Nikon SB 27 Instruction Manual - Page 12

Standby function

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Standby function (Applicable to all camera groups) When both the SB-27 and the camera are 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 is set to ˚, the standby function will not work. To turn the SB-27's power 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. In this case, the flash does not fire. (See page 18.) Standby function will not work when: • Shutter speed is set at M250 or B (Bulb) (for FA and FE2) • Shutter speed is set at M90 or B (Bulb) (for FG and Nikonos V). • Shutter speed is set at B (bulb) (for FM3A). When your SB-27 is not in use or if you carry it in a bag, we recommend setting the flash mode selector to OFF to avoid turning the power ON accidentally. 

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Standby function
(Applicable to all camera groups)
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When both the SB-27 and the camera are 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 is set to
˚
, the standby function will not work.
To turn the SB-27’s power 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. In this
case, the flash does not fire. (See page 18.)
Standby function will not work when:
• Shutter speed is set at M250 or B (Bulb) (for FA and FE2)
• Shutter speed is set at M90 or B (Bulb) (for FG and Nikonos V).
• Shutter speed is set at B (bulb) (for FM3
A
).
When your SB-27 is not in use or if you carry it in a bag, we
recommend setting the flash mode selector to OFF to avoid
turning the power ON accidentally.