Operation Manual
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In addition to easy daylight sync photography with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
In addition to easy daylight sync photography with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
Operation Manual
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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...
Operation Manual
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...X f/stop : F2 to F22 (When set to ISO 100) @ Channel indicator : 1 to 1600 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator : Minimum distance - ■LCD Panel Indicator Zoom indicator : A.Zoom ➝ M.Zoom xxmm = 20, 24, ...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...
...X f/stop : F2 to F22 (When set to ISO 100) @ Channel indicator : 1 to 1600 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator : Minimum distance - ■LCD Panel Indicator Zoom indicator : A.Zoom ➝ M.Zoom xxmm = 20, 24, ...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...
Operation Manual
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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) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32...
... 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) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32...
Operation Manual
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... flash mode. ➝ Cameras that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. The manual flash output can be set to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is discharged before the main flash ...use this flash mode. The data obtained is set to manual exposure, manual flash can use this flash mode. Refer to page 24 for instructions on how to obtain a correct exposure. Whether you can be set to use this flash mode. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the...
... flash mode. ➝ Cameras that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. The manual flash output can be set to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is discharged before the main flash ...use this flash mode. The data obtained is set to manual exposure, manual flash can use this flash mode. Refer to page 24 for instructions on how to obtain a correct exposure. Whether you can be set to use this flash mode. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the...
Operation Manual
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... it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P-TTL auto. 3 Enable the built-in flash unit of the LCD panel. ● You cannot set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that SLAVE is displayed...38 Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test flash, refer to aperture etc. 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, and register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. ...
... it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P-TTL auto. 3 Enable the built-in flash unit of the LCD panel. ● You cannot set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that SLAVE is displayed...38 Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test flash, refer to aperture etc. 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, and register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. ...
Operation Manual
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... charged, and take the photograph. It will not be set to P-TTL mode, and when it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P-TTL. 3 Set the zoom position. (Refer to page 18) ●...you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If...
... charged, and take the photograph. It will not be set to P-TTL mode, and when it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P-TTL. 3 Set the zoom position. (Refer to page 18) ●...you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If...
Operation Manual
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... sync ( ). 4 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than Xsync speed. ● 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 displayed in the upper right... 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 high-speed sync mode...
... sync ( ). 4 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than Xsync speed. ● 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 displayed in the upper right... 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 high-speed sync mode...
Operation Manual
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...the reflective surface for each bounce angle. ● To change according to the subject is within 1m. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore test pictures should be used. .... ● When taking pictures. A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 ● A click stop is provided for the bounce flash is colored, the picture will be affected by the surrounding conditions. P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the...
...the reflective surface for each bounce angle. ● To change according to the subject is within 1m. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore test pictures should be used. .... ● When taking pictures. A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 ● A click stop is provided for the bounce flash is colored, the picture will be affected by the surrounding conditions. P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the...
Operation Manual
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... the viewfinder). Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to TTL.) - In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode, the flash mode will automatically be switched to (P-TTL) when you press the shutter ... you cannot select (A) or (M) by pressing the flash mode button (MODE). - Although (P-TTL) is set the flash mode to manual (M), it to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Refer to "Functions Related to manual (M). - You can actually use Manual flash mode (M) when the camera exposure mode is displayed in...
... the viewfinder). Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to TTL.) - In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode, the flash mode will automatically be switched to (P-TTL) when you press the shutter ... you cannot select (A) or (M) by pressing the flash mode button (MODE). - Although (P-TTL) is set the flash mode to manual (M), it to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Refer to "Functions Related to manual (M). - You can actually use Manual flash mode (M) when the camera exposure mode is displayed in...
Operation Manual
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... the exposure mode is set it to manual (M). - 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 - In trailing curtain sync...
... the exposure mode is set it to manual (M). - 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 - In trailing curtain sync...
Operation Manual
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...Yes Yes No No - Wireless control Yes*2 Yes Yes Yes No No - flash is switched on, the flash mode switches to [P-TTL] or [TTL]. Slave flash No Yes No Yes Yes Yes - Red-eye reduction Yes Yes Yes Yes ...*ist DS, *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 ...
...Yes Yes No No - Wireless control Yes*2 Yes Yes Yes No No - flash is switched on, the flash mode switches to [P-TTL] or [TTL]. Slave flash No Yes No Yes Yes Yes - Red-eye reduction Yes Yes Yes Yes ...*ist DS, *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 ...
Operation Manual
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... when combined 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 - Auto check..., Z-70P, SFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N Type B: MZ-3, MZ-5/ZX-5, MZ-10/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 - No No No No ...
... when combined 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 - Auto check..., Z-70P, SFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N Type B: MZ-3, MZ-5/ZX-5, MZ-10/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 - No No No No ...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No - Yes - (SB) AF spotbeam (D) (E) (F) --------- --- --- --------- Yes - - No No No No No No No No No - Yes Yes Yes ...curtain 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) ...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No - Yes - (SB) AF spotbeam (D) (E) (F) --------- --- --- --------- Yes - - No No No No No No No No No - Yes Yes Yes ...curtain 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) ...
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... No No No No No AF spotbeam - - - - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (G), (H) - - - - 65 Yes Yes No No No No Slow-speed sync - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Slave flash - Type G: LX Type H: Super A/Super Program Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type...
... No No No No No AF spotbeam - - - - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (G), (H) - - - - 65 Yes Yes No No No No Slow-speed sync - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Slave flash - Type G: LX Type H: Super A/Super Program Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type...
Operation Manual
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... display in viewfinder - - Yes Yes Wireless control - - Yes Yes AF spotbeam - - No No Red-eye reduction - - Yes Yes Auto check display - - Yes 66 Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (A) (A) (A) (A) Leading curtain sync - - No No Slow-speed...
... display in viewfinder - - Yes Yes Wireless control - - Yes Yes AF spotbeam - - No No Red-eye reduction - - Yes Yes Auto check display - - Yes 66 Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (A) (A) (A) (A) Leading curtain sync - - No No Slow-speed...
Operation Manual
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No No No No No No - flash is charged - Auto check display - - Yes Yes No Yes No No - Red-eye reduction - - AF spotbeam - - ------ - *1: Slow-speed sync with B (Bulb Exposure) for the A3Date and...P30T, P30N/P3N, P30, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus Type D: ME, ME-Super, MG, ME-F/MEF, MV1/MV 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 (B), (C), (D) (B), (C), (D) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C) (D) (B), (C), (D) Leading curtain sync - -...
No No No No No No - flash is charged - Auto check display - - Yes Yes No Yes No No - Red-eye reduction - - AF spotbeam - - ------ - *1: Slow-speed sync with B (Bulb Exposure) for the A3Date and...P30T, P30N/P3N, P30, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus Type D: ME, ME-Super, MG, ME-F/MEF, MV1/MV 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 (B), (C), (D) (B), (C), (D) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C) (D) (B), (C), (D) Leading curtain sync - -...
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No No Automatic switching to D, 67 camera Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (E) (E) (E) (E) Leading curtain sync - - No No AF spotbeam - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (E) - - - - 68 No No Slow-speed sync - - No No Auto check display - - No No Red-eye reduction - - No No Flash ready display in Type A to X-sync speed when...
No No Automatic switching to D, 67 camera Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (E) (E) (E) (E) Leading curtain sync - - No No AF spotbeam - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (E) - - - - 68 No No Slow-speed sync - - No No Auto check display - - No No Red-eye reduction - - No No Flash ready display in Type A to X-sync speed when...
Operation Manual
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... using. *2: The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light. ● Under the following condition, the flash mode automatically switches to P-TTL auto flash: the flash mode is set to manual flash (M), and the sync mode is set to trailing curtain sync ( ). ●( ) is displayed on (...125 sec. or slower (in flash unit does not discharge - When used in combination with the AF360FGZ, the built-in manual exposure) SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1, SF7/SF10 1/60 sec. only the external flash unit discharges. fixed (in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure) Film cameras (35mm ...
... using. *2: The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light. ● Under the following condition, the flash mode automatically switches to P-TTL auto flash: the flash mode is set to manual flash (M), and the sync mode is set to trailing curtain sync ( ). ●( ) is displayed on (...125 sec. or slower (in flash unit does not discharge - When used in combination with the AF360FGZ, the built-in manual exposure) SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1, SF7/SF10 1/60 sec. only the external flash unit discharges. fixed (in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure) Film cameras (35mm ...
Operation Manual
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... 1/150 sec. fixed (in manual exposure) 71 Set the shutter speed to another flash mode, the photograph is automatically taken in the shutter speed column below. Flash Unit AF360FGZ, AF540FGZ, AF200FG, built-in flash units AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF240FT Flash Mode Camera Model P-TTL auto flash (Even if you set the flash to another flash mode, the photograph is automatically...
... 1/150 sec. fixed (in manual exposure) 71 Set the shutter speed to another flash mode, the photograph is automatically taken in the shutter speed column below. Flash Unit AF360FGZ, AF540FGZ, AF200FG, built-in flash units AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF240FT Flash Mode Camera Model P-TTL auto flash (Even if you set the flash to another flash mode, the photograph is automatically...