Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash, 252

252

Using the

Flash

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash

Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast control sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units.

The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.

1Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly.

Refer to p.250 for details.

2Set the sync mode for the external flash to contrast- control-sync mode.

3Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take a picture.

• When using two or more external flashes and the contrast control sync mode is set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2 (master unit)

: 1 (slave units). When an external flash is used in combination with the built-

in flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).

•When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the built- in flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.

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Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarks To users of this camera For Using Your Camera SafelyAbout the Camera About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter About the Usage of AA Batteries About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion BatteryPrecautions for D-LI109 Battery Usage Before Using Your Camera Care to be Taken During Handling Cleaning Your Camera About the Battery and ChargerPrecautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Storing Your Camera About Eye-Fi Cards Write-protect switchAbout SD Memory Cards Regarding User Registration Memo Getting Started ContentsBefore Using Your Camera Basic Operations Shooting Functions Shooting Settings Playback Functions and Image Editing Changing Additional Settings Connecting to a Computer Using the Flash Appendix Composition of the Operating Manual Indicates useful information Symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained belowIndicates precautions to take when operating the camera Before Using Your Camera How to Change Function Settings Checking the Contents of the Package Names and Functions of the Working Parts EV Compensation Button Capture ModeMain switch DGreen button Front e-dial R Mode dialFocus mode switch Lens unlock button 3button Playback ModeFour-way controller I Delete button Control panel Capture ModeMonitor Display Shooting Info Display Selection screen Camera Settings for shooting with the viewfinder are displayed Status screen AF frame Live ViewYour Button guide AE Metering p.97 AE Lock p.96 Before Using Your Camera  Control panel Still picture capture modeBefore Using Your Mode Return to the status screen  Shooting Info DisplayRed Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor Single image display Standard Information Display Playback ModeDisplay Indicators are displayed Detailed Information Still picture Use the four-way controller 23 to switch between pages Detailed Information Display Focus mode p.101/AF point p.104/Contrast AF p.106 Histogram shows the brightness Using the Histogram Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display Histogram before and after shooting Guide Indicators Viewfinder AE Lock p.96 Before Using Your Camera 10 ISO/ISO Auto p.87Sensitivity/Remaining image storage capacity Changing AF point p.105  Electronic Level Display Press the four-way controller Standby mode How to Change Function SettingsUsing the Direct Keys Press the 4button Setup screen of the selected item appears Using the Control PanelPress the Mbutton Standby mode Control panel appears Press the 3button or the shutter release button Using the MenusPress the 3button in standby mode Halfway Use the four-way controller 23 to select an item Use the four-way controller 23 to select a settingPress the four-way controller 5 twice Press the four-way controller Press the 3button Attaching a Lens Attaching the Strap Inserting the BatteryTurning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Attaching the Strap Charging the Battery Inserting the BatteryUsing the Lithium-ion Battery Battery charger GettingStarted Inserting/Removing the Battery Battery cover is locked Using the AA BatteriesClose the battery cover Available Batteries Characteristics AA lithium batteries Open the battery cover Battery Level Indicator Using the AC Adapter GettingStarted Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card Close the card cover 3, Then slide it in the direction Arrow Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove Attaching a Lens Inward Remove the front lens cap byPushing the indicated portions To remove the lens Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Getting Started Turning the Camera On and Off Turn the main switch to onAlways turn the camera off when not in use Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language W Hometown screen appears To select a city Initial Setting screen reappearsUse the four-way controller Press the four-way controller 3 to select DST, and use Set the current date and time and the display style Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to set the month Choose mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/dd TimeTime 10001000 Memo Basic Operations Basic Shooting Operation Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal SettingsTaking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Set the mode dial to n Flash Set the focus mode switch to lLook through the viewfinder to View the subject Available operations Press the shutter release button fullyReview the captured image on the monitor Is available. p.72 Live View image is displayed on the monitor Using the Built-in Flash Setting the Flash Mode Press the four-way controller 4 in standby mode Capture Mode Selectable Flash Mode E/F/r G/H/I/r A/p K/r Turn the rear e-dial S Compensating Flash OutputPress the four-way controller 3 in on p.69 Operations Take a picture Using the Built-in FlashPress the Ebutton Press the Q button Reviewing ImagesPlaying Back Images You can play back captured images with the camera Delete confirmation screen appears Deleting a Single ImageYou can delete images one by one Image is deleted Memo Camera Shake Setting the Exposure FocusingChecking the Depth of Field Preview Taking Pictures Continuously How to Operate the Shooting Functions Direct Keys Setting Items Rec. Mode Menu Items GPS Quality Level *1 Sets the quality level of the movie Movie Menu ItemsFramerate *1 Sets the number of frames shot per Second 130 Sets the microphone sensitivity Movie SR *1 Custom Setting Menu Items Save Menu Location 215 Mode for the subject Selecting the Appropriate Capture ModeCapture Mode Characteristics NAuto Picture mode Dial indicator Auto Picture Modes Scene Modes HDR Scene Mode selection screen appears Selecting a Scene Mode Set the mode dial to HCamera switches to the Hmode status screen Press the Mbutton Priority Exposure ModesFunctions Automatic Exposure Aperture value Manual Exposure Press the four-way controller 2 in standby mode Setting the ExposureSetting the Sensitivity Use the four-way controller 23 to select ISO Auto or ISO ShootingFunctions Available # Restricted × Not available Changing the Exposure ModeSet the mode dial to e, K, b, c, L, a or p Shutter speed can be changed in b, L, or a mode Turn the front e-dial R Exposure ends Bulb ShootingTake your finger off the shutter release button Press the m button 1, and then turn the rear e-dial S Adjusting the ExposureExposure is adjusted + Standard  Underexposed  Overexposed default setting Standard exposure Underexposure Overexposure Press the shutter release button halfway Press the four-way controller 5 in standby modeSet the bracket value Press the shutter release button fully Assign AE Lock to the =/Lbutton Refer to Setting the =/LButton Operation p.169 for detailsLocking the Exposure Before Shooting AE Lock Set the exposure, and press the =/Lbutton AE Metering screen appears Press the Mbutton in standby modeSelecting the Metering Method Camera returns to the control panel High-ISO NR Reduces noise at high ISO sensitivity settingsReducing the Image Noise Noise Reduction High-ISO NR screen appears Which is applied to the selected To select a sensitivity value,To set the level of noise reduction Sensitivity value Reduces noise during long exposures 100Slow Shutter Speed NR Shooting Functions TTL phase-matching autofocus FocusingSetting the Focus Mode 101 Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder 102 103 FPS AF Active Area screen appears Selecting the Focusing Point AF Point104 105 Select the desired AF point Contrast AF screen appears Setting the Contrast AF during Live View106 107 Select G in on p.106, and press the 4button Selecting the Desired Focusing Area108 Select the AF area Turn the rear e-dial S to change the magnification Checking the Focus109 Autofocus system operates 110 Adjusting the Focus Manually Manual FocusFocusing Using the Viewfinder Image on the monitor is magnified 111Press the 4button or the shutter release button halfway 21. AF Fine Adjustment screen appears AF Fine AdjustmentPress the four-way controller 5, and adjust the value 112 113 Adjustment value is saved How to Take Pictures Press the 3button three times Take your finger off the V/Ybutton Checking the Depth of Field PreviewDisplaying the Optical Preview Preview Method Description Optical Preview Assign Digital Preview to the V/Ybutton Displaying the Digital Preview115 Focus on the subject, and press the V/Ybutton Shake Reduction screen appears Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera ShakeTaking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 117 Self-timer shootingYou can also change the setting from the a Rec. Mode 3 menu Use the four-way controller 45 to select P Off or O On 118Correcting the Tilt of the Images Camera is ready to take a picture Shooting with the Self-timer119 120 Shooting with a Remote Control Unit Optional 121 122 123 Taking Pictures ContinuouslyContinuous Shooting 124 125 Press the 4button to complete the settingInterval Shooting Interval Shooting screen appears Camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures 126If you selected Now, proceed to Step 127 Multi-exposure screen appears Multi-exposure128 Select from 2 to 9 shots Multi-exposure is ended 129Take the picture Exposure Bracketing and Lens Correction are not available Movie Capture Settings screen appears Changing the Settings for Movie RecordingSet the mode dial to C, and press the 3button Compensation value. default setting Select Framerate 131Select Recorded Pixels Set Quality Level to C, D, or E Press the 3button 132 Set the mode dial to CRecording Movies Press the shutter release button again 133 Flash is not available Interval Movie screen appears Interval Movie134 135 First frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor Playing Back Movies136 Movie playback starts Press the m button 137Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie Save confirmation screen appears 138 Select a point where you want to divide the movieEditing Movies 139 140 Setting the Image Finishing Tone Setting a File FormatSetting the White Balance Correcting Images Settings Setting a File FormatImage Capture Settings screen appears 143 File FormatJpeg Recorded Pixels You can set the format of image files 144 Jpeg QualityColor Space You can select a color space to use Setting the White Balance 145 Use the four-way controller 45 to select the white balance Press the four-way controller 3 in standby mode146 Fine-tune the white balance Select K in on p.146, and press the four-way controller Adjusting the White Balance Manually147 Use the four-way controller 45 to select K1 to K3 Turn the front e-dial R to select an image Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image148 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature 149 Correcting Images Brightness AdjustmentUse the four-way controller 45 to change the settings Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction screen appears 151 This section explains how to set HDR CaptureHigh Dynamic Range Image Capture HDR Capture screen appears Select from ±1 EV, ±2 EV default setting or ±3 EV 152  Distortion Lens Correction153  Lateral chromatic aberration 154 Use the four-way controller 45 to select Off or On Adjust the composition Composition AdjustmentSelect Start adjustment, and press the 4button Composition Adjust. screen appears 156 157 Setting the Image Finishing ToneCustom Image Screen to adjust the parameters appears 158 You can check the saturation and hue with the radar chart 159 Turn the front e-dial R to select a cross processed image Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured Image160 Digital Filter 161 Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a filter Shooting Settings162 163 Screen for the selected exposure mode appears Setting the E-dials OperationUse the four-way controller 23 to select an exposure mode Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ESHIFT ELINE Following settings can be selected for each exposure mode165 Auto Press the 4button Press the 3button Depends on the Exposure Setting p.130 of the C Movie 1 menu166 BSHIFT CSHIFT Select , and press the four- way controller Setting the V/YButton Operation167 Button Customization screen appears 168 Setting the One Push File FormatIs taken. default setting Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a file format Off the =/Lbutton to return to normal autofocus operation Setting the =/LButton Operation169 Save User Mode screen appears Saving Frequently Used SettingsSaving the Settings A mode cannot be set when the mode dial is set to n, Hor C 171 Editing a Setting NameRename User Mode screen appears Text-entry screen appears Cursor at the position of the text input cursor 172Four-way controller Moves the text selection cursor Cursor Set the mode dial to Bor C Checking the Saved User SettingsUsing Saved User Settings 173 Resets the settings saved as a mode to the default settings Resetting to Default SettingsChange the settings as necessary Reset User Mode screen appears Selecting the Playback Functions Connecting the Camera to an AV DeviceFunctions Deleting Multiple Images Playback Functions and Image Editing How to Operate the Playback/Edit FunctionsPlayback Mode Palette Items Function Image Rotation *1 Playback Menu Items 177 Based on the rotation information when 18. Save Setting the Playback Display MethodSelect from ×16, ×8, ×4, ×2 or Off default setting Rotation Info in the ACustom Setting 3 menu is Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback modeSelecting the Playback Functions 179 Select the images to display Displaying Multiple Images180 Turn the rear e-dial S to the right toward y Press the Mbutton in on p.180 181Changing the Multiple Image Display Style Use the four-way controller To select the display style 182 183 Setting the Slideshow DisplayPlaying Back Images Continuously 184 Start screen is displayed and the slideshow starts Image rotation information is saved Rotating Images185 Select images to delete Deleting Multiple ImagesDeleting Selected Images You can delete multiple images at once Selected images are deleted Deleting a Folder187 Folder display screen appears Confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed Deleting All Images188 189 Processing ImagesChanging the Number of Recorded Pixels Resize Screen to select the recorded pixels appears Cropped image is saved as a new image Cutting Out Part of the Image Cropping190 Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame Rear e-dial S Extracted Color 2 OFF/Red Processing Images with Digital Filters191 White Magenta/Blue/Cyan/Green/Yellow 192 To select a parameter Four-way controller 45 to Adjust the value193 Screen to select a filter appears Filter effects used for the selected image appear 194Recreating Filter Effects Image Editing Image selection screen appears 195To check the parameter details, press the Mbutton Filter-processed image is saved as a new image 196 Index setting screen appearsJoining Multiple Images Index Press the four-way controller 3 in the single image display You can select a white or black background Processing may take a while when creating an index image197 Index image is created and a confirmation screen appears Screen to select a development method is displayed Developing RAW ImagesDeveloping One RAW Image Following parameters can be changed 199Use the four-way controller 45 to change the value RAW image is developed and saved as a new Jpeg image 200 You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settingsDeveloping Multiple RAW Images Select the RAW images to be developed Pixels and Jpeg Quality 201Use the four-way controller To set Jpeg Recorded Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal Turn the AV device and camera on Setting the Video Output Format203 Interface Options screen appears 204 File Management Settings How to Operate the Set-up MenuCamera Settings Set-up Menu Items How to Operate the Set-up MenuChanging Additional Settings USB 224 Folder File Name 207Menu Function Create New Use the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Camera SettingsSetting the Sound Effects Sound Effects 1 screen appears Use the four-way controller 45 to select a destination city Setting the World Time209 210 Region City 211 List of World Time Cities Setting the LCD Display Setting the Monitor and the Menu DisplaysSetting the Electronic Level Display 212 Adjusts the brightness and the color of the monitor Adjusting the Brightness and the Color of the MonitorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the value LCD Display Settings screen appears Instant Review screen appears Setting the Display for Instant Review214 215 Setting the Initial Menu Tab to be DisplayedARec. Mode 1 menu C Movie 1 menu 19. Save Menu Location screen appears Setting the Battery Type Battery SettingsMinimizing Battery Consumption AA Battery Type screen appears 217 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera MemoryFunction Default Memory 1 screen appears Turn the rear e-dial S to display the Memory 2 screen Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off218 Turned off Resetting the Custom Menu Resetting the Camera SettingsResetting the Rec. Mode/Movie/Playback/Set-up Menus 219 220 Additional SettingsChecking the Camera Version Information Changing 221 File Management SettingsFormatting an SD Memory Card Format screen appears To select Protect, and press Button Protecting Images from Deletion Protect222 If you selected Date, proceed to Step Setting the Naming System of the Folder223 Folder name is changed Creating New Folders224 Create New Folder screen appears Folder with a new number is created Setting the File Name225 File Name screen appears 226 Setting the Photographer InformationSelecting the File Number Setting Change the text 227 Enter the text Eye-Fi screen appears Using an Eye-Fi Card228 Screen to select the unit of transfer appears 229Transferring Selected Images Folder selection screen appears Select the images to transfer Transferring process cannot be canceled once started230 Images to be transferred are specified 231 Setting the Dpof SettingsYou can set up to 99 copies 232 Press the Mbutton to select P or O for printing the date Saving Images on a Computer Using the Provided SoftwareComputer  Macintosh Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer Windows Computer 235 Setting the USB Connection ModeSaving Images on a Computer Unless otherwise specified, select MSC Turn the camera on Connecting the Camera and a Computer236 Save the captured images to the computer 237 Using the Provided SoftwareInstalling the Software Turn the computer on Click Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 LE Connecting to a Computer238 239 Regarding User Registration 240 Using the Flash Using the Flash in bMode Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure ModeUsing the Slow-speed Sync Flash Using the Flash in cMode 243 Set the flash mode to Gor HUsing the Flash Built-in flash pops up Calculating Aperture Value from Shooting Distance 244Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Guide Number Approx 245 Using an External Flash OptionalSlave flash High-speed sync Wireless flash Flash Built-in Using the P-TTL Auto Flash 246 Using the High-speed Sync Flash 247 248 Using Flash in Wireless ModeSetting the Channel for the External Flash First, set the channel for the external flash unit 249 Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash Master Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord250 Control When combining two external flashes Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension CordsWhen combining with the built-in flash 251 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash252 Refer to p.250 for details Using the GPS Unit Default SettingsCleaning the Cmos Sensor Error Messages Direct Keys Default SettingsRec. Mode Menu Appendix 255 AF.A Tracer GPS 256Astro Movie Menu Playback Mode Palette257 Dpof Set-up Menu 258Playback Menu ACustom Setting Menu 259 260 FA J Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations261 DA L Lens names and mount names Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera262 Unavailable due to vignetting 263Lens and Built-in Flash Available with some restrictions Attach a lens, and turn the camera on Setting the Focal Length264 Turn the rear e-dial S to set the focal length 265 Dust Removal screen appears Removing Dust by Shaking the Cmos Sensor Dust RemovalShaking the Cmos sensor removes dust from the sensor unit Removing Dust with a Blower Sensor Cleaning screen appearsDo not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to p 267 Turn the camera off Clean the Cmos sensor268 Attach the lens or body mount cover Astrotracer Using the GPS Unit269 Select ASTROTRACER, and press the four-way controller Shooting Celestial Bodies Astrotracer270 271 Press the shutter release button fully again Error Messages 273 274 Available space on Troubleshooting275There is no Subject is outside the AF area, aim Problem Cause Remedy276 AF area 277 Use a tripod Image Capture Unit Main SpecificationsAppendix Model Description File Formats Live View Focusing System279 LCD Monitor Appendix Exposure Control Drive Mode280 Shutter Movie 281Capture Functions Customization 282Appendix Playback Functions Accessories Power SupplyDimensions and Weight 283 284 Index 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 Warranty Policy 293 CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in Canada 294For customers in USA Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals 295 296 Memo Germany FranceDeutschland GmbH SL3 8PN, U.K

Pentax K-50 specifications Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash, 252, Refer to p.250 for details

Models: K-50

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Using the

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash

The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.

1Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly.

Refer to p.250 for details.