. ...
... correct exposure because of the following methods: • Set the built-in wide flash adapter to the upper or left direction. • Set the SB-27's flash operation to Standard TTL Flash (not Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash.) • Mount a Nikkor lens without built-in either TTL or manual mode,...with more than one flash unit Flash shooting with cameras in Groups I With the SB-27 as the master flash set to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced FillFlash, you want to extend light up into the background, use more than one Speedlight (Applicable to all groups. -In multiple flash operation in CPU. ...
Instruction Manual
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... Speedlight or a Speedlight mounted on the camera's hot shoe as slave flash units. Speedlight coefficients SB-80DX (1), SB-50DX (1), SB-30 (1), SB-29s/29 (1), SB-28/28DX (1), SB-27 (1), SB-26 (1), SB-25 (1), SB-24 (1), SB-23 (4), SB-22s (1), SB-22 (6), SB-21 (4), SB-20 (9), SB-17 (4), SB-16 (4), SB-15 (4), SB-14 (1), SB-11 (1), SB-140 (1) Coefficient numbers in parentheses above are usable: SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-18, SB-16B, SB...
... Speedlight or a Speedlight mounted on the camera's hot shoe as slave flash units. Speedlight coefficients SB-80DX (1), SB-50DX (1), SB-30 (1), SB-29s/29 (1), SB-28/28DX (1), SB-27 (1), SB-26 (1), SB-25 (1), SB-24 (1), SB-23 (4), SB-22s (1), SB-22 (6), SB-21 (4), SB-20 (9), SB-17 (4), SB-16 (4), SB-15 (4), SB-14 (1), SB-11 (1), SB-140 (1) Coefficient numbers in parentheses above are usable: SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-18, SB-16B, SB...
Instruction Manual
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Group I thru VI System chart for TTL multiple flash • SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B Speedlights cannot be used 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 ...-17 .BTUFSGMBTIVOJU SC-23 SB-14 SB-11 SB-140 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 SB-16A SB-17 SB-21A SC-14 Items marked A on page 66 are connected to item A on page 67. Multiple flash operation-(Cameras in Groups I F5 (with...
Group I thru VI System chart for TTL multiple flash • SB-11, SB-14, SB-140, and SB-21B Speedlights cannot be used 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 ...-17 .BTUFSGMBTIVOJU SC-23 SB-14 SB-11 SB-140 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 SB-16A SB-17 SB-21A SC-14 Items marked A on page 66 are connected to item A on page 67. Multiple flash operation-(Cameras in Groups I F5 (with...
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... SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-17, SB-16, SB-15, SB-14, SB-11, SB-140 Usable remote cords (optional) (See page 77.) Sync Cord SC-11/SC-15 TTL Remote Cord SC-17 TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-18/SC-19 1 Use the sync terminal for each Speedlight...
... SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-17, SB-16, SB-15, SB-14, SB-11, SB-140 Usable remote cords (optional) (See page 77.) Sync Cord SC-11/SC-15 TTL Remote Cord SC-17 TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord SC-18/SC-19 1 Use the sync terminal for each Speedlight...
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Other information This section covers troubleshooting procedures, optional accessories, tips on Speedlight care, and contains a glossary of terms.
Other information This section covers troubleshooting procedures, optional accessories, tips on Speedlight care, and contains a glossary of terms.
Instruction Manual
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... cord to the Speedlight. No. of flash/ recycling time (approx.) 500 times/2.5-30 sec. 2.5 sec. 350 times/2.5-30 sec. 1.8 sec. 150 times/1.8-30 sec. *Data measured with a DC Unit, the SB-27 still requires batteries inside the flash unit. Batteries External power C-type alkalinesource SD-7 manganese (x 6) External power AA-type alkaline- Use only Nikon-approved external...
... cord to the Speedlight. No. of flash/ recycling time (approx.) 500 times/2.5-30 sec. 2.5 sec. 350 times/2.5-30 sec. 1.8 sec. 150 times/1.8-30 sec. *Data measured with a DC Unit, the SB-27 still requires batteries inside the flash unit. Batteries External power C-type alkalinesource SD-7 manganese (x 6) External power AA-type alkaline- Use only Nikon-approved external...
Instruction Manual
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... AS-10 when using more than three flash units for TTL Auto Flash operation when using the SB-27 off -camera. The AS-10 comes with multiple flash terminals. the SC-15 is approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long. The SC-17 comes with the master flash, but controls the flash duration of a slave Speedlight. Use the SC-24 when the... provide TTL, non-TTL, or Manual operation. The SC-18 is approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long, and the SC-19 is mounted on a camera without an accessory shoe, or performing Multiple Flash operation in , movable light sensor and an accessory...
... AS-10 when using more than three flash units for TTL Auto Flash operation when using the SB-27 off -camera. The AS-10 comes with multiple flash terminals. the SC-15 is approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long. The SC-17 comes with the master flash, but controls the flash duration of a slave Speedlight. Use the SC-24 when the... provide TTL, non-TTL, or Manual operation. The SC-18 is approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long, and the SC-19 is mounted on a camera without an accessory shoe, or performing Multiple Flash operation in , movable light sensor and an accessory...
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...time. Optional accessories TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Dedicated adapter for F3). DC Unit SD-7 An external power source that enables automatic remote control using modulated light for multiple flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as SB-27 and SB-28 featuring ISO-type ...mounting foot (not designed for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with more than two...
...time. Optional accessories TTL Flash Unit Coupler AS-17 for F3-Series cameras Dedicated adapter for F3). DC Unit SD-7 An external power source that enables automatic remote control using modulated light for multiple flash operation with Nikon Speedlights such as SB-27 and SB-28 featuring ISO-type ...mounting foot (not designed for F3-Series cameras providing TTL flash operation with more than two...
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Tips on Speedlight care ■Avoid physical shocks Do not drop or hit the SB-27 against a hard surface. -This may damage the precision mechanism. ■Never disassemble Never disassemble or repair the SB-27 when it is damaged or malfunctioning. -The SB-27 houses high-voltage circuitry which is highly dangerous. ■Keep the SB-27 away from water Do not expose the SB-27 to rain or water as it is not waterproof. -If water gets inside the SB-27, the internal parts may corrode, resulting in high repair costs if repair is at all possible.
Tips on Speedlight care ■Avoid physical shocks Do not drop or hit the SB-27 against a hard surface. -This may damage the precision mechanism. ■Never disassemble Never disassemble or repair the SB-27 when it is damaged or malfunctioning. -The SB-27 houses high-voltage circuitry which is highly dangerous. ■Keep the SB-27 away from water Do not expose the SB-27 to rain or water as it is not waterproof. -If water gets inside the SB-27, the internal parts may corrode, resulting in high repair costs if repair is at all possible.