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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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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 dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in AF-assist spotbeam.
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 dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in AF-assist spotbeam.
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is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2.
is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2.
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... ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to water or moisture as there is danger of the flash unit becomes exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them . Do not attempt to burn yourself... during removal. 2 CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. Be careful not to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. ...
... ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to water or moisture as there is danger of the flash unit becomes exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them . Do not attempt to burn yourself... during removal. 2 CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. Be careful not to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. ...
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... of this product with cameras and accessories made by the other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip. Otherwise, some functions may be directly exposed to rain or moisture, wipe it . Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.... ● Do not use the flash unit where it may not work properly. &#...
... of this product with cameras and accessories made by the other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip. Otherwise, some functions may be directly exposed to rain or moisture, wipe it . Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.... ● Do not use the flash unit where it may not work properly. &#...
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...not rechargeable. Incorrect insertion may lead to leakage etc. 4 Trying to recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause damage to the flash unit due to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may generate heat, depending on the type of different manufacturers, ...Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals the wrong way around. ■Cautions Regarding Batteries ● This flash unit uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Leaving the batteries in temperatures below freezing for proper performance. ●...
...not rechargeable. Incorrect insertion may lead to leakage etc. 4 Trying to recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause damage to the flash unit due to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may generate heat, depending on the type of different manufacturers, ...Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals the wrong way around. ■Cautions Regarding Batteries ● This flash unit uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Leaving the batteries in temperatures below freezing for proper performance. ●...
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... 47 Slave Mode Setting 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 Sync Mode .......... 59 Cameras...
... 47 Slave Mode Setting 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 Sync Mode .......... 59 Cameras...
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Names of Parts Bounce angle adjustment LCD panel Flash mode button Select button Adjustment dial LCD panel illumination button/ Format button Zoom button/ Channel button Test button/ Modeling button/ Ready lamp Setting switch Power switch Wireless mode switch @ Sync mode switch > Bounce lock release button S Battery chamber cover Y Shoe lock pin G Flash signal contacts T Shoe foot V Locking lever [ Wide-angle panel W Catchlight panel K AF spotbeam emitter Q Auto flash sensor R Flash head " Wireless sensor 6
Names of Parts Bounce angle adjustment LCD panel Flash mode button Select button Adjustment dial LCD panel illumination button/ Format button Zoom button/ Channel button Test button/ Modeling button/ Ready lamp Setting switch Power switch Wireless mode switch @ Sync mode switch > Bounce lock release button S Battery chamber cover Y Shoe lock pin G Flash signal contacts T Shoe foot V Locking lever [ Wide-angle panel W Catchlight panel K AF spotbeam emitter Q Auto flash sensor R Flash head " Wireless sensor 6
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...(When set to ISO 100) @ Channel indicator : 1 to 1600 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator : Minimum distance - 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) ..., 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 ...
...(When set to ISO 100) @ Channel indicator : 1 to 1600 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator : Minimum distance - 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) ..., 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 ...
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...camera's LCD panel lights up also when you press the LCD illumination button (LIGHT) and the exposure metering timer is on the combination of flash mode and camera, the auto check display may be seen, pressing the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT) will illuminate the panel for the ...following camera. If the auto check display does not blink, the flash output is blinking, the flash output may not display correctly 9 MZ-S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be...
...camera's LCD panel lights up also when you press the LCD illumination button (LIGHT) and the exposure metering timer is on the combination of flash mode and camera, the auto check display may be seen, pressing the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT) will illuminate the panel for the ...following camera. If the auto check display does not blink, the flash output is blinking, the flash output may not display correctly 9 MZ-S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be...
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...not light up , replace them with new batteries. ● If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat, activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. Verify the orientation of the same type, as shown below. - Types of... Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries or, if the indicators and ready lamp...
...not light up , replace them with new batteries. ● If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat, activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. Verify the orientation of the same type, as shown below. - Types of... Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries or, if the indicators and ready lamp...
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...hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the camera's hot shoe from the camera. 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction indicated by (FIX➝) and loosening the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be damaged. The optional hot shoe ...grip 672 should be used. Mounting to Camera 1 2 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the back of the camera...
...hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the camera's hot shoe from the camera. 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction indicated by (FIX➝) and loosening the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be damaged. The optional hot shoe ...grip 672 should be used. Mounting to Camera 1 2 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the back of the camera...
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Sliding it to the (OFF) position will light up when the flash is charged. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. If the flash unit is used with new batteries. Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn off the...on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave flash (page 47 - 48) 13 If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with exhausted batteries, the settings...
Sliding it to the (OFF) position will light up when the flash is charged. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. If the flash unit is used with new batteries. Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn off the...on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave flash (page 47 - 48) 13 If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with exhausted batteries, the settings...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...switch down (yellow dot). Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to match the image size of the camera according to the following cameras. The flash coverage angle is used , which enables effective distribution of the camera. 1 Format setting Firstly, set the FORMAT to display camera ...is pressed halfway down when the AF360FGZ 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 flash light. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ...
...switch down (yellow dot). Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to match the image size of the camera according to the following cameras. The flash coverage angle is used , which enables effective distribution of the camera. 1 Format setting Firstly, set the FORMAT to display camera ...is pressed halfway down when the AF360FGZ 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 flash light. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ...
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..., press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until the focal length of view. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both autofocus. The zoom position is set the flash coverage angle manually. If you are both the camera and lens are autofocus, you are using. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter... is operating (while information is being displayed in the diagram on the LCD panel or if it can automatically set the flash coverage angle according to the focal length of the lens by pressing the shutter release button of the camera and lens are manual focus, ...
..., press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until the focal length of view. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both autofocus. The zoom position is set the flash coverage angle manually. If you are both the camera and lens are autofocus, you are using. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter... is operating (while information is being displayed in the diagram on the LCD panel or if it can automatically set the flash coverage angle according to the focal length of the lens by pressing the shutter release button of the camera and lens are manual focus, ...
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Zoom Positions by Camera format * With the wide-angle panel 35mm camera 645 camera 67 camera Digital camera 20mm* 35mm* 55mm* 13mm* 24mm 28mm 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 34mm 48mm 58mm ● When the wide-angle panel is used, the zoom button (ZOOM) will not work. (The wide-angle panel is not necessary, leave it covers the front of the flash head. Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head. If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19
Zoom Positions by Camera format * With the wide-angle panel 35mm camera 645 camera 67 camera Digital camera 20mm* 35mm* 55mm* 13mm* 24mm 28mm 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 34mm 48mm 58mm ● When the wide-angle panel is used, the zoom button (ZOOM) will not work. (The wide-angle panel is not necessary, leave it covers the front of the flash head. Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head. If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19
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...and over, less than 16 mm ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, if there is on. ● A warning signal appears as follows when the flash cannot cover the focal length of the camera. - The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following camera and lenses. Camera Lens...ist D series DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA, FA J, FA, F 645N2, 645N FA645 - ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be set to suit the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer...
...and over, less than 16 mm ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, if there is on. ● A warning signal appears as follows when the flash cannot cover the focal length of the camera. - The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following camera and lenses. Camera Lens...ist D series DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA, FA J, FA, F 645N2, 645N FA645 - ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be set to suit the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer...
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... page 23 for instructions on how to use this flash mode. The manual flash output can be set . ➝ Functions Related to obtain a correct exposure. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Whether your camera and the flash mode you have set to use this flash mode. 22 Refer to page 27 for instructions...
... page 23 for instructions on how to use this flash mode. The manual flash output can be set . ➝ Functions Related to obtain a correct exposure. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Whether your camera and the flash mode you have set to use this flash mode. 22 Refer to page 27 for instructions...
