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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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It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. 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. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ.
It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. 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. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ.
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is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 WARNING This symbol indicates that are prohibited. is a symbol indicating items that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause serious personal injuries.
is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 WARNING This symbol indicates that are prohibited. is a symbol indicating items that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2. FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this item could cause serious personal injuries.
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...The following may hurt them as there is danger of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. Do not ...flash unit yourself, as it may lead to an explosion or fire. ● Shorting the batteries ● Exposing the batteries to flames ● Dismantling the batteries ● Remove the sticker covering the battery. ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot...
...The following may hurt them as there is danger of an electric shock. WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of an electric shock. Do not ...flash unit yourself, as it may lead to an explosion or fire. ● Shorting the batteries ● Exposing the batteries to flames ● Dismantling the batteries ● Remove the sticker covering the battery. ● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot...
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...3 Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a dry soft. ● When photographing black subjects or white subjects, use the flash unit where it may be damaged or rendered inoperable. ● Periodic checks are very high such as in order to mount incompatible accessories. When... Flash Unit ● Never use of time, or is being readied for an important shoot, 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. Test flash is...
...3 Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a dry soft. ● When photographing black subjects or white subjects, use the flash unit where it may be damaged or rendered inoperable. ● Periodic checks are very high such as in order to mount incompatible accessories. When... Flash Unit ● Never use of time, or is being readied for an important shoot, 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. Test flash is...
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... insertion may lead to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may temporarily be able to use any other type of time, remove the batteries. Do not use the flash unit for proper performance. ● If you do not intend to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient... ● When changing batteries, do not dismantle the batteries. ■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 different manufacturers, type and capacity. ● Do ...
... insertion may lead to an explosion or fire. ● Battery performance may temporarily be able to use any other type of time, remove the batteries. Do not use the flash unit for proper performance. ● If you do not intend to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient... ● When changing batteries, do not dismantle the batteries. ■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 different manufacturers, type and capacity. ● Do ...
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... 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 Mode...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 ...
... 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 Mode...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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... 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 normal. 11 Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries returns to "Specifications" on page 85. ●... 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 same type, as shown below. - If this...
... 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 normal. 11 Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the batteries returns to "Specifications" on page 85. ●... 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 same type, as shown below. - If this...
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Otherwise, the hot shoe will be used. K20D, K10D, K200D, K110D, K100D Super, K100D, *ist D series, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-60/ZX-60 ● The 672 does not come with the shoe lock pin. The optional hot shoe grip 672 should be damaged. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in... (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➝) to lock it....
Otherwise, the hot shoe will be used. K20D, K10D, K200D, K110D, K100D Super, K100D, *ist D series, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-60/ZX-60 ● The 672 does not come with the shoe lock pin. The optional hot shoe grip 672 should be damaged. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in... (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➝) to lock it....
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... power. The ready lamp will turn on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is 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. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will light up when the flash is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 ...
... power. The ready lamp will turn on . ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is 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. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will light up when the flash is used for each function. ➝ Wireless mode (page 35 ...
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... 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) (0.5 step increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2...
... 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) (0.5 step increments) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2...
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... the FORMAT to match the image size of the lens being used in combination with the following procedure. Slide the setting switch down when the AF360FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of the flash light. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝...
... the FORMAT to match the image size of the lens being used in combination with the following procedure. Slide the setting switch down when the AF360FGZ is indicated by the focal lengths of the flash light. Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ's flash coverage angle can switch from 35mm ➝ 645 ➝ 67 ➝...
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...according to match the lens angle of view. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter is operating (while information is being used 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 ... format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is displayed on page 20. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both autofocus. Set the zoom manually to the focal length of the lens by pressing...
...according to match the lens angle of view. The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter is operating (while information is being used 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 ... format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is displayed on page 20. Auto Zoom (A.Zoom) If both autofocus. Set the zoom manually to the focal length of the lens by pressing...
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If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19 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. Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head.
If the catchlight panel is in the slit.) 19 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. Pull it out so that it in a slit on the top of the flash head.
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The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following camera and lenses. With a 645 camera, it will be 60mm. ● When using the wide-angle panel, the angle will be set to 45mm, with a 35mm camera and digital camera. Camera *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S *ist DL... reflex cameras D FA, FA J, FA, F 645N2, 645N FA645 - The zoom indicator blinks for the combination of the camera. - ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to 24mm with a 67 camera it will be set automatically to suit the lens focal length when you press...
The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following camera and lenses. With a 645 camera, it will be 60mm. ● When using the wide-angle panel, the angle will be set to 45mm, with a 35mm camera and digital camera. Camera *ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S *ist DL... reflex cameras D FA, FA J, FA, F 645N2, 645N FA645 - The zoom indicator blinks for the combination of the camera. - ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to 24mm with a 67 camera it will be set automatically to suit the lens focal length when you press...
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Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can measure the subject's distance, brightness, brightness difference, backlit condition, etc. Whether you have set to use this flash mode. This mode obtains more accurate results than with cameras that Support Each Flash...camera, the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to use this flash mode. Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to use this flash mode. 22 TTL auto flash (TTL) Based on how to use this flash mode. Manual flash (M) When the camera is ...
Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following . 1. Whether your camera and the flash mode you can measure the subject's distance, brightness, brightness difference, backlit condition, etc. Whether you have set to use this flash mode. This mode obtains more accurate results than with cameras that Support Each Flash...camera, the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to use this flash mode. Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to use this flash mode. 22 TTL auto flash (TTL) Based on how to use this flash mode. Manual flash (M) When the camera is ...
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... that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp 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 ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to "Auto Check...
... that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp 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 ■P-TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range Refer to "Auto Check...
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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 lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645...
... 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 lit. ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for SF7/ SF10, 672, 645N2, 645N, 645...
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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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... dial to set the aperture value. ● The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel. ● The camera's aperture value is synchronized with that of lens being used. 6 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a ...picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync...
... dial to set the aperture value. ● The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel. ● The camera's aperture value is synchronized with that of lens being used. 6 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a ...picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in leading curtain sync...