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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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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. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. 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.
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. It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. 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.
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is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause serious personal injuries. WARNING 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 emphasizing a warning. 1 CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause serious personal injuries. WARNING 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 emphasizing a warning. 1 CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
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... to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 2 Be careful not to smoke. If internal parts of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. The following may hurt them as...
... to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 2 Be careful not to smoke. If internal parts of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. The following may hurt them as...
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...an extended period of this product with it is recommended that you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot 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 being readied for... an important shoot, it . Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. ...
...an extended period of this product with it is recommended that you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot 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 being readied for... an important shoot, it . Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. ...
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... uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Do not use the flash unit for proper performance. ● If you do not dismantle the batteries. The flash unit may generate heat, depending on the type of batteries. Also, do not intend to use any other type of batteries used. ●...; AA alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable. Batteries should be kept warm in may cause damage to the flash unit due to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance, or the...
... uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Do not use the flash unit for proper performance. ● If you do not dismantle the batteries. The flash unit may generate heat, depending on the type of batteries. Also, do not intend to use any other type of batteries used. ●...; AA alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable. Batteries should be kept warm in may cause damage to the flash unit due to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance, or the...
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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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...AF spotbeam : SB Sync mode indicator : (Leading curtain sync) - (Trailing curtain sync) - control sync) - (High-speed sync) (Contrast Bounce 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...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 >...
...AF spotbeam : SB Sync mode indicator : (Leading curtain sync) - (Trailing curtain sync) - control sync) - (High-speed sync) (Contrast Bounce 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...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 >...
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...further. Even if the auto check display is blinking, the flash output may not display correctly 9 If the auto check display does not blink, the flash output is insufficient. MZ-S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in poorly lit locations and the...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 ...
...further. Even if the auto check display is blinking, the flash output may not display correctly 9 If the auto check display does not blink, the flash output is insufficient. MZ-S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in poorly lit locations and the...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 ...
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...the indicators and ready lamp still do not light up , the batteries may be used.) ● For information about recycling times and total number of flashes, refer to "Specifications" on page 85. ● If the indicators on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does 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 the batteries returns to normal. 11 Verify ...
...the indicators and ready lamp still do not light up , the batteries may be used.) ● For information about recycling times and total number of flashes, refer to "Specifications" on page 85. ● If the indicators on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does 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 the batteries returns to normal. 11 Verify ...
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... Slide the 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. Mounting to Camera 1 2 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from ...by (FIX➝) to lock it. 12 ● The following cameras have a shoe lock pin. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in the (FIX➝) direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with a hot shoe. K20D, K10D, K200D, K110D, K100D Super, K100D, *ist D series, *...
... Slide the 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. Mounting to Camera 1 2 1 Remove the hot shoe cover from ...by (FIX➝) to lock it. 12 ● The following cameras have a shoe lock pin. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in the (FIX➝) direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with a hot shoe. K20D, K10D, K200D, K110D, K100D Super, K100D, *ist D series, *...
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... used with new batteries. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn off the power. If charging time takes more than 20 ... on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is charged. Sliding it to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. If the flash unit is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave...
... used with new batteries. For details, see the explanations for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn off the power. If charging time takes more than 20 ... on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is charged. Sliding it to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on the power. If the flash unit is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 - 46) ➝ Slave...
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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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... order. 17 The format size will automatically be adjusted to match the image size of the camera you are using. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝ 35mm in combination with the following procedure. Slide the... formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel of the flash unit, according to the preset image size (FORMAT) of the camera. 1 Format setting Firstly, set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF360FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of available lenses in ...
... order. 17 The format size will automatically be adjusted to match the image size of the camera you are using. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝ 35mm in combination with the following procedure. Slide the... formats (image sizes) in the LCD panel of the flash unit, according to the preset image size (FORMAT) of the camera. 1 Format setting Firstly, set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF360FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of available lenses in ...
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... length of the lens being used is displayed on the LCD panel, press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is switched in the order shown in the viewfinder). 18 If you are using. Set the zoom manually to match the lens angle of...) to match the focal length of the lens you can not be displayed exactly one or both autofocus. The zoom position is set to auto flash, the auto zoom function does not operate even if the camera and lens are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper...
... length of the lens being used is displayed on the LCD panel, press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is switched in the order shown in the viewfinder). 18 If you are using. Set the zoom manually to match the lens angle of...) to match the focal length of the lens you can not be displayed exactly one or both autofocus. The zoom position is set to auto flash, the auto zoom function does not operate even if the camera and lens are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper...
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If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19 Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head. 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.
If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19 Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head. 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.
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... the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer is no lens focal length information, the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to 24mm with a 35mm camera and digital camera. Camera *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S *ist DL, *ist DS, ... the (A.Zoom) mode, if there is on. ● A warning signal appears as follows when the flash cannot cover the focal length of the following camera and lenses. ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be fixed at 20 mm for a 35 mm camera, 35 mm for a 645 camera...
... the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer is no lens focal length information, the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to 24mm with a 35mm camera and digital camera. Camera *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S *ist DL, *ist DS, ... the (A.Zoom) mode, if there is on. ● A warning signal appears as follows when the flash cannot cover the focal length of the following camera and lenses. ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be fixed at 20 mm for a 35 mm camera, 35 mm for a 645 camera...
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Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Refer to page 24 for instructions on how to obtain a correct exposure. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. The manual flash output can be set to use this flash mode. The data obtained is set to manual exposure, manual flash can use this...
Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Refer to page 24 for instructions on how to obtain a correct exposure. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. The manual flash output can be set to use this flash mode. The data obtained is set to manual exposure, manual flash can use this...