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Flash operation in auto mode, Cameras in, Procedures – Nikon SB-27 User Manual

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Flash operation in AUTO mode

(Cameras in

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Nikkor lenses

with built-in CPU

With a G-type Nikkor lens
attached to F4-Series, F-801s/
N8008s, F-801/N8008 cameras,
the A and M exposure modes
cannot be used.

Nikkor lenses

without built-in CPU*

4

Matrix Metering

Matrix Balanced
Fill-Flash

Center-
Weighted/Spot
Metering

Desired
metering
system

Center-
Weighted/Spot
Fill-Flash

(except Pronea
600i/6i cameras)

Standard
TTL Flash

t

Center-
Weighted/Spot
Metering

Center-
Weighted/Spot
Fill-Flash

(except Pronea
600i/6i cameras)

Standard
TTL Flash

t

Metering system *

2

Available flash
operation*

1

Lens in
use

Camera settings

1

2

3

Procedures

*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.

*3 S: Shutter-priority auto, P: Programmed auto, A: Aperture-priority auto, M: Manual
*4 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash operation is only possible with F4-Series camera even

when AI-S 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. The camera's exposure meter cannot be
used. Set and confirm the aperture using the lens aperture ring.

*5 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash is not possible with Pronea 600i/6i

cameras. Only Standard TTL Flash can be performed when the camera’s
exposure mode is set to Manual (M).