Pentax 16701 K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 164
Using an External Flash (Optional
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162 Using an External Flash (Optional) Using the Flash Using the optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for details. (z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available) Camera Function Flash Built-in AF540FGZ AF200FG Flash AF360FGZ AF160FC Red-eye reduction flash z z z Auto flash discharge z z z After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed. z z z 5 Aperture value is automatically set in e mode and b mode. z z z Auto check in the viewfinder P-TTL auto flash × z*1 × z*1 × z*1 Slow-speed Sync z z z Flash exposure compensation z z z AF assist light of external flash Trailing Curtain Sync*2 Contrast-control-sync flash mode × z × z z × #*3 z #*4 Slave flash × z × Multiple flash × × × High-speed flash sync Wireless flash × z × #*4 z*5 × *1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens. *2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower. *3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash. *4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ. *5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ unit and the built-in flash is required. Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera or flash.