Pentax AF-360FGZ manual nModeling Flash/Test Flash

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nModeling Flash/Test Flash

Before taking the picture, firing a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows are cast on the subject.

Modeling Flash

1 Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot).

2 Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the modeling button (MODELING). The flash will fire continuously for one second.

3 After firing the modeling flash, slide the setting switch up (white dot).

•To prevent the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating, do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times. After the tenth time, let the flash unit rest for at least 10 minutes.

Test Flash

Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the test button (TEST). The test flash can be operated.

Cameras Capable of Modeling Flash or Test Flash Photography Using the Camera Button

With the following cameras, a button on the camera can be used instead of the modeling button (MODELING) or the test button (TEST). This operation can be carried out with either an attached flash unit or a wireless flash unit. For information on how to arrange this, refer to the operating manual for the camera.

*ist D: You can use the OK button. (Refer to "Custom Function Chart" in the camera's operating manual.)

*ist: You can use the flash pop-up button. (Refer to "Setting the Custom Function" in the camera's operating manual.)

MZ-S: You can use the LCD illuminator button. (Refer to "Pentax Functions" in the camera's operating manual.)

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