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  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 1
    AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.
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    the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. It is a clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist
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    FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2. WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
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    WARNING The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. Do not attempt to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. If internal parts of the flash unit becomes exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them as there is danger of an electric
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    the flash unit is subjected to rain or moisture, wipe it off with a dry soft. ● When photographing black subjects or white subjects, use exposure compensation. ● Do not attach any accessories having either fewer or different (layout other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for the hot shoe or
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    may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures. Batteries should be kept warm in temperatures below freezing for proper performance. ● If you do not intend to use the flash unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Leaving the batteries in may cause damage to the
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    Flash Modes 22 P-TTL Auto Flash 23 TTL Auto Flash 24 Auto Flash 25 Manual Flash 27 Using the Sync Mode 29 Leading Curtain Sync Mode 30 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode 30 High-Speed Sync Mode 31 Contrast Control Sync Flash 33 Advanced Functions 35 Wireless Mode 35 Slave 47 Slave Mode Setting
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 8
     Setting switch  Power switch  Wireless mode switch @ Sync mode switch > Bounce lock release button S Battery chamber cover Y Shoe lock pin G Flash signal contacts T Shoe foot V Locking lever [ Wide-angle panel W Catchlight panel K AF spotbeam emitter Q Auto flash sensor R Flash head " Wireless
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    >  S    Y (Inner pin)  G   V T [   W   R @ K Q " 7
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 10
    TTL, A modes) Minimum distance (in manual mode)  AF spotbeam : SB  Sync mode indicator : (Leading curtain sync) - (Trailing curtain sync) - control sync) - (High-speed sync) (Contrast  Bounce flash warning :  Flash output adjustment indicator : NN/ X X f/stop : F2 to F22 (When set
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    on for the following camera. MZ-S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will begin blinking. If the auto check display does not blink, the flash output is insufficient. Verify the effective flash range (refer to page 77) and
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    Inserting the Batteries   1 Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure to open. 2 Insert four AA batteries, making sure the plus/ minus markings (+, -) match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover. 10
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    up, replace them with new batteries. ● If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat, activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. If this occurs, rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries returns to
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    by (FIX➝) to lock it. 12 ● The following cameras have a shoe lock pin. When attaching the flash unit, turn the locking lever in the (FIX➝) direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with the shoe lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be sure to do so after turning the locking lever in the
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 15
    with new batteries. If the flash unit is used with exhausted batteries, the settings may return to their default configuration. ● Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on. ● The WIRELESS position of the power switch is used for wireless mode and slave flash lighting. For details, see the
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    set to the (ON) position, it automatically turns off to save the power. ● In the auto flash mode (A), the power will turn off after about 6 minutes. ● In the wireless mode, the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non-operation. ■Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus
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    Select Button (S)/Adjustment Dial Functions 4 types of settings are available as shown on the following pages for the select button (S) and the adjustment dial.   Procedure 1 Press the select button (S) so that the number
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 18
    same time, use the camera's exposure compensation.  Connected Flash Mode Flash exposure compensation P-TTL Auto flash ISO / F (aperture) setting Auto flash (A) Manual flash output Manual (M) Flash output setting Wireless (W) master flash (M) Wireless (W) slave flash (S) Adjustment Range
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    the flash unit, according to the preset image size (FORMAT) of the camera.   1 Format setting Firstly, set the FORMAT to match the image size of the camera you are using. The format size will automatically be set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF360FGZ is used
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    LCD panel, press the zoom button (ZOOM) repeatedly 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 both autofocus. Set the zoom manually to match the lens angle of view. Manual Zoom (M.Zoom) If one or
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 21
    Zoom Positions by Camera format * With the wide-angle panel 35mm camera 645 camera 67 the wide-angle panel is used, the zoom button (ZOOM) will not work. (The wide-angle panel is in a slit on the top of the flash head. Pull it out so that it covers the front of the flash head. If the catchlight
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 22
    35mm Camera 20 645 Camera 67 Camera Digital Camera
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    , *ist D Focal length 20 mm and over, less than 24 mm 13 mm and over, less than 16 mm ● In the (A.Zoom) mode, if there is no lens focal length information, the flash coverage angle will be set automatically to 24mm with a 35mm camera and digital camera. With a 645 camera, it will be
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 24
    The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Use with cameras that are not PTTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. Refer to page 25 for instructions on how to use this flash mode. Manual flash (M) When the camera is set to manual exposure, manual flash can be set to suit the
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 25
    MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6 For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on page 9. ● The correct flash output is obtained in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses. ● If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be set between +1.0 to -3.0 steps in 0.5-step increments
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    ■TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode.     Procedure 1 Turn on the flash unit. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is displayed on the LCD panel. 3 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync ( ), trailing curtain
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    ■Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode.     25
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    , P30N/P3N, P30/P3, P50/P5, A3Date, A3DateS, Program A/Program Plus For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on page 9. ● If the power is turned temporarily OFF, the flash will be set to P-TTL or TTL auto. Return the setting to Auto flash. ● The sync mode will be fixed in leading curtain sync. 26
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 29
    ■Manual Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode.    Procedure 1 Turn on the power switch. 2 Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (M) (1/xx) on the LCD panel. ● You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. See page 15. 3 Set the zoom
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 30
    subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. ● In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the flash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 645, LX, MZ-M/ZX-M For details, refer to "Auto Check Display" on page 9. 28
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 31
    you to photograph with multiple flash units, utilizing the difference of the light intensity of each flash unit. The ratio of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to this sync mode and the other flash unit is 1:2. Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to use this sync mode. 29
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 32
    and conditions of use of this sync mode. Procedure 1 Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2 Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync ( ). 3 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. ● The flash unit will switch
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 33
    the features and conditions of use of this sync mode. ● As can be seen in the table on page 81, the guide number becomes smaller as the 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe and turn it on. 3 Set the sync mode switch to high-speed sync ( ). ● The flash will be set to high-speed sync
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    on the LCD panel. 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. ● Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. ● High-speed sync is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ. (Refer to page 43.) 32
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 35
    page 18.) ● If the AF360FGZ is closer to the subject than the flash unit to be used in combination, use (M.Zoom) to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length. 4 Turn on the flash units to be used in combination. ● If the camera's built-in flash unit is part of the combination, pop
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 36
    With a single flash With contrast control sync flash ● If you are using a single flash unit, you can only perform leading curtain sync photography when the sync mode switch is set to contrast-control ( ). 34
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 37
    Mode (page 61 - 68) 3. Whether the slave mode is set to SLAVE1. ➝ Slave Mode Setting (page 49) Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) When using the AF360FGZ in wireless mode, the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 38
    done. ● When setting up a flash unit separately 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. ● Keep the distance from the built-in flash unit and AF360FGZ to the subject
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 39
    with a Built-in Flash Unit ● The AF360FGZ can be used in combination with a built-in flash unit only when used with the following cameras. camera. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/download_digital.html You may also contact your nearest PENTAX service center for firmware updates.
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    and 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. ● You cannot
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 41
    used for main flash (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 1 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera.  Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera after turning the camera off.  Set the power switch
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    Flash Unit) 2 Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.  Place the other AF360FGZ in the desired position.  Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS).  Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 43
    attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera.  Attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera after turning the camera off.  Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS).  Set the wireless mode switch to (M), so that MASTER is displayed in the upper right corner of
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 44
    Flash Unit) 2 Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.  Place the other AF360FGZ in the desired position.  Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS).  Set the wireless mode switch to (S), so that SLAVE
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 45
    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. ● You cannot
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 46
    the flash will be set to P-TTL mode, and when it is faster than Xsync speed, the flash will be set to high-speed sync mode. 7 Confirm that the AF360FGZ and built-in flash unit are fully charged, and take the photograph. A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink. ● The built-in flash unit is used
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 47
    AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera.  Set the power switch of the flash unit to (WIRELESS).  Set the wireless mode switch to (C) or (M). CONTROL: For using the flash unit attached to the camera as the control flash. MASTER: For using both flash units as main flashes.  Slide down the setting
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 48
    the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.  Place the other AF360FGZ in the desired position.  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
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 49
    ■ Slave With the AF360FGZ, you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode. Combine the flash unit with the built-in flash unit of the camera or another flash unit attached to the camera. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Whether
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 50
    . ● The slave unit will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of non-operation when the auto power off function is set. 48 ● Do not use red-eye reduction with the camera's flash. This will result in the AF360FGZ firing by the pre-flash. For the same reason, set the camera to manual focus when
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 51
    will be displayed. 3 Pressing the select button (S) switches between 1 and 2. 1: When photographing in wireless mode 2: When photographing with slave flash ● The flash will not discharge properly if the slave mode was set to the wrong mode. It may not discharge at all or may discharge simultaneously
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    your camera support this function ➝ Cameras that Support Slow-Speed Sync Mode (page 61) 2. Whether you can use 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
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    to make the picture look more natural. Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject. Therefore, this function is effective when photographing in P-TTL or TTL mode at short distances. The bounce angle can be set to the following angles. Upward: 0°, 45°, 60
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 54
    surface, angle, and distance. However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done. Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto check display in the LCD panel when taking pictures. Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 55
    activated only when the camera is set to autofocus. By setting the flash mode to (SB), the AF360FGZ can be used exclusively as a focusing aid in dim light. Using the AF Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing Aid 1.Set the power switch to the (ON) position. 2.Press the flash mode button (MODE) to select
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 56
    AF360FGZ has a built-in wide-angle panel and catchlight panel at the top of the flash head. Execute the following if necessary. 1 Pull out both the wide-angle panel and catchlight panel. 2 Store the panel you are not using expands flash coverage angle for the following lenses. The flash zoom position
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 57
    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
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 58
    . ● The 672 does not come with a hot shoe. The optional hot shoe grip 672 should be used. Refer to the hot shoe grip 672 operating manual for instructions. ● When setting up the flash unit separately from the camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod, or the optional off-camera
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 59
    for PENTAX Cameras ■Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that support each of the flash modes are listed below. Please note that functions related to each flash mode differ. Refer to "Functions Related to Each Flash Mode" (page 61 - 68). Flash Mode P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) Camera
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 60
    Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash (TTL) Auto Flash (A) Manual Flash (M) Camera 672 645N2, 645N, Z/PZ series, MZ/ZX series (except MZ-M/ ZX-M), SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 645, Super A/ Super Program, LX Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex cameras Aperture setting capable PENTAX single lens reflex
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 61
    be used differ depending on camera type and settings. For details, refer to the restrictions reference pages. Sync Mode Leading curtain sync ( Trailing curtain sync ( Contrast control sync ( ) Camera Restrictions Reference Page ) All PENTAX single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 62
    DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DS, *ist DL (NOTE) For the K10D, the firmware must be updated to Version 1.10 or later (page 37). You can use the slave flash instead, if your camera does not support wireless mode. In this case, the available flash modes are auto and manual (page 47). 60
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    Related to Each Flash Mode Supported flash modes and sync modes differ for each camera model. Refer to the following table. (Yes: usable, : usable under certain conditions, No: unusable, -: Flash mode not supported) * Where the flash mode is set to SB (AF spotbeam), the flash unit will not discharge
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 64
    , *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL, *ist DS, *ist D Type B (Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex)):*ist, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6, MZ-S Flash Mode Camera type (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 65
    /PZ-10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography photography Yes Yes Yes - Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No - Slave flash - No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Wireless control - No
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 66
    Automatic switching to X-sync speed when flash is charged Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red-eye reduction AF spotbeam (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 67
    Yes Flash ready display in viewfinder - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Auto check display - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Slave flash - No No No No No No Wireless control - No No No No No No Red-eye reduction - No No No No No No AF spotbeam - - - - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 68
    3. Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash flash photography flash photography photography photography Camera type (A) (A)
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 69
    /MV Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto (TTL) TTL auto (A) auto flash (M) manual flash (SB) AF flash photography flash photography Flash ready display in viewfinder - - Yes Yes Yes*2 Yes Yes Yes*2 - Auto check display - - Yes Yes No Yes No No - Slave flash - - No No No No No No - Wireless
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 70
    switching to X-sync speed when - flash is charged - No No Flash ready display in viewfinder - - No No Auto check display - - No No Slave flash - - No No Wireless control - - No No Red-eye reduction - - No No AF spotbeam - - - - (SB) AF spotbeam (E) - - - - 68
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 71
    be used with all PENTAX single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe. However, there are restrictions depending on camera type and settings. Curtain Sync Photography ( ) Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows. The shutter speeds that can be used differ according to the type of
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 72
    light. ● Under the following condition, the flash mode automatically switches to P-TTL auto flash: the flash mode is set to manual flash (M), and the sync mode is set to trailing curtain sync ( ). ●( ) is displayed on the LCD panel only in the following case: The shutter release button of the
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 73
    can be used differ depending on the flash unit. Set the shutter speed to the speed shown in the shutter speed column below. Flash Unit AF360FGZ, AF540FGZ, AF200FG, built-in flash units AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF240FT Flash Mode Camera Model P-TTL auto flash (Even if you set the flash to
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 74
    and SF7/ SF10 All 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras other than using. *2: The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light. ● The flash mode automatically switches to P-TTL auto under the following condition: When the flash mode is set to manual flash (M), and the sync mode is set
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 75
    Mode Photography ( ) Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows. Be sure to set your camera according to the following settings: - Shutter speed: faster than flash unit's X-sync speed - Exposure mode: Tv (Shutter Priority), Av (Aperture Priority), M (manual) Exposure modes other than the
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 76
    Slow-Speed Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows. - Shutter speed: slower than flash unit's X-sync speed - Exposure mode: manual exposure, Shutter Priority AE, (except 645, SFXN/SF1N, SFX/SF1 and SF 7/SF10), B (Bulb Exposure) Exposure modes other than the above are not
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 77
    Super Program LX Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow-Speed Sync Photography P Priority) modes Auto picture, PICT, Manual) modes by pressing IF button You can perform slow-speed sync photography using the following method when the camera is in HyP (Hyper Program) mode. - Set the camera using
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 78
    ■Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash ● Be sure to set the camera as follows: - Exposure mode: M (manual) or B (Bulb Exposure) * Exposure modes other than those above are not compatible with this photographic method. ● Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 (refer to page 49).
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 79
    Range ■Calculating the Flash Effective Range When setting the lens to manual f/stop, calculate the guide number at full flash with the use of flash's zoom position and ISO. Divide the resulting guide number by the aperture in use. Thus, the maximum distance is obtained. The minimum distance
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 80
    flash range is displayed for the following camera and lens combinations. Camera Lens Types K20D, K200D, K100D Super, K10D, K110D, K100D, *ist D series DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F, A 35mm autofocus flash effective range varies depending on ISO, lens aperture in use, and/or the zoom position (flash
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 81
    farther you can reach with your flash. From the guide number, you can easily obtain the proper aperture setting required for an optimum exposure. Aperture (f/stop) = GN/flash-to-subject distance (m) ● Depending on the camera and lens you are using, the effective flash range may be displayed. (Refer
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 82
    ISO400 Flash light intensity Camera format 35mm 645 67 DIGITAL 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 85mm 150mm 190mm 58mm 50.9 35.4 25.5 17.7 12.7 8.5 72 50 36 25 18 12 70mm 135mm 180mm 48mm 46.7 32.5 23.3 16.3 11.3 7.8 66 46 33 23 16 11 *With the wide-angle panel attached Zoom
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 83
    High-Speed Sync Guide Number ISO ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 Shutter speed 11.6 8.7 6.4 4.7 3.9 20.8 16.4 12.3 9.1 6.6 5.5 29.4 23.2 17.4 12.8 9.4 7.8 *With the wide-angle panel attached Zoom position 50mm 34mm 13.4 10.6 7.9 5.8 4.2 3.6 19.0 15.0 11.2 8.2 5.9 5.1 26.8 21.2 15.8 11.6 8.4 7.2 35mm 24mm
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 84
    ■P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Camera format ISO 100 Zoom position - 1.4 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 f/32 0.7 - 0.8 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.1 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.5 0.7 - 1.6 (Unit: m) 82
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    Camera format Zoom position ISO 400 35mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 16 0.7 - 1.8 0.7 - 2.6 0.7 - 2.8 0.7 - 3.1 0.7 - 3.8 0.7 - 4.1 0.7 - 4.5 f/22 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.0 0.7 - 2.3 0.7 - 2.7 0.7 - 3.0 0.7 - 3.3 f/32 0.7 - 0.9 0.7 - 1.3 0.7 - 1.4 0.7 - 1.6 0.7 - 1.9 0.7 - 2.1 0.7 - 2.3 (Unit: m) 83
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 86
    Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this flash unit. Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 Setting clip for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Adapter for using the AF360FGZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P/F5P L. It can be
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 87
    Type Guide No. Clip-on, TTL auto zoom flash unit with series control Maximum 36 (ISO 100/m) In manual mode, six-step adjustment from M1/1 to M1/32. The focal lengths in the table below are for 35 mm single lens reflex cameras. (when using 35mm format camera) ISO 100 ISO 200 *Wide-angle panel used
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 88
    6 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Total number of flashes Approx. 250 Approx. 160 Approx. 300 Consecutive Discharge Flash Coverage Angle Approx. 2 frames/sec. for 50 times, at M 1/16 output (with using AA alkaline LR-6 batteries) Auto zoom enabled with autofocus compatible camera and lens combination. *Wide
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 89
    Flash modes Flash exposure compensation Flash output setting Flash sync mode Wireless flash Bounce flash Power saving Red-eye reduction Modeling flash Wide-angle panel Catchlight panel LCD panel illumination Power source Dimensions and weight P-TTL auto, TTL auto, auto, manual. In P-TTL mode, -3.0
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 90
    MEMO 88
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    MEMO 89
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    MEMO 90
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 93
    or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 94
    , pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 95
    EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
  • Pentax AF360FGZ | Operation Manual - Page 96
    , Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado 80234, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) PENTAX Trading 23D, Jun Yao
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AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC
FLASH UNIT
OPERATING MANUAL
Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use.