Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Using the Sync Mode, Leading Curtain Sync Mode, Trailing Curtain Sync Mode

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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.

ÝCameras 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.

ÝFunctions Related to Each Flash Mode (Page 61 - 68)

3.Restrictions for the use of each sync mode.

ÝSync Mode Restrictions (Page 69 - 73)

Leading Curtain Sync Mode

This is the most commonly used sync mode. In this mode, the flash fires at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel. You can use this mode with the shutter speed set to the X-sync speed or slower. Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this sync mode.

Trailing Curtain Sync Mode

In this sync mode, the flash is fired at the instant the second curtain begins its travel. This mode will freeze the subject with a blur appearing after the subject under a slow shutter speed condition. Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this sync mode.

High Speed Sync Mode

This sync mode will enable flash synchronization with shutter speeds faster than the X-sync speed. Since there is no sync speed limitation, high-speed sync is effective for fill-flash in daylight. Refer to page 31 for instructions on how to use this sync mode.

Contrast Control Sync Mode

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.

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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 TTL Ý a Ý M Ý SB LCD Panel IndicatorAuto Check Display Inserting the Batteries Types of Batteries Mounting to Camera Turning the Power On Quick Power On Function Auto Power Off FunctionProcedure Select Button S/Adjustment Dial FunctionsCompensation Connected Flash Mode Adjustment RangeWhen using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or Same time, use the camera’s exposureCamera Format and Flash Coverage Angle Manual Zoom M.Zoom Auto Zoom A.ZoomCamera Digital camera Zoom Positions by Camera format35mm camera 35mm Camera Camera Focal length Camera Lens TypesAuto flash a Using the Flash ModesTTL auto flash P-TTL TTL auto flash TTLTurn on the flash unit TTL Auto FlashIs displayed on the LCD panel Auto Flash Select M.Zoom regardless of the type of lens being used Refer to page 79 for the guide number table Manual FlashYou can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. See Example00AF360FGZ.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM High Speed Sync Mode Using the Sync ModeLeading Curtain Sync Mode Trailing Curtain Sync ModeTrailing Curtain Sync Mode Leading Curtain Sync ModeWill be shown on the LCD panel only High-Speed Sync ModeFlash will be set to high-speed sync mode When the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed00AF360FGZ.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Contrast Control Sync Flash With a single flash With contrast control sync flash Advanced Functions Wireless Mode00AF360FGZ.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit Viewfinder Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera When Attaching the AF360FGZ to the Camera for Control FlashPhotographing Preparation of Separated Flash UnitUse 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 LCD panel SlaveCheck that the ready lamp is lit, then take the picture To finish setting NSlave Mode SettingWhen photographing with slave flash Flash will not fire properly if the slave modeSlow-Speed-Sync Photography Bounce Flash Manual Flash Photography TTL, TTL Auto Flash PhotographyAF Spotbeam Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing AidWide-angle panel Wide-Angle Panel and CatchlightCatchlight panel Modeling Flash Modeling Flash/Test FlashTest Flash Connecting the AF360FGZ with Extension Cord Flash Mode Camera Cameras that Support Each Flash ModeSupported Functions for Pentax Cameras ZX-M, SFXN/SF1N Sync Mode Camera Restrictions Cameras that Support Each Sync ModeFunction Cameras that Support Wireless ModeCamera Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Cameras that Support Slow-Speed-Sync ModeFunction Camera Flash photography Photography Photography*1 Cameras that Support P-TTL Auto Flash ModeCamera type Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash ModePhotography Spotbeam Camera type Film cameras medium format Flash Mode TTL P-TTL auto TTL TTL auto Auto flashType 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 Trailing Curtain Sync Photography Sync Mode RestrictionsCamera Model Camera Settings Restrictions Leading Curtain Sync PhotographySFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10, Z-10/PZ-10 Contrast Control Sync Photography Flash Unit Flash Mode Camera ModelCamera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium 645N2, 645N By High-Speed Sync Mode High-Speed-Sync Mode PhotographyExposure Modes Not Supported Slow-Speed-Sync Photography Slow-Speed-Sync Photography RestrictionsExposure Modes Not Supported by Slower than 1/250 sec Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 refer to Precautions When Photographing with a Slave FlashBe sure to set the camera as follows Calculating the Flash Effective Range Flash Effective RangeExample Display of Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicatorIntensity Guide Number GNZoom position Light 645Light FlashSpeed High-Speed Sync Guide NumberShutter 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 24mm 20mmDigital TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range00AF360FGZ.book Page 83 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Optional Accessories Type Guide No ISO Specifications85mm 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 For customers in Canada For customers in the USAPour les utilisateurs an Canada European Union Information on disposal for usersPentax Canada Inc Headquarters