Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Precautions for Your Flash Unit

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Precautions for Your Flash Unit

Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit.

Avoid leaving the flash unit for extend period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car.

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.

Do not use the flash unit where it may be directly exposed to rain water etc.

When using the flash unit off the camera, do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or to 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.

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.

Do not attach any accessories having the wrong number of electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip. Otherwise, some functions may not work properly.

Pentax will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage, etc. caused due to the use of this product with cameras which are made by companies other than Pentax.

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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.Zoom35mm camera Zoom Positions by Camera formatCamera Digital 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 AidCatchlight 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 Sync Mode Camera Restrictions Cameras that Support Each Sync ModeCamera 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 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 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 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 Pour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada European Union Information on disposal for usersPentax Canada Inc Headquarters