Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Wireless High-Speed Sync Photography

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Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, and register the channel on the camera.
Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera.
Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS).
Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel.

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Wireless High-Speed Sync Photography

(Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit)

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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).

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.

Slide the setting switch back up to the (white dot).

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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 FunctionsWhen using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or Connected Flash Mode Adjustment RangeSame time, use the camera’s exposure CompensationCamera Format and Flash Coverage Angle Manual Zoom M.Zoom Auto Zoom A.ZoomZoom Positions by Camera format Camera Digital camera35mm camera 35mm Camera Camera Focal length Camera Lens TypesTTL auto flash P-TTL Using the Flash ModesTTL auto flash TTL Auto flash aTurn 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 You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. See Manual FlashExample Refer to page 79 for the guide number table00AF360FGZ.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Leading Curtain Sync Mode Using the Sync ModeTrailing Curtain Sync Mode High Speed Sync ModeTrailing Curtain Sync Mode Leading Curtain Sync ModeFlash will be set to high-speed sync mode High-Speed Sync ModeWhen the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed 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 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 When photographing with slave flash NSlave Mode SettingFlash will not fire properly if the slave mode To finish settingSlow-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 and Catchlight Wide-angle panelCatchlight panel Modeling Flash/Test Flash Modeling FlashTest Flash Connecting the AF360FGZ with Extension Cord Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Flash Mode CameraSupported Functions for Pentax Cameras ZX-M, SFXN/SF1N Sync Mode Camera Restrictions Cameras that Support Each Sync ModeCameras that Support Wireless Mode FunctionCamera Cameras that Support Slow-Speed-Sync Mode Functions Related to Each Flash ModeFunction Camera Cameras that Support P-TTL Auto Flash Mode Flash photography Photography Photography*1Camera type Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex camerasPhotography 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 Camera Model Camera Settings Restrictions Sync Mode RestrictionsLeading Curtain Sync Photography Trailing Curtain Sync PhotographySFX/SF1, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10, Z-10/PZ-10 Flash Unit Flash Mode Camera Model Contrast Control Sync PhotographyCamera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium 645N2, 645N High-Speed-Sync Mode Photography By High-Speed Sync ModeExposure Modes Not Supported Slow-Speed-Sync Photography Restrictions Slow-Speed-Sync PhotographyExposure Modes Not Supported by Slower than 1/250 sec Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 refer toBe sure to set the camera as follows Flash Effective Range Calculating the Flash Effective RangeExample Display of Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicatorZoom position Guide Number GNLight 645 IntensityLight FlashShutter High-Speed Sync Guide Number35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 24mm 20mm SpeedDigital 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 the USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs an Canada European Union Information on disposal for usersPentax Canada Inc Headquarters