Instruction Manual
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... manual, we have divided Nikon SLR cameras into seven groups (from Non-TTL Auto Flash to your camera in combination with your camera group. Foreword Thank you for automatic flash photography in the section corresponding to 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, today's most convenient system for purchasing the Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-27, an easy-to-use...
... manual, we have divided Nikon SLR cameras into seven groups (from Non-TTL Auto Flash to your camera in combination with your camera group. Foreword Thank you for automatic flash photography in the section corresponding 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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... on the SB-27's available TTL Auto Flash operations, see the separate Quick Reference sheet and the Glossary of terms on camera. *5 An optional sync cord for cameras in group VII. *8 Sold exclusively in the USA. *2 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are generally referred to as the Nikon F or Nikon F2...
... on the SB-27's available TTL Auto Flash operations, see the separate Quick Reference sheet and the Glossary of terms on camera. *5 An optional sync cord for cameras in group VII. *8 Sold exclusively in the USA. *2 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash are generally referred to as the Nikon F or Nikon F2...
Instruction Manual
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... 54-59 Procedures 54 Close-up flash operation using an TTL Remote Cord 59 Exposure compensation for flash photography (Cameras in Groups I thru III 60-62 Cameras in Groups I and 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 ...
... 54-59 Procedures 54 Close-up flash operation using an TTL Remote Cord 59 Exposure compensation for flash photography (Cameras in Groups I thru III 60-62 Cameras in Groups I and 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 (See pages 16, 25, 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 contacts...
... 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 (See pages 16, 25, 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 contacts...
Instruction Manual
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... 2 Zoom-head position indicator 3 Flash mode indicator Ø Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor ø Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash t Standard TTL Flash ˙ Non-TTL Auto Flash ƒ Manual Flash 4 Aperture indicator 5 Underexposure indicator 6 Film speed indicator 7 Flash shooting distance scale (ft.) 8 Indicator bars (flash shooting distance indicator bars) 9 Flash shooting distance scale (m) 10 Bounce flash indicator 11 Exposure compensation indicator...
... 2 Zoom-head position indicator 3 Flash mode indicator Ø Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor ø Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash t Standard TTL Flash ˙ Non-TTL Auto Flash ƒ Manual Flash 4 Aperture indicator 5 Underexposure indicator 6 Film speed indicator 7 Flash shooting distance scale (ft.) 8 Indicator bars (flash shooting distance indicator bars) 9 Flash shooting distance scale (m) 10 Bounce flash indicator 11 Exposure compensation indicator...
Instruction Manual
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... ON again Lightly press the shutter release button to turn the power ON. -Pressing the open-flash button also turns the SB-27's power ON. When your SB-27 is not in use , the SB-27's power automatically shuts OFF after approx. 80 seconds in order to conserve battery power. (Standby function) Setting... the standby function ■ Cameras in Groups I thru VI (featuring TTL Auto Flash) Set the camera setting switch (inside the SB-27's battery chamber) to K. -If it in use or if you carry it is set at B (bulb) (for FG and ...
... ON again Lightly press the shutter release button to turn the power ON. -Pressing the open-flash button also turns the SB-27's power ON. When your SB-27 is not in use , the SB-27's power automatically shuts OFF after approx. 80 seconds in order to conserve battery power. (Standby function) Setting... the standby function ■ Cameras in Groups I thru VI (featuring TTL Auto Flash) Set the camera setting switch (inside the SB-27's battery chamber) to K. -If it in use or if you carry it is set at B (bulb) (for FG and ...
Instruction Manual
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... SB-27 with two cameras (one featuring TTL Auto Flash and the other without TTL Auto Flash), we recommend setting the camera setting switch to ˚ so that the flash mode automatically switches to t mode with the camera featuring TTL Auto Flash, and to ˙ mode with the camera setting switch (inside the SB-27's battery chamber) to ˚. If the SB-27's flash...
... SB-27 with two cameras (one featuring TTL Auto Flash and the other without TTL Auto Flash), we recommend setting the camera setting switch to ˚ so that the flash mode automatically switches to t mode with the camera featuring TTL Auto Flash, and to ˙ mode with the camera setting switch (inside the SB-27's battery chamber) to ˚. If the SB-27's flash...
Instruction Manual
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... TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted Fill-Flash ŋ Programmed TTL Auto Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash P. 24 P. 26 P. 28 P. 30 P. 32 VI ŋ Standard TTL Flash P. 36 VII ŋ Non-TTL Auto Flash R P. 38 *The SB-27's flash...
... TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash ŋ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ŋ Center-Weighted Fill-Flash ŋ Programmed TTL Auto Flash ŋ Standard TTL Flash P. 24 P. 26 P. 28 P. 30 P. 32 VI ŋ Standard TTL Flash P. 36 VII ŋ Non-TTL Auto Flash R P. 38 *The SB-27's flash...
Instruction Manual
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... AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in CPU Multi-Sensor*3 Balanced Fill-Flash tØ*4 Standard TTL Flash t Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash tø (except F80-Series/ N80-Series cameras) Standard TTL Flash t Desired metering system CenterWeighted/Spot Metering *1 Press the "M" button to change the SB-27's flash mode indicator. *2 If the F5, F100, or F80-Series/N80-Series is...
... AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in CPU Multi-Sensor*3 Balanced Fill-Flash tØ*4 Standard TTL Flash t Center-Weighted/ Spot Fill-Flash tø (except F80-Series/ N80-Series cameras) Standard TTL Flash t Desired metering system CenterWeighted/Spot Metering *1 Press the "M" button to change the SB-27's flash mode indicator. *2 If the F5, F100, or F80-Series/N80-Series is...
Instruction Manual
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... or AI-type Nikkor lenses, Nikon Series E lenses, and lenses for the F3AF are mounted. With a non-CPU lens attached to Pronea 600i/6i cameras, set the exposure mode to Manual only. Only Standard TTL Flash can be used . The camera's...Metering Standard TTL Flash t Desired metering system CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash tø (except Pronea 600i/6i cameras) Standard TTL Flash t CenterWeighted/Spot Metering *1 Press the "M" button to change the SB-27's flash mode indicator. *2 With an F4-Series camera set to Spot Metering, flash operation is automatically set to Standard TTL Flash mode. ...
... or AI-type Nikkor lenses, Nikon Series E lenses, and lenses for the F3AF are mounted. With a non-CPU lens attached to Pronea 600i/6i cameras, set the exposure mode to Manual only. Only Standard TTL Flash can be used . The camera's...Metering Standard TTL Flash t Desired metering system CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash tø (except Pronea 600i/6i cameras) Standard TTL Flash t CenterWeighted/Spot Metering *1 Press the "M" button to change the SB-27's flash mode indicator. *2 With an F4-Series camera set to Spot Metering, flash operation is automatically set to Standard TTL Flash mode. ...
Instruction Manual
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...-in CPU CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Centertø Weighted/ Spot Metering Standard TTL Flash t Desired t metering system Nikkor lenses without built-in CPU CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Center- Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use 2 Available flash operation Camera settings 3 Flash mode and metering system Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash t tø Matrix Metering Nikkor lenses...
...-in CPU CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Centertø Weighted/ Spot Metering Standard TTL Flash t Desired t metering system Nikkor lenses without built-in CPU CenterWeighted/Spot Fill-Flash t Center- Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use 2 Available flash operation Camera settings 3 Flash mode and metering system Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash t tø Matrix Metering Nikkor lenses...
Instruction Manual
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Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use • Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU* • Nikkor lenses for F3AF • AI-S-type Nikkor lenses • AI-type Nikkor lenses • Nikon Series E lenses 2 Available flash operation Programmed TTL Auto Flash t Standard TTL Flash t 3 Camera's exposure mode Programmed auto (P) • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M) *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used. Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash t • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M)
Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use • Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU* • Nikkor lenses for F3AF • AI-S-type Nikkor lenses • AI-type Nikkor lenses • Nikon Series E lenses 2 Available flash operation Programmed TTL Auto Flash t Standard TTL Flash t 3 Camera's exposure mode Programmed auto (P) • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M) *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used. Other Nikkor lenses Standard TTL Flash t • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M)
Instruction Manual
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Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU 2 Available flash operation 3 Camera's exposure mode Programmed TTL Auto Flash t • Programmed auto (P) • Shutter-priority auto (S) Standard TTL Flash t • Aperturepriority auto (A) • Manual (M) Nikkor lenses without built-in CPU Standard TTL Flash t Manual (M)
Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in use Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU 2 Available flash operation 3 Camera's exposure mode Programmed TTL Auto Flash t • Programmed auto (P) • Shutter-priority auto (S) Standard TTL Flash t • Aperturepriority auto (A) • Manual (M) Nikkor lenses without built-in CPU Standard TTL Flash t Manual (M)
Instruction Manual
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Do not use 2 Available flash operation Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU* Nikkor lenses without built-in use the SB-27 for underwater photography. Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in CPU Standard TTL Flash t *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used.
Do not use 2 Available flash operation Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU* Nikkor lenses without built-in use the SB-27 for underwater photography. Flash operation in AUTO mode (Cameras in Procedures 1 Lens in CPU Standard TTL Flash t *G-type Nikkor lenses cannot be used.
Instruction Manual
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...FE2), and 1/90 sec. (for FG, Nikonos V). Group VI: FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V) 3 Camera's exposure mode Setting aperture and confirming 4 flash shooting distance range Aperture-priority auto (A) *1 Manual (M)*2 1) While looking at the indicator bars, press the "F" button to M250 or B (bulb) (for FA, FE2...), and M90 or B (Bulb) (for FG, Nikonos V). *2 Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to change the aperture and bring the subject within flash shooting distance range. Next, read the aperture value.
...FE2), and 1/90 sec. (for FG, Nikonos V). Group VI: FM3A, FA, FE2, FG, Nikonos V) 3 Camera's exposure mode Setting aperture and confirming 4 flash shooting distance range Aperture-priority auto (A) *1 Manual (M)*2 1) While looking at the indicator bars, press the "F" button to M250 or B (bulb) (for FA, FE2...), and M90 or B (Bulb) (for FG, Nikonos V). *2 Standard TTL Flash is not possible if the shutter speed is set to change the aperture and bring the subject within flash shooting distance range. Next, read the aperture value.
Instruction Manual
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... will be able to obtain 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 lighting conditions between initial Monitor Preflash* and actual...
... will be able to obtain 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 lighting conditions between initial Monitor Preflash* and actual...
Instruction Manual
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...taken Ref. No indicator bars appear. ŋ Built-in CPU. ŋ Press the "M" button until the flash mode indicator Ø appears. in CPU is mounted. ŋ Flash mode is weak. ŋ Install new batteries. ŋ Battery contacts inside ŋ Clean the battery the battery... switch ŋ Set the camera setting P. 13 is used for bounce flash operation or not correctly set to K for cameras in Group VII. contaminated. Group I ). ŋ Reconfirm the flash shooting distance range, move closer to Standard TTL Flash. ŋ Mount a Nikkor lens with built- P. 20 No Ø...
...taken Ref. No indicator bars appear. ŋ Built-in CPU. ŋ Press the "M" button until the flash mode indicator Ø appears. in CPU is mounted. ŋ Flash mode is weak. ŋ Install new batteries. ŋ Battery contacts inside ŋ Clean the battery the battery... switch ŋ Set the camera setting P. 13 is used for bounce flash operation or not correctly set to K for cameras in Group VII. contaminated. Group I ). ŋ Reconfirm the flash shooting distance range, move closer to Standard TTL Flash. ŋ Mount a Nikkor lens with built- P. 20 No Ø...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 flash units. Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2 The ML-2 consists of a receiver and transmitter...
... 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 flash units. Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2 The ML-2 consists of a receiver and transmitter...
Instruction Manual
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...-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...
...-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...
Instruction Manual
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...6i cameras) Standard TTL Flash You can be used, higher speeds cannot. (Applicable to all camera groups) although slower speeds can manually select a flash output level so that the main subject is correctly exposed regardless of terms Red-eye reduction The SB-27's red-eye reduction... lamp lights up for flash synchronization; Glossary of the background brightness. before the flash fires.
...6i cameras) Standard TTL Flash You can be used, higher speeds cannot. (Applicable to all camera groups) although slower speeds can manually select a flash output level so that the main subject is correctly exposed regardless of terms Red-eye reduction The SB-27's red-eye reduction... lamp lights up for flash synchronization; Glossary of the background brightness. before the flash fires.