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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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is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2.
is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2.
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... anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. If internal parts of the flash unit becomes exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them . The following may hurt them as it may lead to an explosion or fire. ● ... the sticker covering the battery. ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. Be careful not to water or moisture as there is danger of an electric...
... anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. If internal parts of the flash unit becomes exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them . The following may hurt them as it may lead to an explosion or fire. ● ... the sticker covering the battery. ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. Be careful not to water or moisture as there is danger of an electric...
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... held responsible for any accidents or damage, etc. 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. Otherwise, some functions may be directly exposed to ... a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. ● Do not use organic solvents 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 a car. ● Be careful ...
... held responsible for any accidents or damage, etc. 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. Otherwise, some functions may be directly exposed to ... a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. ● Do not use organic solvents 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 a car. ● Be careful ...
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...; AA alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable. ■Cautions Regarding Batteries ● This flash unit uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. The flash unit may generate heat, depending on the type of time, remove the batteries. Incorrect insertion may lead ...to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may cause damage to the flash unit due to use any other type of different manufacturers, type and capacity. ● Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) ...
...; AA alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable. ■Cautions Regarding Batteries ● This flash unit uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. The flash unit may generate heat, depending on the type of time, remove the batteries. Incorrect insertion may lead ...to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may cause damage to the flash unit due to use any other type of different manufacturers, type and capacity. ● Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) ...
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Contents FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT 1 Precautions for Your 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...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 ...
Contents FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT 1 Precautions for Your 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...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 ...
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... or not inserted correctly. Verify the orientation of the same type, as shown below. - Lithium battery (FR6) - Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries or, if the indicators and ready lamp still do 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 the temperature of flashes, refer to "Specifications" on page 85. ● If the indicators on the LCD panel...
... or not inserted correctly. Verify the orientation of the same type, as shown below. - Lithium battery (FR6) - Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries or, if the indicators and ready lamp still do 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 the temperature of flashes, refer to "Specifications" on page 85. ● If the indicators on the LCD panel...
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... direction and lock the flash unit to that indicated by (FIX➝) (clockwise from the direction of the LCD panel). Slide the hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the camera's hot shoe from the back of the camera forward. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction opposite to... that indicated by (FIX➝) and loosening the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be sure to do...
... direction and lock the flash unit to that indicated by (FIX➝) (clockwise from the direction of the LCD panel). Slide the hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the camera's hot shoe from the back of the camera forward. Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction opposite to... that indicated by (FIX➝) and loosening the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be sure to do...
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Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn off the power. If the flash unit is charged. If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with exhausted batteries, the settings may return ... 47 - 48) 13 Sliding it to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. The ready lamp 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. If the flash unit is charged. If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with exhausted batteries, the settings may return ... 47 - 48) 13 Sliding it to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. The ready lamp will turn on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used with new batteries...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... lens being used in combination with the following procedure. Slide the setting switch 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 camera. 1 Format setting Firstly..., set the FORMAT to display camera formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ...
... lens being used in combination with the following procedure. Slide the setting switch 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 camera. 1 Format setting Firstly..., set the FORMAT to display camera formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ...
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... 29.) ● After turning the power (ON), the setting will be set between +1.0 to -3.0 steps in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be (P-TTL) and (A.Zoom). 4 Set the zoom position. ...(The setting method differs according to page 15.) 23 Procedure 1 Turn on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (P-TTL) is displayed on page 9. ● The correct flash output is obtained in 0.5-step increments. (Refer to your camera and lens. ■P-TTL Auto...
... 29.) ● After turning the power (ON), the setting will be set between +1.0 to -3.0 steps in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be (P-TTL) and (A.Zoom). 4 Set the zoom position. ...(The setting method differs according to page 15.) 23 Procedure 1 Turn on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (P-TTL) is displayed on page 9. ● The correct flash output is obtained in 0.5-step increments. (Refer to your camera and lens. ■P-TTL Auto...
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... cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 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 displayed on page 9. 24 Refer to your camera and lens. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672...
... cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 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 displayed on page 9. 24 Refer to your camera and lens. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672...
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... AE. 5 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to your camera and lens. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (A) is displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Set the aperture value and ISO. Press the select button (S) so that (f/...in leading curtain sync. 26 Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is lit. Refer to page 18.) ● Select (M.Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set the ISO after (ISO) starts blinking. Press the select button ...
... AE. 5 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to your camera and lens. Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (A) is displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Set the aperture value and ISO. Press the select button (S) so that (f/...in leading curtain sync. 26 Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is lit. Refer to page 18.) ● Select (M.Zoom) regardless of the type of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set the ISO after (ISO) starts blinking. Press the select button ...
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...photographing, confirm the following sync modes. You can use of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to page 31 for fill-flash in daylight. The ratio of each flash unit. In this sync mode and the other flash unit is effective for instructions on how to photograph with the ... no sync speed limitation, high-speed sync is 1:2. Using the Sync Mode The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Select the mode best suited for the use the desired sync mode with multiple flash units, utilizing the difference of the light intensity of your camera supports the desired sync ...
...photographing, confirm the following sync modes. You can use of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to page 31 for fill-flash in daylight. The ratio of each flash unit. In this sync mode and the other flash unit is effective for instructions on how to photograph with the ... no sync speed limitation, high-speed sync is 1:2. Using the Sync Mode The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Select the mode best suited for the use the desired sync mode with multiple flash units, utilizing the difference of the light intensity of your camera supports the desired sync ...
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Then take a picture. ● The flash unit will switch to the trailing curtain sync mode when the shutter release button is lit. Then take a picture. ■Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to ... 1 Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2 Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync ( ). 3 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Procedure 1 Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync...
Then take a picture. ● The flash unit will switch to the trailing curtain sync mode when the shutter release button is lit. Then take a picture. ■Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to ... 1 Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2 Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync ( ). 3 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Procedure 1 Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync...
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... the select button (S) again to your camera and lens. Set the exposure mode to a mode other than the Programmed AE. 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe and turn the adjustment dial to page 18.) 31 Accordingly, it on. 3 Set the sync mode switch to high-speed sync ( ). ...● The flash will be shown on the LCD panel only when the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed. 4 To set exposure compensation, press ...
... the select button (S) again to your camera and lens. Set the exposure mode to a mode other than the Programmed AE. 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe and turn the adjustment dial to page 18.) 31 Accordingly, it on. 3 Set the sync mode switch to high-speed sync ( ). ...● The flash will be shown on the LCD panel only when the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed. 4 To set exposure compensation, press ...
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...focal length. 4 Turn on the flash units to be used in combination, use of the combination, pop up the built-in flash. 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is part of this sync mode. ● Refer to "Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord" on ... to contrast-control ( ). 3 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to be used in combination. ● If the camera's built-in flash unit is lit. Refer to page 18.) ● If the AF360FGZ is closer to the subject than the flash unit to your camera and lens.
...focal length. 4 Turn on the flash units to be used in combination, use of the combination, pop up the built-in flash. 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is part of this sync mode. ● Refer to "Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord" on ... to contrast-control ( ). 3 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to be used in combination. ● If the camera's built-in flash unit is lit. Refer to page 18.) ● If the AF360FGZ is closer to the subject than the flash unit to your camera and lens.
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With a single flash With contrast control sync flash ● If you are using a single flash unit, you can only perform leading curtain sync photography when the sync mode switch is set to contrast-control ( ). 34
With a single flash With contrast control sync flash ● If you are using a single flash unit, you can only perform leading curtain sync photography when the sync mode switch is set to contrast-control ( ). 34