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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. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. 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.
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. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. 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.
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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 Sync...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...
... 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 Sync...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...
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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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■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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... 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) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32...
... 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) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32...
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... angle of view. Manual Zoom (M.Zoom) If one wider than the lens focal length. The zoom position is displayed on page 20. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter is operating (while information is being displayed in the viewfinder). 18 If you are setting the format... When (M.Zoom) is displayed on the LCD panel, press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode 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...
... angle of view. Manual Zoom (M.Zoom) If one wider than the lens focal length. The zoom position is displayed on page 20. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter is operating (while information is being displayed in the viewfinder). 18 If you are setting the format... When (M.Zoom) is displayed on the LCD panel, press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode 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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... output of your camera supports the desired flash mode. ➝ Cameras that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. The manual flash output can be set to 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32. Manual flash (M) When the camera is incorporated to...
... output of your camera supports the desired flash mode. ➝ Cameras that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Auto flash (A) The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. The manual flash output can be set to 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32. Manual flash (M) When the camera is incorporated to...
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... features and conditions of use of this flash mode. 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 P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ...4 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to page 15.) 23 ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras,...
... features and conditions of use of this flash mode. 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 P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ...4 Set the zoom position. (The setting method differs according to page 15.) 23 ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to page 18.) 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras,...
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.... 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 lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645, LX, Super... A/ Super Program For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on the LCD panel. 3 Set the sync ...
.... 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 lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645, LX, Super... A/ Super Program For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on the LCD panel. 3 Set the sync ...
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■Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. 25
■Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. 25
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Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync. 26 Return the setting to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be fixed in the viewfinder will blink. 645, LX, Super A/Super Program, MZ-M/ZX-M, P30T, ...P30N/P3N, P30/P3, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on page 9. ●...
Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync. 26 Return the setting to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be fixed in the viewfinder will blink. 645, LX, Super A/Super Program, MZ-M/ZX-M, P30T, ...P30N/P3N, P30/P3, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on page 9. ●...
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A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions. P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the angle, move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button. ● When...
A photography manual and other references are recommended. 52 Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions. P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change the angle, move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button. ● When...
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...press the shutter release button halfway down, even if you cannot select (A) or (M) by pressing the flash mode button (MODE). - If the camera exposure metering timer is taken with (TTL). Flash Mode P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) Camera Notes K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist..., the actual photograph is on, you have set the flash mode to manual (M), it to manual (M). - Please note that support each flash mode differ. Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to each of the lens ...
...press the shutter release button halfway down, even if you cannot select (A) or (M) by pressing the flash mode button (MODE). - If the camera exposure metering timer is taken with (TTL). Flash Mode P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) Camera Notes K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *ist DL2, *ist..., the actual photograph is on, you have set the flash mode to manual (M), it to manual (M). - Please note that support each flash mode differ. Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to each of the lens ...
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... if you have set it to manual (M). - Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash (TTL) Auto Flash (A) Manual Flash (M) Camera 672 645N2, 645N, Z/PZ series, MZ/ZX series (except MZ-M/ ZX-M), SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 645, Super A/ Super Program, LX Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Notes - When the exposure...
... if you have set it to manual (M). - Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash (TTL) Auto Flash (A) Manual Flash (M) Camera 672 645N2, 645N, Z/PZ series, MZ/ZX series (except MZ-M/ ZX-M), SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 645, Super A/ Super Program, LX Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Notes - When the exposure...
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..., *ist DS2, *ist DL, *ist DS, *ist D Type B (Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex)):*ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S Flash Mode Camera type (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam (A) (B) (A) (B) (A), (B) (A)*1, (B) (A), (B) Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Slow-speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes...
..., *ist DS2, *ist DL, *ist DS, *ist D Type B (Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex)):*ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S Flash Mode Camera type (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam (A) (B) (A) (B) (A), (B) (A)*1, (B) (A), (B) Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Slow-speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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...AF360FGZ is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No - No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes*1 # *2 No Yes*1 # *2 No Yes*1 # *2 No - 2. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Auto check display - Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash.../SF1N Type B: MZ-3, MZ-5/ZX-5, MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ-50/ZX-50 Type C: Z-10/PZ-10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (A), (B), (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A), (B), (C) ...
...AF360FGZ is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No - No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes*1 # *2 No Yes*1 # *2 No Yes*1 # *2 No - 2. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Auto check display - Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash.../SF1N Type B: MZ-3, MZ-5/ZX-5, MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ-50/ZX-50 Type C: Z-10/PZ-10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (A), (B), (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A), (B), (C) ...
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... Trailing curtain sync Slow-speed sync High-speed sync Automatic switching to X-sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red-eye reduction AF spotbeam (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography (D), (E), (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) - No No No No No No No No No - Yes Yes...
... Trailing curtain sync Slow-speed sync High-speed sync Automatic switching to X-sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red-eye reduction AF spotbeam (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography (D), (E), (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) (D) (E) (F) - No No No No No No No No No - Yes Yes...
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...sync speed when - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Slave flash - flash is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Flash ready display in viewfinder - No No No No No... No Red-eye reduction - No No No No No No AF spotbeam - - - - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (G), (H) - - - - 65 Type G: LX Type H: Super A/Super Program Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (G), (H) (G) (H) (G) (H) (G) (H) ...
...sync speed when - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Slave flash - flash is charged Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Flash ready display in viewfinder - No No No No No... No Red-eye reduction - No No No No No No AF spotbeam - - - - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (G), (H) - - - - 65 Type G: LX Type H: Super A/Super Program Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (G), (H) (G) (H) (G) (H) (G) (H) ...
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Yes Yes High-speed sync - - Yes Yes AF spotbeam - - Yes Yes Wireless control - - Yes Yes Trailing curtain sync - - No No Automatic switching to X-sync speed when - Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (A) (A) (A) (A) Leading curtain...
Yes Yes High-speed sync - - Yes Yes AF spotbeam - - Yes Yes Wireless control - - Yes Yes Trailing curtain sync - - No No Automatic switching to X-sync speed when - Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (A) (A) (A) (A) Leading curtain...
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...-M Type C: P30T, P30N/P3N, P30, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus Type D: ME, ME-Super, MG, ME-F/MEF, MV1/MV Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (B), (C), (D) (B), (C), (D) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C) (D) (B), (C), (D) Leading curtain sync - - No No No No No No - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes Yes Yes...
...-M Type C: P30T, P30N/P3N, P30, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus Type D: ME, ME-Super, MG, ME-F/MEF, MV1/MV Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type (B), (C), (D) (B), (C), (D) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C) (D) (B), (C), (D) Leading curtain sync - - No No No No No No - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes Yes Yes...