Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AF-360FGZ Pentax
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AUT O ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERA TING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use. 01 _ Cover _ 1 . fm Page 0 Tuesday , June 13 , 2006 12:08 PM.
Thank you for purchasing the PENT AX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. In addition to easy daylight sy nc photography with TTL auto, the AF360FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL auto) photography and high-speed sync. It is clip-on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built -in AF-assist spotbeam.
1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully pro duced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 2. WA R N I N G This mark indicates precautions t hat, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user .
2 W ARNING 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 shock.
3 Precautions for Y our Flash Unit l Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner , alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. l Avoid leaving the flash unit fo r extend period in places w here the humidity and temper ature are very high such as in a car .
4 n Cautions Regarding Batteries l This flash unit uses 4 AA-size alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal hydride bat teries. Do not use any other type of batteries. The flash unit may not be able to operate correctly or demonstrate su fficient performance, or the flash unit itself may generate heat, de pending on the type of batteries used.
5 T able of Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT ........... 1 Precautions for Your Flash Unit ....................... 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries . ............... ............. 4 Names of Parts ................................................
6 Names of Part s Bounce angle adjustment LCD panel Flash mode button Select button Adjustment dial LCD panel illumination button/ Format button Zoom button/ Channel button.
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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, 13 5, 150 (645 format) 55, 60, 70, 90, 120, 18 0, 190 (67 format) 13.
9 When in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be seen, pressing the LCD panel illumination button (LIGHT) will illuminate th e panel for about 10 seconds.
10 Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure to open. Insert four AA-size batte ries, making sure the plus/minus marking ( + , - ) match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover .
11 T ypes 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 Hydri de battery (Ni-MH) (Nickel manganese (Ni-Mn) and nickel cadmium (Ni- Cd) batteries cannot be used.
12 Mounting to Camera Remove the hot shoe co ver from the camera. Attach the flash unit to the camera. T urn 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).
13 T urning 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 replaced with new batteries.
14 n Auto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the (ON) position, it automatically turns off to save the power . l In the auto flash mode (A ), the power will turn off after about 6 minutes.
15 Select Button (S)/Adjustment Dial Functions 4 types of settings are available as s hown on the following pages for the sele ct button (S) and the adjustment dial. Procedure Press the select button (S ) so that the number to adjust blinks. T urn the adjustment dial and adjust the blinking number .
16 After adjustment, press th e select button (S) and stop the blinking. Adjust the other items below using the same procedure. l When using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or TTL Auto and adjusting the amount of light at the same time, use the camera’ s exposure compensation.
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 distri bution of the flash light.
18 Zoom position (Flash coverage angle) setting Next, set the zoom (flash coverage angle) to match the focal length of the lens you are using. Auto Zoom (A.
19 Zoom Positions by Camera format * With the wide-angle panel l When the wide-angle p anel 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 th e front of the flash head.
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21 l In the (A.Zoom) mode, th e flash coverage angle will be adjusted automati cally 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 camera.
22 Using the Flash Modes The AF360FGZ has the followi ng flash modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Whether your camera su pports the desired flash mode. Ý Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode (Page 57) 2.
23 n P-TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the feat ures and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure T urn on the flash unit. Press the flash mode button (MODE) until (P-TTL) is displaye d on the LCD panel. Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync ( ), trailing curt ain sync ( ), or contrast-control ( ), according to the subject.
24 n TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure T urn 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-control ( ), according to the subject.
25 n Auto Flash Refer to page 22 for the feat ures and conditions of use of this flash mode. 00 _ AF360FGZ . book Page 25 Tuesday , June 13 , 2006 12:09 PM.
26 Procedure T urn on the power switch. Press the flash mode butto n (MODE) until (A) is displayed on the LCD panel. Set the aperture value and ISO. Press the select button (S) so that (f/stop) on the LCD panel blinks. T urn the adjustment dial to set the aperture value.
27 n Manual Flash Refer to page 22 for the feat ures and conditions of use of this flash mode. Procedure T urn on the power switch. Press the flash mode bu tton (MODE) to display (M) (1/xx) on the LCD panel. l Y ou can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32.
28 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready la mp is lit. Then take a picture. l In the following cameras, if the correct flash output is obtained, the fl ash mode indicator and ( ) in the viewfinder will blink. 645, LX, MZ-M/ZX-M For details, refer to “Auto Check Display” on pag e 9 .
29 Using the Sync Mode The AF360FGZ has the foll owing sync modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject. Before photographing, confirm the following. 1. Whether your camera su pports the desired sync mode. Ý Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode (Page 59) 2.
30 n Leading Curt ain 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 la mp is lit.
31 n High-Speed Sync Mode Refer to page 29 for the feat ures and conditions of use of this sync mode. l As can be seen in the tabl e on p age 81, the guide number becomes smaller as the shutter speed becomes faster in hi gh-speed synch mode. Accordingly , it should be noted that the distance for taking pictures would become s horter .
32 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel. Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready la mp is lit. Then take a picture. l Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation. l High-speed sync is possible with the camera separated (wireless) from the AF360GZ.
33 n Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 29 for the feat ures 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 T urn on the power switch.
34 With a single flash l 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 () .
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 th e built-in flash unit of the camera or another AF360FGZ attached to the camera.
36 l Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is to send informati on to the other flash unit before taking a pict ure. The main flash fires at the actual time a pictur e is taken in the same manner as traditionally done.
37 l The AF360FGZ can be u sed in comb ination 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 .
38 Firstly , set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ, and register the channel on the camera. T urn the camera off and then att ach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera.
39 (Preparation of Flash Unit Att ached 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.
40 When you turn the came ra on and press the shutter release butt on halfway down, the channel of the flash uni t is registered on the camera. (Preparation of Sep arated Flash Unit) Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.
41 (Preparation of Flash Unit Att ached 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 of f.
42 Slide the setting switch back up to the (white dot). When you turn the came ra on and press the shutter release butt on halfway down, the channel of the flash uni t is registered on the camera.
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. T urn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera.
44 When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release butt on halfway down, the channel is registered on the camera. Next, remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position. l Press the flash mode butt on (MODE) to display (P-TTL) if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P-TTL.
45 (Using the AF360FGZ in Combination with another AF360FGZ) First, set the wireless mode and channel of the AF360FGZ attached to the camera, and register the channel on the camera. T urn the camera off and then attach the AF360FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera.
46 Slide the setting switch back up to the (white dot). When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release butt on halfway down, the channel is registered on the camera. Next, set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the same c hannel as the flash unit attached to the camera.
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 th e built-in flash unit of the camera or another flash uni t attached to the camera. Before photographing, confirm the following.
48 Set the zoom position to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired location. l When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera, use the off-camer a 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.
49 n Slave Mode Setting T o properly control the slave flash, it is necessary to set the slave mode settings. Procedure Slide the setting switch up. Press the LCD panel illu mination button (LIGHT) for 2 seconds or more. SLA VE1 will be displayed. Pressing the select butt on (S) switches between 1 and 2.
50 n Slow-Speed-Sync Photography When using a normal flash to photograph a subject in a night or evening setting, the background will appear very dark because a normal flash light cannot sufficiently light it.
51 n Bounce Flash With the AF360FGZ, you can ti lt 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 pictur e look more natural. Bouncing the flash will decreas e the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subjec t.
52 l A click stop is provided for each bounce angle. l T o change the angle, mo ve the flash head of the flash unit while pressi ng 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 at -10 ° .
53 n AF Spotbeam The AF360FGZ features a built-in red spotbeam projector to assist the auto focus system in dim light and low-contrast conditions. When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark co nditions, 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 th e top of the flash head. Execute the following if necessary . Pull out both the wide-angl e panel and catchlight panel. S tore the panel you are not using.
55 n Modeling Flash/T est Flash Before taking the picture, fi ring a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows ar e 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) .
56 n Connecting the AF360FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF360FGZ separately from the camera connected by an ex tension 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 to the diagram on the right).
57 Supported Functions for Pent ax Cameras n Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that support each of t he 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).
58 TTL Auto Flash (TTL) 67 2 - In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode, the flash mode will automatically be switched to (TTL) when you press the shutter release button halfway down, even if you have set it to manual (M).
59 n Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Cameras that support each of t he sync modes are listed below . Please note that the conditions under wh ich they can be used differ depend ing on camera type and settings. For details, refer to the restrictions reference pages.
60 n Cameras that Support Wireless Mode Y ou can use the slave flash instead, if your camera does not support wireless mo de. In this case, the available flash modes are auto and manual (page 47).
61 n Cameras that Support Slow-Speed-Sync Mode n Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Supported flash modes and sync modes differ for each camera model.
62 1. Cameras that Suppor t 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.
63 2. Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode <Film cameras (35mm autofocus si ngle 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.
64 <Film cameras (medium format)> T ype D: 67 2 T ype E: 645 N 2 , 645 N T ype F: 645 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto flash photography (TTL) TTL auto flash photography (A) auto flash photography .
65 <Film cameras (35mm manual focu s single lens reflex cameras)> T ype G: LX T ype H: Super A/Super Program Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto flash photography (TTL) TTL auto flash photograph y (A).
66 3. Cameras that Does not Suppo rt P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode <Film cameras (35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras)> T ype A: SF7/SF10 Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto flash photography (T.
67 <Film cameras (35mm manual focus sing le lens reflex camera, 67 camera)> * 1 : Slow-speed-sync with B (bulb expos ure) for the A3Date and A3DateS.
68 T ype E: 35mm single reflex cameras other than those in T ype A to D, 67 camera Flash Mode (P-TTL) P-TTL auto flash photography (TTL) TTL auto flash photograph y (A) auto flash photography (M) manu.
69 n Sync Mode Restrictions Leading Curt ain Sync Photography ( ) This sync mode can be used with all Pentax single lens reflex cameras pr ovided with a hot shoe. However , there are restrictions depending on came ra type and settings. T railing Curtain Sync Photography ( ) Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows.
70 *1: The minimum shutter speed va ries depending on the focal leng th of the lens you are using. *2: The minimum shutter speed va ries depending on ambient light.
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 .
72 *1: The minimum shutter speed va ries depending on the focal leng th of the lens you are using. *2: The minimum shutter speed va ries depending on ambient light.
73 High-Speed-Sync Mode Photography ( ) Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows. Be sure to set your came ra according to the following settings: - Shutter speed: faster than flash unit&apo.
74 Slow-Speed-Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows. Y ou cannot perform slow-speed-sync photogr aphy with settings other than B (Bul b Exposure) with the following camera.
75 MZ-S, MZ-5 N /ZX-5 N , MZ-3, MZ-5/ZX-5, MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-50P , Program A/ Program Plus P (Programmed AE) and Av (Aperture Priority) modes MZ-50/ZX-50 PICT and Av (Aperture Priority) modes MZ-30/ZX-30 ,.
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 no t compatible with this photographic method. l Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SLA VE2 (refer to page 49).
77 Flash Effective Range n Calculating the Flash Effective Range When setting the lens to m anual f/stop, calculate the guide number at full flash wi th the use of flash's zoom position and ISO. Divide th e resulting guide number by the aperture in use.
78 The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure th at you are within the flash effective range before ta king pictures. l The effective flash rang e is displayed for the following camera and lens combinations. If the maximum distance exceeds 22 meters, ( ) will light up.
79 n Guide Number (GN) Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity . The larger the number , the farther you can reach with your flash. From the guide number , you can easily obtain the proper aperture setting required for an optimum exposure. l Depending on the camera and lens you are using, the effective flash range may be displayed.
80 ISO Flash light intensity Camera format Zoom position 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm *20mm 645 150mm 135mm 100mm 70mm 55mm 45mm *35mm 67 190mm 180mm 120mm 90mm 70mm 60mm *55mm DIGIT AL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm *13mm ISO200 1/1 50.9 46.7 42.
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 DIGIT AL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm *13mm ISO100 250 16.0 14.7 13.4 1 1.1 9.8 9.4 6.2 500 12.
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 85m m 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 645 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm .
83 (Unit: m) Camera format Zoom position ISO 400 35mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 645 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 67 55mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm DIGIT AL 13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm f/stop f/1.2 2.3 - 23.3 3.5 - 35.0 3.
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 AF360F GZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P .
85 Specifications Ty p e Clip-on, TTL auto zoom flas h unit with serial control Guide No. ISO 100 ISO 200 Maximum 36 (ISO 100/m) In manual mode, six-step adju stment from M1/1 to M1/32. The focal lengths in the table below are for 35 mm single lens reflex cameras.
86 (ISO 400) Flash duration (1/2 peak each) (M1/1) flash: Approx. 1/1200 sec. (TTL) Fastest duratio n time: Approx. 1/20000 sec. Recycling time/T otal number of flashes Consecutive Discharge Approx.
87 Flash modes P-TTL auto, TTL auto, auto, manual. Flash exposure compensation In P-TTL mode, -3.0 to +1.0 levels (0.5 step increments) Flash output setting Wireless master, slave: (1/1 Ý 2/3 Ý 1/2 .
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91 W arranty Policy All Pentax cameras purcha sed through authorized bona fide photographic distribution ch annels are guar anteed against defects of material or workmans hip for a period of twelve mont hs from date of purchase.
92 This warranty policy does not af fect customer’s statutory rights. The local warranty policie s available from Pentax distribu tors in some countr ies can supersede this warranty policy .
93 Information on disposal for users Used electric/electronic eq uipment must be treated separately and in accordance wi th legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery an d recycling of these products.
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