Pentax DS Operation Manual - Page 156
About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ, Using P-TTL Auto Mode, Turn on the AF360FGZ.
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154 About the LCD Panel Display for AF360FGZ The AF360FGZ will automatically convert the field angle differential between 35 mm format and the J depending from the focus length of the lens you are using. (When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA or F lenses) The conversion indicator appears and the format size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of the J is on. (It returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off.) Lens focus length 85mm 77mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm 18mm AF360FGZ LCD panel Exposure metering timer Off Exposure metering timer On 85mm 58mm 70mm 50mm 48mm 34mm 35mm 24mm 28mm 24mm* 19mm 16mm* * Using wide adaptor 5 Using P-TTL Auto Mode Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. When flash mode is set to "P-TTL auto", the flash pre-fires right before taking pictures using 16segment metering and allows more precise control. P-TTL auto is available in wireless flash mode. Function Reference 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the AF360FGZ. 2 Turn on the AF360FGZ. 3 Set the AF360FGZ flash mode to P-TTL auto. 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged and then take the picture. • P-TTL auto is only available with the AF360FGZ flash unit. The mode will be TTL auto when using another flash. • The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the external flash manual. • The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash Mode is B or C. Therefore, it may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting. • Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, see p.157 for the connection method.