User manual PENTAX AF360FGZ

PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl) (for Belgium & Luxembourg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem,BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A. (http://www.pentax.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E5, CANADA (http://www.pentaxcanada.ca) AF360FGZ AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. · Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003 02-200304 Printed in Philippines 56752 Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash AF360FGZ. In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto, the AF36OFGZ also allows wireless TTL auto (P-TTL) photography and high-speed sync. It is clip-on type flash which enable accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built-in AF-assist spotbeam. Please read this instruction manual carefully first for proper use. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. * The MZ-S is mainly used in the illustrations in these instructions. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully designed this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on page 2. WARNING CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user. This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited. is a symbol emphasizing a warning. 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR FLASH UNIT WARNING The electronic circuits inside the flash contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the flash unit yourself. Never touch internal parts of the flash unit if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. Do not expose the flash unit to water or moisture. This is to prevent electrical shock. CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. · When using the flash unit off the camera, do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or to mount incompatible accessories. Otherwise, the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered inoperable. Use only compatible Pentax accessories. · Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. · Avoid leaving the flash unit for extend period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car. · Be careful not to subject the flash unit to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. · Shield the flash unit from salty air and water at the beach, splashing liquid of any kind, and rain. When the flash unit is subjected to rain or moisture, wipe it off with a dry soft. · Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating. · Remove the batteries when not using for extended periods. Leakage of fluids may result and cause damage to inside of the flash unit. 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS · When mounting the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe, hold the portion near the hot shoe bracket to avoid damage to the hot shoe, and do not mount/dismount it by force. · If the unit has not been used for an extended period of time, or is being readied for an important shoot, it is recommended that you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot with it. Test flash is also important to maintain optimum performance. · Manganese batteries are not recommended for use as they provide a lower number of flashes per set of batteries. · Battery performance may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures. Batteries should be kept warm in temperatures below freezing for proper performance. · Dark or low-reflectance subjects may result in underexposure. Set the camera's exposure compensation to the + side. · Do not attach any accessories having the wrong number of electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip. Otherwise, TTL auto metering might not work properly. · When using the AF360FGZ with SF 7 camera, set the flash mode to Auto flash (A) mode. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT.............1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR FLASH UNIT ...........3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS.............................6 INSERTING THE BATTERIES.............................10 NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY.....................12 MOUNTING TO CAMERA ...................................13 AF360FGZ FLASH MODES................................14 PICTURE FORMATS AND FLASH COVERAGE............................................15 DEDICATED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PENTAX CAMERAS ...................................19 P-TTL AUTO FLASH...........................................22 (with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L) TTL AUTO FLASH ..............................................26 AUTO FLASH ......................................................28 MANUAL FLASH.................................................30 HIGH-SPEED SYNC MODE................................32 (with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L) CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH ..............35 WIRELESS MODE ..............................................37 (with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L) SELECT BUTTON[S]/ADJUSTMENT DIAL FUNCTIONS ........................................................46 WIRELESS CHANNEL SETTING .......................48 WIRELESS SLAVE MODE SETTING .................49 SLAVE [IN THE MANUAL FLASH MODE] .........50 BOUNCE FLASH ................................................52 WIDE-ANGLE PANEL AND CATCHLIGHT PANEL .................................................................53 MODELING FLASH/TEST FLASH .....................54 SLOW-SPEED-SYNC FLASH ............................54 AF SPOTBEAM ...................................................55 TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH ......................................................56 USING THE AF360 FGZ DETACHED FROM THE CAMERA..........................................57 MAJOR SPECIFICATION....................................58 WARRANTY POLICY..........................................60 4 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS q Flash head w AF spotbeam emitter e Slave sensor r Auto flash sensor t Catchlight panel y Wide - angle panel u Hot - shoe bracket i Flash signal contacts o Shoe lock pin !0 Locking lever !1 Battery chamber cover !2 Bounce lock release button !3 LCD panel illumination button/Format button !4 Flash zoom button/Channel button !5 Test button/Modeling flash button/Ready lamp !6 Setting switch !7 Power switch !8 Wireless mode switch !9 Sync mode switch @0 Adjustment dial @1 Select button @2 Flash mode button @3 LCD panel @4 Bounce angle adjustment @2 @1 @3 FORMAT @4 5 !3 35mm64567 W WIRELESS MASTER CONTROLSLAVE 6 1 P-TTLAM ISO 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom M.Zoom mm F CH. SB HS 3 10 !4 !5 !6 !2 4 !1 !7 9 8 7 !0 3 2 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST FORMAT CH. HS MODELING OFF ON S SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS @0 !9 !8 6 7 LCD Panel Indication q5 Zoom indicator w6 Format display e7 Flash mode display r9 Flash exposure compensation indicator t0 ISO indicator y0 Bar graph u1 Effective flash range indicator i0 AF spotbeam o2 Synchronization mode indicator !03 Bounce flash warning !114 Flash adjustment display f/number display !27 Channel indicator !38 Wireless mode indicator : [A Zoom] [MZoom] xxmm = 20, 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 [35mm format] 35, 45, 55, 70, 100, 135, 150 [645 format] 55, 60, 70, 90, 120, 180, 190 [67 format] : [35mm] [645] [67] : [P-TTL] [A] [M] [SB] : [-3.0 ~ +1.0 stops, 0.5 stop increments] : ISO 25 ~ 1600 : [Closest distance] - [Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes)] Optimum distance in manual mode : [SB] : [Leading-shutter-curtain sync: ] - [Trailing-shutter-curtain sync: ] - [Contrast-control-sync: ][High-speed-sync: HS ] :[ ] : [G G /× ×] G : F2 ~ F22 : Channels 1 ~ 4 : [MASTER], [CONTROL], [SLAVE] 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 35mm64567 MASTER CONTROLSLAVE !3 !2 !1 !0 9 P-TTLAM ISO 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom M.Zoom mm F CH. SB HS 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft 8 When in poorly lit locations and the display panel cannot be seen, pressing this button will illuminate the panel for about 10 seconds. Pressing it again will turn off the illumination. If the camera's exposure meter switch is also ON, the camera's display panel will also be illuminated. Additionally, if the camera's LCD illumination button is pressed, the AF360FGZ display panel will also be illuminated. FORMAT W WIRELESS 35mm TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST FORMAT CH. MODELING OFF ON 8 9 INSERTING THE BATTERIES BATTERIES This flash unit operates with four AA-size batteries as shown below. FORMAT W WIRELESS 35mm P-TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft Alkaline battery : LR6 Lithium battery : FR6 Nickel Hydroxide battery : Ni-MH The flash unit charges in approximately 6 seconds with brand new alkaline batteries, 5 seconds with Nickel Hydroxide battery and 6 seconds with lithium batteries. If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, then the batteries are weak and should be replaced with the same type of new batteries. · If the batteries are not inserted properly, the Ready Lamp will not light up. Insert the batteries correctly. · If you let the flash unit fire in succession on lithium batteries, heated batteries would activate the safety circuit so that the firing is temporarily disabled. In this case, take time to reduce the battery temperature and it would bring you back to the normol condition of use. MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST FORMAT CH. HS MODELING OFF ON S SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS FIX 1 10 Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure to remove. 2 Insert four AA-size batteries, making sure the plus/minus marking(,,.) match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover. 3 When the power switch is set to the [ON] position, the Ready Lamp lights up indicating that the flash has been charged and is ready to fire. Then, by pressing the Test Button, the testflash will fire. Auto check confirmation can be done in the Auto flash mode but cannot be done in the TTL or P-TTL mode. 11 NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY Sliding the Power Switch to the ON position will turn ON the power, sliding it to the OFF position will turn OFF the power. · Please refer to page 37 for the WIRELESS MODE position. · When the power is turned OFF and ON again, the flash mode will be set to P-TTL and the Zoom position A. Zoom 24mm (35mm cameras), A. Zoom 45mm (645), and A. Zoom 60mm (67). MOUNTING TO CAMERA 1 2 FORMAT W WIRELESS 35mm P-TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft Auto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the [ON] position, its power automatically switches off to save on power. To restart charging of the flash unit, turn ON the power. If the flash unit is mounted on the autofocus cameras, press the shutter release button lightly to turn ON the power. · The power will shut off after approximately 6 minutes only when set to auto fash mode [A]. · During wireless flash operation, the power will turn off after about 1 hour of nonoperation. MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST FORMAT CH. HS MODELING OFF ON 1 2 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. Slide the shoe bracket into the camera's hot shoe, then turn the locking lever in the direction of the arrow to secure it in place. To remove it, loosen the locking lever and slide it off the camera. S SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS FIX · When the flash unit is attached to the *ist, MZS or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L and the locking lever is turned toward [FIX ] to lock it, the locking pin will be extended for secure locking. · Turn the locking lever in the opposite direction indicated by [FIX ] before sliding the shoe bracket into the camera's hot shoe. · Mount or remove the flash unit to or from the camera's hot shoe while holding the portion near the shoe bracket to prevent damage to the hot shoe. · The 67II does not come with a hot shoe. The optional hot shoe grip 67II should be used. 12 13 AF360FGZ FLASH MODES The AF360FGZ has the following flash modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject. PICTURE FORMATS AND FLASH COVERAGE The AF360FGZ's flash coverage can be adjusted with the auto or manual zoom head to suit the camera's picture format (35mm, 6x4.5 cm, or 6x7 cm) and lens focal length. Follow the procedure below. 1P-TTL auto flash [P-TTL] Works with the Pentax *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ6/ZX-L camera. A pre-flash is fired before the main flash fires so that the multi-segment metering sensor can measure the subject's distance, brightness, backlit condition, etc. The data obtained is incorporated to set the output of the main flash. This mode obtains more accurate results than with the conventional TTL mode. 3Auto flash [A] The built-in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically. Use with cameras that are not P-TTL or TTL Auto flash compatible. 1 FORMAT W WIRELLESS Camera Format Size: [FORMAT] setting q Slide the setting switch down [yellow dot]. w Press the [FORMAT] button and set to the camera format size being used. e Slide the setting switch back up [white dot] when complete. 35mm 4Manual flash [M] P-TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 CH. Use the flash unit's Guide No. to calculate the correct flash range and aperture. This mode works with all Pentax cameras. 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft 13 2TTL auto flash [TTL] Based on the amount of light reflected off the film, the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to obtain a correct exposure. This mode works with all autofocus Pentax cameras (except *ist, MZ-S and MZ-L/MZ-6/ZXL), LX, Super A, 645N, and 67II. 5AF spotbeam beam [SB] MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST 2 FORMAT CH. HS Under low-light or low-contrast conditions, a red AF-assist beam is emitted to enable autofocusing. The flash will not fire. This works in tandem with a Pentax autofocus camera. MODELING · When used with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L camera, the format size will automatically be set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. For all other cameras, set accordingly before using. OFF ON S SYNC. W WIRELLESS MCS 14 15 2 FORMAT W WIRELESS Setting the flash coverage With the setting switch set to the [white dot], press the ZOOM button to set the suitable flash coverage matching the lens focal length. q Auto Zoom (Auto lighting angle adjustment): [A. Zoom] When autofocus cameras are used with FA J, FA, F or FA645 lenses, the appropriate lighting angle will be automatically set. · In the manual zoom mode, refer to the LCD panel and set it so the flash coverage matches the lens focal length or set a flash coverage that is shorter than the lens focal length. * With the wide-angle panel. 35mm P-TTL A.Zoom M.Zoom mm 1 A.Zoom 35mm camera 20mm * 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 645 camera 35mm * 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 67 camera 55mm * 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm M.Zoom 2 MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY TEST FORMAT CH. HS MODELING OFF ON S SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS · Auto Zoom will not function when set to Auto Flash [A]. · When using with Auto Zoom, make sure that [A. Zoom] is shown on the display panel. w Manual Zoom (Manual light angle adjustment): [M. Zoom] When using lenses that are not Auto Focus compatible (A lenses, A645 lenses, 67 lenses, etc.), adjust the lens focal length manually. 85mm · When the wide - angle panel is used, the zoom button 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 necessary, leave it in the slit.) 16 17 DEDICATED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PENTAX CAMERAS · In the [A.Zoom] mode, the flash head will zoom automatically to suit the lens focal length when you press the shutter button halfway to turn on the exposure meter. · If [M.Zoom] is used with an autofocus lens (FA J, FA, F, or FA645 lens), the focal length on the LCD panel will blink if the flash coverage set manually does not suit the lens focal length. · In the [A.Zoom] mode, if there is no lens focal length information, the flash coverage will be set automatically to 24mm with a 35mm camera. With a 645 camera, it will be set to 45mm, and with a 67 camera it will be 60mm. · When using the wide-angle panel with 35mm cameras, fix the setting for both A. Zoom and M. Zoom to 20mm, to 35mm for 645 camera, and to 55mm for 67 camera. With the AF360FGZ used with on Pentax autofocus cameras or 67II camera, the "dedicated" functions are as shown in the table below work. Table of the Dedicated Functions Flash Mode Camera type TTL Auto Flash Trailing-Curtain-Sync Flash Slow-Speed-Sync Flash High speed sync Auto Switch to Flash sync Speed (X) Flash Ready Confirmation Signal through the Viewfinder Auto Check Confirmation Signal in the Viewfinder Slave Flash Discharge Wireless control flash AF Spotbeam TTL Auto Flash Type A G *1 G G G G G G G G G Type B G *4 G *4 G *4 × G G G × × G *5 Auto Flash*2 Type A × × G × G G × G × × Type B × × G × G G × G × × Manual Flash*3 Type A × × G × G G × G × G Type B × × G *4 × G *4 G *4 × G *4 × G *5 A.Zoom A.Zoom A.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom M.Zoom 35mm Camera 645 Camera 67 Camera Type A: *ist, MZ-S, and MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L. Type B: All Autofocus cameras (except: *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L), 67II. *1: P-TTL auto flash *2: Can be selected when the camera is set to the manual exposure mode or exposure meter of the camera is off. *3: When the camera exposure mode is set to other than manual, it will automatically switch to P-TTL or TTL auto flash. *4: Except SF7 camera *5: Except SF7 and 67II cameras 18 19 1. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (All autofocus cameras*1) Camera's exposure mode Flash mode Autofocus camera*1 slower than TTL*3 X-sync speed *4 slower than TTL*3 X-sync speed *5 slower than TTL*3 X-sync speed *4 slower than TTL*3 X-sync speed slower than TTL*3 X-sync speed *4 TTL, A slower than M X-sync speed TTL, A, M G Leadingcurtain-sync Z-10/ PZ-10 1/100 -- -- -- -- 1/100 or slower G Trailingcurtain-sync SF Autofocus Z-10 series camera*1 1/125~1/60 1/60 sec [1/100 or slower 1/60 ~1/60] *4, *6 1/60 sec -- or slower ­ *5, *6 1/60 sec -- or slower ­ *4, *6 1/125~1/60 1/60 sec 1/60 [1/100 or slower only SF ~1/60] *6 series 1/125 1/60 sec 1/60 [1/100] or slower only SF *4, *6 series Flash sync 1/60 sec 1/60 speed or slower or or slower *6 slower G G G Contrastcontrol-sync*7 Autofocus Z-10 camera*1 1/60 sec or slower 1/60 *4 1/60 sec or slower ­ *5 1/60 sec or slower ­ 1/60 sec or slower ­ *4 1/60 sec or slower ­ *4 1/60 sec *8 1/60 or slower sec or slower G G SlowSlave speed-sync disAutofocus Z-10/SF charge camera series × G × G × G G × ­ × × × G G × × 2. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (*ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L) Camera's exposure mode Programmed AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual × × × G G Bulb Exposure Flash mode P-TTL*1 P-TTL*1 P-TTL*1 P-TTL, A, M P-TTL, A, M Leadingcurtain-sync Flash sync speed or slower Flash sync speed or slower Flash sync speed or slower Flash sync speed or slower G Trailingcurtain-sync 1/90 sec. or slower 1/90 sec. or slower 1/90 sec. or slower 1/90 sec. or slower G Contrastcontrol-sync 1/60 sec or slower 1/60 sec or slower 1/60 sec. or slower 1/60 sec. or slower G Slow-speed -sync × G × G G High-speed sync × G G G × Wireless G G G G G Programmed AE [Hyper Program*2] Shutter-Priority AE in Hyper Program*2 Aperture-Priority AE in Hyper Program*2 Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb Exposure *1: Will automatically switch to P-TTL autoflash even when flash is set to manual [M]. When the camera exposure switch is on, auto flash cannot be selected and only P-TTL auto flash will be valid. · For trailing curtain-sync and contrast control-sync, P-TTL auto flash will be selected even when the flash is set to manual when the shutter is pressed halfway down. · Set the wireless slave mode to SLAVE1 when using a slave flash. (Refer to page 49.) 3. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (67II) Camera's exposure mode Aperture-Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb Exposure Flash mode TTL MANUAL TTL MANUAL TTL MANUAL Leadingcurtain-sync 1/30 sec. 1/30 sec. or slower G Trailingcurtain-sync 1/15 sec. 1/15 sec. or slower G Contrastcontrol-sync 1/15 sec 1/15 sec or slower G Slow-speed -sync × G × Slave discharge × G G *1: Excluding the *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L, Z-10, SF series *2: Only Z-1, Z-1P, Z-5 and Z-5P. *3: Will automatically switch to TTL autoflash even when flash is set to manual [M]. When the camera exposure switch is on, auto mode cannot be selected and only P-TTL auto flash will be valid. *4: The low speed limit of the shutter speed will change according to the focal length of the lens being used. *5: The low speed limit of the shutter speed will change according to the surrounding lighting. *6: Sync speed will be 1/125 sec or less for cameras with flash sync speeds of 1/250 sec *7: Only possible with built-in flash (possible with 645N) · For trailing curtain-sync and contrast control-sync, TTL auto flash will be selected even when the flash is set to manual. · The trailing curtain-sync and contrast control-sync display will be shown only when the camera exposure switch in on and the shutter button is pressed halfway down. · The functions for Hyper Manual when the IF button is pressed are identical to when the camera exposure mode is in Programmed AE. · Set the wireless slave mode to SLAVE2 when using a slave flash. (Refer to page 49.) · When using with SF 7, TTL auto flash and Manual flash will not work. (Refer to page 27.) · With trailing-curtain flash sync and contrast-control-sync, TTL auto flash will be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to M (Manual). · The trailing-curtain flash sync and contrast-control-sync will be displayed only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down to turn on the exposure meter. · For slave flash, set the wireless slave mode setting to SLAVE2. (Refer to page 49.) 20 21 P-TTL AUTO FLASH (WITH *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L) A pre-flash is fired before the main flash so that the multi-segment metering sensor can measure the subject's distance, brightness, backlit condition, etc. The data obtained is incorporated to set the output of the main flash. This mode obtains more accurate results than with the conventional TTL mode. FORMAT W WIRELESS 5 6 7 8 Check the effective flash range and that the flash is ready. Then take the picture. When a correct flash exposure is obtained, it will be indicated by the flash confirmation indicator. (In the camera's viewfinder, the [ ] symbol will blink several times, and [P-TTL] on the LCD panel will also blink for 2 sec.) If the flash confirmation indicator does not blink, it means the flash was insufficient. Move closer to the subject and take the picture again. If you are too close to the subject, the correct flash exposure will not be obtained even if the flash confirmation indicator blinks. Be sure to check the effective flash range on the LCD panel. Display of Flash Effective Range The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure that you are within the flash effective range before taking pictures. · The effective flash range is displayed when all autofocus cameras (except SF series cameras) attached with an FA J, FA, F or A lens and the Pentax 645N and 645NII. If the maximum range exceeds 22 meters (70 ft), [ ] will blink. If the flash effective range is 0.7m or less, [ ] will blink. · The flash effective range varies depending on a ISO film speed, lens aperture in use, and/or the zooming position ( flash coverage angle ). When using a zoom lens, keep in mind the maximum aperture of the zoom lens changes when the lens zooms in and out. FORMAT W WIRELLESS 35mm P-TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft MODE 4 ZOOM LIGHT FORMAT CH. HS READY TEST 2 OFF ON 5 MODELING 1 2 3 4 I Procedure Turn on the camera. Turn on the flash unit. Set the sync mode switch to the leadingshutter-curtain sync [ ]. S · After turning the power [ON], the setting will be [P-TTL] and [A.Zoom]. With an autofocus lens FA J, FA and F, [A.Zoom] will be displayed on the LCD panel. With a manual zoom lens, set the focal length manually at [M. Zoom]. 3 SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS · If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be set between +1.0 to -3.0 stops in 0.5-stop increments. · Cameras other than *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L will display P-TTL but are not compatible with P-TTL. Please use the auto flash mode. (Refer to page 28) 35mm TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft 22 23 P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range When Using the "A" ( AUTO ) Lens Aperture Programmed TTL Auto Flash is possible with the AF360FGZ when the Programmed AE or ShutterPriority AE mode is set on a camera. The flash sync speed and aperture values automatically vary depending on the subject brightness as with the camera's built-in flash, making it suitable for daylight sync flash. When Setting the Lens to a Manual f/stop When the Aperture-Priority AE or Metered Manual mode is set on the camera, TTL Auto Flash is possible with the desired aperture selected to control the depth-of-field. The slow-speed-sync flash is also possible. For mat 35mm 645 67 f / 1.2 f / 1.4 f/2 20mm 35mm 55mm 24mm 45mm 60mm 28mm 55mm 70mm ISO 100 Zooming position 35mm 70mm 90mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 20mm 35mm 55mm 24mm 45mm 60mm 28mm 55mm 70mm ISO 400 Zooming position 35mm 70mm 90mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 1.2~11.7 1.8~17.5 1.8~18.3 2.1~20.8 2.5~25.0 2.8~27.5 3.0~30.0 2.3~23.3 3.5~35.0 3.7~36.7 4.2~41.7 5.0~50.0 5.5~55.0 6.0~60.0 1.0~10.0 1.5~15.0 1.6~15.7 1.8~17.9 2.1~21.4 2.4~23.6 2.6~25.7 2.0~20.0 3.0~30.0 3.1~31.4 3.6~35.7 4.3~42.9 4.7~47.1 5.1~51.4 0.7~7.0 1.1~10.5 1.1~11.0 1.3~12.5 1.5~15.0 1.7~16.5 1.8~18.0 1.4~14.0 2.1~21.0 2.2~22.0 2.5~25.0 3.0~30.0 3.3~33.0 3.6~36.0 0.7~5.0 0.7~3.5 0.7~2.5 0.7~1.8 0.7~1.3 0.7~0.9 0.8~7.5 0.7~5.3 0.7~3.8 0.7~2.6 0.7~1.9 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.0 0.8~7.9 0.7~5.5 0.7~3.9 0.7~2.8 0.7~2.0 0.7~1.4 0.7~1.0 0.9~8.9 1.1~10.7 1.2~11.8 1.3~12.9 1.0~10.0 1.5~15.0 1.6~15.7 1.8~17.9 2.1~21.4 2.4~23.6 2.6~25.7 0.7~6.3 0.7~4.5 0.7~3.1 0.7~2.3 0.7~1.6 0.7~1.1 0.7~0.8 0.8~7.5 0.7~5.4 0.7~3.8 0.7~2.7 0.7~1.9 0.7~1.4 0.7~0.9 0.8~8.3 0.7~5.9 0.7~4.1 0.7~3.0 0.7~2.1 0.7~1.5 0.7~1.0 0.9~9.0 0.7~6.4 0.7~4.5 0.7~3.3 0.7~2.3 0.7~1.6 0.7~1.1 0.7~7.0 1.1~10.5 1.1~11.0 1.3~12.5 1.5~15.0 1.7~16.5 1.8~18.0 0.7~5.0 0.7~3.5 0.7~2.5 0.7~1.8 0.7~1.3 0.7~0.9 0.8~7.5 0.7~5.3 0.7~3.8 0.7~2.6 0.7~1.9 0.7~1.3 0.8~7.9 0.7~5.5 0.7~4.0 0.7~2.8 0.7~2.0 0.7~1.4 0.9~8.9 1.1~10.7 1.2~11.8 1.3~12.9 0.7~6.3 0.7~4.5 0.7~3.1 0.7~2.3 0.7~1.6 0.8~7.5 0.7~5.5 0.7~3.8 0.7~2.7 0.7~1.9 0.3~8.3 0.7~6.0 0.7~4.1 0.7~3.0 0.7~2.1 0.9~9.0 0.7~6.5 0.7~4.5 0.7~3.3 0.7~2.3 Calculating the Flash Effective Range When setting the lens to manual f/stop, calculate the guide number at FULL output strength with the use of flash's zooming position and film speed. Divide the resulting guide number by the aperture in use. Thus, the maximum distance is obtained. The minimum distance is obtained in dividing this max. distance by approx. 10.However, if the shortest distance desired is 0.7m or less, the shortest distance will be 0.7m. f/stop f / 2.8 f/4 f / 5.6 f/8 f / 11 f / 16 f / 22 f / 32 Example : With ISO100 film and a 50mm lens at f/4 q For the zoom position = 50mm, and film speed at ISO100, the guide number is 30. w The aperture is f/4, 30 ( guide number )/4 ( aperture ) = 7.5m ( max. distance ) e 7.5m ( max. distance )/10 = 0.75m ( min. distance ) Thus, flash effective range is approx. 0.75m - 7.5m. Unit : m 24 25 TTL AUTO FLASH With the AF360FGZ, TTL Auto Flash is possible with all autofocus cameras (except *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ6/ZX-L), 645N, 67II, Super A, LX and 645 cameras. ·P-TTL Auto flash mode is set automatically with *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L. See page 22. FORMAT W WIRELESS 35mm P-TTL 0.7 1 1.5 2 2.3 5 A.Zoom mm 1 2 3 4 5 I Procedure Turn on the camera. Turn on the flash unit. Press the flash mode switch until the indication [TTL] displays on the LCD panel. Set the sync mode switch to Leading-shuttercurtain-sync, Trailing-shutter-curtain-sync (refer to page 57), or Contrast-control-sync (refer to page 35) according to the subject. When using an FA J, FA,F or FA645 lens, set to the [A. ZOOM] mode.When using a manual focus lens, set to the [M.ZOOM] mode by pressing the flash zoom button. Make sure that the subject is within the flash effective distance display and Ready lamp lights up before taking pictures. 7 8 When a proper exposure has been made, the auto check confirmation signal appears. ( the [ ] symbol blinks several times in the camera's viewfinder and the [TTL] on the LCD panel blinks for two seconds. ) When the auto check confirmation signal does not appear, it indicates that the sufficient amount of light has not reflected from the subject. In this case, decrease the flash-tosubject distance. · When using AF360FGZ with SF 7 camera, set the flash mode to Auto flash (A) mode. The flash and AF spotbeam will not work when the flash mode is set to other than Auto flash mode. To enable to use TTL Auto flash, Manual flash and AF spotbeam functions with SF 7, please consult PENTAX service centers which are listed on the this operating manual for the modification. 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY · If you are too close to the subject, the correct flash exposure will not be obtained even if the flash confirmation indicator blinks. Be sure to check the effective flash range on the LCD panel. 3 5 FORMAT CH. HS 6 TEST MODELING OFF ON S 4 SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS 2 6 FIX