Operation Manual
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Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. It is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with built-in dark locations with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync.
Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. It is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with built-in dark locations with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync.
Operation Manual
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...-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 that Support Wireless Mode 60 Cameras that...
...-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 that Support Wireless Mode 60 Cameras that...
Operation Manual
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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
Operation Manual
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...NN/ X 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, 28, 35... 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...
...NN/ X 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, 28, 35... 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...
Operation Manual
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... settings may return to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will turn on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used with new batteries. Turning the Power On Sliding the power... switch to the (ON) position will turn off the power. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. If the flash unit is charged. The ready lamp will light up when the flash is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave...
... settings may return to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will turn on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used with new batteries. Turning the Power On Sliding the power... switch to the (ON) position will turn off the power. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. If the flash unit is charged. The ready lamp will light up when the flash is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave...
Operation Manual
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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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... 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 increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2 to F22 (with ISO100...
... 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 increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2 to F22 (with ISO100...
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6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel. 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ. (Refer to page 43.) 32 Then take a picture. ● Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. ● High-speed sync is lit.
6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel. 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ. (Refer to page 43.) 32 Then take a picture. ● Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. ● High-speed sync is lit.
Operation Manual
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... to SLAVE1. ➝ Slave Mode Setting (page 49) Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) When using the AF360FGZ in P-TTL mode. Before photographing, confirm the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera wirelessly in wireless mode, the following . 1. Whether the slave mode is set . The...
... to SLAVE1. ➝ Slave Mode Setting (page 49) Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) When using the AF360FGZ in P-TTL mode. Before photographing, confirm the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera wirelessly in wireless mode, the following . 1. Whether the slave mode is set . The...
Operation Manual
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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 AF360FGZ 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. 36
● 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 AF360FGZ 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. 36
Operation Manual
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... set the built-in flash unit so that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. 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. ... 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 of the LCD panel. ● ...
... set the built-in flash unit so that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. 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. ... 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 of the LCD panel. ● ...
Operation Manual
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... the AF360FGZ 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 AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of ...the camera after turning the camera off. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (C), so that CONTROL is displayed in the upper right corner...
... the AF360FGZ 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 AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of ...the camera after turning the camera off. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (C), so that CONTROL is displayed in the upper right corner...
Operation Manual
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...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 AF360FGZ in the desired position. ...Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to ...
...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 AF360FGZ in the desired position. ...Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to ...
Operation Manual
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...AF360FGZ 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 AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe... of the camera after turning the camera off. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (M), so that MASTER is displayed in the upper right ...
...AF360FGZ 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 AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe... of the camera after turning the camera off. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (M), so that MASTER is displayed in the upper right ...
Operation Manual
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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 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...
... 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 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...
Operation Manual
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... 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 on the LCD panel. Press the channel button (CH) and select a channel from 1CH...
... 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 on the LCD panel. Press the channel button (CH) and select a channel from 1CH...
Operation Manual
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... When you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will blink. ● The built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in the desired position. ● Press ...the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to ...
... When you use. 4 Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and display ( ) on the wireless flash unit will blink. ● The built-in flash unit is used for main flash. ● Refer to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in the desired position. ● Press ...the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to ...
Operation Manual
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... 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 the (white dot). 45 (Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ) 1 First, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the...
... 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 the (white dot). 45 (Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ) 1 First, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the...
Operation Manual
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... 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 is displayed in the upper...
... 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 is displayed in the upper...
Operation Manual
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...- 68) 2. ■ Slave With the AF360FGZ, you can take photographs with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you can use this function with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode. Combine the flash unit with a Slave Flash (page 76) ● Refer to page ...60 for cameras that SLAVE is set the flash mode. 47 Procedure 1 ...
...- 68) 2. ■ Slave With the AF360FGZ, you can take photographs with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you can use this function with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode. Combine the flash unit with a Slave Flash (page 76) ● Refer to page ...60 for cameras that SLAVE is set the flash mode. 47 Procedure 1 ...