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... as KAF2- It features a built-in use. Also included are such advanced capabilities as slave flash function, trailingshutter-curtain-sync flash, bounce flash, and when combined with the RTF, contrast-control flash for the KAF2- Specifically designed for natural lighting.of the subject. • Please read this manual carefully before using the flash. *For practical purposes of this unit has a large guide number of the AF500FTZ Auto Zoom Flash Unit.
... as KAF2- It features a built-in use. Also included are such advanced capabilities as slave flash function, trailingshutter-curtain-sync flash, bounce flash, and when combined with the RTF, contrast-control flash for the KAF2- Specifically designed for natural lighting.of the subject. • Please read this manual carefully before using the flash. *For practical purposes of this unit has a large guide number of the AF500FTZ Auto Zoom Flash Unit.
Operation Manual
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CONTENTS Description of Parts Inserting the Batteries Batteries/External Power Source Operating Panel and Display Mounting to Camera Adjusting the Zoom Head (flash coverage angle) Dedicated Functions TrL Auto Flash Manual Flash Daylight Sync Flash Slow-Speed-Sync Flash 2-3 4 5 6 7 8-9 10-11 1215 16-17 18 18 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 19 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 20 Multiple Burst 21-23 Bounce Flash 24 AF Spotbeam 25 Slave Flash 26-27 Hotshoe Adapter F/Extension Cord F 5P 28 Using the External Power Source 29 Specifications 30-31 Operating Care 32
CONTENTS Description of Parts Inserting the Batteries Batteries/External Power Source Operating Panel and Display Mounting to Camera Adjusting the Zoom Head (flash coverage angle) Dedicated Functions TrL Auto Flash Manual Flash Daylight Sync Flash Slow-Speed-Sync Flash 2-3 4 5 6 7 8-9 10-11 1215 16-17 18 18 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 19 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash 20 Multiple Burst 21-23 Bounce Flash 24 AF Spotbeam 25 Slave Flash 26-27 Hotshoe Adapter F/Extension Cord F 5P 28 Using the External Power Source 29 Specifications 30-31 Operating Care 32
Operation Manual
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...: Switching the mode for multiple burst (Amount of flash discharge] -(Number of flash discharge) -(Recycling times] 0 Flash Mode Switch: ITTL1-(MI-I Illiehanicel Parts Name Flash Head 0 AF Spotbeam Projector 0 Slave Signal Receiver 0 Hot-shoe Mount o Flash Signal Contact 0 Fastening Knob 0 Battery Compartment Cover External Power Source Socket 0 Socket Cover ID PP Sync Socket 2 Operating Section Parts Name 41) Sync Mode Switch: (Leading-shutter-curtain-sync switch:hill - (Trailing-shutter-curtain-sync switch: 041 - (Contrast-control-sync flash: - (5B•...
...: Switching the mode for multiple burst (Amount of flash discharge] -(Number of flash discharge) -(Recycling times] 0 Flash Mode Switch: ITTL1-(MI-I Illiehanicel Parts Name Flash Head 0 AF Spotbeam Projector 0 Slave Signal Receiver 0 Hot-shoe Mount o Flash Signal Contact 0 Fastening Knob 0 Battery Compartment Cover External Power Source Socket 0 Socket Cover ID PP Sync Socket 2 Operating Section Parts Name 41) Sync Mode Switch: (Leading-shutter-curtain-sync switch:hill - (Trailing-shutter-curtain-sync switch: 041 - (Contrast-control-sync flash: - (5B•...
Operation Manual
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... AA-size batteries, making sure the plus/minus marking (+, -) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. In this instance, TTL auto check is not possible to light up indicating the flash has been charged. The TR Power Pack-2 connects to discharge the test-flash. See the external power source operating manual for the flash Ready lamp to confirm proper exposure. • The flash Ready Lamp will...
... AA-size batteries, making sure the plus/minus marking (+, -) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. In this instance, TTL auto check is not possible to light up indicating the flash has been charged. The TR Power Pack-2 connects to discharge the test-flash. See the external power source operating manual for the flash Ready lamp to confirm proper exposure. • The flash Ready Lamp will...
Operation Manual
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... replaced with the TR Power Pack-2. The flash unit charges in temperatures below . Recommended batteries for the flash unit Alkaline battery: LR6 Ni-Cd battery: KR-AA Recommended batteries for external power source (PW-222) TR Power Pack-2 (PW-222) = C-size alkaline battery (LR14) Ni-Cd batteries cannot be used in low temperatures. If the flash unit is discharged when the battery is exhausted, the initial setting may return, the zooming...
... replaced with the TR Power Pack-2. The flash unit charges in temperatures below . Recommended batteries for the flash unit Alkaline battery: LR6 Ni-Cd battery: KR-AA Recommended batteries for external power source (PW-222) TR Power Pack-2 (PW-222) = C-size alkaline battery (LR14) Ni-Cd batteries cannot be used in low temperatures. If the flash unit is discharged when the battery is exhausted, the initial setting may return, the zooming...
Operation Manual
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... the camera, depress the shutter release button lightly to save battery power. However, when using the slave flash, this battery saving function will turn on the power. 6 ':.OPERATING PANEL AND DISPLAY' •. the flash unit has been mounted on and left unused for about 10 seconds so that it may be seen in the dark. If- t;,?::;aF • :17.,MigiMMOL01,:;22:46r.c„ 1•ZET.,C: /11 k.A.Zoom MOOS ZOOM SYNC...
... the camera, depress the shutter release button lightly to save battery power. However, when using the slave flash, this battery saving function will turn on the power. 6 ':.OPERATING PANEL AND DISPLAY' •. the flash unit has been mounted on and left unused for about 10 seconds so that it may be seen in the dark. If- t;,?::;aF • :17.,MigiMMOL01,:;22:46r.c„ 1•ZET.,C: /11 k.A.Zoom MOOS ZOOM SYNC...
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Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. 2. MOUNTING ONTO CAMERA' 0 1. Slide the hot shoe mount into the camera's hot shoe, then turn the fastening knob in the direction of [FIX-).] to the hot shoe. 7 To remove it, loosen the fastening knob and slide it in the direction opposite [FIX-II before sliding the hot shoe mount into the camera's hot shoe. • When mounting or removing the flash unit, hold the portion near the shoe mount to prevent damage to secure it off the camera. 0 0 • Turn the fastening knob in place.
Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. 2. MOUNTING ONTO CAMERA' 0 1. Slide the hot shoe mount into the camera's hot shoe, then turn the fastening knob in the direction of [FIX-).] to the hot shoe. 7 To remove it, loosen the fastening knob and slide it in the direction opposite [FIX-II before sliding the hot shoe mount into the camera's hot shoe. • When mounting or removing the flash unit, hold the portion near the shoe mount to prevent damage to secure it off the camera. 0 0 • Turn the fastening knob in place.
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.... SS ( ) ( ): 8 ZOOM] When using the Pentax non-AF-lenses, the flash coverage angle must be automatically controlled by the lens's focal length information which adjusts the angle of discharge between 24mm and 85mm in accordance with the focal length of discharge manually): EM. OPERATION Set the main switch to the focal length in use the manual-zoom mode, set the auto-zoom mode, depress the zoom adjustment...
.... SS ( ) ( ): 8 ZOOM] When using the Pentax non-AF-lenses, the flash coverage angle must be automatically controlled by the lens's focal length information which adjusts the angle of discharge between 24mm and 85mm in accordance with the focal length of discharge manually): EM. OPERATION Set the main switch to the focal length in use the manual-zoom mode, set the auto-zoom mode, depress the zoom adjustment...
Operation Manual
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... because of the camera or cause the camera and flash unit to the subject brightness. 10 rEg' Lttat, O Manual- •-:-. X Trailing-Curtain-Sync Flash O X Slow-Speed-Sync Flash O O Auto Switch to X shutter Speed O O Flash Confirmation Signal through the Viewfinder O O Auto Check Confirmation Signal in the circuitry of incompatible flash contacts. Table of the flash unit. When mounted on a Pentax camera, the "dedicated" functions work as shown in the manual mode, and dedicated/TTL operation is always ensured...
... because of the camera or cause the camera and flash unit to the subject brightness. 10 rEg' Lttat, O Manual- •-:-. X Trailing-Curtain-Sync Flash O X Slow-Speed-Sync Flash O O Auto Switch to X shutter Speed O O Flash Confirmation Signal through the Viewfinder O O Auto Check Confirmation Signal in the circuitry of incompatible flash contacts. Table of the flash unit. When mounted on a Pentax camera, the "dedicated" functions work as shown in the manual mode, and dedicated/TTL operation is always ensured...
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... flash unit is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode will be set automatically on the flash unit. • The Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync and Contrast-Control setting modes do not work unless the shutter button is lightly depressed to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode will be set automatically on the flash unit. *3 The slowest shutter speed varies depending on the LCD panel. • In the Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync or Contrast-Control mode, even when the flash unit is set to turn ON the camera...
... flash unit is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode will be set automatically on the flash unit. • The Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync and Contrast-Control setting modes do not work unless the shutter button is lightly depressed to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode will be set automatically on the flash unit. *3 The slowest shutter speed varies depending on the LCD panel. • In the Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync or Contrast-Control mode, even when the flash unit is set to turn ON the camera...
Operation Manual
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... the resulting guide number by the aperture .f/4. The minimum distance is obtained in use. The flash sync shutter speed and/or aperture value automatically vary depending on the subject brightness, making it suitable for the focal length 50mm is 1.Om. WHEN SETTING THE LENS TO A MANUAL F/STOP When the Aperture-Priority AE or Metered Manual mode is set on the camera, TTL Auto Flash is possible with...
... the resulting guide number by the aperture .f/4. The minimum distance is obtained in use. The flash sync shutter speed and/or aperture value automatically vary depending on the subject brightness, making it suitable for the focal length 50mm is 1.Om. WHEN SETTING THE LENS TO A MANUAL F/STOP When the Aperture-Priority AE or Metered Manual mode is set on the camera, TTL Auto Flash is possible with...
Operation Manual
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... set even if the TTL mode has not been set on the flash unit. 19 Using a leading-shuttercurtain sync flash will freeze the subject with a blur appearing before the subject under a slow shutter speed condition. In the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode, the flash is discharged at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel . Set the zooming position according to the lens in flash on the Pentax SLR cameras...
... set even if the TTL mode has not been set on the flash unit. 19 Using a leading-shuttercurtain sync flash will freeze the subject with a blur appearing before the subject under a slow shutter speed condition. In the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode, the flash is discharged at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel . Set the zooming position according to the lens in flash on the Pentax SLR cameras...
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Adjust the zoom position according to the TTL Auto Flash mode. Control position [SID) . 3. Make sure that the flash Ready lamp on the AF500FTZ is lit and the camera's built-in flash is charged before releasing the shutter. • When the Contrast-control mode is set on the flash unit, the leading-shutter-curtain sync flash mode will be automatically set unless the camera's built-in flash is used in combination with the...
Adjust the zoom position according to the TTL Auto Flash mode. Control position [SID) . 3. Make sure that the flash Ready lamp on the AF500FTZ is lit and the camera's built-in flash is charged before releasing the shutter. • When the Contrast-control mode is set on the flash unit, the leading-shutter-curtain sync flash mode will be automatically set unless the camera's built-in flash is used in combination with the...
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... to autofocus. Set the camera to recompose the picture. • When using the AF500FTZ's built-in AF spotbeam, the camera's AF spotbeam built into the Z-1/PZ-1, SFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N or SF7/SF10 will not operate. • The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when the flash unit is lit. Set the sync mode switch to assist the autofocus system in bright light conditions. •...
... to autofocus. Set the camera to recompose the picture. • When using the AF500FTZ's built-in AF spotbeam, the camera's AF spotbeam built into the Z-1/PZ-1, SFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N or SF7/SF10 will not operate. • The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when the flash unit is lit. Set the sync mode switch to assist the autofocus system in bright light conditions. •...
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... with either the camera's built-in flash is lit and the flash unit mounted on the flash-to the calculated f-stop. 5. Procedure 1. Set the flash's main switch to [SL] . [M1/xx] and [SL] are not short-circuited, due ti to change the angle of Guide Number" on page 16. Find the guide number listed in the manual flash mode. Set the shutter speed to the camera. Adjust the zooming position according...
... with either the camera's built-in flash is lit and the flash unit mounted on the flash-to the calculated f-stop. 5. Procedure 1. Set the flash's main switch to [SL] . [M1/xx] and [SL] are not short-circuited, due ti to change the angle of Guide Number" on page 16. Find the guide number listed in the manual flash mode. Set the shutter speed to the camera. Adjust the zooming position according...
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Mounting the AF500FTZ to this mount may result in damage due to use the flash unit off the Hot Shoe. EXTENSION CORD F 5P HOT SHOE ADAPTER F 28 zf- Vitikik. Only use the flash unit off the camera. The extension cord F 5P comes in a coiled cord 0.5m/20 in. HOT SHOE ADAPTER F/EXTENSION CORD F 5P These accessories connect the AF500FTZ to your camera, enabling you to it slipping off the camera when used in conjunction with the Hot Shoe Adapter F. long.
Mounting the AF500FTZ to this mount may result in damage due to use the flash unit off the Hot Shoe. EXTENSION CORD F 5P HOT SHOE ADAPTER F 28 zf- Vitikik. Only use the flash unit off the camera. The extension cord F 5P comes in a coiled cord 0.5m/20 in. HOT SHOE ADAPTER F/EXTENSION CORD F 5P These accessories connect the AF500FTZ to your camera, enabling you to it slipping off the camera when used in conjunction with the Hot Shoe Adapter F. long.
Operation Manual
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... instructions in the Operating Manual. 2. Then, plug the power cord into the socket on the flash unit is ready for the number of flash discharge and recycling times (see page 30.). • When using the external power source, do not remove the batteries from the AF500FTZ: otherwise, the flash unit will start charging. Turn the switch on the TR Power Pack-2 and the main switch on . Make...
... instructions in the Operating Manual. 2. Then, plug the power cord into the socket on the flash unit is ready for the number of flash discharge and recycling times (see page 30.). • When using the external power source, do not remove the batteries from the AF500FTZ: otherwise, the flash unit will start charging. Turn the switch on the TR Power Pack-2 and the main switch on . Make...
Operation Manual
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... auto power-off Illuminated for about 10 sec. of slave flash: approx. 10m (under the Pentax testing conditions) ISO25 1600 TTL Auto, Manual, Multiple burst Flash ready lamp, Viewfinder auto check, Auto shutter speed change, Slow-speed-sync, Trailing-shutter-curtain sync, Contrast-control sync, AF spotbeam Number of flash discharge: 2-9 times (1-step) (--1 (consecutive), Recycling times: 1 - 20Hz (1-step), Flash light intensity: 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 (3-step) Flash sync mode: Manual & Multiple burst flash mode Operating distance of non-operation (except when using slave flash) Automatic power...
... auto power-off Illuminated for about 10 sec. of slave flash: approx. 10m (under the Pentax testing conditions) ISO25 1600 TTL Auto, Manual, Multiple burst Flash ready lamp, Viewfinder auto check, Auto shutter speed change, Slow-speed-sync, Trailing-shutter-curtain sync, Contrast-control sync, AF spotbeam Number of flash discharge: 2-9 times (1-step) (--1 (consecutive), Recycling times: 1 - 20Hz (1-step), Flash light intensity: 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 (3-step) Flash sync mode: Manual & Multiple burst flash mode Operating distance of non-operation (except when using slave flash) Automatic power...
Operation Manual
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... the TTL auto mechanism inoperable. •The circuitry inside the flash unit contains high voltage electronic parts. Never attempt to disassemble it. •When mounting the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe, hold the portion near appliances which produce heat and/or mechanical vibration. •When discharging a flash in a car or near the hot shoe bracket to avoid damage to the hot shoe, and do not mount/remove...
... the TTL auto mechanism inoperable. •The circuitry inside the flash unit contains high voltage electronic parts. Never attempt to disassemble it. •When mounting the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe, hold the portion near appliances which produce heat and/or mechanical vibration. •When discharging a flash in a car or near the hot shoe bracket to avoid damage to the hot shoe, and do not mount/remove...
Operation Manual
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... shooting. Use the Hot Shoe Adapter F and Extension Cord F to contract. 3. This causes the irises of the eye to increase the distance between the camera and flash unit. Use a wide-angle lens to -subject distance, and/or color of the subjects' eyes and age. This phenomenon often occurs in low light surroundings and is partly dependent on the flash-to...
... shooting. Use the Hot Shoe Adapter F and Extension Cord F to contract. 3. This causes the irises of the eye to increase the distance between the camera and flash unit. Use a wide-angle lens to -subject distance, and/or color of the subjects' eyes and age. This phenomenon often occurs in low light surroundings and is partly dependent on the flash-to...