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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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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. 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. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ.
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. 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. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ.
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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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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... 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... flash warning : Flash output adjustment indicator : 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 - Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes) Minimum distance (in manual mode) AF spotbeam...
... 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... flash warning : Flash output adjustment indicator : 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 - Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes) Minimum distance (in manual mode) AF spotbeam...
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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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...release button of the camera halfway down. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both of the camera and lens are manual focus, you must set the flash coverage angle manually. If you are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until...operate even if the camera and lens are both autofocus. 2 Zoom position (Flash coverage angle) setting Next, set the zoom (flash coverage angle) to match the focal length of the lens you are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. When (M.Zoom)...
...release button of the camera halfway down. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both of the camera and lens are manual focus, you must set the flash coverage angle manually. If you are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until...operate even if the camera and lens are both autofocus. 2 Zoom position (Flash coverage angle) setting Next, set the zoom (flash coverage angle) to match the focal length of the lens you are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. When (M.Zoom)...
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... Support Each Flash Mode (page 57) 2. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Whether you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is set to use this flash mode. Refer to page 25 for instructions on how to manual exposure, manual flash can use...
... Support Each Flash Mode (page 57) 2. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Whether you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) P-TTL auto flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is set to use this flash mode. Refer to page 25 for instructions on how to manual exposure, manual flash can use...
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... position is 35mm, subject distance (between the AF360FGZ and subject) is 3 m, and sensitivity is ISO 100, the calculation will be as follows: With flash output (1/1), the Guide No. will be 25 (according to the Guide No. table). Aperture = Guide No. 25 / Subject distance 3 m = 8.3 Approx. 8 (f/...the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (M) (1/xx) on the LCD panel. ● You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. ■Manual Flash Refer to page 22 for the guide number...
... position is 35mm, subject distance (between the AF360FGZ and subject) is 3 m, and sensitivity is ISO 100, the calculation will be as follows: With flash output (1/1), the Guide No. will be 25 (according to the Guide No. table). Aperture = Guide No. 25 / Subject distance 3 m = 8.3 Approx. 8 (f/...the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (M) (1/xx) on the LCD panel. ● You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. ■Manual Flash Refer to page 22 for the guide number...
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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.
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...etc. Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test flash, refer to page 55. 38 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 LCD panel. ● You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer ...
...etc. Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test flash, refer to page 55. 38 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 LCD panel. ● You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer ...
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...the shutter release button halfway down, the channel is used for main flash. ● Refer to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink. ● The built-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 Xsync speed, the flash will not be set to camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is ...
...the shutter release button halfway down, the channel is used for main flash. ● Refer to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink. ● The built-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 Xsync speed, the flash will not be set to camera's operating manual for control flash only. sync speed. ● If the shutter speed is ...
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... must be set to the same channel, otherwise the separated flash unit will not discharge. 3 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 4 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than Xsync speed. ● If the ...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 ...
... must be set to the same channel, otherwise the separated flash unit will not discharge. 3 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync ( ). 4 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than Xsync speed. ● If the ...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 ...
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...switch to the camera. Combine the flash unit with the built-in flash unit of the camera or another flash unit attached to (S), so that support wireless mode. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. ■ 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...
...switch to the camera. Combine the flash unit with the built-in flash unit of the camera or another flash unit attached to (S), so that support wireless mode. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. ■ 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...
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... power off -camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in flash unit or attached flash unit. ● The AF360FGZ will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of the combination, pop up a flash unit separately from the built-in flash unit and AF360FGZ to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired... ● When charging is complete, ( ) is set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that have AF spotbeam functions. For the same reason, set . 48 ● Do not use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off function is lit in the...
... power off -camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in flash unit or attached flash unit. ● The AF360FGZ will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of the combination, pop up a flash unit separately from the built-in flash unit and AF360FGZ to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired... ● When charging is complete, ( ) is set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that have AF spotbeam functions. For the same reason, set . 48 ● Do not use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off function is lit in the...
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..., confirm the following. 1. Whether you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) ● Refer to expose the low light background. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can use this function with the combination of your camera support this function ...(page 61) 2. However, it . ■Slow-Speed Sync Photography When using a normal flash to photograph a subject in a night or evening setting, the background will appear very dark because a normal flash light cannot sufficiently light it is possible to balance both subject and background by using the...
..., confirm the following. 1. Whether you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) ● Refer to expose the low light background. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can use this function with the combination of your camera support this function ...(page 61) 2. However, it . ■Slow-Speed Sync Photography When using a normal flash to photograph a subject in a night or evening setting, the background will appear very dark because a normal flash light cannot sufficiently light it is possible to balance both subject and background by using the...
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... colored, the picture will be relatively easily done. 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. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore...
... colored, the picture will be relatively easily done. 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. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore...
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... ● The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera's hot shoe. ● The flash does not discharge when using the flash with autofocus camera in dim light. This function is activated only when the camera is hard to autofocus. ■AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-... it halfway down to let the AF spotbeam discharge. ● The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions. ● If the In-focus indicator does not light up in dim light and low-contrast conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode to focus on the ...
... ● The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera's hot shoe. ● The flash does not discharge when using the flash with autofocus camera in dim light. This function is activated only when the camera is hard to autofocus. ■AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-... it halfway down to let the AF spotbeam discharge. ● The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions. ● If the In-focus indicator does not light up in dim light and low-contrast conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode to focus on the ...
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... Function Chart" in the camera's operating manual.) *ist: You can use the flash pop-up (white dot). ● To prevent the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating, do not discharge the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. The test flash will discharge continuously for at least 10 ... cast on the camera can be carried out with either an attached flash unit or a wireless flash unit. This operation can use the LCD illuminator button. (Refer to "PENTAX Functions" in the camera's operating manual.) 55 Modeling Flash 1 Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot). 2 Check that...
... Function Chart" in the camera's operating manual.) *ist: You can use the flash pop-up (white dot). ● To prevent the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating, do not discharge the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. The test flash will discharge continuously for at least 10 ... cast on the camera can be carried out with either an attached flash unit or a wireless flash unit. This operation can use the LCD illuminator button. (Refer to "PENTAX Functions" in the camera's operating manual.) 55 Modeling Flash 1 Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot). 2 Check that...
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...AF360FGZ separately from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the optional off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in flash unit will not pop up the flash unit separately from the camera connected by an extension cord, use the optional extension cord F5P/F5P L. Hot shoe... cord F5P/F5P L to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F (refer to the hot shoe grip 672 operating manual for instructions. ● When setting up . If you use the hot shoe adapter F, the built-in another location such as tabletop,...
...AF360FGZ separately from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the optional off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in flash unit will not pop up the flash unit separately from the camera connected by an extension cord, use the optional extension cord F5P/F5P L. Hot shoe... cord F5P/F5P L to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F (refer to the hot shoe grip 672 operating manual for instructions. ● When setting up . If you use the hot shoe adapter F, the built-in another location such as tabletop,...
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..., K100D, *ist DS2, *ist DS, and *ist D, if the aperture of the flash modes are listed below. If the camera exposure metering timer is on, you have set the flash mode to manual (M), it to manual (M). - When the exposure mode is Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture-Priority AE...ist DL, *ist DS, *ist D, *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S - LX, Super A/Super Program, 645 57 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to each of the lens is in the viewfinder). Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the following cameras...
..., K100D, *ist DS2, *ist DS, and *ist D, if the aperture of the flash modes are listed below. If the camera exposure metering timer is on, you have set the flash mode to manual (M), it to manual (M). - When the exposure mode is Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture-Priority AE...ist DL, *ist DS, *ist D, *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S - LX, Super A/Super Program, 645 57 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to each of the lens is in the viewfinder). Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the following cameras...