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Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam.
Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam.
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...etc. If the unit has not been used for an extended period of this product with cameras and accessories made by the other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain ... TTL auto mechanism may be directly exposed to rain, water, etc. ● Replace all the batteries at the same time. Precautions for Your Flash Unit ● Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. ● Avoid leaving the flash unit for the hot shoe ...
...etc. If the unit has not been used for an extended period of this product with cameras and accessories made by the other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain ... TTL auto mechanism may be directly exposed to rain, water, etc. ● Replace all the batteries at the same time. Precautions for Your Flash Unit ● Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. ● Avoid leaving the flash unit for the hot shoe ...
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... Power On Function 14 Select Button (S)/Adjustment Dial Functions 15 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle 17 Using the Flash Modes 22 P-TTL Auto Flash 23 TTL Auto Flash 24 Auto Flash 25 Manual Flash 27 Using the Sync Mode 29 Leading Curtain Sync Mode 30 Trailing Curtain Sync...49 Slow-Speed Sync Photography 50 Bounce Flash 51 AF Spotbeam 53 Wide-Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 54 Modeling Flash/Test Flash 55 Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord 56 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras 57 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode.......... 57 Cameras that Support Each ...
... Power On Function 14 Select Button (S)/Adjustment Dial Functions 15 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle 17 Using the Flash Modes 22 P-TTL Auto Flash 23 TTL Auto Flash 24 Auto Flash 25 Manual Flash 27 Using the Sync Mode 29 Leading Curtain Sync Mode 30 Trailing Curtain Sync...49 Slow-Speed Sync Photography 50 Bounce Flash 51 AF Spotbeam 53 Wide-Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 54 Modeling Flash/Test Flash 55 Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord 56 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras 57 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode.......... 57 Cameras that Support Each ...
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Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes) Minimum distance (in manual mode) AF spotbeam : SB Sync mode indicator : (Leading curtain sync) - (Trailing curtain sync) - ■LCD Panel Indicator Zoom indicator : A.Zoom ➝... 190 (67 format) 13, 16, 19, 24, 34, 48, 58 (Digital camera) Format indicator : 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 Flash mode indicator : P-TTL ➝ A ➝ M ➝ SB Flash exposure : -3.0 to +1.0 steps, 0.5 step increments compensation indicator ISO indicator : ISO 25 to 4CH > Wireless mode indicator : MASTER, CONTROL, SLAVE 8 ...
Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes) Minimum distance (in manual mode) AF spotbeam : SB Sync mode indicator : (Leading curtain sync) - (Trailing curtain sync) - ■LCD Panel Indicator Zoom indicator : A.Zoom ➝... 190 (67 format) 13, 16, 19, 24, 34, 48, 58 (Digital camera) Format indicator : 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 Flash mode indicator : P-TTL ➝ A ➝ M ➝ SB Flash exposure : -3.0 to +1.0 steps, 0.5 step increments compensation indicator ISO indicator : ISO 25 to 4CH > Wireless mode indicator : MASTER, CONTROL, SLAVE 8 ...
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... and adjusting the amount of light at the same time, use the camera's exposure compensation. Connected Flash Mode Flash exposure compensation P-TTL Auto flash ISO / F (aperture) setting Auto flash (A) Manual flash output Manual (M) Flash output setting Wireless (W) master flash (M) Wireless (W) slave flash (S) Adjustment Range -3.0 to +1.0 levels (EV) (0.5 step increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2 to F22 (with ISO100...
... and adjusting the amount of light at the same time, use the camera's exposure compensation. Connected Flash Mode Flash exposure compensation P-TTL Auto flash ISO / F (aperture) setting Auto flash (A) Manual flash output Manual (M) Flash output setting Wireless (W) master flash (M) Wireless (W) slave flash (S) Adjustment Range -3.0 to +1.0 levels (EV) (0.5 step increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2 to F22 (with ISO100...
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... the film of the camera, the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is set to manual exposure, manual flash can be set . ➝ Functions Related to obtain a correct exposure. Refer to use this flash mode. 22 TTL auto flash (TTL) Based on how to page 23 for the...
... the film of the camera, the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is set to manual exposure, manual flash can be set . ➝ Functions Related to obtain a correct exposure. Refer to use this flash mode. 22 TTL auto flash (TTL) Based on how to page 23 for the...
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... ( ) in the viewfinder will be set between +1.0 to -3.0 steps in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be (P-TTL) and (A.Zoom). 4 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to... page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is displayed on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (P-TTL) is lit. Refer to your camera and lens. ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to page 15.)...
... ( ) in the viewfinder will be set between +1.0 to -3.0 steps in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be (P-TTL) and (A.Zoom). 4 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to... page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is displayed on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (P-TTL) is lit. Refer to your camera and lens. ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to page 15.)...
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... zoom position. (The setting method differs according to "Auto Check Display" on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is lit. Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 35 mm single lens reflex...
... zoom position. (The setting method differs according to "Auto Check Display" on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is lit. Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 35 mm single lens reflex...
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...Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be ... page 9. ● If the power is turned temporarily OFF, the flash will be set to Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE. 5 Set ... camera and lens. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (A) is displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Set... The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel bar graph. Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and ...flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Return the setting to...
...Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be ... page 9. ● If the power is turned temporarily OFF, the flash will be set to Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE. 5 Set ... camera and lens. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (A) is displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Set... The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel bar graph. Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and ...flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Return the setting to...
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... of the camera). The external AF360FGZ emits a pre-flash (verifies the state of your camera supports this to relay the flash duration time when HS (high-speed sync) is set to SLAVE1. ➝ Slave Mode Setting (page 49) Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) When using the AF360FGZ in P-TTL mode. Whether you have set . The...
... of the camera). The external AF360FGZ emits a pre-flash (verifies the state of your camera supports this to relay the flash duration time when HS (high-speed sync) is set to SLAVE1. ➝ Slave Mode Setting (page 49) Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) When using the AF360FGZ in P-TTL mode. Whether you have set . The...
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... (white dot). When you can set the built-in flash unit so that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. A lamp on the AF360FGZ will blink. ● In the P-TTL mode, flash output setting (1/1, 2/3, 1/2, and 1/3) and flash exposure compensation (3.0 to +1.0) are possible. (Refer to page 15... register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner ...
... (white dot). When you can set the built-in flash unit so that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. A lamp on the AF360FGZ will blink. ● In the P-TTL mode, flash output setting (1/1, 2/3, 1/2, and 1/3) and flash exposure compensation (3.0 to +1.0) are possible. (Refer to page 15... register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner ...
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...) ● Set the zoom position with (M.Zoom) regardless of the lens you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will not be set to P-TTL mode, and when it is faster than X- sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is used for main... the LCD panel. 5 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera, the flash will be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is the same or slower than the X-sync speed of the...
...) ● Set the zoom position with (M.Zoom) regardless of the lens you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will not be set to P-TTL mode, and when it is faster than X- sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is used for main... the LCD panel. 5 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera, the flash will be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is the same or slower than the X-sync speed of the...
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.... ● If the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X-sync speed of the camera, the flash will be set to P-TTL mode, and when it is faster than Xsync speed, the flash will blink. 46 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down, the... is registered on the camera. 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 AF360FGZ in the desired position. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE...
.... ● If the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X-sync speed of the camera, the flash will be set to P-TTL mode, and when it is faster than Xsync speed, the flash will blink. 46 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down, the... is registered on the camera. 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 AF360FGZ in the desired position. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE...
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Doing so creates softer light and shadows to the following angles. The bounce angle can tilt the flash head to aim at short distances. ■Bounce Flash With the AF360FGZ, you can be set to make the picture look more natural. Therefore, this function is effective when photographing in P-TTL or TTL mode at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash before it reaches the subject. Upward: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° Downward: 0°, -10° 51 Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject.
Doing so creates softer light and shadows to the following angles. The bounce angle can tilt the flash head to aim at short distances. ■Bounce Flash With the AF360FGZ, you can be set to make the picture look more natural. Therefore, this function is effective when photographing in P-TTL or TTL mode at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash before it reaches the subject. Upward: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° Downward: 0°, -10° 51 Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject.
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...photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the angle, move the flash head of the reflective surface, angle, and distance. However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be recommended. ● When taking... pictures. Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto...
...photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the angle, move the flash head of the reflective surface, angle, and distance. However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be recommended. ● When taking... pictures. Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto...
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... manual (M), it to manual (M). - LX, Super A/Super Program, 645 57 Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the viewfinder). Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Flash Mode P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) Camera Notes K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist...
... manual (M), it to manual (M). - LX, Super A/Super Program, 645 57 Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the viewfinder). Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Flash Mode P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) Camera Notes K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist...
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Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash (TTL) Auto Flash (A) Manual Flash (M) Camera 672 645N2, 645N, Z/PZ series, MZ/ZX series (except MZ-M/ ZX-M), SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 645, Super A/ Super Program, LX Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Notes - When the exposure mode is set it to manual exposure. - You...
Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash (TTL) Auto Flash (A) Manual Flash (M) Camera 672 645N2, 645N, Z/PZ series, MZ/ZX series (except MZ-M/ ZX-M), SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 645, Super A/ Super Program, LX Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Notes - When the exposure mode is set it to manual exposure. - You...
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... - Red-eye reduction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - AF spotbeam Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes *1: Depending on , the flash mode switches to [P-TTL] or [TTL]. Slow-speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - ..., *ist D Type B (Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex)):*ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S Flash Mode Camera type (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam (A) (B) (A) (B) (A), (B) (A)*1, (B) (A), (B) Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
... - Red-eye reduction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - AF spotbeam Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes *1: Depending on , the flash mode switches to [P-TTL] or [TTL]. Slow-speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - ..., *ist D Type B (Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex)):*ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S Flash Mode Camera type (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam (A) (B) (A) (B) (A), (B) (A)*1, (B) (A), (B) Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
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...with cameras provided with red-eye reduction. (Excluding the MZ-5N, Z-1P, and Z-5P.) *2: Only when the AF360FGZ is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - High-...ZX-10, MZ-50/ZX-50 Type C: Z-10/PZ-10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (A), (B), (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A), (B), (C) Leading curtain sync - Slow-speed sync - Red-eye reduction - AF spotbeam - 2. No No No No No No No No No...
...with cameras provided with red-eye reduction. (Excluding the MZ-5N, Z-1P, and Z-5P.) *2: Only when the AF360FGZ is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - High-...ZX-10, MZ-50/ZX-50 Type C: Z-10/PZ-10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (A), (B), (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A), (B), (C) Leading curtain sync - Slow-speed sync - Red-eye reduction - AF spotbeam - 2. No No No No No No No No No...
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... No No No No No No - Yes - - No No No No No No No No No - No - - Yes - (SB) AF spotbeam (D) (E) (F) --------- --- --- --------- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes... sync Slow-speed sync High-speed sync Automatic switching to X-sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red-eye reduction AF spotbeam (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography (D), (E), (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E)...
... No No No No No No - Yes - - No No No No No No No No No - No - - Yes - (SB) AF spotbeam (D) (E) (F) --------- --- --- --------- Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes... sync Slow-speed sync High-speed sync Automatic switching to X-sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red-eye reduction AF spotbeam (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography (D), (E), (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E)...