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AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.
AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.
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... battery brands, type or an old battery with it. 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 the hot shoe or grip. caused due to the use of time, or is... such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. ● Avoid leaving the flash unit for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. Otherwise, the TTL auto mechanism may be directly exposed to rain, water, etc. ...
... battery brands, type or an old battery with it. 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 the hot shoe or grip. caused due to the use of time, or is... such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. ● Avoid leaving the flash unit for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. Otherwise, the TTL auto mechanism may be directly exposed to rain, water, etc. ...
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...Flash Unit 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries 4 Names of Parts 6 LCD Panel Indicator 8 Inserting the Batteries 10 Mounting to Camera 12 Turning the Power On 13 Auto Power Off Function 14 Quick 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... 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 ...
...Flash Unit 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries 4 Names of Parts 6 LCD Panel Indicator 8 Inserting the Batteries 10 Mounting to Camera 12 Turning the Power On 13 Auto Power Off Function 14 Quick 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... 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 ...
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■Auto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the (ON) position, it automatically turns off to save the power. ● In the auto flash mode (A), the power will turn off after about 6 minutes. ● In the wireless mode, the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non-operation. ■Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras, press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power. 14
■Auto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the (ON) position, it automatically turns off to save the power. ● In the auto flash mode (A), the power will turn off after about 6 minutes. ● In the wireless mode, the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non-operation. ■Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras, press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power. 14
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... the same procedure. ● When using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or TTL Auto 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...
... the same procedure. ● When using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or TTL Auto 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...
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... page 15.) 23 Refer to page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is displayed on page 9. ● The correct flash output is obtained in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be...
... page 15.) 23 Refer to page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is displayed on page 9. ● The correct flash output is obtained in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be...
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...35 mm single lens reflex cameras except for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure 1 Turn on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645, LX, Super... A/ Super Program For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on the LCD panel. 3 Set the sync mode ...
...35 mm single lens reflex cameras except for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure 1 Turn on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645, LX, Super... A/ Super Program For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on the LCD panel. 3 Set the sync mode ...
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...18.) ● Select (M.Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Programmed AE or Shutter ...a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync. 26 Return the setting to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be fixed in the viewfinder...) on the LCD panel blinks. Turn the adjustment dial to set the aperture value. ● The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel. ● The camera's aperture value is synchronized with that of lens being...
...18.) ● Select (M.Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Programmed AE or Shutter ...a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync. 26 Return the setting to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be fixed in the viewfinder...) on the LCD panel blinks. Turn the adjustment dial to set the aperture value. ● The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel. ● The camera's aperture value is synchronized with that of lens being...
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...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 camera and set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit so that SLAVE is displayed in... the camera must be 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. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so...
...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 camera and set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit so that SLAVE is displayed in... the camera must be 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. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so...
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...; Functions Related to (S), so that support wireless mode. ■ Slave With the AF360FGZ, you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Procedure 1 Confirm that the...
...; Functions Related to (S), so that support wireless mode. ■ Slave With the AF360FGZ, you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Procedure 1 Confirm that the...
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... off automatically after about 1 hour of non-operation when the auto power off -camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on the AF360FGZ. ● Position the slave unit(s) so that have AF spotbeam functions. The ready lamp is lit on . ● If...
... off automatically after about 1 hour of non-operation when the auto power off -camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on the AF360FGZ. ● Position the slave unit(s) so that have AF spotbeam functions. The ready lamp is lit on . ● If...
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... displayed on the LCD panel. ● The effective flash range will be affected by the surrounding conditions. A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of...
... displayed on the LCD panel. ● The effective flash range will be affected by the surrounding conditions. A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of...
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When photographing in flash unit with the built-in wireless mode, set the slave mode to SLAVE1 (refer to Version 1.10 or later (page 37). ... DS2, *ist DS, *ist DL (NOTE) For the K10D, the firmware must be updated to page 49). - You can use the slave flash instead, if your camera does not support wireless mode. Sync Mode High-speed sync ( ) Camera Digital single lens reflex cameras K20D, K200D, K100D ... cameras) Notes - You cannot photograph in wireless mode in combination with the following cameras. In this case, the available flash modes are auto and manual (page 47). 60
When photographing in flash unit with the built-in wireless mode, set the slave mode to SLAVE1 (refer to Version 1.10 or later (page 37). ... DS2, *ist DS, *ist DL (NOTE) For the K10D, the firmware must be updated to page 49). - You can use the slave flash instead, if your camera does not support wireless mode. Sync Mode High-speed sync ( ) Camera Digital single lens reflex cameras K20D, K200D, K100D ... cameras) Notes - You cannot photograph in wireless mode in combination with the following cameras. In this case, the available flash modes are auto and manual (page 47). 60
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...and Aperture Priority AE in Programmed AE) 1/60 sec. only the external flash unit discharges. fixed (in Hyper Progam)*1 1/125 sec. fixed (in flash unit does not discharge - When used in combination with the AF360FGZ, the built-in Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE and Aperture Priority AE).... *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...
...and Aperture Priority AE in Programmed AE) 1/60 sec. only the external flash unit discharges. fixed (in Hyper Progam)*1 1/125 sec. fixed (in flash unit does not discharge - When used in combination with the AF360FGZ, the built-in Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE and Aperture Priority AE).... *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...
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... slower 1/15 sec. Contrast Control Sync Photography ( ) Flash units that can be used differ depending on the flash unit. 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 taken in P-TTL auto flash mode.) K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D...
... slower 1/15 sec. Contrast Control Sync Photography ( ) Flash units that can be used differ depending on the flash unit. 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 taken in P-TTL auto flash mode.) K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D...
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Exposure mode: Tv (Shutter Priority), Av (Aperture Priority), M (manual) Exposure modes other than flash unit's X-sync speed - MZ-S P (Programmed AE) mode, B (Bulb Exposure) mode 73 Refer to the following method when the camera is faster than 1/150 sec. Set the ... mode using the following settings: - Be sure to set your camera according to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by High-Speed Sync Mode Notes K200D, AUTO PICT P K100D Super, (except *ist and MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6), SCN K110D, K100D, (K200D, K100D Super, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL2), B (Bulb Exposure...
Exposure mode: Tv (Shutter Priority), Av (Aperture Priority), M (manual) Exposure modes other than flash unit's X-sync speed - MZ-S P (Programmed AE) mode, B (Bulb Exposure) mode 73 Refer to the following method when the camera is faster than 1/150 sec. Set the ... mode using the following settings: - Be sure to set your camera according to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by High-Speed Sync Mode Notes K200D, AUTO PICT P K100D Super, (except *ist and MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6), SCN K110D, K100D, (K200D, K100D Super, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL2), B (Bulb Exposure...
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..., (except 645, SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 and SF 7/SF10), B (Bulb Exposure) Exposure modes other than flash unit's X-sync speed - Slow-Speed Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow-Speed Sync Photography AUTO PICT P (except *ist and MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6), SCN (K200D, K100D Super, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2... this photographic method. Shutter speed: slower than B (Bulb Exposure) with the following method when the camera is automatically switched to the X-sync speed when the flash unit has been charged.
..., (except 645, SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 and SF 7/SF10), B (Bulb Exposure) Exposure modes other than flash unit's X-sync speed - Slow-Speed Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow-Speed Sync Photography AUTO PICT P (except *ist and MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6), SCN (K200D, K100D Super, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2... this photographic method. Shutter speed: slower than B (Bulb Exposure) with the following method when the camera is automatically switched to the X-sync speed when the flash unit has been charged.
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■P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Camera format ISO ...- 1.9 0.7 - 2.0 0.7 - 2.3 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 3.0 0.7 - 3.3 0.7 - 1.8 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 2.8 0.7 - 3.2 0.7 - 3.9 0.7 - 4.2 0.7 - 4.6 f/16 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 0.7 - 1.2 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.2 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 2.9 0.7 - 3.2 f/22 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 f/32 0.7 - 0.8 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 (Unit: m) 82
■P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Camera format ISO ...- 1.9 0.7 - 2.0 0.7 - 2.3 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 3.0 0.7 - 3.3 0.7 - 1.8 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 2.8 0.7 - 3.2 0.7 - 3.9 0.7 - 4.2 0.7 - 4.6 f/16 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 0.7 - 1.2 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.2 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 2.9 0.7 - 3.2 f/22 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 f/32 0.7 - 0.8 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 (Unit: m) 82