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1. 12 Turning the Power On 13 Auto Power Off Function 14 Quick Power On Function 14 Select Button S Adjustment Dial Functions eere 15 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle 17 Using the Flash Modes 22 P ITL Auto Flash 23 TTL Auto Flash strains 24 Auto PIAS EE 25 Manual Flash 27 Using the Sync Mode 29 Leading Curtain Sync Mode 30 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode 30 High Speed Sync Mode 31 Contrast Control Sync Flash 33 Advanced Functions Wireless Mode eee eT TTT Slave Mode Setting Slow Speed Sync Photography Bounce Fla Mana ii AF Sootbeam psc ala ib Wide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel Modeling Flash Test Flash Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Cameras that Support Wireless Mode Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Sync Mode Restrictions
2. Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash sa ne rabe nade Flash Effective Range Calculating the Flash Effective Range Guide Number GN P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Optional Accessories Specifications Sin iri eee Warranty PONCY cisma ST VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dek U LULDUA Y s QULIL LJ ZVVV 14 US Livi Names of Parts A D Bounce angle adjustment 2 LCD panel 3 Flash mode button 4 Select button 5 Adjustment dial 6 LCD panel illumination button Format button Zoom button Channel button Test button Modeling button Ready lamp 9 Setting switch Power switch d Wireless mode switch 2 Sync mode switch 3 Bounce lock release button Battery chamber cover 5 Shoe lock pin Flash signal contacts 7 Shoe bracket Locking lever Wide angle panel 20 Catchlight panel OD AF spotbeam emitter Q2 Auto flash sensor Q3 Flash head Q Wireless sensor ae YY JJJ SALJI L dek LUVOWVOy JUI L139 ZVVV 14 US Livi S A FOD of d E STO 07 1 15 2 3 4 6 8 1245 22m FORMAT CH MODELING Ve De ME Hst OFE ON 2 3 asia O SYNC WIRELESS MCS eee NU A 3 iz 10 kt VV Jil IJJI UE UMUM L dek AULOUaA Y JULY LJ ZVVV T IZV LIVE WLCD Panel Indicator
3. o ow N al al al o Y O al f stop f 5 6 T 5 8 7 3 12 fi SS 12 18 0 7 1 8 0 7 2 6 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 1 0 7 3 8 0 7 4 1 07 4 5 0 7 1 3 0 7 1 9 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 3 0 7 2 7 0 7 3 0 0 7 3 3 0 7 1 6 07 93 48mm D El D 07 3 5 0 7 5 5 0 7 63 0 9 9 0 0 7 2 5 0 7 3 8 0 7 4 0 0 7 4 5 07 55 0 7 6 0 0 7 6 5 o N al o o CO N al o CO N co o co CO co o N N CO Co N co 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 3 0 7 14 CO E CO o 83 ST HVU ZX JUVLMAJUVOLA L dS OT LUVOVOy JJUIIV ID ZVVV 14 UY L 1YL l Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this flash unit Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 Extension Cord F5P Setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave 0 5m 1 5m L Approx 3m flash 5P synchro cord to use a flash unit for single lens reflex camera such as the AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ Hot Shoe Adapter Fc separately from the camera It is used in combination with the hot shoe adapter Fc hot adapter shoe F or off camera shoe adapter F Hot Shoe Grip 67 II Adapter for positioning a flash unit such as the Adapter for using the AF360FGZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P It can be used in combination with the built in flash unit Off camera shoe adapter F x Adapter for atta
4. PENTAX AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT AF 300FGZ OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use Ka VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA ldev U LULOUAYs J LUN L139 ZVVV 14 US L IVA Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto flash AF360FGZ In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto P TTL auto photography and high speed sync It is clip on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built in AF assist spotbeam Bundled Items a The following items are supplied with this product Check that all the items have been included before use Case 6 Operating manual this manual O Certification PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation re Wi enis A T ae L VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L Sw L LULDUAYs QJULIL LJ ZVVV 14 US L 1VL 7 FOR 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 N WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the user N CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment O is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited NM is a symbol emphasizing a warning Ii
5. will be displayed on the LCD panel e The effective flash range will blink only when the bounce angle is set at 10 e it is recommended to set the bounce angle at 10 to prevent uneven exposure when the distance to the subject is within 1m P TTL TTL Auto Flash Photography The amount of reflective light will change according to the condition of the reflective surface angle and distance However with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto check display in the LCD panel when taking pictures 52 L Manual Flash Photographv The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface therefore test pictures should be taken beforehand or changing the exposure and taking several pictures may be recommended O When taking color photographs if the reflective surface for the bounce flash is colored the picture will be affected by the color and unless this is intentional a white surface should be used e Bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions A photography manual and other references are recommended Ka VV Jil IJJI UE UMME L dS 22 L IOGA Ys J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi BAF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus svstem in dim light and low contrast conditions Wh
6. cameras ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DS ist DL You can use the slave flash instead if your camera does not support wireless mode In this case the available flash modes are auto and manual page 47 S ude per pou Kz at VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME L dS VI LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV IZV 1 1YL Kat MN Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Mode Slow Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS Slow speed sync is not possible speed sync cameras ist D in the following cameras except Film cameras 35mm ist MZ ZX series Z PZ series With B Bulb Exposure autofocus single lens reflex SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Ge SS are not ee of cameras setting the shutter speed slower than the flash X sync speed Film cameras medium 6711 645N Il 645N 645 Cameras in which the shutter format speed is automatically switched to the X sync speed when the Film cameras 35mm Cameras that meet the following aap has finished chardi manual focus single lens conditions e WeI ru os fada reflex cameras Capable of setting the shutter ameras whose snutter spee F can be switched manually only speed slower than the flash X sync speed The shutter speed is not automatically switched even if the flash unit has finished charging with B bulb exposure E Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Supported flash modes and sync modes differ for each camera model Refer to the following ta
7. D Zoom indicator 2 Format indicator 3 Flash mode indicator A Flash exposure compensation indicator 5 ISO indicator 6 Bar graph 7 Effective flash range indicator AF spotbeam 89 Sync mode indicator Bounce flash warning OD Flash output adjustment indicator f stop 2 Channel indicator 3 Wireless mode indicator 8 p A Zoom M Zoom xxmm z 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 35 mm format 35 45 55 70 100 135 150 645 format 55 60 70 90 120 180 190 67 format 13 16 19 24 34 48 58 Digital camera 35mm 645 67 P TTL A M SB 3 0 to 1 0 steps 0 5 step increments ISO 25 to 1600 Minimum distance Maximum distance in P TTL TTL A modes Minimum distance in manual mode SB Z gt Leading curtain sync 4 Trailing curtain sync 44 We Contrast control sync HS High speed sync OO XX F2 to F22 When set to ISO 100 1 to 4CH MASTER CONTROL SLAVE TT T IE T MID 1 NA A cH 2 P TTLAM Mit CJ mm s l s01880 SBa rBBa ertt HSR RI 0 7 1 15 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m When in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot Auto Check Display be seen pressing the LCD panel illumination button If the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode LIGHT will illuminate the pan
8. VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM 1 dek LULOUA NY s J UU LJ ZLVVM Lees M L 1YL MN Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode 6 Refer to Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord on page 56 on using the AF360FGZ detached from the camera Procedure 4 Turn on the power switch Set the sync mode switch to contrast control gt Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 O if the AF360FGZ is closer to the subject than the flash unit to be used in combination use M Zoom to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length A Turn on the flash units to be used in combination O If the camera s built in flash unit is part of the combination pop up the built in flash Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture 33 ae YY JUVILMAJUVOLA IAdALvVJT L IOGA NY s J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN With a single flash L S 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 A Ki ZA With contrast control svnc flash T ae p VV ZX JUL MMA UMUM 1 dek LULOUA Ys J UU 129 ZVVV Lees M 1 1YL T Advanced Functions NM Wireless Mode With the AF360FGZ you can take photo
9. la PN 89 Kz at VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA IAaLU U LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV IZV Livi MEMO 90 zn te ae VV LAL DUDJI MMA UMUM L dek 21 LULOUA Ys YUUS ID ZVVV Lees M Livi 7 Warranty Policy All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax whi
10. flash coverage angle Keep this in mind especiallv when vou are using a variable aperture zoom lens EU m pA ae VV CML YUM EME UMME LASS FF LULOUA Ys JULI L2 ZVVV Lees M LIVI SIE E Guide Number GN Depending on the camera and lens you are using Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity The larger the effective flash range may be displayed Refer to the number the farther you can reach with your flash page 78 From the guide number you can easily obtain the proper aperture setting required for an optimum exposure Aperture f stop GN flash to subject distance m Guide Number Table With the wide angle panel attached IEC NE MNE om 6 55 5 E UE HE SN mm PN peus Za VV ZALIVVLUZUVLVVA L dek OU LULOUA Ys QULIL LIL ZVVV Les M Livi SIE Zoom position Wd 645 150mm 135mm 100mm 70mm 55mm 45mm 35mm intensity 6z 190mm 180mm 120mm 90mm 70mm 60mm 55mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm ao 255 233 212 177 156 148 99 Se 8 1 1 2 66 o 0 138 12 n 108 86 8 72 5 80 ub PN P kee mla YYA JUVLAUVOA L dS OL LULOUA Ys QULIL ID ZVVV IZV L 1YL SIE High Speed Sync Guide Number With the wide angle panel attached Shutter Zoom position speed 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm ISO400
11. s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing 91 E Ka VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dS 4a L IOGA NY sa YUUS LJ ZVVV Lees M LIVI This warrantv policv does not affect customer s statutorv rights The local warrantv policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warrantv policv Therefore we recommend that vou review the warrantv card supplied with vour product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in vour countrv for more information and to receive a copv of the warrantv policv For customers in the USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device mav not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the eguipment This eguipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re
12. when the camera exposure mode is set to Manual M SFX SF1 In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode will automatically be switched to TTL when you press the shutter release button halfway down even if you have set it to manual M If the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder you cannot select A or M by pressing the flash mode button MODE You cannot use TTL with the SF7 SF10 645 Super A Super Program LX Auto Flash A Aperture setting Under the following conditions autofocus cameras can also use A capable Pentax single The camera exposure mode is set to manual exposure lens reflex cameras The camera exposure metering timer is off With the following combinations of cameras and exposure modes you cannot photograph correctly if the aperture is set to a value brighter than F2 Camera Z 5P Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 1 PZ 1 SFXN SF1N SF7 SF10 SFX SF 1 Exposure mode Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE modes Manual Flash Aperture setting M capable Pentax single lens reflex cameras us p kt pea VV CML YUM EU UMUM ldev 2 LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi Kee llCameras that Support Each Sync Mode Cameras that support each of the sync modes are listed below Please note that the conditions under which they can be used differ depending on camera type and settings For details refer to the restrictions refer
13. 67 camera P TTL P TTLautoj TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam kt VV CML J2UVVI MMA UMUM L dek V LULOUA Ys YUUS LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN e MN Sync Mode Restrictions Leading Curtain Sync Photography 5 This sync mode can be used with all Pentax single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe However there are restrictions depending on camera type and settings Z 1 PZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Exposure mode Programmed AE The minimum shutter speed varies Z 5P Hyper Program Hyper Program depending on the focal length of the lens Aperture Priority AE Aperture Priority you are using AE Hyper Manual by pressing IF button Exposure mode Hyper Program Shutter The minimum shutter speed changes Priority AE depending on the ambient brightness SFXN SF1N Exposure mode Programmed AE The shutter speed changes to within Shutter Prioritv AE 1 60 to 1 125 sec Exposure mode Aperture Prioritv AE The shutter speed is fixed at 1 125 sec Trailing Curtain Sync Photography gt gt Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows The shutter speeds that can be used differ according to the type of camera Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Digital single lens ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS 1 90 sec or slower reflex cameras isD order Film cameras 67 Il 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE medium
14. Channels 1 to 4 Compatible modes P TTL auto A manual M Effective range Approx 4 m According to Pentax testing conditions Bounce flash Vertical bounce possible click stops provided lock provided at 0 Upward 0 45 60 75 90 Downward 0 10 Power saving Automatic power off After approx 3 min of non operation with the power ON 6 minutes in Auto After 1 hour in the wireless mode Ouick power on By pressing the camera s shutter release button halfway Red eye reduction _ Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with red eye reduction feature Modeling flash Modeling button MODELING fires flash consecutively for 1 second Wide angle panel Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm Catchlight panel Pull out manually LCD panel illumination LCD panel illumination button LIGHT illuminates the LCD panel for about 10 sec or press the button again to turn it off Power source Size AA batteries x 4 Alkaline RG Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH or Lithium FR6 Dimensions and weight 70 mm W x 110 mm H x 115 5 mm T 2 7 x 4 3 x 4 5 270 g 9 5 oz without batteries 87 Kz at VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dS OO LIUVOVOy JUIIV LIL ZVVV IZV Livi MEMO 88 ub PN Ka VV ZALIVVLUZ UMME L dS OF LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV IZV 1 1YL MEMO
15. Do not use red eye reduction with the camera s flash This will result in the AF360FGZ firing by the pre flash For the same reason set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that the AF spotbeam does not operate with cameras that have AF spotbeam functions kt L VV ZALIVVLUUZUVULVVA L dS T LULOUAY QULIL LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi NM Slave Mode Setting To properly control the slave flash it is necessary to set the slave mode settings MWIRELESS SLAVE FORMAT 2 seconds or more Procedure 4 Slide the setting switch up Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT for 2 seconds or more SLAVET will be displayed Pressing the select button S switches between 1 and 2 1 When photographing in wireless mode 2 When photographing with slave flash e The flash will not fire properly if the slave mode was set to the wrong mode It may not fire at all or may fire simultaneously with the control flash Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT to finish setting e in SLAVE2 fluorescent lamps flicker may contribute to flash unit s erroneous firing on rare occasions 49 zn ES VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME L dS YU L IOGA Ys J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi llSlow 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 canno
16. Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot e The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink ae p VV CML JUVVI MMA UMUM L dek TI LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi Wireless High Speed Sync Photography ORMA a 35mm SNL Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built in Flash Unit Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the AF SOUF GA and register The channel on ne exposure metering timer is on while information TO relating to aperture etc is displayed in the CD Turn the camera off and then attach the viewfinder AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel WIRELESS Press the channel button CH and select a 3 Set the wireless mode switch to S so that channel from 1CH to 4CH SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of Slide the setting switch back up to the white the LCD panel dot 43 per kt VV _ FM YUM EME
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18. and SF 7 SF10 B Bulb Exposure Exposure modes other than the above are not compatible with this photographic method Refer to the Exposure Modes Not Supported bv Slow Speed Svnc Photographv column Vou cannot perform slow speed svnc photographv with settings other than B Bulb Exposure with the following cameras Cameras that are not capable of setting the shutter speed slower than the flash X sync speed Cameras in which the shutter speed is automatically switched to the X sync speed when the flash unit has been charged Exposure Modes Not Supported bv Camera Model Slow Speed Sync Photography ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL AUTO PICT Y Aa YA A R ist DS ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 P except ist and MZ L ZX L MZ 6 SCN MZ 7 ZX 7 fist DL2 Av Aperture Priority modes Green P Hvper Program when Vou can perform slow speed svnc programmed AE is activated and Av photographv using the following Aperture Prioritv modes method when the camera is in P Hvper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is slower than 1 150 sec 74 pu RE kt VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek gt LUVOWVOy JUIIV LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN 7 Exposure Modes Not Supported by Camera Model Slow Speed Sync Photography MZ S MZ 5N ZX 5N MZ 3 P Programmed AE and Av Aperture MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ M ZX M Priority modes Z 50P Program A Program Plus MZ 50 ZX 50 PICT and Av Aperture Priori
19. format 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure 69 ple per pru kt YY JUVLMAJUVOLA L dek Vv LULOUA NY s J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras 645N II 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture Priority AE medium format 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure Fim cameras MZS PO sec or slove 35mm autofocus Z 1 PZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P 1 125 sec or slower in Programmed AE and Aperture single lens reflex Priority AE in Hyper Progamj 1 125 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE in Hyper Program 2 Z 10 PZ 10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure SFXN SF1N SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE and Aperture Priority AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure 35mm autofocus single lens reflex 1 60 sec or slower cameras other than those above 1 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using 2 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light Under the following condition the flash mode automatically switches to P TTL auto flash the flash mode is set to manual flash M and the sync mode is set to trailing curtain sync e gt 54 is displayed on the LCD panel only in the following case The shutter release button of the camera is pressed halfway and the came
20. number at full flash with the use of flash s zoom position and ISO Divide the resulting guide number by the aperture in use Thus the maximum distance is obtained The minimum distance is obtained in dividing this max distance by approx 10 Example With a 50 mm lens at f 4 and sensitivitv at ISO100 D For the zoom position 50mm and sensitivity at ISO100 the guide number is 30 2 30 guide number 4 aperture lt 7 5m max distance 3 7 5m max distance 10 lt 0 75m min distance Thus flash effective range is approx 0 75m 7 5m TETOR per pou ae VV ZALDIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek IO LULOUA Ys QULIL LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN Displav of Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicator The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on FORMAT MWIRELLESS the LCD panel Make sure that vou are within the flash 35mm EA DN effective range before taking pictures TE 5 H ener e The effective flash range is displaved for the following camera and lens combinations DA D FA FA J FA F ist D series A we 8 12 16 22m 7Oft SS 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA FA J FA F A except for SF series 645NII 645N FA645 If the maximum distance exceeds 22 meters gt will light up If the minimum distance is 0 7m or less mm will blink e The flash effective range varies depending on ISO lens aperture in use and or the zoom position
21. pin Otherwise the hot shoe will be damaged 3 Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the ist D series ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 direction indicated by FIX to lock it MZ 60 ZX 60 O The 67 II does not come with a hot shoe The optional hot shoe grip 67 II should be used T pA ae VV LZAL DUDJI MMA UMUM L dek 12 LUVOWVOy JUIIV ID ZVVV Lees M Livi Kee Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the ON position will turn on the power The readv lamp will light up when the flash is charged Sliding it to the OFF position will turn off the power 8 12 16 22m READV ZOOM TEST O If charging time takes more than 20 seconds the gt Z batteries have been exhausted and should be replaced CH MODELING with new batteries If the flash unit is used with exhausted batteries the settings mav return to their default configuration O Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on 6 The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used for wireless mode and slave flash lighting For details see the explanations for each function Wireless mode Page 35 46 Slave flash Page 47 48 13 ple RE ps Ka VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dS IT LULOUA Ys QULIL L2 ZVVV Lees M L 1YL M 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 automaticallv turns off to save the power e In the
22. 0 to 1 0 levels EV 0 5 step increments ISO F aperture setting Auto flash A ISO 25 to ISO 1600 F2 to F22 with ISO100 Manual flash output Manual M 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 Flash output setting 16 p Wireless W master flash M Wireless W slave flash S da De Es ae p VV ZX IJJI MMA UMUM L dS 1 LULOUA NY s J UU LDL ZVVV Lees M Livi 7 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ s flash coverage angle can be adjusted to match the angle of view of the lens being used which enables effective distribution of the flash light The flash coverage angle 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 FORMAT MWIRELLESS 35mm 4 cu P TIL i an UU Se OTT HU bed 2 07 1 15 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m 29 40 70ft E READY LIGHT ZOOM TEST FORMAT CH MODELING JIE ps V ust OFF ON Iple eie SYNC Ee Format setting Firstiv set the FORMAT to match the image size of the camera vou are using The format size will automaticallv be set when the shutter release button is pressed halfwav down when the AF360FGZ is used in combination with the following cameras ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D For other cameras before use set the FORMAT to match the image size of the camera acco
23. 9 EffectiveFlash range m za WIRELESS s 6 After turning the power ON the setting will be eun P TTL and A Zoom I i 4 Set the zoom position The setting method we differs according to your camera and lens Refer 8 12 16 22m to page 18 70ft s e 3 E 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture S Or l y ZZ Ka ere HI ege 4 in the viewfinder will blink ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use For details refer to Auto Check Display on of this flash mode page 9 Procedure The correct flash output is obtained in P TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with 4 Turn on the flash unit autofocus lenses If necessary an exposure compensation amount Press the flash mode button MODE until can be set between 1 0 to 3 0 steps in 0 5 step P TTL is displayed on the LCD panel increments Refer to page 15 kt VV CML J2UVUVI MMA UMUM L dek LWVOWVOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M EIN Kee a ie per pts T kt VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM Lekt LUVOWVOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M EIN WTTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode C pa l LU mm by 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft READY LIGH O OO o o FORMAT CH MODELING 24 Procedure Turn on the flash unit Press the fl
24. DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 79 66 2000 69 64 58 2 6000 36 30 26 9 3 8 2 9 9 98 94 79 58 4000 1 36 2 6 1000 134 123 112 93 82 78 200 98 91 82 68 59 58 4000 72 66 59 49 44 42 90 254 232 212 176 154 148 98 200 138 128 116 96 84 82 54 400 1 102 94 84 70 62 60 40 600 86 78 72 60 52 50 6 2 4 9 3 7 2 7 2 0 1 7 8 8 5 2 3 8 2 8 kee VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME L dek OZ LULOUA Ys YUUS LDL ZVVV IZV EIN BP TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range zan en 88mm oma rom sm m an 6m 50007000 500 DIG Tare em em f mm Amm en amm t amp mm tamm mm amm mn Sima Tema mer 07 14 for 18 o7 16 l07 08 07 14 7 14 07 16 a7 18 07 21 07 23 Unit m 82 TA VV CML JUVLAUVOLA 1 dek OJ LULOUA Ys J UU LDL ZVVV IZV Livi Camera Zoom position O a ew som SSES E BIGITAL 13mm 19mm 24mm 48mm 58mm 23 533 37 3677 42 417 5 0 50 0 5 5 55 0 6 0 60 0 EON 14 140 211 210 22 220 2 5 25 0 3 0 30 0 3 3 33 0 3 6 36 0 l f l l 8 28 j10 10 0 1 5 15 0 16 157 1 8 17 9 2 1 214 2 4 23 6 2 6 25 7 f l f l l 2 0 20 0 3 0 30 0 3 1 31 4 3 6 35 7 4 3 42 9 4 7 47 1 5 1 51 4 o N N o e al
25. MZ 6 will automatically switch to P TTL while the camera s exposure meter MZ S is operating while information is being displayed in the viewfinder You can actually use Manual flash mode M when the camera exposure mode is set to Manual M With the ist DS2 ist DS and ist D if the aperture of the lens is in a position other than A the flash mode will switch to TTL In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode will automatically be switched to P TTL when you press the shutter release button halfway down even if you have set it to manual M Ifthe camera exposure metering timer is on you cannot select A or M by pressing the flash mode button MODE Although P TTL is displayed in the following cameras the actual photograph is taken with TTL LX Super A Super Program 645 57 Ii K ras VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME L dS JO LULOUA Ys J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi TTL Auto Flash 67 II In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode will automaticallv be switched to TTL when vou press the shutter release button halfwav down even if vou have set it to manual M 645N II 645N When the exposure mode is Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Z PZ series MZ ZX Aperture Priority AE the flash mode will automatically be switched to series except MZ M TTL even if you have set it to manual M You can actually use Manual ZX M SFXN SF1N flash mode M
26. This sync mode enables you to photograph with multiple flash units utilizing the difference of the light intensity of each flash unit The ratio of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to this sync mode and the other flash unit is 1 2 Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to use this sync mode 29 kt VV CML IJJI MMA UMUM L dek ov LULOUA Ys QULIL ID ZVVV Lees M EIN llLeading Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode Procedure 4 Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync DP Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the readv lamp is lit Then take a picture B Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode Procedure 4 Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync e Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture e The flash unit will switch to the trailing curtain 30 sync mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down kt p VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM 1 dek 21 LUVOWVOy JUIIV LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi llHigh Speed Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode e As can be seen in the table on page 81 the guide number becomes sma
27. UMUM L dek TT L IOGA NY s J UU L2 ZVVV Lees M EIN DWhen you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfwav down the channel is registered on the camera Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position e Press the flash mode button MODE to displav P TTL if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P TTL 3 Set the zoom position Refer to page 18 O Set the zoom position with M Zoom regardless of the lens vou use 4 Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and display HS on the LCD panel 5 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync 4 gt 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X sync speed e if the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X svnc speed of the camera the flash will be set to P TTL mode and when it is faster than X svnc speed the flash will be set to high speed sync mode 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 e The built in flash unit is used for control flash only It will not be used for main flash e Refer to camera s operating manual for the operation of the camera pele per kt pm VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM L dek T LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M LIVI Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ First se
28. VV Jil JUVVI MJAUVUVAM L dS z IUBUdAdy J LUN LJ ZVVV 14 US L 1VL N WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages Do not attempt to disassemble the flash unit vourself 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 as there is danger of an electric shock Do not expose the flash unit to water or moisture as there is danger of an electric shock N CAUTION Do not use the flash near anvone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants The following mav lead to an explosion or fire O Shorting the batteries e Exposing the batteries to flames e Dismantling the batteries e Attempting to recharge non rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediatelv if thev become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not to burn vourself during removal kt p VV CML JUVIL MA UMUM 1 dek 2 L OMG Y s J LUN LJ ZVVV 14 US Livi e Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit e Avoid leaving the flash unit for extend period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car e Be careful not to subject the flash unit to strong vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Do not use the flash unit whe
29. and register the channel on the camera CD Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 3 Set the wireless mode switch to S so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel O You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer is on while information relating to aperture etc is displayed in the viewfinder 38 pm 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5 Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot 7 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on the camera 1 OMG Y JULY LY VVV IZV LIVE Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position e Press the flash mode button MODE to display P TTL if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P TTL auto Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and set the camera flash mode to WIRELESS 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built in flash unit are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the AF360FGZ will blink e In the P TTL mode flash output setting 1 1 2 3 1 2 and 1 3 and flash exposure compensation 3 0 to 1 0 are possible Refer to page 15 e The flash mode on the came
30. ash mode button MODE until TTL is displayed on the LCD panel 5 DP trailing curtain sync 5 or contrast control 44 Wz according to the subject Refer to page 29 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 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 4 in the viewfinder will blink 35 mm single lens reflex cameras except for SF7 SF10 67 II 645NIL 645N 645 LX Super Al Super Program For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 9 3 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync p per ae VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM L dek z gt LWVOWMOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M EIN E Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode FORMAT MWIRELESS fe 35mm A em cn eJ LI mm EGG KE 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft 25 kt VV CML JUVVI MMA UMUM 1 ay LUVOWMOy JUIIV ID ZVVV Lees M EIN Procedure d Turn on the power switch Press the flash mode button MODE until A is displaved on the LCD panel Set the aperture value and ISO DPress the select button S so that f stop on the LCD panel blinks 2 Turn the adjustment dial to se
31. at 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure CIT u le pe pou kt VV _ FM YUM EME UMUM L dek 4 LULOUA NY sa J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium 645N Il 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture format Priority AE 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure Film cameras 35mm Z 1 PZ 1 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5 Z 5P 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture autofocus single lens Priority AE in Hyper Programy reflex cameras 1 60 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE in Hyper Program Z 10 PZ 10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure F SFXN SF1N SFX SF1 and SF7 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE SF10 1 60 sec or slower in manual 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure All 35mm autofocus single lens RE sec or slower reflex cameras other than above 1 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using 2 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light e The flash mode automaticallv switches to P TTL auto under the following condition When the flash mode is set to manual flash M and the svnc mode is set to contrast control svnc 74 e 44 is displayed on the LCD panel only in the following case The shutter release button of the camera is pressed halfway and the camera exposure metering timer is on information is di
32. auto flash mode A the power will turn off after about 6 minutes e 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 the autofocus cameras press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power NO pele A ae L VV ZALDIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek 12 LUVOWVOy JUIIV LDL ZVVV Lees M Livi 7 Select Button S Adjustment Dial Functions 4 types of settings are available as shown on the following pages for the select button S and the adjustment dial FORMAT WIRELESS FORMAT MWIRELESS 35mm N 4 35mm ED C BU mm P NI nm LU mm f SYNC WIRELESS MCS Procedure Turn the adjustment dial and adjust the blinking Press the select button S so that the number to number adjust blinks 15 Ii kt VV CML J2UVUVI MMA UMUM L dek EU L IOGA NY s J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi MWIRELESS ri l LJ mm we 8 12 16 22m 2 After adjustment press the select button S and stop the blinking Adjust the other items below using the same procedure e 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 ee Connected Flash Mode Adjustment Range Flash exposure compensation P TTL Auto flash 3
33. ble Yes usable usable under certain conditions No unusable Flash mode not supported Where the flash mode is set to SB AF spotbeam the flash unit will not fire refer to page 53 re n enis ala prins ES VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dek VZ L IOGA NY s J UU LJ ZVVV Les M LIVI 1 Cameras that Support P TTL Auto Flash Mode Tvpe A Digital single lens reflex cameras jst DL2 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 IZ P TTLauto TTL TTL auto A auto flash flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Yes Yes Yes Ye Trailing curtain syne Yes Yes Yes Yes no No Slowspeed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye Ye Highspeedsyn Yes Yes Yes ves No No Automatic switching to X sync speed when Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes flash is charged fisser www pe ow 9 viewfinder Auto check display No Yes No Yes n No Slave flash No Yes No ves Ye Ye Wireless control Yes7 Yes Yes Yes No Ne Red eye reduction Yes Yes Yes ves Yes Yes AF spotbeam 1 For the ist DS2 ist DS and ist D when the exposure mode is automatic it will switch to P TTL or TTL while the exposure meter of the camera is on For details see page 57 2 For Type A only ist D can perform wi
34. ch proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the i equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer
35. ching an external flash unit etc on a AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ alongside the camera body tripod separated from the camera It comes with a It connects to the 67 II s 5P sync terminal with the connector for the extension cord F5P included 5P Sync Cord Hot Shoe Adapter F Adapter for connecting the camera and extension cord FSP It also has a hot shoe on its top 84 ae VV FM YUM EU UMUM 1 dek OY 1 OMG Y JULY 1J 2JJU IZV L 1V1 7 Specifications Type Guide No ISO 100 ISO 200 Clip on TTL auto zoom flash unit with serial control Maximum 36 ISO 100 m In manual mode six step adjustment from M1 1 to M1 32 The focal lengths in the table below are for 35 mm single lens reflex cameras when using 35mm format camera Wide angle panel used nm je au 2 2 ay 318 es 15 125 057 wis res ms RL 9 e 75 5 US o pe 75 5 55 5 as me A eel a ways 233 zi2 177 156 48 99 nej 71 L cim NIN ris NEO rr pas 85 AES VV ZALIVVL AUVOLA L dS OU LULOUA Y s J UU ID ZVVV Les M Livi ISO 400 See EE NE MEME M1 1 Ke FULL M172 z M774 M778 M7776 7 M7732 1 m ms se 8 72 5 Flash duration 1 2 peak each M1 1 flash Approx 1 1200 sec TTL Fastest duration time Approx 1 20000 sec s GE EES Batterv tvpe Recvcling time Total number of flashes AA size Alkaline LR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 250 AA size Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH A
36. e setting switch back up to the white dot The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire 46 p VV CML J2VVI MMA UMUM L dS TV L IOGA NY sa J UU LJ ZVVV Lees UY LIVI 3 4 Set the svnc mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain svnc 59 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X sync speed O if the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X sync speed of the camera the flash will be set to P TTL mode and when it is faster than X sync speed the flash will be set to high speed sync mode Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink kt VV ZALIVVL MMA UMUM L dek TI L OMG NY s J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN llSlave With the AF360FGZ you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode Combine the flash unit with the built in flash unit of the camera or another flash unit attached to the camera Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 61 68 2 Precaution When Photographing with a Slave Flash page 76 e Refer to page 60 for cameras that support wireless mode Procedure Confirm that t
37. ed 6 For information about recycling times and total number of flashes refer to Specifications on page 85 6 if the indicators on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does not light up the batteries may be exhausted or not inserted correctly Verifv the orientation of the batteries or if the indicators and ready lamp still do not light up replace them with new batteries e if you let the flash unit fire successivelv using lithium batteries the batteries will overheat activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit If this occurs rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries returns to normal 11 ST YY JUVLMAJUVOLA L dek iz LULDOUAY J UW ID ZVVV Lees M L 1YL l Mounting to Camera Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera 1 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera e The following cameras have a shoe lock pin When D Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the attaching the flash unit turn the locking lever in direction opposite to that indicated by FIX gt the FIX direction and lock the flash unit to the clockwise from the direction of the LCD camera with the shoe lock pin When releasing the panel flash unit be sure to do so after turning the 2 Slide the hot shoe bracket of the flash unit into locking lever in the direction opposite to that the camera s hot shoe from the back of the indicated by FIX and loosening the shoe lock camera forward
38. el for about 10 seconds indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will begin blinking Pressing it again will turn off the illumination If the auto check display does not blink the flash output e The camera s LCD panel lights up also when you is insufficient Verify the effective flash range refer to press the LCD illumination button LIGHT and page 77 and adjust the distance to the subject or open the exposure metering timer is on for the the aperture further following camera Even if the auto check display is blinking the flash MZ S output may be incorrect if the subject is too close e Depending on the combination of flash mode and camera the auto check display may not display correctly Ta VV CML JUVL MME UMUM Lash 2 L IOO Y s J LUN LJ VVSMN 14 US L 1VL e an si pei pou ST VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek LM L OMG NY s QULIL ID ZVVV Lees M Livi 7 Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the Insert four AA size batteries making sure the figure to open plus minus marking B match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover Ka zn VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dS 11 LULOUA NY sa QULIL ID ZVVV Lees M Livi Tvpes of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA size batteries of the same tvpe as shown below Alkaline batterv LR6 Lithium battery FR6 Nickel Metal Hydride battery Ni MH Nickel manganese Ni Mn and nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries cannot be us
39. en using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions the spotbeam will be projected automaticallv depending on the ambient lighting conditions This function is activated only when the camera is set to autofocus Bv setting the flash mode to SB the AF360FGZ can be used exclusively as a focusing aid in dim light Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing Aid 1 Set the power switch to the ON position 2 Press the flash mode button MODE to select SB 3 Set the camera to the autofocus mode 4 Press the shutter release button halfway down to let the AF spotbeam fire e The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions O if the In focus indicator does not light up in several seconds it means that the subject is hard to autofocus In this case use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject 6 To change the composition raise your finger off the shutter release button and press it halfway down again to recompose the picture O When using the AF360FGZ s built in AF spotbeam the AF spotbeam built into the camera will not operate e The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera s hot shoe e The flash does not fire when using the AF spotbeam exclusively as a focusing aid 53 kt VV CML JUVLMCAJUVOLA ldev YT L UWA NY a J UU L2 ZVVV Lees M EIN NWide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel The AF360FGZ has a built in wide angle panel and catchligh
40. ence pages Restrictions Leading curtain sync PP All Pentax single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe page 69 Trailing curtain sync B 4 Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL page 69 cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 6711 645NII 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist Z PZ series MZ ZX series single lens reflex cameras except MZ M ZX M SFXN SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Contrast control sync Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL page 71 559 cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 6711 645NII 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist Z PZ series MZ ZX series single lens reflex cameras except MZ M ZX M SFXN SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 High speed sync HS 4 Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 single lens reflex cameras 59 kt VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM L dek VU LULOUA Y s QULIL ID ZVVV Les M EIN 7 MW Cameras that Support Wireless Mode Wireless Mode Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 When photographing in wireless mode set WIRELESS cameras ist DL ist DS the slave mode to SLAVE1 refer to page ist D 49 You cannot photograph in wireless mode in combination with the built in flash unit with the following cameras Film cameras 35mm ist MZ S MZ L autofocus single lens reflex ZX L MZ 6
41. f the flash unit to l WIRELESS Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera B Set the wireless mode switch to M so that Firstiv set the wireless mode and channel of the MASTER is displaved in the upper right corner AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register of the LCD panel the channel on the camera 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the dot to display the channel on the LCD panel camera after turning the camera off GB Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 41 4 kt JU FAL DOVVL UE UMUM L dS TH LWVOWVOy JUIIV LY ZVVV Lees MZ L LIYA 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera Preparation of Separated Flash Unit FORMAT MWIRELESS 35mm SLAVE Cr P TIL Sum mnm 1 Va 1 42 pm Next set the channel of the separated wireless flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera DPlace the other AF360FGZ in the desired position 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 3 Set the wireless mode switch to S so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5
42. graphs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in P TTL mode Combine the flash unit with the built in flash unit of the camera or another AF360FGZ attached to the camera e The AF540FGZ can be used interchangeably with AF360FGZ flash units for wireless mode photography Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera supports this function Cameras that Support Wireless Mode page 60 2 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 61 68 3 Whether the slave mode is set to SLAVE1 Slave Mode Setting page 49 Notes on Wireless Flash Control P TTL photography When using the AF360FGZ in wireless mode the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera before the flash units are fired CD Shutter release button is fully pressed The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash mode of the camera 9 The external AF360FGZ emits a pre flash E verifies the state of the subject CD The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash output amount to the external AF360FGZ e The flash attached to the camera will emit a pre flash once more after this to relay the flash duration time when HS high speed sync is set 5 The external AF360FGZ f
43. he slave mode is set to SLAVE2 Refer to page 49 Set the flash unit s power switch to WIRELESS A WN Set the wireless mode switch to S so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel Press the flash mode button MODE to set the flash mode 47 kt VV CML YUM EU UMUM L dek TO LULOUA Y QULIL LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi Set the zoom position to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired location e When setting up a flash unit separatelv from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on if the camera s built in flash unit is part of the combination pop up the built in flash unit Check that the readv lamp is lit then take the picture e When charging is complete 4 is lit in the viewfinder of the camera The ready lamp is lit on the AF360FGZ e Position the slave unit s so that the slave sensor can receive the flash fired bv the camera s built in flash unit or attached flash unit e The AF360FGZ will fire at the same time that the camera s flash fires Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF360FGZ to the subject within 4 meters e The slave unit will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of non operation when the auto power off function is set 48 ske per O
44. hing to X sync speed when flash is charged Y Yes Yes Yes N L N NE ES e poe N Eo N E Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red eye reduction AF spotbeam ECN Re pue CA E EN CNN WEE BONN NEUE NOE NENA No No Ne No No no No No Ne No No no recede H qx Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO No Ves Ves Ves Ves No No No No No No Flash readv displav in viewfinder 65 reji ES VV CML JVVI UE UMME 1 dek VU 1 OMG Y JULY LY UU IZV LIVE 3 Cameras that Does not Support P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras Type A SF7 SF10 Flash Mode Camera type Leading curtain sync 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 66 zin P TTL P TTLauto TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam A Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Ye ves cE Kz at VV CML YUM EME UMME ldev YUL L OMG Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Les M Livi Se lt Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex camera 67 camera gt Type B MZ M ZX M Type C P30T P30N P3N P30 P50 P5 A3Date A3DateS Program A Program Plus Type D ME ME S
45. ires the main flash for making both flash units fire main flashes refer to page 41 cec ES VV CML IJJI MMA UMME IAaLvJU LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M Livi e Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is to send information to the other flash unit before taking a picture The main flash fires at the actual time a picture is taken in the same manner as traditionally done 6 When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc 6 Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF360FGZ to the subject within 4 meters 36 ns la ae L VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dS 2 LUAJ s J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M 1 1YL Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built in Flash Unit Setting switch FORMAT MWIRELESS C 35mm ES bUan D T a 5 SLAVE Y LU if 1 The AF360FGZ can be used in combination with a built in flash unit only when used with the following cameras ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 J i READV TEST LIGHT ZOOM FORMAT CH MODELING LI vo De bye uch OFF ON B Cie D W SYNC MWIRELESS MCS CD 37 E kt JU FAL DVVL MA UVULA 1 dek JO Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ
46. islation that reguires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic eguipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correcily you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic eguipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch 93 TW Vi K N ML CT 1111 PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Schweiz AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Companv A Division of PENTAX of America Inc PENTAX Canada Inc for vour precious moments
47. lash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode 07 1 15 2 3 4 6138 12 16 22m 1 mm A 23 5 10 20 40 70ft SYNC WIRELESS MCS Procedure 4 Turn on the power switch 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 See page 15 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 Set the lens aperture according to the distance to the subject Example If the flash zoom 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 Stop e Refer to page 79 for the guide number table 27 T kt 28 L YY JUVLMAJUVOLA L dS zo LUVOVOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M Livi Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the readv lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink 645 LX MZ M ZX M For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 9 T ae p VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM L dS z LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Lee
48. ller as the shutter speed becomes faster in high speed synch mode Accordingly it should be noted that the distance for taking pictures would become shorter Procedure 4 Turn on the camera 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 it on 3 Set the sync mode switch to high speed sync HS4 e The flash will be set to high speed sync mode and HS 5 will be shown on the LCD panel only when the shutter speed exceeds X sync speed To set exposure compensation press the select button S so that 0 0 blinks Then turn the adjustment dial to set the exposure compensation amount Press the select button S again to stop the blinking The exposure compensation amount can be set from 1 0 to 3 0 steps in 0 5 step increments Refer to page 15 5 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 31 Ka VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME 1dsL 2 IMoudy J UU ID ZVVV Lees M LIVI 6 Check the flash range bv looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the readv lamp is lit Then take a picture e Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation e High speed svnc is possible with the camera separated wireless from the AF360GZ Refer to page 43 TE a mla kt p
49. matically to suit the lens length information the flash coverage angle will focal length when you press the shutter release be set automatically to 24mm with a 35mm button halfway and the camera exposure camera and digital camera With a 645 camera it metering timer is on will be set to 45mm with a 67 camera it will be e A warning signal appears as follows when the 60mm flash cannot cover the focal length of the When using the wide angle panel the angle will camera be fixed at 20 mm for a 35 mm camera 35 mm for The zoom indicator blinks for the combination of a 645 camera 55 mm for a 67 camera and 13 mm the following camera and lenses for a digital camera in both A Zoom and M Zoom Camera Lens Types 35mm autofocus single D FA FA J FA F lens reflex cameras 645NII 645N The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following cameras and focal lengths ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 20 mm and over less MZ S than 24 mm ist DL ist DS ist D 13 mm and over less than 16 mm pin PN pru 21 ST YY JUVLMAJUVOLA L dS zz LULDOUA Ys J UW ID ZVVV Lees M L 1YL Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following flash modes Select the mode best suited for the subject Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether vour camera supports the desired flash mode Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Page 57 2 Whether vou can use the desired function with the combinatio
50. n of vour camera and the flash mode vou have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Page 61 68 P TTL auto flash P TTL A pre flash is fired before the main flash so that the multi segment metering sensor can measure the subject s distance brightness brightness difference backlit condition etc The data obtained is incorporated to set the output of the main flash This mode obtains more accurate results than with the conventional TTL mode Refer to page 23 for instructions on how to use this flash mode 22 pm TTL auto flash TTL Based on the amount of light reflected off the film of the camera the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to obtain a correct exposure Refer to page 24 for instructions on how to use this flash mode Auto flash A The built in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically Use with cameras that are not P TTL or TTL Auto flash compatible Refer to page 25 for instructions on how to use this flash mode Manual flash M When the camera is set to manual exposure manual flash can be set to suit the subject distance and aperture The manual flash output can be set to 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 or 1 32 Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to use this flash mode BP TIL Auto Flash Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync o E trailing curtain sync gt 54 or contrast control 44 p gt according to the subject Refer to page 2
51. ngle manually If you are setting the format manually return the setting switch to the upper white dot position 2 Press the zoom button ZOOM until the focal length of the lens being used is displayed on the LCD panel or if it can not be displayed exactly one wider than the lens focal length The zoom position is switched in the order shown in the diagram on page 20 ae VV ZALIVVLUZ UMME L dS 1 LULOUA Y JULI LY ZVVV Lees M LIVI Zoom Positions bv Camera format With the wide angle panel 35mm camera 645 camera Digital camera 3 O When the wide angle panel is used the zoom button ZOOM will not work The wide angle panel is in a slit on the top of the flash head Pull it out so that it covers the front of the flash head If the catchlight panel is not necessary leave it in the slit 19 Ke VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA 1ds5L zv LUVOWMOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M EIN ri L mm az Ei T E o N azme Sham mm Zoom V AN J LJmm oo azmi azl Dam mm E ri LJmm az AN Limm uzas Dan mm J am mm az 10 IS mi M Zoom LJ Limm AN f Limm nz 9 Dim axa Sis 67 Camera Digital Camera 645 Camera 35mm Camera E Ka VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dS zi L IOGA NY sa YUUS LJ ZVVV Lees M 1 1YL SIE e In the A Zoom mode the flash coverage angle e In the A Zoom mode if there is no lens focal will be adjusted auto
52. nt the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times After the tenth time let the flash unit rest for at least 10 minutes Test Flash Check that the ready lamp is lit then press the test button TEST The test flash can be operated Cameras Capable of Modeling Flash or Test Flash Photography Using the Camera Button With the following cameras a button on the camera can be used instead of the modeling button MODELING or the test button TEST This operation can be carried out with either an attached flash unit or a wireless flash unit For information on how to arrange this refer to the operating manual for the camera ist D You can use the OK button Refer to Custom Function Chart in the camera s operating manual ist You can use the flash pop up button Refer to Setting the Custom Function in the camera s operating manual MZ S You can use the LCD illuminator button Refer to Pentax Functions in the camera s operating manual 55 kt VV CML IJJI MMA UMUM L dek YY LULOUA Ys J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi llConnecting the AF360FGZ with the When setting up the flash unit separately from Extension Cord the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F When using the AF360FGZ separately from the when using ramo l shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another camera connected bv an extension cord use the location such as tabletop chair e
53. of batteries The flash unit may not be able to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance or the flash unit itself may generate heat depending on the type of batteries used e AA size alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable Also do not dismantle the batteries Trying to recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause an explosion or leakage e When changing batteries do not mix batteries of different manufacturers type and capacity O Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative terminals the wrong way around Incorrect insertion may lead to an explosion or fire Battery performance may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures Batteries should be kept warm in temperatures below freezing for proper performance e if you do not intend to use the flash unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries Leaving the batteries in may cause damage to the flash unit due to leakage etc ub PN T ae p VV CML JUL MME UMUM LOS gt L IOO Y s J LUN LJ VVVM 14 US Livi Kee Table of Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT 1 Precautions for Your Flash Unit 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries 4 Names of PartS eenn nenen eee 6 LCD Panel Indicator 8 Inserting the Batteries 10 Mounting to Camera
54. ovided with red eve reduction de Only when the AF360FGZ is detached from the camera and connected by an extension cord Red eye reduction O Yes Z Z z o Z o Auto check display Wireless control AF spotbeam E Ka VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA ldev UT LUVOVOy JJUIIV LJ ZVVV Les M L 1YL lt Film cameras medium format gt Type D 6711 Type E 645 NII 645 N Type F 645 flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ys Yes Trailing curtain sync Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No oo E RE EE We No Automatic L to X svnc speed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes when flash is charged Flash ready display Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ves LI in VIGWIIDOSE T je E Sch We der Ka RE So test a ie ie io Yes ves me s ver No IE Wireless control No No No No No No Nof Nol Nej Red eye reduction No No No No No No Nof nol nol AF spotbeam H Yes Nol ves gt ves 64 E Ka mla VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dek US LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Les M Livi Es Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex cameras Type G LX Type H Super A Super Program fash photography photography flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Automatic switc
55. pprox 6 sec Approx 160 AA size Lithium FR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 300 Consecutive Discharge Approx 2 frames sec for 50 times at M 1 16 output with using AA size alkaline LR 6 batteries Auto zoom enabled with autofocus compatible camera and lens combination Wide angle panel used Flash Coverage Angle vens Coverage 2 29 SP 5 S9 90 Farc 390 e 487 80 70 78 807 7 step zoom Color temperature Daylight Suited for daylight color film Effective flash range Approx 0 7 m 5 4 m Guide No 30 ISO 100 f 5 6 AF spotbeam Red beam emitted under low light or low contrast conditions Effective range Approx 1 m 7 m According to Pentax s testing conditions Sensitivity setting ISO 25 1600 86 Ka VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dS OF LULOUA Ys QULIL ID ZVVV Lees M 1 1YL Flash modes P TTL auto TTL auto auto manual Flash exposure compensation In P TTL mode 3 0 to 41 0 levels 0 5 step increments Flash output setting Wireless master slave 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 Manual 1 1 1 2 gt 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 Flash sync mode Leading curtain sync Trailing curtain sync Contrast control sync High speed sync Wireless flash Control system Optical pulse transmission Wireless position Master M control C slave S
56. ra exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder e The built in flash units of the following cameras do not have the trailing curtain sync function When used in combination with the AF360FGZ the built in flash unit does not fire only the external flash unit fires Rand SFXN SF1n SF7 SF10 Z 10 PZ 10 7 p kt VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek FE LULOUA NY sa QULIL ID ZVVV Lees M Livi Kee Contrast Control Sync Photography 44 gt Flash units that support this sync mode are as follows However the flash modes cameras and camera shutter speeds that can be used differ depending on the flash unit Set the shutter speed to the speed shown in the shutter speed column below FlashUnit Flash Mode Camera Model AF360FGZ AF540FGZ P TTL auto flash ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist built in flash units Even if you set the flash to another MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 flash mode the photograph is automatically taken in P TTL auto flash mode AF330FTZ AF500FTZ TTL auto flash 67 II 645N IL 645N or any 35mm autofocus AF400F TZ AF240FT Even if you set the flash to another single lens reflex camera l flash mode the photograph is automatically taken in TTL auto flash mode Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS 1 180 sec or slower Film cameras medium 67 Il 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE form
57. ra must be set to M WIRELESS otherwise the AF360FGZ will not fire e By changing the camera s function settings you can set the built in flash unit so that it is not the main flash Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how e For test flash refer to page 55 ae VV CML JVVI MMA UMUM L dek 2 LUVOWVOy JUIIV ID ZVVV Lees M EIN When Attaching the AF360FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash Main flash Control flash onlv not used for main flash Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Firstiv set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register the channel on the camera DAttach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera after turning the camera off ple per VIAM P TTL 8 35mm E ONTROL Cr J LU mm S 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 3 Set the wireless mode switch to C so that CONTROL is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5 Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to ACH 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot 39 kt VV _ FM YUM EME UMUM L dek TH LULOUA Ys QULIL L2 ZVVV Lees M EIN 7 When you turn the camera on and press the Next set the channel of the separated wireless shutter
58. rding to the following procedure DSlide the setting switch down yellow dot 2 Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to display camera formats image sizes in the LCD panel You can switch from 35mm gt 645 gt 67 35mm in that order 17 Ii kt V LAL DVUE UE JUVUA 1 dek 10 1 OMG Y JULY LJ UU IZV L 1V1 FORMAT di 35mm go A Zoom OO uu 2 zo Zoom position Flach coverage angle setting 18 p Next set the zoom flash coverage angle to match the focal length of the lens you are using Auto Zoom A Zoom If both the camera and lens are autofocus you can automatically set the flash coverage angle according to the focal length of the lens by pressing the shutter release button of the camera halfway down The auto zoom function operates while the exposure meter is operating while information is being displayed in the viewfinder If you are setting the format manually return the setting switch to the upper white dot position 2 When M Zoom is displayed on the LCD panel press the zoom button ZOOM repeatedly until A Zoom is displayed O When the flash mode is set to auto flash the auto zoom function does not operate even if the camera and lens are both autofocus Set the zoom manually to match the lens angle of view Manual Zoom M Zoom If one or both of the camera and lens are manual focus you must set the flash coverage a
59. re it may be directly exposed to rain water etc e When using the flash unit off the camera do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or to mount incompatible accessories Otherwise the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered inoperable e Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the unit has not been used for an extended period 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 it Test flash is also important to maintain optimum performance e Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc When the flash unit is subjected to rain or moisture wipe it off with a dry soft O When photographing black subjects or white subjects use exposure compensation e Do not attach any accessories having the wrong number of electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip Otherwise some functions may not work properly e Pentax will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage etc caused due to the use of this product with cameras which are made by companies other than Pentax 7 Precautions for Your Flash Unit Ii kee VV ZALIVVLUZULVVA L dek T L IOO rs J UN L139 ZVVV Lees MU L IVA MW Cautions Regarding Batteries This flash unit uses 4 AA size alkaline lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries Do not use any other type
60. release button halfwav down the flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit channel of the flash unit is registered on the attached to the camera camera DPlace the other AF360FGZ in the desired position Preparation ot Separated Flash Mait 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to FORMAT WIRELESS WIRELESS FEE SLAVE Sy P TTL cn S Set the wireless mode switch to S so that K Fa SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of LI ae the LCD panel 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5 Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink EE m pA ae p VV ZALIVVL MMA UMUM L dS TI 1 IOGA NY sa QULIL LJ ZVVV Lees M L 1YL 7 When Using Both an AF360FGZ Attached to the Camera and a Separated Flash Unit as Main Flashes ORMA WWIR M 35mm MASTER pT cr l LI mm nn UU SYNC WWIRELESS MCS W Use both flash units as main flashes Set the power switch o
61. reless mode photography in combination with a built in flash unit 62 Ka zn VV Jil YUM EU UMME L dek UY LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV Les M Livi SIE 2 Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras Type A MZ 60 ZX 60 MZ 5N ZX 5N MZ 30 ZX 30 MZ 7 ZX 7 Z 1 PZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P Z 20 PZ 20 Z 20P Z 50P Z 70P SFX SF1 SFXN 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 B C A B C Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No NINE EE No No No Sbwspeedbsy Des Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes High speed syns Ne No No No_ No No No Automatic switching to X sync speed when Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes flash is charged Z o Z o Z o Z o Z o Z o z X z EJES Oli lt lt lt o lt D Z Z O Z D s Q Q c ch 2 2 o lt 2 O d o S o d o d o O z O o lt o o es Yes Yes No 7 No No No Yes 7 No No No No E a po o N Z Z O 5 5 o Slave flash Z O Z Z O Z O E O N Yes 1 2 No Yes S Only when combined with cameras pr
62. s M Livi 7 Using the Sync Mode The AF360FGZ has the following sync modes Select the mode best suited for the subject Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera supports the desired sync mode Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Page 59 2 Whether you can use the desired sync mode with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set gt Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Page 61 68 3 Restrictions for the use of each sync mode Sync Mode Restrictions Page 69 73 Leading Curtain Sync Mode This is the most commonly used sync mode In this mode the flash fires at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel You can use this mode with the shutter speed set to the X sync speed or slower Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this sync mode Trailing Curtain Sync Mode In this sync mode the flash is fired at the instant the second curtain begins its travel This mode will freeze the subject with a blur appearing after the subject under a slow shutter speed condition Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this sync mode High Speed Sync Mode This sync mode will enable flash synchronization with shutter speeds faster than the X sync speed Since there is no sync speed limitation high speed sync is effective for fill flash in daylight Refer to page 31 for instructions on how to use this sync mode Contrast Control Sync Mode
63. sidential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs an Canada Cet appareil num ique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 92 VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA ldev 22 L IOGA NY s J UU LJ ZVVV Lees M LIVI Information on disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic eguipment must be treated separately and in accordance with leg
64. splayed in the viewfinder l 72 T pA kt VV CML JUVLMAJUVOA L dek gt LUVOWVOy JUIIV LJ ZVVV Lees M EIN Kee High Speed Sync Mode Photography HS Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows Be sure to set your camera according to the following settings Shutter speed faster than flash unit s X svnc speed Exposure mode Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority M manual Exposure modes other than the above are not compatible with this sync mode Refer to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by High Speed Sync Mode column Exposure Modes Not Supported ist DL2 ist DS2 AUTO PICT B 8 4 4 73 P ist DL ist DS ist except ist and MZ L ZX L MZ 6 SCN MZ L ZX L MZ 6 fist DL2 B Bulb Exposure modes T Green P Hvper Program when Vou can photograph in high speed svnc mode programmed AE is activated and B using the following method when the camera is in Bulb Exposure modes P Hvper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is faster than 1 150 sec MZ S P Programmed AE mode B Bulb Exposure mode TETOR per pony T kt VV CML JUVILMAJUVOLA L dek PT LULOUA NY sa QULIL L2 ZVVV Lees M EIN Slow Speed Svnc Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows Shutter speed slower than flash unit s X svnc speed Exposure mode manual exposure Shutter Priority AE except 645 SFXn SF1n SFX SF1
65. t sufficiently light it However it is possible to balance both subject and background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera support this function Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Mode Page 61 2 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Page 61 68 e Refer to the camera operation manual for details 50 kt L YY JUVILMAJUVOLA L dS YE LUVOWVOy JUII ID ZVVV Lees M Livi llBounce Flash With the AF360FGZ you can tilt the flash head to aim at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash before it reaches the subject Doing so creates softer light and shadows to make the picture look more natural Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensitv bv the time it reaches the subject Therefore this function is effective when photographing in P TTL or TTL mode at short distances The bounce angle can be set to the following angles Upward 0 45 60 75 90 Downward 0 10 51 kt VV ZALIVVLUZUVUVVA L dek z LULOUA Ys J UU ID ZVVV Lees M Livi e A click stop is provided for each bounce angle e To change the angle move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button 6 When using bounce flash
66. t panel at the top of the flash head Execute the following if necessarv Pull out both the wide angle panel and catchlight panel 2 Store the panel vou are not using O When storing the wide angle panel push it inward while holding the catchlight panel so that it does not catch on the catchlight panel 6 When storing the catchlight panel do so by pushing it inward 1 Wide angle panel The wide angle panel expands flash coverage angle for the following lenses The flash zoom position will be fixed at the same position as the focal length of the lens 13 mm for digital camera 20 mm for 35 mm camera 35mm for 645 camera 55mm for 67 camera 54 p 2 Catchlight panel A catchlight is a reflection of light source in the eyes It usually appears as a white dot and makes the human subject look more lively Set the bounce flash angle to 90 and get close to the subject before taking the picture Catchlight panel Wide angle panel Ka VV ZALIVVLUZUVULVVA L dek L UAY s YUUS ID ZVVV Lees M Livi B Modeling Flash Test Flash Before taking the picture firing a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows are cast on the subject Modeling Flash 4 Slide the setting switch down yellow dot 2 Check that the ready lamp is lit then press the modeling button MODELING The flash will fire continuously for one second 3 After firing the modeling flash slide the setting switch up white dot O To preve
67. t the aperture value e The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel bar graph 3 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and press the select button S 4 Turn the adjustment dial to set the ISO after ISO starts blinking 5 Press the select button S The setting is complete if ISO stops blinking Set the lens aperture to the same aperture value as that set on the LCD panel e The camera s aperture value is synchronized with that of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE 26 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 e Select M Zoom regardless of the type of lens being used Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture e In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 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 e if the power is turned temporarily OFF the flash Will be set to P TTL or TTL auto Return the setting to Auto flash e The sync mode will be fixed in leading curtain sync pu per kt VV CML J2UVUVI MAUUVM L Sw z LEWVONWMOy JUII L2 ZVVV Lees M EIN B Manual F
68. t the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register the channel on the camera D Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS WIR CONTROL er l LU mm 3 Set the wireless mode switch to C or M CONTROL When using the flash unit attached to the camera as the control flash MASTER For using both flash units as main flashes 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5 Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 45 kt 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfwav down the channel is registered on the camera Next set the channel of the separated wireless flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera D Place the other AF360FGZ in the desired position 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 3 Set the wireless mode switch to S so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel 5 Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to 6 Slide th
69. te optional extension cord F5P Attach the extension cord F5P to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter Fc or the optional hot shoe adapter F refer to the diagram on the right When using the AF360FGZ in combination with the built in flash unit of the following cameras use the hot shoe adapter Fa If you use the hot shoe adapter F the built in flash unit will not pop Hot shoe Extension cord F5P adapter FG up T ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 MZ S MZ 60 ZX 60 MZ 5n ZX 5n MZ 30 ZX 30 MZ 7 ZX 7 MZ 3 MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 50 ZX 50 You can use the hot shoe adapter F with any cameras other than those above e The 67 II does not come with a hot shoe The optional hot shoe grip 67 II should be used Refer to the hot shoe grip 67 II operating manual for instructions 56 ae p VV CML JUVLMAJUVOLA L dS o LUWA NY a J UU LJ ZVVV 14 US Livi 7 Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras MN Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that support each of the flash modes are listed below Please note that functions related to each flash mode differ Refer to Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 61 68 Flash Mode P TTL Auto ist DL2 ist DS2 When the exposure mode is Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Flash P TTL ist DL ist DS ist D Aperture Priority AE even if you set the flash mode to manual M it ist MZ L ZX L
70. ty modes DS MZ 30 ZX 30 2 A 9 72 amp Av Aperture Priority modes MZ 10 ZX 10 Auto picture PICT and Av Aperture Priority modes Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P Z 5 HyP Hyper Program Programmed AE You can perform slow speed sync Z 1 PZ 1 mode Av Aperture Priority and HyM photography using the following Hyper Manual modes by pressing IF method when the camera is in HyP button Hyper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is slower than 1 250 sec Z 20P Z 70P Z 20 PZ 20 Green Picture and Av Aperture Priority MO a 645 cuia MN NN N SFX SF1 DAN AE Aperture Priority AE and SF7 SF10 Super A Shutter Priority AE modes Super Program Ka VV FAL JE UE UMUM 1 dek J LULOUA Y QULIL LJ ZVVV Lees M L LIYA llPrecautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash Be sure to set the camera as follows Exposure mode M manual or B Bulb Exposure Exposure modes other than those above are not compatible with this photographic method O Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 refer to page 49 76 zn ae VV LAL DUVJI MMA UMUM L dek Fh LUAJ sa IMV LJ ZVVV IZV FEINT Kee Flash Effective Range NW Calculating the Flash Effective However if the minimum distance obtained is 0 7m or Rande less the minimum distance will be 0 7m Refer to page g 82 for the guide number table When setting the lens to manual f stop calculate the guide
71. uper MG ME F MEF MV1 MV Flash Mode P TTL P TTL auto TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manualflash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type B C D B C D B C D Leading curtain sync gt ves Yes Ves Ves Yes Yes Trailing curtain sync No No No No No No Slow speed sync ves Ise No Yes Yet No High speed sync No No No No Y Y Y Y Y es No No No BS UIC viewfinder Yes Yes No Yes No No Ve No No No No No Wireless control No No No No No No Red eye reduction No No No No No No JAF spotbeamr f EECH NEG ee ee RS x lt 1 Slow speed sync with B bulb exposure for the A3Date and A3DateS s Except ME No No Y Ye N Automatic switching to X svnc speed when es Yes Yes Yes Yes flash is charged S 0 s 0 s s 0 0 NO NO NO en O No No la PN prins Type E 35mm single Flash Mode Camera type Leading curtain sync 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 68 zn SI VV ZALIVVL MMA UMME L dS VO LULOUA Ys J UU LJ ZVVV IZV L LY reflex cameras other than those in Tvpe A to D

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