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Pentax Af 360 Fgz Flash For Digital Slr Cameras Original

1. 60 WCameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Mode Slow speed Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D K100D Super Slow speed sync is not possible K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 in the following cameras except ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D with B Bulb Exposure Cameras that are not capable of setting the shutter soeed slower than the flash X sync speed Cameras in which the shutter Film cameras 35mm ist MZ ZX series Z PZ series autofocus single lens reflex SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 cameras Film cameras medium 6711 645N Il 645N 645 speed is automatically switched format to the X sync speed when the flash unit has finished charging Cameras whose shutter speed can be switched manually only with B Bulb Exposure Film cameras 35mm Cameras that meet the following manual focus single lens conditions reflex cameras Capable of setting the shutter speed slower than the flash X sync speed The shutter speed is not automatically switched even if the flash unit has finished charging Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Supported flash modes and sync modes differ for each camera model Refer to the following table 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 discharge refer to page 53 61 1 Cameras that Support P TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A Digital single le
2. 24 Auto Fla Muir 25 Manual Flash 27 Using the Sync Mode oocccconocccconcccccconccccnnanononnns 29 Leading Curtain Sync Mode sees eee 30 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode sse eee ee 30 High Speed Sync Mode sss 31 Contrast Control Sync Flash occoocnccnc 33 Advanced Functions lt sss sss sese ss sese 35 Wireless Mode sees 35 A 47 Slave Mode Setting 49 Slow Speed Sync Photography 50 Bounce Flash sese 51 AF Spotbeam sss eee 53 Wide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 54 Modeling Flash Test Flash 55 Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord Bee sss 56 Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras cesse sese eee eee eee eee 57 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode 57 Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode 59 Cameras that Support Wireless Mode 60 Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Ode ts iia 1 Functions Related to Each Flash Mode 61 Sync Mode RestrictiONS ccccccccooooocccnnnnoo 69 Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash 76 Flash Effective Range ooooccccoocococconanconananconnnnas 77 Calculating the Flash Effective Range 77 Guide Number GNT 79 P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range 82 Optional AccessSoriesS occcoccconncconncocacinnncnancnnnns 84 Specifications Sic 85 Warranty PONGCY assim rta adi 91 Names of Parts D Bounce angle adjustment 2 LCD panel 3 Flash mode
3. gt FORMAT MWIRELESS position 35mm i Pi cy When M Zoom is displayed on the LCD HE panel press the zoom button ZOOM repeatedly until A Zoom is displayed O When the flash mode is set to auto flash the READY auto zoom function does not operate even if the LIGHT ZOOM camera and lens are both autofocus Set the zoom manually to match the lens angle of view ooo gt iia Manual Zoom M Zoom AED We SK QFE If one or both of the camera and lens are manual focus you must set the flash coverage angle manually If you are setting the format manually return the setting switch to the upper white dot position Press the zoom button ZOOM until the focal length of the lens being used is displayed on Next set the zoom flash coverage angle to match the focal length of the lens you are using Auto Zoom A Zoom the LCD panel or if it can not be displayed If both the camera and lens are autofocus you can exactly one wider than the lens focal length automatically set the flash coverage angle according to The zoom position is switched in the order the focal length of the lens by pressing the shutter shown in the diagram on page 20 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 18 Zoom Positions by Camera format With the wide angle panel 645 camera Digital came
4. 1 to 4CH MASTER CONTROL SLAVE T p TTLAM ED CESTO LC C1 C1 JN o NG an 6 ISO PILI LILI IS M Zoom 1 LJ C mnm MASTERCONTROLSLAVE T G SBo F00e T HSS gt ma Cn 07 1 15 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m O E R e ee e 2 3 5 10 20 40 7Oft When in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be seen pressing the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT will illuminate the panel for about 10 seconds Pressing it again will turn off the illumination O The camera s LCD panel lights up also when you press the LCD illumination button LIGHT and the exposure metering timer is on for the following camera MZ S 8 Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will begin blinking If the auto check display does not blink the flash output is insufficient Verify the effective flash range refer to page 77 and adjust the distance to the subject or open the aperture further Even if the auto check display is blinking the flash output may be incorrect if the subject is too close O Depending on the combination of flash mode and camera the auto check display may not display correctly Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the Insert four AA batterie
5. No No No No No No Nol Red eye reduction No No No Ne T No No No No T No AF spotbeam w ves ves 64 lt Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex cameras gt Type G LX Type H Super A Super Program flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam ves Yes ves No No mo ves No ves Y o No Ne Y Yes No ee e e Yes No No No ves No No EEE ves es ve No No No Yes Automatic switching to X sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in Vee a viewfinder say ooo ves Yes No G es es es O es es No No No 65 3 Cameras that Does not Support P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode lt Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras gt Type A SF7 SF10 flash E flash rear ER photography photography spotbeam Cameratype A AAA AAA CO EIA nn DES HO FEA JE FR Traing curtain sync No No um A uu mu umu High speed sync ae sync Automatic switching ts X sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder nde CTO mm E E Slave flash es Y es Wireless control a Na Res eyereauoton es ves DT a es AF SE 66 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 Super MG M
6. PENTAX AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT AF 300FGZ OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use 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 a clip on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built in AF assist spotbeam Bundled Items The following items are supplied with this product Check that all the items have been included before use Case Operating manual this manual O Certification PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2 N WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries N CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries or material losses O is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited NM is a symbol emphasizing a warning N WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages Do not attempt to disassemble the flash unit yourself as there is danger of an electric shock If internal parts of the flash unit becomes exposed due to im
7. WSync Mode Restrictions Leading Curtain Sync Photography 4 pe 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 Camera Moda Camera 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 Priority AE 1 60 to 1 125 sec Exposure mode Aperture Priority AE The shutter speed is fixed at 1 125 sec Trailing Curtain Sync Photography 4 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 K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D 1 90 sec or slower reflex cameras K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS 1160 566 oF Slower Film cameras 67 II 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE medium format 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras 645N I 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture
8. 190mm 13mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 85mm 50mm 70mm 70mm 100mm 135mm E EME 1 2 P3 233 3 5 35 0 3 7 36 7 4 2 41 7 5 0 50 0 5 5 55 0 6 0 60 0 111 4 2 0 20 0 3 0 30 03 31 4 3 6 35 7 4 3 42 9 4 7 47 1 5 1 51 4 1 4 14 0 2 1 2102 2 22 0 2 5 25 0 3 0 30 0 33 33 0 3 6 36 0 1 0 10 0 1 5 15 0 1 6 15 7 1 8 17 9 2 4 21 4 2 4 23 6 2 6 25 7 0 7 7 0 1 1 10 5 1 1 11 0 1 3 12 5 1 5 15 0 1 7 16 5 1 8 18 0 os 08 75 os as DEOD DDD res 07 27 oro 0 7 2 5 0 7 3 8 0 7 4 0 0 7 4 5 0 7 5 5 0 7 6 0 0 7 6 5 0 7 1 8 0 7 2 6 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 1 0 7 3 8 0 7 4 1 0 7 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 Unit m 21 210 22 220 15 150 16 157 11 105 11 110 0 7 5 0 0 9 8 9 1 1 10 711 2 11 8 1 3 12 9 07 53 07 55 07 38 07 40 07 26 07 28 07 19 07 20 0 7 3 5 0 7 5 3 0 7 5 5 0 7 6 3 0 8 7 5 0 8 8 3 0 9 9 0 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this flash unit Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 Setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash Hot Shoe Adapter Fc Adapter for using the AF360FGZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P F5P L It can be used in combination with the built in flash unit Off camera shoe adapter F Adapter for attaching an external flash unit etc on a tripod separated from the camera
9. Camera format Flash 35mm_ 85mm 70mm With the wide angle panel attached Zoom position ISO light 645 150mm 135mm 100mm 70mm 55mm 45mm 35mm intensity 67 190mm 180mm 120mm 90mm 70mm 60mm 55mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm po ass 23 3 212 177 156 148 99 E Ra AS TA ee Aa ra es 6 so 4 28 o a 36 32 30 20 sosoo 4 36 33 30 25 2 24 14 pe BE ARA MOON E L 80 High Speed Sync Guide Number With the wide angle panel attached Shutter speed 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm O senm aemm D temm 16 0 147 134 n1 98 94 62 ee E EE E 1000 95 87 79 66 58 55 37 o O A 58 48 42 41 27 so 226 208 100 157 189 183 88 0 TH 164 150 124 109 105 69 p 2000 98 91 82 68 59 58 38 00 112 es 59 49 44 42 28 O E A CI Ea 1s0400 200 ws ws ne o6 s4 s2 54 4000s o2 o4 ss 7o 62 60 40 6000 o rs 172 60 s2 so ss 81 MP TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Zoom position Camera format ISO 100 ISO 200 y o OS 2 2 ssmm Sn 700 Bm Zor 2 2 Sm So 70 BE 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 70mm ia En En E 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 13mm 16mm 19mm 58mm 150mm c eal 13mm E ET AD 1
10. It comes with a connector for the extension cord F5P F5P L Hot Shoe Adapter F Adapter for connecting the camera and extension cord F5P F5P L It also has a hot shoe on its top 84 Extension Cord F5P F5P L 0 5m 1 5m L Approx 3m 5P synchro cord to use a flash unit for single lens reflex camera such as the AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ separately from the camera It is used in combination with the hot shoe adapter Fc or F and or the off camera shoe adapter F Hot Shoe Grip 67 II Adapter for positioning a flash unit such as the AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ alongside the camera body It connects to the 67 II s 5P sync terminal with the included 5P Sync Cord Specifications Type Guide No ISO 100 ISO 200 Clip on TTL auto zoom flash unit with series 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 minero 36 as 30 25 22 21 a ma ros s pes fos Pose fe 7s 5 54 Tass Jas aia RT 5 23 SR aoe 71 e es 78 71 49 s 61 57 sa 35 M1 32 85 ISO 400 M1 1 FULL 72 66 60 50 44 42 28 a Jar ios es e 72 5 Flash duration 1 2 peak each M1 1 flash Approx 1 1200 sec TTL Fastest duration time Approx 1 20000 sec Recycling time Total number of flashes Battery type Recy
11. Slow 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 cannot 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 Refer to the camera operation manual for details 50 BBounce 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 intensity by 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 O A click stop is provided for each bounce angle O To change the angle move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button O Wh
12. 4 1 0 10 0 1 5 15 0 16 157 18 17 9 21 214 24 23 6 2 6 25 7114 14 1 2 4 21 2 2 2 22 2 2 5 25 3 3 0 30 3 3 3 33 4 3 6 36 4 0 7 7 0 4 1 10 5 1 4 11 0 1 3 12 5 1 5 15 0 1 7 16 5 1 8 18 0 1 0 9 9 1 5 14 9 1 6 15 6 1 8 17 7 2 1 21 2 2 3 23 4 2 6 25 5 0 7 5 0 0 8 7 5 0 8 7 9 0 9 8 9 1 1 10 7112 11 8 13 129 0 7 7 1 1 1 106 1 1 11 1 1 3 12 1 5 15 1 1 7 16 7 1 8 18 2 f 4 10 9 9 0 07 50 07 74 0 8 7 8 0 9 8 9 1 1 10 6 1 2 11 7 11 3 12 7 t 8 f lstop f 5 6 0 7 2 5 0 7 3 8 0 7 3 9 0 7 4 5 0 7 5 4 0 7 5 9 0 7 6 4 aaraa Thn 7 0 7 18 07 26 07 28 0 7 3 4 0 7 3 8 z S 7 Eg 0 7 3 5 0 7 5 5 0 8 7 5 0 8 8 3 0 9 9 0 EZ w DED 0 7 1 3 0 7 2 0 0 7 3 0 0 7 3 2 0 7 3 9 0 7 4 2 0 7 4 6 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 4 0 7 2 1 0 7 2 30 7 1 2 0 7 27 07429 07232 ria aria arta 0 7 0 zalora 0 7 1 0 0 7 1 0 0 7 1 1 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 5 0 7 1 6 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 6 0 7 1 9 0 7 2 1 0 7 2 3 Unit m f11 2 1 2 11 7 1 8 17 5 1 8 18 3 2 1 20 8 2 5 25 0 2 8 27 5 3 0 30 0 1 7 16 5 2 5 24 8 2 6 25 9 3 0 29 5 3 5 35 3 3 9 38 9 4 2 42 4 f 32 1 1 Ce O E Epa ae ee eee ea Era pm Re ee perom nene a ee 0 7 2 5 0 7 3 7 0 7 3 9 0 7 4 4 0 7 5 3 0 7 5 8 0 7 6 4 82 Zoom position ISO 400 20mm 35mm 70mm 85mm 35mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 55mm 90mm 120mm 180mm
13. 48 13 Auto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the ON position it automatically turns off to save the power In the auto flash mode A the power will turn off after about 6 minutes In the wireless mode the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non operation M Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power 14 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 MWIRELESS EF l LU mrm FORMAT MMWIRELESS C l LU mm te 8 12 16 22m Y Procedure Turn the adjustment dial and adjust the blinking Press the select button S so that the number to number adjust blinks 15 After adjustment press the select button S and stop the blinking Adjust the other items below WMMWIRELESS bU using the same procedure O When using multiple flash units set to P TTL or L y TTL Auto and adjusting the amount of light at the PT ae same time use the camera s exposure J READY compensation Adjustment Range Flash exposure compensation 3 0 to 1 0 levels EV 0 5 step increments Wireless W ma
14. 6 For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 9 The correct flash output is obtained in P TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses O If necessary an exposure compensation amount can be set between 1 0 to 3 0 steps in 0 5 step increments Refer to page 15 23 WTTL Auto Flash Procedure Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode Turn on the flash unit Press the flash mode button MODE until TTL is displayed on the LCD panel Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync E trailing curtain sync DP or contrast control 44 B gt according to the subject Refer to page 29 8 12 16 22m 40 7Oft READY NA OO E Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 O o FORMAT CH MODELING 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 6711 645N II 645N 645 LX Super A Super Program For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 9 ao A MN 24 E Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use MWIRELESS of this flash mode EQ Qu E m
15. Trailing curtain sync Contrast control sync High speed sync Control system Optical pulse transmission Wireless position Master M control C slave S Channels 1 to 4 Compatible modes P TTL auto A manual M Effective range Approx 4 m According to our testing conditions Vertical bounce possible click stops provided lock provided at 0 Upward 0 45 60 75 90 Downward 0 10 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 Quick power on By pressing the camera s shutter release button halfway Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with red eye reduction feature Modeling button MODELING discharges flash consecutively for 1 second Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm Pull out manually LCD panel illumination button LIGHT illuminates the LCD panel for about 10 sec or press the button again to turn it off Four AA batteries Alkaline LR6 Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH or Lithium FR6 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 MEMO 88 MEMO 89 MEMO 90 Warranty Policy All PENTAX camera accessories 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 rendere
16. 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 WP TTL Auto Flash EffectiveFlash range MWIRELESS LU LL mm 8 12 16 22m 40 7Oft READ LIG 4 ZOOM FORMAT CH MODELING OFF ON bd La Asal HS4 OFF ON NE SYNC WIRELESS MCS Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode Procedure d Turn on the flash unit Press the flash mode button MODE until P TTL is displayed on the LCD panel Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync 4 gt trailing curtain sync YY or contrast control 44 p gt according to the subject Refer to page 29 O After turning the power ON the setting will be P TTL and A Zoom A Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 18 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ
17. button 4 Select button Adjustment dial 6 LCD panel illumination button Format button D 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 foot Locking lever Wide angle panel 20 Catchlight panel 2 AF spotbeam emitter 22 Auto flash sensor 2 Flash head 24 Wireless sensor WLCD Panel Indicator A Zoom indicator 2 Format indicator 3 Flash mode indicator 4 Flash exposure compensation indicator 5 ISO indicator 6 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator AF spotbeam 9 Sync mode indicator Bounce flash warning 1 Flash output adjustment indicator f stop 2 Channel indicator 9 Wireless mode indicator 8 A Zoom M Zoom xxmm 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 gt 67 PTTL gt A gt M gt 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 E gt Leading curtain sync D4 Trailing curtain sync 44 Contrast control sync HS 4 High speed sync o OO XX F2 to F22 When set to ISO 100
18. 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 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 MWiLeading 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 SE Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture 30 R Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode Procedure d Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture O The flash unit will switch to the trailing curtain sync mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down Mi High Speed Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode O As can be seen in the
19. in flash unit or attached flash unit The AF360FGZ will discharge at the same time that the camera s flash discharges Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF360FGZ to the subject within 4 meters The slave unit will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of non operation when the auto power off function is set 48 O 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 MSlave Mode Setting To properly control the slave flash it is necessary to set the slave mode settings FORMAT MWIRELESS SLAVE S 2 seconds or more Procedure 4 Slide the setting switch up Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT for 2 seconds or more SLAVE1 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 O The flash will not discharge properly if the slave mode was set to the wrong mode It may not discharge at all or may discharge simultaneously with the control flash Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT to finish setting O In SLAVE2 fluorescent lamps flicker may contribute to flash unit s erroneous firing on rare occasions 49
20. in the direction indicated by FIX gt to lock it 1 2 12 O The following cameras have a shoe lock pin When attaching the flash unit turn the locking lever in the FIX gt direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with the shoe lock pin When releasing the flash unit be sure to do so after turning the locking lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by FIX gt and loosening the shoe lock pin Otherwise the hot shoe will be damaged K20D K10D K200D K110D K100D Super K100D ist D series ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 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 Turning the Power On 40 70ft READY TEST ZOOM S CH MODELING OFF ON i A HSY DER y eN Sliding the power switch to the ON position will turn on the power The ready lamp will light up when the flash is charged Sliding it to the OFF position will turn off the power If charging time takes more than 20 seconds the batteries are exhausted and should be replaced with new batteries If the flash unit is used with exhausted batteries the settings may return to their default configuration O Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on O 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
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22. page 55 When Attaching the AF360FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash EA emp H PT SRS Li l LU mm Main flash Control flash only not used for main flash 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Set the wireless mode switch to C so that CONTROL is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel 4 Slide down the setting switch to the yellow Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register e cnannel on te camera dot to display the channel on the LCD panel Attach diia the hot R of the Press the channel button CH and select a camera after turning the camera off channel from ICH to ACH 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot 39 D When you turn the camera on and press the Next set the channel of the separated wireless shutter release button halfway 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 D Place the other AF360FGZ in the desired position Preparato op separaled Pas nl 2 Set the power switch of the flash unit to 7 FORMAT MWIRELESS WIRELESS ml c A 3 Set the wireless mode switch to S so that bt LS mm SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of LI LI 17 i e H the LCD panel 4 Slide d
23. table on page 81 the guide number becomes smaller as the shutter speed becomes faster in high speed sync 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 HS O The flash will be set to high speed sync mode and HS 4 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 6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation O High speed sync is possible with the camera separated wireless from the AF360GZ Refer to page 43 32 EH Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 29 for the features and condit
24. the camera 2 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 G 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 O The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not discharge Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync 4 p gt 46 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 MSlave 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 i
25. 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 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 This warranty policy does not affect customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty po
26. 2 Store the panel you 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 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 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 MModeling 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 discharge continuously for one second 3 After firing the modeling flash slide the setting switch up white dot To prevent the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating do not discharge the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times After the tenth time let the flash unit rest for at least 10 minutes Test Flash Chec
27. 3 P50 P5 A3Date A3DateS Program A Program Plus For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 9 If the power is turned temporarily OFF the flash will be set to P TTL or TTL auto Return the setting to Auto flash O The sync mode will be fixed in leading curtain sync WManual Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode FORMAT MWIRELESS 35mm SO M cm LJ mm i 17 DH 07 115 2 3 4 68 12 16 22m NG Des 5 10 TRT 40 70ft Y READY D OOO FORMAT CH OFF ge AA HS OFF SYNC IMWIRELESS MCS Cu Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch Press the flash mode button MODE to display M 1 xx on the LCD panel e 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 DWith 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 O Refer to page 79 for the guide number table 27 28 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit The
28. E F MEF MV1 MV Flash Mode P TTL P TTL auto TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type B C D B C D B C D Leading curtain syne Yes vYes ves ves vYes Yes Treling curainsyne gt gt No No No No No No Slow speed sync O O O O O wes is no High speed sync No No No No No No T Automatic switching X sync speed when Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes flash is charged Flash ready display RF pe Yes Yes l Yes Yes ves vos viewfinder Auto check display ME NE alo sako za ER Saveta dN No No No No No GHH o No No No No No No No Kole Red eye reduction No No No No No AF spotbeam Si i PP el Slow speed sync with B Bulb Exposure for the A3Date and A3DateS se Except ME 67 Type E 35mm single reflex cameras other than those in Type A to D 67 camera flash photography flash O photography photography spotbeam Camera type EY a a I e e e a FEET Traing curtain syne Na NT Slow speedsync l mw w Highrspeed syne o omw wo o SS X sync speed when No No flash is charged Lea h Auto check display No ww Slave las O o o No Wireless control o mw w Red eye reduction mwm wo AF spotbeam Y 68
29. E 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 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 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on the camera 38 Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position Press the flash mode button MODE to display P TTL if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P TTL auto 3 Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and set the camera flash mode to WIRELESS A Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built in flash unit are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the AF360FGZ will blink O 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 O The flash mode on the camera must be set to T I WIRELESS otherwise the AF360FGZ will not discharge O 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 O For test flash refer to
30. FO m Za 1 w B 12 16 22m 40 70ft Y READY 25 Procedure d Turn on the power switch 2 Press the flash mode button MODE until A is displayed on the LCD panel 3 Set the aperture value and ISO Press the select button S so that f stop on the LCD panel blinks 2 Turn the adjustment dial to set the aperture value O 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 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 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 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 P
31. J modes 645 SFXN SF1N SFX SF1 Programmed AE Aperture Priority AE and SF7 SF10 Super A Shutter Priority AE modes Super Program MWPrecautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash O 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 Flash Effective Range Calculating the Flash Effective However if the minimum distance obtained is 0 7m or Range less the minimum distance will be 0 7m Refer to page 2 for th i table When setting the lens to manual f stop calculate the 82 for the guide number table guide 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 sensitivity at ISO100 D For the zoom position 50mm and sensitivity at ISO100 the guide number is 30 2 30 guide number 4 aperture 7 5m max distance 3 7 5m max distance 10 0 75m min distance Thus flash effective range is approx 0 75m 7 5m 77 Display of Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicator The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on FORMAT MWIRELLESS the LCD panel Make sure that you a
32. K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D 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 If the 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 TTL Auto Flash 67 II 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 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 when the camera exposure mode is set to Manual M SFX SF 1 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 tim
33. Modes Not Supported by Camera Model Slow Speed Sync K200D K100D Super K110D AUTO PICT amp A LW 7m K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 P except ist and MZ L ZX sc 6 SCN ist DL ist DS ist K200D K100D Super K110D K100D MZ L ZX L MZ 6 MZ 7 ZX 7 ist DL2 Av Aperture Priority modes K20D K10D ist D Green Hyper Program when You can perform slow speed sync programmed AE is activated and Av photography using the following Aperture Priority modes method when the camera is in Hyper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is slower than 1 150 sec 74 Exposure Modes Not Supported by o 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 Priority modes KA MZ 30 ZX 30 2 4 amp 7S 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 NA
34. Priority AE medium format 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure Film cameras 1 90 sec or slower 35mm autofocus 7 4 PZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P 1 125 sec or slower in Programmed AE and single lens reflex Aperture Priority AE in Hyper Progam 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 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 gt 54 o 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 camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder O 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 discharge only the external flash unit discharges u SFXN SF1N SF7 SF10 Z 10 PZ 10 C
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36. actual time a picture is taken in the same manner as traditionally done O 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 O Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF360FGZ to the subject within 4 meters 36 Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built in Flash Unit Setting switch FORMAT MWIRELESS 35mm SLAVE S P TTL 56 B l LU mm ni 1 I LILI A I SES 1 The AF360FGZ can be used in combination with a built in flash unit only when used with the LIGHT ZOOM following cameras ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 K10D NOTE K20D K200D NOTE it However this requires the firmware to be updated SYNC Q WIRELESS to Version 1 10 or later Download the firmware for MCG the K10D from the following URL and install it on your camera http www pentax jp english support download_digital html You may also contact your nearest PENTAX service center for firmware updates This will involve a fee 37 Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ and register the channel on the camera A 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 SLAV
37. annel of the O You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the AF360F GZ and register the channel on the exposure metering timer is on while information lo relating to aperture etc is displayed in the A 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 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 a channel from 1CH to 4CH 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot 43 G When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on the camera Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position Press the flash mode button MODE to display 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 you use A Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and display MHS on the LCD panel Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync pp 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 o
38. cling time AA Alkaline LR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 250 AA Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH Approx 6 sec Approx 160 AA Lithium FR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 300 Approx 2 frames sec for 50 times at M 1 16 output with using AA alkaline LR 6 batteries Auto zoom enabled with autofocus compatible camera and lens combination Wide angle panel used Vertical Coverage 23 26 34 as s3 60 86 Consecutive Discharge Flash Coverage Angle Horizontal Coverage 31 36 46 60 70 78 98 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 1m 7 m According to our testing conditions Sensitivity setting ISO 25 1600 86 Flash modes Flash exposure compensation Flash output setting Flash sync mode Wireless flash Bounce flash Power saving Red eye reduction Modeling flash Wide angle panel Catchlight panel LCD panel illumination Power source Dimensions and weight P TTL auto TTL auto auto manual In P TTL mode 3 0 to 1 0 levels 0 5 step increments Wireless master slave 1 1 gt 2 3 1 2 1 3 Manual 1 1 1 2 gt 1 4 gt 1 8 1 16 gt 1 32 Leading curtain sync
39. d 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 which 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 equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by
40. e lens reflex cameras except MZ M ZX M SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Contrast control sync Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D K100D Super 45 cameras K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 67 U 645N Il 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 59 Restrictions High speed sync HS 4 Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D K100D Super cameras K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 single lens reflex cameras m Cameras that Support Wireless Mode Wireless Mode Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D When photographing in wireless mode set WIRELESS cameras ist DL2 ist DSZ the slave mode to SLAVE1 refer to page ist DL ist DS 49 ist D You cannot photograph in wireless mode in K10D NOTE combination with the built in flash unit with Film cameras 35mm ist MZ S MZ L the following cameras K100D Super K110D K100D ist DL2 autofocus single lens reflex ZX L MZ 6 ist DSZ ist DS ist DL cameras NOTE For the K10D the firmware must be updated to Version 1 10 or later page 37 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
41. en using bounce flash will be displayed on the LCD panel The effective flash range will blink only when the bounce angle is set at 10 O 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 Manual Flash Photography 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 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 O Bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions A photography manual and other references are recommended BAF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions the s
42. er 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 SF 10 645 Super A Super Program LX Auto Flash A Aperture setting Under the following conditions autofocus cameras can also use A capable PENTAX The camera exposure mode is set to manual exposure single lens reflex The camera exposure metering timer is off cameras 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 SF1 Exposure mode Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE modes Manual Flash Aperture setting M capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras MW Cameras 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 reference pages Restrictions Leading curtain sync X E gt All PENTAX single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe page 69 Trailing curtain sync 4 Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D K100D Super cameras K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 6711 645N Il 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist Z PZ series MZ ZX series singl
43. eras 645N II 645N FA645 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 21 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 your camera supports the desired flash mode Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode page 57 2 Whether you can use the desired function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 61 68 P TTL auto flash P TTL A pre flash is discharged 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 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
44. es e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs an Canada Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 92 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 equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires 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 equipments 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 correctly 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
45. es Yes Yes Yes Trailing curtain syno Tas Yes Yes No No No No No No Siowspeed syne Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes P No No No No No No No No No Automatic switching Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes to X sync speed when flash is charged Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control ME ate No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No e l 4 No ves Sns ves ae T S Only when combined with cameras provided with red eye reduction Excluding the MZ 5N Z 1P and Z 5P 2 Only when the AF360FGZ is detached from the camera and connected by an extension cord Excluding the MZ 3 MZ 5 MZ 10 and MZ 50 63 viewfinder 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 Yes Yes Trailing curtain sync Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No _ T vee Yes Yes Ys Yas No Yas fos No f f High speed sync T sync No No Automatic o to X sync speed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes when flash is charged Flash ready display Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ves es in U ed Ee e ka R HE Slave flash No No no Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Wireless control No No
46. fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture autofocus single lens Priority AE in Hyper Program y 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 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 ee 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 O The flash mode automatically switches to P TTL auto under the following condition When the flash mode is set to manual flash M and the sync mode is set to contrast control sync 74 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 displayed in the viewfinder 72 High Speed Sync Mode Photography HS 4 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 sync 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 No
47. hy 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 discharged Shutter release button is fully pressed The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash mode of the camera The external AF360FGZ emits a pre flash verifies the state of the subject The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash output amount to the external AF360FGZ 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 The external AF360FGZ discharges the main flash for making both flash units discharge main flashes refer to page 41 O 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 discharges at the
48. ions of use of this sync mode O Refer to Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord on page 56 on using the AF360FGZ detached from the camera mm ML gt 0 7 1152 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m QS 5 Procedure d Turn on the power switch Set the sync mode switch to contrast control 74 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 With a single flash With contrast control sync flash L SS O 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 74 34 Advanced Functions Wireless Mode With the AF360FGZ you can take photographs 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 O The AF540FGZ can be used interchangeably with AF360FGZ flash units for wireless mode photograp
49. k that the ready lamp is lit then press the test button TEST The test flash will discharge 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 ora wireless flash unit For information on how to arrange this refer to the operating manual for the camera ist D Ist MZ S You can use the OK button Refer to Custom Function Chart in the camera s operating manual You can use the flash pop up button Refer to Setting the Custom Function in the camera s operating manual You can use the LCD illuminator button Refer to PENTAX Functions in the camera s operating manual 55 Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF360FGZ separately from the camera connected by an extension cord use the optional extension cord F5P F5P L Attach the extension cord F5P F5P L to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter Fa or the optional hot shoe adapter F refer to the diagram on the right O 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 up K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 is
50. licy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy 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 may 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 equipment This equipment 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 residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency 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 equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur
51. n 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 gt Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 61 68 2 Precaution When Photographing with a Slave Flash page 76 O Refer to page 60 for cameras that support wireless mode Procedure Confirm that the slave mode is set to SLAVE2 Refer to page 49 Set the flash unit s power switch to WIRELESS 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 A WN 47 Set the zoom position to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired location O 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 Turn the flash unit on the camera on O If the camera s built in flash unit is part of the combination pop up the built in flash unit Check that the ready lamp is lit then take the picture O When charging is complete 4 is lit in the viewfinder of the camera The ready lamp is lit on the AF360FGZ O Position the slave unit s so that the slave sensor can receive the flash discharged by the camera s built
52. n 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 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 discharges 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 discharged 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
53. ns reflex cameras K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D ist 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 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 aB 6 0 6 Leading curtain sync a Trailing curtain sync ves Yes Yes mno High speed sync Automatic switching to ves Yes Yes no X sync speed when Yes Yes Y flash is charged Flash ready display in es NG No ves No No Auto check display wv w No ve No No ves No sena No ves y Red eye reduction Y AF spoibeam ves ves ves ves mo Q Depending on the type of camera if AE Metering is switched on the flash mode switches to P TTL or TTL For details see page 57 2 ist D K10D the firmware must be updated to Version 1 10 or later 62 2 Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode lt Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras gt 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 photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Leading curtain sync Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Y
54. o do not dismantle the batteries Trying to recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause an explosion or leakage When changing batteries do not mix batteries of different manufacturers type and capacity e 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 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 FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UN Escribi 1 Precautions for Your Flash Unit 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries 4 Names Of Parts cesses seene ennenen nenen 6 LCD Panel Indicator 8 Inserting the Batteries sss sees esec ss eee ee sees eee 10 Mounting to Camera ss ssssssseess sese ee eee ss sees eee 12 Turning the Power On aaa ee aaa ee ee eess sees 13 Auto Power Off FUNcCtION occccoocccccnonncconnnnnoo 14 Quick Power On Function ccecce 14 Select Button S Adjustment Dial Functions sss sss sss sss seene nenen 15 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle susjede dead da kak kao dekana 17 Using the Flash Modes css aaa sese sssssss sese 22 P TTL Auto Flash selen ee eee 23 TTL Auto Eas
55. o mount incompatible accessories Otherwise the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered inoperable 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 O 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 When photographing black subjects or white subjects use exposure compensation O Do not attach any accessories having either fewer or different layout other than PENTAX standard electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip Otherwise some functions may not work properly O We will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage etc caused due to the use of this product with Cameras and accessories made by the other companies Cautions Regarding Batteries O This flash unit uses four AA alkaline lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries Do not use any other type 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 AA alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable Als
56. ontrast Control Sync Photography 44 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 K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D AF200FG built in flash Even if you set the flash to another K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D units flash mode the photograph is ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 automatically taken in P TTL auto flash mode AF330F TZ AFS00F TZ TTL auto flash 6711 645N II 645N or any 35mm autofocus AF400F TZ AF240FT Even if you set the flash to another single lens reflex camera flash mode the photograph is automatically taken in TTL auto flash mode Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Digital single lens reflex K20D K200D K100D Super 1 180 sec or slower cameras K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DSZ ist DL ist DS Film cameras medium 67 II 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE format 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure 71 Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium 645N II 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
57. own the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel G 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 discharge Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink 40 When Using Both an AF360FGZ Attached to the Camera and a Separated Flash Unit as Main Flashes Use both flash units as main flashes Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register the channel on the camera Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera after turning the camera off ORMA WIVWTR 35mm MASTER PSI cr SYNC WIRELESS MCS W Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 3 Set the wireless mode switch to M so that MASTER 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 Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 41 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot D When you tu
58. pact 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 anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants The following may lead to an explosion or fire O Shorting the batteries Exposing the batteries to flames O Dismantling the batteries Remove the sticker covering the battery O Attempting to recharge non rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Precautions for Your Flash Unit Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit O Avoid leaving the flash unit for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a Car O 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 O Do not use the flash unit where it may be directly exposed to rain water etc Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one It may cause explosion or overheating When using the flash unit off the camera do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or t
59. potbeam will be projected automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions This function is activated only when the camera is set to autofocus By 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 discharge The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions 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 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 O The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera s hot shoe O The flash does not discharge when using the AF spotbeam exclusively as a focusing aid 53 MWide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel The AF360FGZ has a built in wide angle panel and catchlight panel at the top of the flash head Execute the following if necessary Pull out both the wide angle panel and catchlight panel
60. r 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 the AF360FGZ and built in flash unit are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink O The built in flash unit is used for control flash only It will not be used for main flash O Refer to camera s operating manual for the operation of the camera Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ First set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera and register the channel on the camera A 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 u ORMA 35mm WIR CONTROL PET 5 T U l LU mm SYNC WIRELESS MCS Cw 3 Set the wireless mode switch to C or M CONTROL For 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 G Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot 45 DWhen you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on
61. ra 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 E co LO S S C U nze S m azami Dnm 1 LJmm U nar Dam ao K ri L mm axa m I LJmm Ham E 5 TU M Zoom I Limm O azo mm o ri M Zoom LU Lnn arn I LImm azam 90m azmi Sm 67 Camera Digital Camera 645 Camera 35mm Camera 20 O In the A Zoom mode the flash coverage angle In the A Zoom mode if there is no lens focal will be adjusted automatically 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 O A warning signal appears as follows when the 60mm flash cannot cover the focal length of the O 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 35mm autofocus single D FA FA J FA F lens reflex cam
62. re within the flash 35mm Eames ON effective range before taking pictures ET a H e The effective flash range is displayed for the S following camera and lens combinations K20D K200D K100D Super K10D DA D FA FA J FA F K110D K100D A ist D series gt 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft JZ 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA FA J FA F A except for SF series 645N II 645N FA645 If the maximum distance exceeds 22 meters gt will light up If the minimum distance is 0 7m or less will blink The flash effective range varies depending on ISO lens aperture in use and or the zoom position flash coverage angle Keep this in mind especially when you are using a variable aperture zoom lens 78 NW Guide Number GN Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity The larger the number the farther you can reach with your flash 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 Camera format O Depending on the camera and lens you are using the effective flash range may be displayed Refer to page 78 With the wide angle panel attached Zoom position 120mm ISITA semm 48mm 34mm mm 189mm 16mm 25 22 ea pe e a aes h 15 125 H o H rs 25 BET on RT A pe felis s fos s 35s MN CE 79
63. rn 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 AMWIRELESS Ma SLAVE S C P TTL Sen om LI LI i i CH YE KL E Husk QFE ON SYNC MWIRELESS MCS 42 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 G Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot O The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not discharge Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink Wireless High Speed Sync Photography ORMA WWWIRELESS 35mm SLAVE S P TTL OH 00 it Wen Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a X acs Built in Flash Unit CB Firstly set the wireless mode and ch
64. s making sure the plus figure to open minus markings 9 match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover 10 Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the same type as shown below Alkaline battery LR6 Lithium battery FR6 Nickel Metal Hydride battery Ni MH Nickel manganese Ni Mn and nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries cannot be used O For information about recycling times and total number of flashes refer to Specifications on page 85 O If the indicators on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does not light up the batteries may be exhausted or not inserted correctly Verify the orientation of the batteries or if the indicators and ready lamp still do not light up replace them with new batteries If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries the batteries will overheat activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit If this occurs rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries returns to normal 11 Mounting to Camera Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera Attach the flash unit to the camera Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction opposite to that indicated by FIX gt 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 3 Turn the locking lever of the flash unit
65. ster flash M Wireless W slave flash S U Flash output setting 16 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ s flash coverage angle can be adjusted Format setting to match the angle of view of the lens being used Firstly set the FORMAT to match the image size which enables effective distribution of the flash light of the camera you are using The flash coverage angle is indicated by the focal The format size will automatically be set when lengths of available lenses in the LCD panel of the flash the shutter release button is pressed halfway unit according to the preset image size FORMAT of down when the AF360FGZ is used in the camera combination with the following cameras K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS FORMAT QUWIRELLESS 35mm S ist D ist MZ L MZ S P TTL poe For other cameras before use set the FORMAT HE l to match the image size of the camera according Sa gt to the following procedure U u u U y ja Su LU Slide the setting switch down yellow dot 2 Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to LIGHT ZOOM TEST display camera formats image sizes in the LCD panel FORMAT CH MODELING You can switch from 35mm 645 gt 67 35mm in that order MWIRELLESSe MCS 17 If you are setting the format manually return the setting switch to the upper white dot
66. t 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 O The 6711 does not come with a hot shoe The optional hot shoe grip 67 II should be used Refer to the hot shoe grip 67 lII operating manual for instructions 56 When setting up the flash unit separately from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the optional off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc Extension cord Hot shoe F5P F5P L adapter FG Supported Functions for PENTAX Cameras m 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 P TTL Auto K20D K200D K100D When the exposure mode is Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Flash P TTL Super K10D K110D Aperture Priority AE even if you set the flash mode to manual M it K100D ist DL2 will automatically switch to P TTL while the camera s exposure meter ist DSZ ist DL is operating while information is being displayed in the viewfinder You ist DS ist D ist can actually use Manual flash mode M when the camera exposure MZ L ZX L MZ 6 mode is set to Manual M MZ S With the
67. t Supported by High Speed Sync Mode column Exposure Modes Not Supported K200D AUTO PICT A 7 amp amp P K100D Super except ist and MZ L ZX L MZ 6 SCN K110D K100D K200D K100D Super K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL2 B Bulb Exposure modes ist DL ist DS ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 K20D K10D iset D Green Hyper Program when You can photograph in high speed sync mode programmed AE is activated and B using the following method when the camera is in Bulb Exposure modes Hyper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is faster than 1 150 sec P Programmed AE mode B Bulb Exposure mode 73 Slow Speed Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows Shutter speed slower than flash unit s X sync speed Exposure mode manual exposure Shutter Priority AE except 645 SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 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 by Slow Speed Sync Photography column You cannot perform slow speed sync photography 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

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