Pentax AF-360FGZ - Manual

4 n Cautions Regarding Batteries l This flash unit uses 4 AA-size alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Do not use any other type of batteries. The flash unit may not be able to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance, or the flash unit itself may generate heat, depen...

5 Table of Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT ........... 1Precautions for Your Flash Unit ....................... 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries ............................. 4 Names of Parts ................................................... 6 LCD Panel Indicator...............................

6 Names of Parts  Bounce angle adjustment  LCD panel  Flash mode button  Select button  Adjustment dial  LCD panel illumination button/ Format button  Zoom button/ Channel button  Test button/ Modeling button/ Ready lamp  Setting switch  Power switch  Wireless mode switch  Sync mode swit...

8 n LCD Panel Indicator  Zoom indicator : A.Zoom Ý M.Zoom xxmm = 20, 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 (35 mm format) 35, 45, 55, 70, 100, 135, 150 (645 format)55, 60, 70, 90, 120, 180, 190 (67 format)13, 16, 19, 24, 34, 48, 58 (Digital camera)  Format indicator : 35mm Ý 645 Ý 67  Flash mode indicator : P-T...

9 When in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be seen, pressing the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT) will illuminate the panel for about 10 seconds. Pressing it again will turn off the illumination. l The camera's LCD panel lights up also when you press the LCD illumination button (LI...

10 Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure to open. Insert four AA-size batteries, making sure the plus/minus marking ( + , - ) match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover. 1 2 00_AF360FGZ.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:09 PM

11 Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA-size batteries of the same type, as shown below.- Alkaline battery (LR6)- Lithium battery (FR6)- Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH) (Nickel manganese (Ni-Mn) and nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries cannot be used.) l For information about recycling t...

12 Mounting to Camera Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. Attach the flash unit to the camera.  Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the direction opposite to that indicated by (FIX Ý ) (clockwise from the direction of the LCD panel).  Slide the hot shoe bracket of the flash unit int...

13 Turning the Power On Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn on the power. The ready lamp will light up when the flash is charged. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will turn off the power. If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the batteries have been exhausted and should be...

15 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 Press the select button (S) so that the number to adjust blinks. Turn the adjustment dial and adjust the blinking number. 1 2 ...

17 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF360FGZ’s flash coverage angle can be adjusted to match the angle of view of the lens being used, which enables effective distribution of the flash light.The flash coverage angle is indicated by the focal lengths of available lenses in the LCD panel of ...

19 Zoom Positions by Camera format * With the wide-angle panel l When 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 panel is not necessa...

21 l In the (A.Zoom) mode, the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to suit the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer is on. l A warning signal appears as follows when the flash cannot cover the focal length of the ...

22 Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the following flash modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject.Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Whether your camera supports the desired flash mode. Ý Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode (Page 57) 2. Whether you can use the desired fu...

24 n TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure Turn on the flash unit. Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (TTL) is displayed on the LCD panel.Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync ( ), trailing curtain sync ( ), or contrast-...

25 n Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. 00_AF360FGZ.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:09 PM

27 n Manual Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure Turn on the power switch. Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display (M) (1/xx) on the LCD panel. l You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. See page 15. Set the zoom position. (The setti...

29 Using the Sync Mode The AF360FGZ has the following sync modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject.Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Whether your camera supports the desired sync mode. Ý Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode (Page 59) 2. Whether you can use the desired sync mo...

30 n Leading Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode. Procedure Set the power switch to the (ON) position. Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync ( ). Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit....

31 n High-Speed Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode. l As can be seen in the table on page 81, the guide number becomes smaller as the shutter speed becomes faster in high-speed synch mode. Accordingly, it should be noted that the distance for taking p...

33 n Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 29 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode. l Refer to “Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord” on page 56 on using the AF360FGZ detached from the camera. Procedure Turn on the power switch. Set the sync mode switch to contrast...

35 Advanced Functions n Wireless Mode With the AF360FGZ, you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in P-TTL mode.Combine the flash unit with the built-in flash unit of the camera or another AF360FGZ attached to the camera. l The AF540FGZ can be used interchang...

37 l The AF360FGZ can be used in combination with a built-in flash unit only when used with the following cameras.*ist D, *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/ZX-L/MZ-6 Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit ŔŦŵŵŪůŨġŴŸŪŵŤũ 00_AF360FGZ.book Page 37 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:09 PM

38 Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, 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 dis...

39 (Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera) 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 of the flash unit to (...

43 (Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit) Firstly, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, 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 (WIRELES...

47 n 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. Wheth...

49 n Slave Mode Setting To properly control the slave flash, it is necessary to set the slave mode settings. Procedure Slide the setting switch up. Press the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT) for 2 seconds or more. SLAVE1 will be displayed.Pressing the select button (S) switches between 1 and 2....

51 n Bounce Flash With the AF360FGZ, you can tilt the flash head to aim at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash before it reaches the subject. Doing so creates softer light and shadows to make the picture look more natural. Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reach...

52 l A click stop is provided for each bounce angle. l To change the angle, move the flash head of the flash unit while pressing the bounce lock release button. l When using bounce flash, ( ) will be displayed on the LCD panel. l The effective flash range will blink only when the bounce angle is set...

53 n AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low-contrast conditions. When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions, the spotbeam will be projected automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions. ...

54 n Wide-Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel The AF360FGZ has a built-in wide-angle panel and catchlight panel at the top of the flash head.Execute the following if necessary. Pull out both the wide-angle panel and catchlight panel.Store the panel you are not using.. l When storing the wide-angle pane...

55 n Modeling Flash/Test Flash Before taking the picture, firing a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows are cast on the subject. Modeling Flash Slide the setting switch down (yellow dot). Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the modeling button (MODELING). The flash will fire continuo...

56 n Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF360FGZ separately from the camera connected by an extension cord, use the optional extension cord F5P. Attach the extension cord F5P to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter F G or the optional hot shoe adapter F (refer t...

57 Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras n 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 Camera Notes...

59 n Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Cameras that support each of the sync modes are listed below.Please note that the conditions under which they can be used differ depending on camera type and settings. For details, refer to the restrictions reference pages. Sync Mode Camera Restrictions Refer...

60 n Cameras that Support Wireless Mode 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). Function Camera Notes Wireless Mode( ) Digital single lens reflex cameras *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL, *i...

62 1. Cameras that Support P-TTL Auto Flash Mode * 1 : For the *ist DS2, *ist DS, and *ist D, when the exposure mode is automatic, it will switch to (P-TTL) or (TTL) while the exposure meter of the camera is on. For details, see page 57. * 2 : For Type A, only *ist D can perform wireless mode photog...

63 2. Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode <Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras)> * 1 : Only when combined with cameras provided with red-eye reduction. * 2 : Only when the AF360FGZ is detached from the camera and connected by an extension cord. Type A: MZ-60/ZX-60, MZ-...

66 3. Cameras that Does not Support P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode <Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras)> Type A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto flash photography (TTL) TTL auto flash photography (A) auto flash photography (M) manual flash photography (SB) AF spotbea...

69 n Sync Mode Restrictions Leading Curtain Sync Photography ( ) This sync mode can be used with all Pentax single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe. However, there are restrictions depending on camera type and settings. Trailing Curtain Sync Photography ( ) Cameras that support this sync...

70 *1: The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using.*2: The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light. l Under the following condition, the flash mode automatically switches to P-TTL auto flash:the flash mode is set to manual flash (M), and t...

71 Contrast Control Sync Photography ( ) Flash units that support this sync mode are as follows.However, the flash modes, cameras, and camera shutter speeds that 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 Fla...

74 Slow-Speed-Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows. You cannot perform slow-speed-sync photography with settings other than B (Bulb Exposure) with the following cameras:- Cameras that are not capable of setting the shutter speed slower than the flash X-sync speed- Camer...

76 n Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash l 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. l Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLAVE2 (refer to page 49...

77 Flash Effective Range n 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 minim...

78 The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure that you are within the flash effective range before taking pictures. l The effective flash range is displayed for the following camera and lens combinations. If the maximum distance exceeds 22 meters, ( ) will light u...

81 High-Speed Sync Guide Number *With the wide-angle panel attached ISO Shutter speed Camera format Zoom position 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm *20mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm *13mm ISO100 250 16.0 14.7 13.4 11.1 9.8 9.4 6.2 500 12.7 11.6 10.6 8.8 7.7 7.4 4.9 1000 9.5 8.7 7.9 6.6 5....

82 n P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range (Unit: m) Camera format Zoom position ISO 100 ISO 200 35mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 645 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 67 55mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 55mm...

84 Optional 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 F G Adapter for using the AF360FGZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P. It can be ...

85 Specifications Type Clip-on, TTL auto zoom flash unit with serial control Guide No. ISO 100 ISO 200 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) *Wide-an...

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91 Warranty Policy All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost t...

93 Information on disposal for users Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may re...