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CONTENTS FEATURES OF THE AF 280T 1 PRECAUTIONS 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 4 FLASH PREPARATION 6 • Inserting the Batteries 6 • Test Flash 6 • Mounting 7 • Indexing the ASA/ISO Film Speed 7 THE MODE SELECTOR 8 FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION/OPERATIONAL FEATURES 10 • Method of Synchronization 10 • Synchronization/Operational Features Chart 10 TWO-LEVEL, AUTO FLASH OPERATION 12 TTL AUTO FLASH OPERATION 16...
CONTENTS FEATURES OF THE AF 280T 1 PRECAUTIONS 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 4 FLASH PREPARATION 6 • Inserting the Batteries 6 • Test Flash 6 • Mounting 7 • Indexing the ASA/ISO Film Speed 7 THE MODE SELECTOR 8 FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION/OPERATIONAL FEATURES 10 • Method of Synchronization 10 • Synchronization/Operational Features Chart 10 TWO-LEVEL, AUTO FLASH OPERATION 12 TTL AUTO FLASH OPERATION 16...
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... aperture setting by pressing the test button in sensor and two-level High/Low manual flash. There's also a click-stop setting at the "Flash Synchronization/Operational Features" section (pages 10-11) to read carefully. e FEATtifitkt*-0100 2sor The Pentax AF 280T offers you own, be sure to examine the particular features that permits 180°...
... aperture setting by pressing the test button in sensor and two-level High/Low manual flash. There's also a click-stop setting at the "Flash Synchronization/Operational Features" section (pages 10-11) to read carefully. e FEATtifitkt*-0100 2sor The Pentax AF 280T offers you own, be sure to examine the particular features that permits 180°...
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... after examining the chart on to gain an understanding of automatic flash synchronization and viewfinder flash data indication with the AF 280T. sync) settings, your camera will have the added benefits of basic flash operation with your camera. In the "MS (Manual with late model Pentax cameras not specifically mentioned in this manual, refer to your...
... after examining the chart on to gain an understanding of automatic flash synchronization and viewfinder flash data indication with the AF 280T. sync) settings, your camera will have the added benefits of basic flash operation with your camera. In the "MS (Manual with late model Pentax cameras not specifically mentioned in this manual, refer to your...
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...-M, 'Mode 67 TTL AUTO 0 - To select the mode of operation, slide the mode selector lever until the white index mark on the back of the flash unit, the mode selector lever enables selection of any of -, ,CAMERA, A, amera :LX, - ' - TkikM(3DE;.SEeE # Located at the base of the control panel on... with the index mark for the desired operating mode. 0.5 1 1.5 2 15 5 7 10 14 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 46 TTL AUTO -1 AUTO eM-St H I COMPATIBLE CAMERAS AND FLASH MODES -Name .AUTOFOCUS PROGRAM '=of the AF 280Ts six flash operating modes. AUTO (GREEN•RED) 0 0 MS O 0 M 0 0 8
...-M, 'Mode 67 TTL AUTO 0 - To select the mode of operation, slide the mode selector lever until the white index mark on the back of the flash unit, the mode selector lever enables selection of any of -, ,CAMERA, A, amera :LX, - ' - TkikM(3DE;.SEeE # Located at the base of the control panel on... with the index mark for the desired operating mode. 0.5 1 1.5 2 15 5 7 10 14 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 46 TTL AUTO -1 AUTO eM-St H I COMPATIBLE CAMERAS AND FLASH MODES -Name .AUTOFOCUS PROGRAM '=of the AF 280Ts six flash operating modes. AUTO (GREEN•RED) 0 0 MS O 0 M 0 0 8
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...offered along with the Pentax cameras that offer hotshoe synchronization, and TTL Auto flash operation is available with other dedicated flash features (as a grip type flash, away from the camera. In addition, with certain other Pentax cameras, automatic flash synchronization and viewfinder flash ready indication are ...Flash ready Indication on camera Auto Flash Check on camera LX TTL Auto, Two-level Auto, Two-level MS, M With shutter dial set at AUTO 0 0 0 No LED sign in viewfinder 000 LED sign in viewfinder 0 0 645 TTL Auto, Two-level Auto, Two-level MS, M With any of the AF 280T...
...offered along with the Pentax cameras that offer hotshoe synchronization, and TTL Auto flash operation is available with other dedicated flash features (as a grip type flash, away from the camera. In addition, with certain other Pentax cameras, automatic flash synchronization and viewfinder flash ready indication are ...Flash ready Indication on camera Auto Flash Check on camera LX TTL Auto, Two-level Auto, Two-level MS, M With shutter dial set at AUTO 0 0 0 No LED sign in viewfinder 000 LED sign in viewfinder 0 0 645 TTL Auto, Two-level Auto, Two-level MS, M With any of the AF 280T...
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:11N0-LEVEIZAUTC*FLAW OPERATION The AF 280T offers Two-Level (high/low) auto flash operation via the flash unit's built-in sensor with ail cameras featuring hotshoe synchronization. 1) Set the ASA/ISO film speed of the film in your camera in accordance with ... setting must be used . TTLAImi Lur'Eml s 0 •When used with Pentax cameras having a programmed AE function with the aperture ring of th lens set at A, the aperture is automatically set to the programmed f-stop on completion of the flash unit control panel (see page 7). 2) Set the camera's shutter speed/control dial...
:11N0-LEVEIZAUTC*FLAW OPERATION The AF 280T offers Two-Level (high/low) auto flash operation via the flash unit's built-in sensor with ail cameras featuring hotshoe synchronization. 1) Set the ASA/ISO film speed of the film in your camera in accordance with ... setting must be used . TTLAImi Lur'Eml s 0 •When used with Pentax cameras having a programmed AE function with the aperture ring of th lens set at A, the aperture is automatically set to the programmed f-stop on completion of the flash unit control panel (see page 7). 2) Set the camera's shutter speed/control dial...
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... Automatic Exposure Check: Another advantage of the AF 280T is that the flash is possible, the auto check lamp (A. refer to the subject. Shooting: Slide the flash unit ON/OFF switch to camera; Viewfinder Flash Ready Indication: Pentax cameras featuring dedicated flash provision also offer the additional benefit of the flash unit will glow to signal that you...
... Automatic Exposure Check: Another advantage of the AF 280T is that the flash is possible, the auto check lamp (A. refer to the subject. Shooting: Slide the flash unit ON/OFF switch to camera; Viewfinder Flash Ready Indication: Pentax cameras featuring dedicated flash provision also offer the additional benefit of the flash unit will glow to signal that you...
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... In this mode, the flash is reduced considerably. In addition, both ambient and electronic flash lighting during the exposure. 16 TTL AUTO-1 ALCM MS IU o H LM Il Shooting 1) Set the ASA/ISO film speed in the ASA/ISO window on the Pentax cameras featuring TTL flash metering system enables you to ..."Automatic," and switch the flash unit "ON." FLASH OPERATION Using the AF 280T on the back of 6 - 800, while other models featuring TTL...
... In this mode, the flash is reduced considerably. In addition, both ambient and electronic flash lighting during the exposure. 16 TTL AUTO-1 ALCM MS IU o H LM Il Shooting 1) Set the ASA/ISO film speed in the ASA/ISO window on the Pentax cameras featuring TTL flash metering system enables you to ..."Automatic," and switch the flash unit "ON." FLASH OPERATION Using the AF 280T on the back of 6 - 800, while other models featuring TTL...
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.... Checking the Exposure Maximum distances: With distant subjects, merely glance at wider apertures, it's a good idea to check the flash range. With ASA/ISO 100 film at f/8, for example, the maximum range is 14m. The figure on page 19. For details, ... , you have selected is approximately 1/5 of minimum distances: In situations where it is inconvenient to the TTL AUTO FLASH RANGE on distance scale below the f-stop . With the AF 280T, the minimum distance is the maximum flash range for example 14 (meters) ÷ 5 = 2.8 (meters) 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 05 1 1.5 2 3.5 5 7 10 ...
.... Checking the Exposure Maximum distances: With distant subjects, merely glance at wider apertures, it's a good idea to check the flash range. With ASA/ISO 100 film at f/8, for example, the maximum range is 14m. The figure on page 19. For details, ... , you have selected is approximately 1/5 of minimum distances: In situations where it is inconvenient to the TTL AUTO FLASH RANGE on distance scale below the f-stop . With the AF 280T, the minimum distance is the maximum flash range for example 14 (meters) ÷ 5 = 2.8 (meters) 32 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 05 1 1.5 2 3.5 5 7 10 ...
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Viewfinder Auto Exposure Confirmation On TTL Auto, the AF-280T 250 signals confirmation inside 125 the viewfinder after a properly exposed photo on the back of the flash. •When this flash is properly exposed, the A. If the indicator does not light, additional distance or aperture adjustments... lens set as soon as the sensor is taken ensuring that your X 50 30 subject received adequate flash 15 exposure. If the subject is used on Pentax cameras featuring a TTL flash metering system (except the LX), with the FINDER A. CHECK lamp will be turned off with its...
Viewfinder Auto Exposure Confirmation On TTL Auto, the AF-280T 250 signals confirmation inside 125 the viewfinder after a properly exposed photo on the back of the flash. •When this flash is properly exposed, the A. If the indicator does not light, additional distance or aperture adjustments... lens set as soon as the sensor is taken ensuring that your X 50 30 subject received adequate flash 15 exposure. If the subject is used on Pentax cameras featuring a TTL flash metering system (except the LX), with the FINDER A. CHECK lamp will be turned off with its...
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... mode may be used on charging. When used . When the AF-280F is used at the MS settings with cameras not having dedicated flash provision, the standard two-level manual flash operation is offered. •When this flash unit is still offered, even when synchronized at the low (L) ... recycle time. MS (MininirFlint! synchronization at speeds other than the sync speed. For cameras without the flash override feature is desired, or when synchronization is very convenient for flash on a Pentax cameras featuring a Programmed AE with its A -series, F-series or FA-series lens set the shutter...
... mode may be used on charging. When used . When the AF-280F is used at the MS settings with cameras not having dedicated flash provision, the standard two-level manual flash operation is offered. •When this flash unit is still offered, even when synchronized at the low (L) ... recycle time. MS (MininirFlint! synchronization at speeds other than the sync speed. For cameras without the flash override feature is desired, or when synchronization is very convenient for flash on a Pentax cameras featuring a Programmed AE with its A -series, F-series or FA-series lens set the shutter...
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.... 4) Calculate the exposure as with cameras having TTL/dedicated flash provision. trirrikki4:4]f.A0-rA OA When the flash mode lever of the AF 280T is obtained as indicated in the ASA/ISO window on the back of the flash (see page 7). 2) Set the flash mode selector to "M." 3) Set the shutter dial to "M,"... full output manual flash is set to "X" (sync speed) or ...
.... 4) Calculate the exposure as with cameras having TTL/dedicated flash provision. trirrikki4:4]f.A0-rA OA When the flash mode lever of the AF 280T is obtained as indicated in the ASA/ISO window on the back of the flash (see page 7). 2) Set the flash mode selector to "M." 3) Set the shutter dial to "M,"... full output manual flash is set to "X" (sync speed) or ...
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... first pressing the 'Test" button at either the TTL Auto or Two-Level Auto flash modes, compensation isn't required as the automatic flash sensor automatically computes the exposure. 15 E N -r.ax 0 The flash head of the AF 280T features full 105° vertical and 180° horizontal rotation which is a very effective way of ceilings or...
... first pressing the 'Test" button at either the TTL Auto or Two-Level Auto flash modes, compensation isn't required as the automatic flash sensor automatically computes the exposure. 15 E N -r.ax 0 The flash head of the AF 280T features full 105° vertical and 180° horizontal rotation which is a very effective way of ceilings or...
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...,E/TELEPi-IDTCY'EOW.460t01S (AFW1) (AFT1) 26 The Pentax AFW 1 Wide-Angle Adaptor and the AFT 1 Telephoto Adaptor offer greater flash beam control when used as a guide for maximum distance selection. Automatic Flash Exposure with the AF 280T Y. The Telephoto Adaptor offers greater concentration of the flash head, and slide it is set for use with...
...,E/TELEPi-IDTCY'EOW.460t01S (AFW1) (AFT1) 26 The Pentax AFW 1 Wide-Angle Adaptor and the AFT 1 Telephoto Adaptor offer greater flash beam control when used as a guide for maximum distance selection. Automatic Flash Exposure with the AF 280T Y. The Telephoto Adaptor offers greater concentration of the flash head, and slide it is set for use with...
