Pentax AF-360FGZ instruction

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AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT

OPERATING MANUAL

Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.

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Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Auto Zoom Electronic Flash Unit Operating Manual

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 Indicator Auto Check Display Inserting the Batteries Types of Batteries Mounting to Camera Turning the Power On Quick Power On Function Auto Power Off Function Procedure Select Button S/Adjustment Dial Functions When using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or Connected Flash Mode Adjustment RangeSame time, use the camera’s exposure Compensation Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle Manual Zoom M.Zoom Auto Zoom A.Zoom Camera Digital camera Zoom Positions by Camera format35mm camera 35mm Camera Camera Focal length Camera Lens Types TTL auto flash P-TTL Using the Flash ModesTTL auto flash TTL Auto flash a Turn on the flash unit TTL Auto Flash Is 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 table 00AF360FGZ.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Leading Curtain Sync Mode Using the Sync ModeTrailing Curtain Sync Mode High Speed Sync Mode Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Leading Curtain Sync Mode Flash 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 only 00AF360FGZ.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 Mode 00AF360FGZ.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 Flash Photographing Preparation of Separated Flash Unit Use 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 Slave Check 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 setting Slow-Speed-Sync Photography Bounce Flash Manual Flash Photography TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography AF Spotbeam Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing Aid Wide-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 Mode Function 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 flash Type 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 Photography SFX/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 indicator Zoom position Guide Number GNLight 645 Intensity Light Flash Shutter High-Speed Sync Guide Number35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 28mm 24mm 20mm Speed Digital TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range 00AF360FGZ.book Page 83 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1209 PM Optional Accessories Type Guide No ISO Specifications 85mm 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 users Pentax Canada Inc Headquarters