Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Bundled Items

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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.

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Contents Auto Zoom Electronic Flash Unit Operating Manual Bundled Items For Safe USE of Your Flash Unit 00AF360FGZ.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Precautions for Your Flash Unit 00AF360FGZ.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Table of Contents Names of Parts 00AF360FGZ.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM LCD Panel Indicator TTL Ý a Ý M Ý SBAuto Check Display Inserting the Batteries Types of Batteries Mounting to Camera Turning the Power On Auto Power Off Function Quick Power On FunctionSelect Button S/Adjustment Dial Functions ProcedureSame time, use the camera’s exposure Connected Flash Mode Adjustment RangeWhen using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or CompensationCamera Format and Flash Coverage Angle Auto Zoom A.Zoom Manual Zoom M.Zoom35mm camera Zoom Positions by Camera formatCamera Digital camera 35mm Camera Camera Lens Types Camera Focal lengthTTL auto flash TTL Using the Flash ModesTTL auto flash P-TTL Auto flash aTTL Auto Flash Turn on the flash unitIs displayed on the LCD panel Auto Flash Select M.Zoom regardless of the type of lens being used Example Manual FlashYou can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. See Refer to page 79 for the guide number table00AF360FGZ.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Using the Sync ModeLeading Curtain Sync Mode High Speed Sync ModeLeading Curtain Sync Mode Trailing Curtain Sync ModeWhen the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed High-Speed Sync ModeFlash will be set to high-speed sync mode Will be shown on the LCD panel only00AF360FGZ.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Contrast Control Sync Flash With a single flash With contrast control sync flash Wireless Mode Advanced Functions00AF360FGZ.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit Viewfinder When Attaching the AF360FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to CameraPreparation of Separated Flash Unit PhotographingUse both flash units as main flashes 00AF360FGZ.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Wireless High-Speed Sync Photography 00AF360FGZ.book Page 44 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ 5sync mode Slave LCD panelCheck that the ready lamp is lit, then take the picture Flash will not fire properly if the slave mode NSlave Mode SettingWhen photographing with slave flash To finish settingSlow-Speed-Sync Photography Bounce Flash TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography Manual Flash PhotographyUsing the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing Aid AF SpotbeamCatchlight panel Wide-Angle Panel and CatchlightWide-angle panel Test Flash Modeling Flash/Test FlashModeling Flash Connecting the AF360FGZ with Extension Cord Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras Cameras that Support Each Flash ModeFlash Mode Camera ZX-M, SFXN/SF1N Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Sync Mode Camera RestrictionsCamera Cameras that Support Wireless ModeFunction Function Camera Cameras that Support Slow-Speed-Sync ModeFunctions Related to Each Flash Mode Camera type Cameras that Support P-TTL Auto Flash ModeFlash photography Photography Photography*1 Photography Spotbeam Camera type Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash ModeFilm cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras Flash Mode TTL P-TTL auto TTL TTL auto Auto flash Film cameras medium formatType H Super A/Super Program Type a SF7/SF10 Trailing curtain sync Slow-speed-sync Yes Trailing curtain sync Slow-speed-sync High-speed sync Leading Curtain Sync Photography Sync Mode RestrictionsCamera Model Camera Settings Restrictions Trailing Curtain Sync PhotographySFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10, Z-10/PZ-10 Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Flash Unit Flash Mode Camera ModelContrast Control Sync Photography Film cameras medium 645N2, 645N Exposure Modes Not Supported High-Speed-Sync Mode PhotographyBy High-Speed Sync Mode Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow-Speed-Sync Photography RestrictionsSlow-Speed-Sync Photography Slower than 1/250 sec Be sure to set the camera as follows Precautions When Photographing with a Slave FlashSet the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 refer to Example Flash Effective RangeCalculating the Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicator Display of Flash Effective RangeLight 645 Guide Number GNZoom position IntensityFlash Light35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 24mm 20mm High-Speed Sync Guide NumberShutter SpeedTTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Digital00AF360FGZ.book Page 83 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Optional Accessories Specifications Type Guide No ISO85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm Flash modes Memo 00AF360FGZ.book Page 89 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM 00AF360FGZ.book Page 90 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Warranty Policy Pour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Information on disposal for users European UnionPentax Canada Inc Headquarters