Pentax SLR specifications Using an External Flash Optional, 153

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the external flash being used. See the chart below for details.

(Yes: Available #: Restricted	No: Not available)
	Built-in		AF500FTZ	AF400FTZ
	Flash	AF360FGZ	AF330FTZ	AF240FT
				AF140C
Red-eye reduction flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Automatic flash discharge	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
After the flash is charged, the
camera automatically switches	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
to the flash sync speed.
Aperture is automatically set in
e (Program) mode and b	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
(Shutter Priority) mode.
Auto check in the viewfinder	No	No	Yes	Yes
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate	Yes*1	Yes*1	No	No
sensitivity: 200 to 3200)
TTL auto flash (appropriate	No	#*2, *6	#*6	#*6
sensitivity: 200 to 400)
Slow-speed sync	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
AF illuminator	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear curtain sync flash*3	#*4	Yes	Yes	Yes
Contrast-control-sync flash*3	No	Yes	Yes	No
mode
Slave flash	No	Yes	Yes*5	No
Multiple flash	No	No	Yes*5	No
High-speed flash sync	No	Yes	No	No
Wireless flash	No	Yes	No	No

*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.

*2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A.

*3 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.

*4 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash.

*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.

*6 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open aperture in lenses with bright F value.

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