Hoya Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using an External Flash (Optional) 215

Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.

z: Available ⋅:Not available

Flash	Built-in	AF540FGZ	AF200FG
Camera Function	Flash	AF360FGZ	AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash	z	z	z
Auto flash discharge	z	z	z
Automatically switching to the flash sync	z	z	z
speed
Aperture value is automatically set in e	z	z	z
mode and bmode.
P-TTL auto flash	z	z	z
Slow-speed Sync	z	z	z
Flash exposure compensation	z	z	z
Auto zoom flash head	⋅	z	⋅
AF assist light of external flash	⋅	⋅	⋅
Trailing Curtain Sync*1	z	z	⋅
Contrast-control-sync flash mode	⋅	⋅	⋅
Slave flash	⋅	⋅	⋅
Wireless flash	⋅	⋅	⋅

*1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD ZOOM lens (1/250 sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY WIDE/05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens

• The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external flash.

•Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash.

• When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, the camera’s center of gravity is greatly shifted, making it difficult to take pictures. When using an external flash, it is recommended to use an extension cord to separate the camera and flash. (p.217)

•To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up ring or similar accessory is needed.

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