Pentax K200D User Manual - Page 138

136 • P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG flash unit. • 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 g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting. • Never press the K 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.140 for the connection method. Using the Flash Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second. High-speed flash sync can be used with the flash attached to the camera, or wireless. 5 Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera. 2 Turn the mode dial and set the exposure mode to b or a. 3 Turn on the camera and the external flash. 4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync). 5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take the picture. • The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged). • High-speed flash sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/180 sec. • High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb). Using in Wireless Mode By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the built-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. High-speed sync mode is also available for wireless shooting. • Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS. • Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE.