Need updated info on older NIkon SB-27 flash

[xj0hnx]

So I got a Speedlight SB-27 for doing some work on a computer. I downloaded the manual, but it came out before Nikon had digital cameras, so none of the features are aligned with any digital models, and I don't know what the equivalent film cameras are. I have a D200, and D5100 and I would like to know if anyone knows which film cameras I would use to see which features work with my cameras.

 

[Derrel]

Here you go, all the info you might need to know.


Nikon Autofocus Flash Model: SB-27 TTL Speedlight

 

[xj0hnx]

Thanks for the link

Is my on camera flash trying to pop up supposed to happen with a flash in the hot shoe? Is it bad that it can't pop up?

 

[KmH]

Nikon's DSLRs made since 2003 use i-TTL and the Creative Lighting System, or CLS.

Before that, Nikon's flash system was D-TTL, and before that just TTL.

Nikon TTL History - TTL, D-TTL, iTTL

 

[xj0hnx]

Nikon's DSLRs made since 2003 use i-TTL and the Creative Lighting System, or CLS.

Before that, Nikon's flash system was D-TTL, and before that just TTL.

Nikon TTL History - TTL, D-TTL, iTTL

So it not being a compatible flash means that it will only work in manual mode, and I have to set everything manually? No metering read from camera? That kinda sucks.

 

[xj0hnx]

Ok, I'm getting the hang of this flash's settings with the D200 now. Unfortunately on the D5100 it isn't as cooperative.