Thru vi), Set up the diffuser card as shown – Nikon SB-27 User Manual

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Set up the diffuser card as shown.

The SB-27's built-in diffuser card is effective for close-up flash
operation from 0.3m (1 ft).

—Avoid using the built-in diffuser card for close-up flash operation in non-TTL Auto

Flash mode. (You cannot obtain a correct exposure if the diffuser card is set.)

thru VI)

6

Confirm that the ready-light is ON, then release the shutter to fire the flash.

TTL

A

M

ISO

f t

m

60
30
15

7
4
2

18
9
4
2
1
0.6

If the ready-light blinks for 3 seconds after shooting, see page 40.

f/stop ≧

1

= 2*

0.5

For example, with a subject located 0.5m (1.6 ft) away using ISO 100 film
and a bounce flash adapter, this is how you would calculate the aperture:

* An aperture of f/2 is suggested. We recommend using the smallest possible aperture ( f/2.8 or f/4).

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Set the camera’s aperture based on the following equation and table.

f/stop ≧ 

coefficient

flash-to-subject distance (m)

ISO film speed and coefficient

ISO film speed

100 or lower

125–400

500 or higher

Coefficient*

1 (3.3)

2 (6.6)

2.8 (9.2)

*Numbers in parentheses ( ) represent coefficient for foot measurement.

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