Pentax 40 MZ-3i Mounting the flashgun on the camera, Removing the Standard Foot or SCA adapter

2. Preparations Mounting

Fig. 4: Fixing the flashgun

Mounting the flashgun on the camera

The flashgun can only be attached to the camera with the Standard Foot 301 or an SCA 300/SCA 3000 adapter (optional extra).

☞Before mounting or removing the flashgun, switch off both the camera and the flashgun

Slip the flashgun into the camera’s accessory shoe and lock it into position by turning down the knurled screw .

The standard 40 MZ-3(i) version comes with the Standard Foot 301 which provides sim- ple flash synchronisation, while the „Set“ version is supplied with the corresponding SCA adapter.

Removing the Standard Foot or SCA adapter:

1 Hold the rotary base of the flashgun and swivel the body by 90°.

2Press the retention catch in direction of the arrow.

3Withdraw the Standard Foot or SCA adapter.

Mounting the Standard Foot or SCA adapter:

•Hold the cover plate (only when using the SCA 3000 adapter) in the centre and withdraw.

2. Preparations	Mounting, switching on and off
	Cover plate

Fig. 5: Removing the Foot or SCA adapter

•Push the SCA adapter or Standard Foot 301 all the way in.

•Reset the rotary base to its original position

Synch connection between flashgun and camera is automatically established when the flashgun is inserted into the camera’s accessory shoe.

On cameras without a hot shoe, synchronisation is achieved with a synch cable (36-50, normal, or 36-52, coiled).

Switching the flashgun on and off

The flashgun is switched on with the main switch . It is permanently on when in ON position.

To switch off, push the main switch	to the lower position.
☞ CAUTION! If the locking switch	is in the upper position, read the

instructions under the heading "Switching on with the controls locked" on Page 51.

If the flash unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period we recommend:

-Switch off the flash unit with the main switch

-Remove the source of power (batteries).

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