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AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.
AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.
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It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync.
It is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. Bundled Items The following items are supplied with this manual) ● Certification PENTAX is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in AF-assist spotbeam. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. Check that all the items have been included before use. ● Case ● Operating manual (this product. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with built-in dark locations with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync.
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... dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is set to auto flash, the auto zoom function does not operate even if the camera and lens are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. When (M.Zoom) is being used...
... dot) position. Press the zoom button (ZOOM) until (A.Zoom) is displayed. ● When the flash mode is set to auto flash, the auto zoom function does not operate even if the camera and lens are setting the format manually, return the setting switch to the upper (white dot) position. When (M.Zoom) is being used...
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Then take a picture. ● Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. ● High-speed sync is lit. 6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel. 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ. (Refer to page 43.) 32
Then take a picture. ● Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. ● High-speed sync is lit. 6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel. 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ. (Refer to page 43.) 32
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... register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel. ... metering timer is registered on the camera must be set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in the viewfinder). Slide down , the channel is on (while information relating to aperture etc. Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test...
... register the channel on the camera. Turn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera. Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS). Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD panel. ... metering timer is registered on the camera must be set the camera flash mode to (WIRELESS). 4 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in the viewfinder). Slide down , the channel is on (while information relating to aperture etc. Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how. ● For test...
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... when it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is faster than Xsync speed, the flash will not be set to the modes other than P-TTL... the operation of the camera. 44 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down, the channel is registered on the camera. 2 Next, remove the flash unit from the camera and place it is used for main flash. ● Refer to camera's operating manual for control flash only...
... when it in the desired position. ● Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit is faster than Xsync speed, the flash will not be set to the modes other than P-TTL... the operation of the camera. 44 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down, the channel is registered on the camera. 2 Next, remove the flash unit from the camera and place it is used for main flash. ● Refer to camera's operating manual for control flash only...
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...Keep the distance from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on the AF360FGZ. ● Position the slave unit(s) so that the slave..., ( ) is lit in the viewfinder of non-operation when the auto power off function is part of the combination, pop up a flash unit separately from the built-in flash unit is set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that the AF spotbeam does not operate with the camera...
...Keep the distance from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the off-camera shoe clip CL-10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop, chair, etc. 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on the AF360FGZ. ● Position the slave unit(s) so that the slave..., ( ) is lit in the viewfinder of non-operation when the auto power off function is part of the combination, pop up a flash unit separately from the built-in flash unit is set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that the AF spotbeam does not operate with the camera...
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... support this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) ● Refer to the camera operation manual for details. 50 ■Slow-Speed Sync Photography When using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed...
... support this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set. ➝ Functions Related to Each Flash Mode (page 61 - 68) ● Refer to the camera operation manual for details. 50 ■Slow-Speed Sync Photography When using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed...
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... lighting conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode to focus on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera's hot shoe. ● The flash does not discharge when using the AF360FGZ's built-in AF spotbeam, the AF spotbeam built into the camera will be used... Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a focusing aid. 53 ■AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light. When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions, the spotbeam will not operate. ● The AF spotbeam on ...
... lighting conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode to focus on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera's hot shoe. ● The flash does not discharge when using the AF360FGZ's built-in AF spotbeam, the AF spotbeam built into the camera will be used... Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a focusing aid. 53 ■AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light. When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions, the spotbeam will not operate. ● The AF spotbeam on ...
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... rest for the camera. *ist D: You can use the LCD illuminator button. (Refer to "PENTAX Functions" in the camera's operating manual.) 55 Test Flash Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the test button (TEST). Modeling Flash 1 Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot). 2 Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press...
... rest for the camera. *ist D: You can use the LCD illuminator button. (Refer to "PENTAX Functions" in the camera's operating manual.) 55 Test Flash Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the test button (TEST). Modeling Flash 1 Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot). 2 Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press...
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.../F5P L R 56 ■Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF360FGZ in combination with a hot shoe. Attach the extension cord F5P/F5P L to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F (refer to the hot shoe grip 672 operating manual for instructions. ● When setting up the flash unit separately from the camera...
.../F5P L R 56 ■Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF360FGZ in combination with a hot shoe. Attach the extension cord F5P/F5P L to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F (refer to the hot shoe grip 672 operating manual for instructions. ● When setting up the flash unit separately from the camera...
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...operating (while information is being displayed in the following cameras, the actual photograph is on, you set the flash mode to manual (M), it to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the viewfinder). If the camera exposure metering timer is taken with (TTL). Supported Functions for PENTAX... Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to Manual (M). (With the K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *...
...operating (while information is being displayed in the following cameras, the actual photograph is on, you set the flash mode to manual (M), it to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Although (P-TTL) is displayed in the viewfinder). If the camera exposure metering timer is taken with (TTL). Supported Functions for PENTAX... Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that functions related to Manual (M). (With the K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *...
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...4 m (According to turn it off : After approx. 3 min. After 1 hour in Auto. Pull out manually. Quick power on: By pressing the camera's shutter release button halfway Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with the power (ON). 6 minutes in the wireless mode. or press the button again ...to our testing conditions.) Vertical bounce possible, click stops provided, lock provided at 0°. of non-operation with red-eye reduction feature. Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm. Four AA batteries, (Alkaline (LR6), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), or Lithium (...
...4 m (According to turn it off : After approx. 3 min. After 1 hour in Auto. Pull out manually. Quick power on: By pressing the camera's shutter release button halfway Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with the power (ON). 6 minutes in the wireless mode. or press the button again ...to our testing conditions.) Vertical bounce possible, click stops provided, lock provided at 0°. of non-operation with red-eye reduction feature. Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm. Four AA batteries, (Alkaline (LR6), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), or Lithium (...