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PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF540FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF540FGZ. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF540FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF540FGZ. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
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... 50 Slave Mode Setting 52 Slow-Speed Sync Photography 53 Bounce Flash 54 AF Spotbeam 56 Wide-Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 57 Modeling Flash/Test Flash 58 Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord 59 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras 60 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode.......... 60 Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode .......... 62 Cameras...
... 50 Slave Mode Setting 52 Slow-Speed Sync Photography 53 Bounce Flash 54 AF Spotbeam 56 Wide-Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 57 Modeling Flash/Test Flash 58 Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord 59 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras 60 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode.......... 60 Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode .......... 62 Cameras...
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...-MH) (Nickel manganese (Ni-Mn) and nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries cannot be used.) ● For information about recycling times and total number of flashes, refer to "Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source" on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does not light up , replace them with the... AF540FGZ for mechanical reasons. Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the same type, as an external power source. ● For information on how to ...
...-MH) (Nickel manganese (Ni-Mn) and nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries cannot be used.) ● For information about recycling times and total number of flashes, refer to "Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source" on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does not light up , replace them with the... AF540FGZ for mechanical reasons. Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the same type, as an external power source. ● For information on how to ...
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... batteries. (Enables high speed charging with a charging interval of the external power source to the normal display. ■Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source 1 Prepare the external power source TR Power Pack-3 in accordance with the instruction in the operating... . PP2: Charge the flash unit using only the external power source. Otherwise the external power source may be exhausted. ■Switching the Charging Mode You can select a charging mode from the AF 540 FGZ: otherwise, the flash unit will be displayed. 3 Press the flash mode button (MODE) twice...
... batteries. (Enables high speed charging with a charging interval of the external power source to the normal display. ■Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source 1 Prepare the external power source TR Power Pack-3 in accordance with the instruction in the operating... . PP2: Charge the flash unit using only the external power source. Otherwise the external power source may be exhausted. ■Switching the Charging Mode You can select a charging mode from the AF 540 FGZ: otherwise, the flash unit will be displayed. 3 Press the flash mode button (MODE) twice...
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... switch down (yellow dot). Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to display camera formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF540FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝ DIGITAL ➝ 35mm in that order. 20 K20D, K200D, ...MZ-S For other cameras, before use, set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF540FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of available lenses in the LCD panel of the flash unit, according to the preset image size (FORMAT) of the camera. 1 ■Format ...
... switch down (yellow dot). Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to display camera formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF540FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝ DIGITAL ➝ 35mm in that order. 20 K20D, K200D, ...MZ-S For other cameras, before use, set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF540FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of available lenses in the LCD panel of the flash unit, according to the preset image size (FORMAT) of the camera. 1 ■Format ...
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... the subject's distance, brightness, brightness difference, backlit condition, etc. Using the Flash Modes The AF540FGZ has the following . 1. Manual flash (M) When the camera is discharged before the main flash so that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Before photographing, confirm the following flash modes. Refer to page 26 for instructions on the amount of...
... the subject's distance, brightness, brightness difference, backlit condition, etc. Using the Flash Modes The AF540FGZ has the following . 1. Manual flash (M) When the camera is discharged before the main flash so that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Before photographing, confirm the following flash modes. Refer to page 26 for instructions on the amount of...
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will be 45 (according to the Guide No. Example: If the flash zoom position is 50mm, subject distance (between the AF540FGZ and subject) is 4 m, and sensitivity is ISO 100, the calculation will be as follows: With flash output (1/1), the Guide No. table). Aperture = Guide No. 45 / Subject distance 4 m = 11.25 Approx. 11 (f/Stop) ●...
will be 45 (according to the Guide No. Example: If the flash zoom position is 50mm, subject distance (between the AF540FGZ and subject) is 4 m, and sensitivity is ISO 100, the calculation will be as follows: With flash output (1/1), the Guide No. table). Aperture = Guide No. 45 / Subject distance 4 m = 11.25 Approx. 11 (f/Stop) ●...
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...High-Speed Sync Mode This sync mode will freeze the subject with the shutter speed set to use this sync mode, the flash is effective for fill-flash in daylight. Refer to page 34 for instructions on how to page 36 for the use this sync mode. Refer to...Curtain Sync Mode This is 1:2. Using the Sync Mode The AF540FGZ has the following . 1. Restrictions for instructions on how to Each Flash Mode (page 64 - 71) 3. This mode will enable flash synchronization with the combination of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to page 33 for the subject. Select the...
...High-Speed Sync Mode This sync mode will freeze the subject with the shutter speed set to use this sync mode, the flash is effective for fill-flash in daylight. Refer to page 34 for instructions on how to page 36 for the use this sync mode. Refer to...Curtain Sync Mode This is 1:2. Using the Sync Mode The AF540FGZ has the following . 1. Restrictions for instructions on how to Each Flash Mode (page 64 - 71) 3. This mode will enable flash synchronization with the combination of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to page 33 for the subject. Select the...
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...9679; If the AF540FGZ is much closer to the subject than the flash unit to your camera and lens. ■Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use (M.Zoom) to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length. 4 Turn on the flash units to be used... in combination. ● If the camera's built-in flash unit is part of this sync mode. ● Refer to "Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord" on page 59 on using the AF540FGZ detached from the camera. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Set the sync mode switch ...
...9679; If the AF540FGZ is much closer to the subject than the flash unit to your camera and lens. ■Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use (M.Zoom) to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length. 4 Turn on the flash units to be used... in combination. ● If the camera's built-in flash unit is part of this sync mode. ● Refer to "Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord" on page 59 on using the AF540FGZ detached from the camera. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Set the sync mode switch ...
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... of the camera or another AF540FGZ attached to Each Flash Mode (page 64 - 71) 3. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can be used interchangeably with the built-in wireless mode, the following . 1. Combine the flash unit with AF540FGZ flash units for wireless mode photography.... Before photographing, confirm the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera wirelessly in P-TTL...
... of the camera or another AF540FGZ attached to Each Flash Mode (page 64 - 71) 3. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can be used interchangeably with the built-in wireless mode, the following . 1. Combine the flash unit with AF540FGZ flash units for wireless mode photography.... Before photographing, confirm the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera wirelessly in P-TTL...
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● Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is taken in the same manner as traditionally done. ● When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. ● Keep the distance from the built-in flash unit and AF540FGZ to the other flash unit before taking a picture. The main flash discharges at the actual time a picture is to send information to the subject within 4 meters. 39
● Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is taken in the same manner as traditionally done. ● When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. ● Keep the distance from the built-in flash unit and AF540FGZ to the other flash unit before taking a picture. The main flash discharges at the actual time a picture is to send information to the subject within 4 meters. 39
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... Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit Setting switch ● The AF540FGZ can be used in combination with a built-in flash unit only when used with the following URL, and install it on your nearest PENTAX service center for firmware updates. (This will involve a fee.) 40 Download the firmware for the K10D from the following... D, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, K10D (NOTE), K20D, K200D (NOTE) However, this requires the firmware to be updated to Version 1.10 or later. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html You may also contact your camera.
... Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit Setting switch ● The AF540FGZ can be used in combination with a built-in flash unit only when used with the following URL, and install it on your nearest PENTAX service center for firmware updates. (This will involve a fee.) 40 Download the firmware for the K10D from the following... D, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, K10D (NOTE), K20D, K200D (NOTE) However, this requires the firmware to be updated to Version 1.10 or later. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html You may also contact your camera.
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...page 58. 41 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ, and register them on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number ...of the camera and set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built-in flash unit so that it is...
...page 58. 41 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ, and register them on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number ...of the camera and set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built-in flash unit so that it is...
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... the AF540FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash Main flash Control flash only: not used for main flash (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera, and register them on the camera. Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of ...the camera after turning the camera off. 42 Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode ...
... the AF540FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash Main flash Control flash only: not used for main flash (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera, and register them on the camera. Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of ...the camera after turning the camera off. 42 Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode ...
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...button halfway down, the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera. (Preparation of Separated Flash Unit) 2 Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera. Place the other AF540FGZ in the desired position. Set ...the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the...
...button halfway down, the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera. (Preparation of Separated Flash Unit) 2 Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera. Place the other AF540FGZ in the desired position. Set ...the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the...
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...AF540FGZ Attached to the Camera and a Separated Flash Unit as Main Flashes Use both flash units as main flashes (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera, and register them on the camera. Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe... of the camera after turning the camera off. 44 Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode...
...AF540FGZ Attached to the Camera and a Separated Flash Unit as Main Flashes Use both flash units as main flashes (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera, and register them on the camera. Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe... of the camera after turning the camera off. 44 Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode...
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... the (white dot). ● The two flash units must be set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera. Place the other AF540FGZ in the desired position. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless... mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel. Slide down , the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera. ...
... the (white dot). ● The two flash units must be set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera. Place the other AF540FGZ in the desired position. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless... mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel. Slide down , the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera. ...
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... etc. Wireless High-Speed Sync Photography (Using the AF540FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ, and register them on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of... the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel. 46 ● ...
... etc. Wireless High-Speed Sync Photography (Using the AF540FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ, and register them on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of... the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel. 46 ● ...
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...switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X- It will not be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to... camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X-sync ...
...switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X- It will not be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to... camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X-sync ...
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...select CONTROL or MASTER. MASTER: For using the flash unit attached to the camera as main flashes. Slide down the setting switch to the (yellow dot) to display the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of... the flash unit to (WIRELESS). 48 Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to 4CH.
...select CONTROL or MASTER. MASTER: For using the flash unit attached to the camera as main flashes. Slide down the setting switch to the (yellow dot) to display the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of... the flash unit to (WIRELESS). 48 Press the wireless mode button (M/C/S) the number of times required to 4CH.