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Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Bundled Items

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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ.

In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. It is clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist spotbeam.

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Pentax AF-360FGZ manual Bundled Items

Contents

AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Bundled Items FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT The following may lead to an explosion or fire Precautions for Your Flash Unit nCautions Regarding Batteries Table of Contents Names of Parts Page nLCD Panel Indicator Auto Check Display Inserting the Batteries Nickel-MetalHydride battery Ni-MH Types of BatteriesAlkaline battery LR6 Lithium battery FR6 Nickel manganese Ni-Mnand nickel cadmium Ni2 Attach the flash unit to the camera Mounting to Camera1 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera panelTurning the Power On nAuto Power Off Function nQuick Power On FunctionSelect Button S/Adjustment Dial Functions ProcedureConnected Flash Mode Adjustment RangeWhen using multiple flash units set to P-TTLor same time, use the camera’s exposureCamera Format and Flash Coverage Angle position 2 Zoom position Flash coverage angle settingAuto Zoom A.Zoom Manual Zoom M.Zoom67 camera Zoom Positions by Camera format645 camera Digital camera67 Camera 35mm Camera645 Camera Digital CameraCamera CameraLens Types Focal lengthTTL auto flash TTL Using the Flash ModesP-TTLauto flash P-TTL Auto flash AnP-TTLAuto Flash ProcedurenTTL Auto Flash ProcedurenAuto Flash Procedure The effective flash range is displayed on the LCDRefer to page 79 for the guide number table nManual FlashProcedure In the following cameras, if the correct flash 645, LX, MZ-M/ZX-MTrailing Curtain Sync Mode Using the Sync ModeLeading Curtain Sync Mode High Speed Sync ModeProcedure nLeading Curtain Sync ModenTrailing Curtain Sync Mode Procedurewhen the shutter speed exceeds X-syncspeed nHigh-SpeedSync ModeProcedure The flash will be set to high-speedsync modePlease read the camera operating manual for camera operation nContrast Control Sync Flash ProcedureWith a single flash With contrast control sync flashAdvanced Functions nWireless ModeNotes on Wireless Flash Control P-TTLphotography Control Flash and Main Flash ist D, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6 ŔŦŵŵŪůŨġŴŸŪŵŤũviewfinder Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Preparation of Separated Flash Unit PhotographingPreparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Use both flash units as main flashesPreparation of Separated Flash Unit PhotographingWireless High-SpeedSync Photography 3other than P-TTL Page 5sync mode nSlave Procedure6tabletop, chair, etc Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT nSlave Mode Settingor may fire simultaneously with the control flash 2 secondsnSlow-Speed-SyncPhotography nBounce Flash P-TTL,TTL Auto Flash Photography Manual Flash PhotographynAF Spotbeam 1.Wide-anglepanel nWide-AnglePanel and Catchlight PanelCatchlight panel Wide-anglepanel 2.Catchlight panelTest Flash nModeling Flash/Test FlashModeling Flash Extension cord F5P nConnecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension CordHot shoe adapter FGSupported Functions for Pentax Cameras nCameras that Support Each Flash ModeFlash Mode CameraCamera nCameras that Support Each Sync ModeSync Mode RestrictionsnCameras that Support Wireless Mode FunctionFunction nCameras that Support Slow-Speed-SyncModenFunctions Related to Each Flash Mode Camera1. Cameras that Support P-TTLAuto Flash Mode 2. Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode Film cameras medium format Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode Leading curtain sync Trailing Curtain Sync Photography nSync Mode RestrictionsLeading Curtain Sync Photography Camera Category Flash Mode Contrast Control Sync PhotographyFlash Unit Camera ModelShutter Speed Camera CategoryCamera Model High-Speed-SyncMode Photography Slow-Speed-SyncPhotography Slow-Speed-SyncPhotography RestrictionsCamera Model Camera Model Slow-Speed-SyncPhotographyBe sure to set the camera as follows Exposure mode M manual or B Bulb ExposureFlash Effective Range nCalculating the Flash Effective RangeLens Types Display of Flash Effective RangeCamera light nGuide Number GNZoom position intensitylight FlashZoom position intensityHigh-SpeedSync Guide Number nP-TTLand TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Unit mCamera Hot Shoe Adapter FG Optional AccessoriesOff-cameraShoe Clip CL-10 Off camera shoe adapter FSpecifications Type Guide No ISO ISORecycling time/Total number of flashes AF spotbeam Sensitivity settingISO Flash duration 1/2 peak each Consecutive Discharge Flash Coverage AnglePower source Wireless flashPower saving Red-eyereduction Modeling flash Dimensions and weightMEMO MEMO MEMO Warranty Policy For customers in Canada For customers in the USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE Pour les utilisateurs an Canada2. In other countries outside the EU Information on disposal for users1. In the European Union European Headquarters PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX Service DepartmentPENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH PENTAX France S.A.S PENTAX Schweiz AG