Pentax AF360FGZ - AF - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash User manual

AF360FGZ
AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT
OPERATING MANUAL
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PENTAX AF360 FGZ/0 COVER 4/15/03 11:31 AM Page IV

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.
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Although we have carefully designed this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given on page 2.
WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user.
CAUTION 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.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT
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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.
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• 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.
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR FLASH UNIT
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• 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.
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qFlash head
wAF spotbeam emitter
eSlave sensor
rAuto flash sensor
tCatchlight panel
yWide - angle panel
uHot - shoe bracket
iFlash signal contacts
oShoe 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
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
A.Zoom
M.Zoom
mm
CH.
ISO
SB
P-TTLAM
35mm64567
HS
F
MASTER SLAVECONTROL
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
@3
@4
@2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!9
!8
@1
@0
!0
!1
9
8
7
56
1
2
3
4
!2
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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.
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LCD Panel Indication
q5 Zoom 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]
w6 Format display : [35mm] →[645] →[67]
e7 Flash mode display : [P-TTL] →[A] →[M] →[SB]
r9 Flash exposure compensation indicator : [-3.0 ~ +1.0 stops, 0.5 stop increments]
t0 ISO indicator : ISO 25 ~ 1600
y0 Bar graph
u1 Effective flash range indicator :
[Closest distance] - [Maximum distance (in P-TTL, TTL, A modes)]
Optimum distance in manual mode
i0 AF spotbeam : [SB]
o2 Synchronization mode indicator : [Leading-shutter-curtain sync: ] - [Trailing-shutter-curtain
sync: ] - [Contrast-control-sync: ] -
[High-speed-sync: ]
!03 Bounce flash warning : [ ]
!1114 Flash adjustment display : [●●●●/××]
f/number display : F2 ~ F22
!27 Channel indicator : Channels 1 ~ 4
!38 Wireless mode indicator : [MASTER], [CONTROL], [SLAVE]
HS
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
OFF ON
MODE
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
A.Zoom
mm
TTL
35mm
0.711.523468121622m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
A.Zoom
M.Zoom
mm
CH.
ISO
SB
P-TTLAM
35mm64567
HS
F
MASTER SLAVECONTROL
!3
!0
!1
9
8
7
5
6
1
2
3
4
!2
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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 test-
flash will fire. Auto check confirmation can be
done in the Auto flash mode but cannot be
done in the TTL or P-TTL mode.
BATTERIES
This flash unit operates with four AA-size batteries
as shown below.
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.
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Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in
the figure to remove.
Insert four AA-size batteries, making sure the
plus/minus marking(,,.) match the diagram
inside the battery chamber cover.
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS
OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
FIX→
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
A.Zoom
mm
P-TTL
35mm
3
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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.
•When the flash unit is attached to the *ist, MZ-
S 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.
MOUNTING TO CAMERA
2
1
12
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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).
NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY
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 non-
operation.
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
FIX→
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
A.Zoom
mm
P-TTL
35mm
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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.
Camera Format Size: [FORMAT] setting
qSlide the setting switch down [yellow dot].
wPress the [FORMAT] button and set to the
camera format size being used.
eSlide the setting switch back up [white dot]
when complete.
•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.
PICTURE FORMATS AND FLASH COVERAGE
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1P-TTL auto flash [P-TTL]
Works with the Pentax *ist, MZ-S or MZ-L/MZ-
6/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.
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/ZX-
L), LX, Super A, 645N, and 67II.
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.
4Manual flash [M]
Use the flash unit's Guide No. to calculate the
correct flash range and aperture. This mode
works with all Pentax cameras.
5AF spotbeam beam [SB]
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.
AF360FGZ FLASH MODES
The AF360FGZ has the following flash modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject.
1
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF
OFF
ON
SYNC.
WIRELLESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELLESS
W
S
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
CH.
P-TTL
35mm
1
2
3
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•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.
•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.)
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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.
qAuto 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.
•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.
wManual 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.
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS
OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
A.Zoom
mm
P-TTL
35mm
M.Zoom
A.Zoom
M.Zoom
35mm camera 645 camera 67 camera
20mm 35mm 55mm
24mm 45mm 60mm
28mm 55mm 70mm
35mm 70mm 90mm
50mm 100mm 120mm
70mm 135mm 180mm
85mm 150mm 190mm
***
* With the wide-angle panel.
2
2
1
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With the AF360FGZ used with on Pentax autofocus cameras or 67II camera, the "dedicated" functions are as
shown in the table below work.
DEDICATED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PENTAX CAMERAS
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•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.
A.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
A.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
M.Zoom
A.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
Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash Auto Flash*2 Manual Flash*3
Camera type Type A Type B Type A Type B Type A Type B
TTL Auto Flash ●●*1 ●●*4 ××××
Trailing-Curtain-Sync Flash ●●●●*4 ××××
Slow-Speed-Sync Flash ●●●●*4 ●●●●●●●●*4
High speed sync ●●× ××××
Auto Switch to Flash sync Speed (X) ●●●●●●●●●●●●*4
Flash Ready Confirmation Signal
through the Viewfinder ●●●●●●●●●●●●*4
Auto Check Confirmation Signal
in the Viewfinder ●●●●××××
Slave Flash Discharge ●●×●●●●●●●●*4
Wireless control flash ●●× ××××
AF Spotbeam ●●●●*5 ××●●●●*5
Table of the Dedicated Functions
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
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Camera's Flash Leading- Trailing- Contrast- Slow-
exposure mode mode curtain-sync curtain-sync control-sync*7 speed-sync
Autofocus Z-10/ SF Autofocus Z-10 Autofocus Z-10 Autofocus Z-10/SF
camera*1 PZ-10 series camera*1 camera*1 camera series
Programmed AE slower than 1/125~1/60 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
[Hyper Program*2] TTL*3 X-sync 1/100 [1/100 or slower 1/60 or slower 1/60 ×××
speed *4 ~1/60] *4, *6 *4
Shutter-Priority AE slower than 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
in Hyper Program*2 TTL*3 X-sync — — or slower – or slower – ●●–×
speed *5 *5, *6 *5
Aperture-Priority AE slower than 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
in Hyper Program*2 TTL*3 X-sync — — or slower – or slower – ×××
speed *4 *4, *6
slower than 1/125~1/60 1/60 sec 1/60 1/60 sec
Shutter-Priority AE TTL*3 X-sync — [1/100 or slower only SF or slower – ●●××
speed ~1/60] *6 series *4
slower than 1/125 1/60 sec 1/60 1/60 sec
Aperture-Priority AE TTL*3 X-sync — [1/100] or slower only SF or slower – ×××
speed *4 *4, *6 series *4
Metered Manual TTL, A slower than
1/100 or Flash sync 1/60 sec 1/60 1/60 sec *8 1/60
M X-sync
slower speed or slower or or slower sec or ●●●●●●
speed or slower *6 slower slower
Bulb Exposure TTL, A, M ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
1. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (All autofocus cameras*1)
*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.)
Camera's Flash Leading- Trailing- Contrast- Slow-speed High-speed Wireless
exposure mode mode curtain-sync curtain-sync control-sync -sync sync
Programmed AE P-TTL*1 Flash sync speed 1/90 sec. 1/60 sec ××●●
or slower or slower or slower
Shutter-Priority AE P-TTL*1 Flash sync speed 1/90 sec. 1/60 sec ●●●●●●
or slower or slower or slower
Aperture-Priority AE P-TTL*1 Flash sync speed 1/90 sec. 1/60 sec. ×●●●●
or slower or slower or slower
Metered Manual P-TTL, A, M Flash sync speed 1/90 sec. 1/60 sec. ●●●●●●
or slower or slower or slower
Bulb Exposure P-TTL, A, M ●●●●●●●●×●●
2. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (*ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L)
•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.)
Camera's Flash Leading- Trailing- Contrast- Slow-speed Slave discharge
exposure mode mode curtain-sync curtain-sync control-sync -sync
Aperture-Priority AE TTL MANUAL 1/30 sec. 1/15 sec. 1/15 sec ××
Metered Manual TTL MANUAL 1/30 sec. 1/15 sec. 1/15 sec ●●●●
or slower or slower or slower
Bulb Exposure TTL MANUAL ●●●●●●×●●
3. COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE MODES WITH AF360FGZ (67II)
*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.)
Slave
dis-
charge
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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.
•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)
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.
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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.
■ Procedure
Turn on the camera.
Turn on the flash unit.
Set the sync mode switch to the leading-
shutter-curtain sync [ ].
•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].
P-TTL AUTO FLASH (WITH *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L)
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS
OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
A.Zoom
mm
P-TTL
35mm
2
1
4
3
5
6
7
8
FORMAT
WIRELLESS
W
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
A.Zoom
mm
TTL
35mm
4
3
25
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When Using the "A" ( AUTO ) Lens Aperture
Programmed TTL Auto Flash is possible with the
AF360FGZ when the Programmed AE or Shutter-
Priority 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.
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.
Example :
With ISO100 film and a 50mm lens at f/4
qFor the zoom position = 50mm, and film speed at ISO100, the guide number is 30.
wThe aperture is f/4, 30 ( guide number )/4 ( aperture ) = 7.5m ( max. distance )
e7.5m ( max. distance )/10 = 0.75m ( min. distance ) Thus, flash effective range is approx. 0.75m - 7.5m.
Format
ISO 100 ISO 400
Zooming position Zooming position
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 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm
f / 1.2 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
f / 1.4 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
f / 2 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
f / 2.8 0.7~5.0 0.8~7.5 0.8~7.9 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
f / 4 0.7~3.5 0.7~5.3 0.7~5.5 0.7~6.3 0.8~7.5 0.8~8.3 0.9~9.0 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
f / 5.6 0.7~2.5 0.7~3.8 0.7~3.9 0.7~4.5 0.7~5.4 0.7~5.9 0.7~6.4 0.7~5.0 0.8~7.5 0.8~7.9 0.9~8.9 1.1~10.7 1.2~11.8 1.3~12.9
f / 8 0.7~1.8 0.7~2.6 0.7~2.8 0.7~3.1 0.7~3.8 0.7~4.1 0.7~4.5 0.7~3.5 0.7~5.3 0.7~5.5 0.7~6.3 0.8~7.5 0.3~8.3 0.9~9.0
f / 11 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.9 0.7~2.0 0.7~2.3 0.7~2.7 0.7~3.0 0.7~3.3 0.7~2.5 0.7~3.8 0.7~4.0 0.7~4.5 0.7~5.5 0.7~6.0 0.7~6.5
f / 16 0.7~0.9 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.4 0.7~1.6 0.7~1.9 0.7~2.1 0.7~2.3 0.7~1.8 0.7~2.6 0.7~2.8 0.7~3.1 0.7~3.8 0.7~4.1 0.7~4.5
f / 22 0.7~1.0 0.7~1.0 0.7~1.1 0.7~1.4 0.7~1.5 0.7~1.6 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.9 0.7~2.0 0.7~2.3 0.7~2.7 0.7~3.0 0.7~3.3
f / 32 0.7~0.8 0.7~0.9 0.7~1.0 0.7~1.1 0.7~0.9 0.7~1.3 0.7~1.4 0.7~1.6 0.7~1.9 0.7~2.1 0.7~2.3
P-TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range
Unit : m
f/stop
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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-to-
subject distance.
•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.
•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.
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With the AF360FGZ, TTL Auto Flash is possible with
all autofocus cameras (except *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-
6/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.
■ 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-shutter-
curtain-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.
TTL AUTO FLASH
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
FIX→
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 2 2m
A.Zoom
mm
P-TTL
35mm
5
4
1
2
3
6
7
8
4
6
2
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Press the [S] select button so that [Aperture
value] on the LCD panel blinks. Turn the
adjustment dial to set the desired aperture
value. Then press the [S] button so that [ISO]
blinks on the LCD panel. Turn the adjustment
dial to set the [ISO]. Next, press the select
button once so that the blinking stops. This
completes the setting.
•If you change the ISO film speed, the
aperture value also varies accordingly.
Set the aperture value after you change
the ISO film speed.
Set the lens aperture to the same [Fno.]
aperture you set with the flash unit.
Set the flash zoom position to match the lens
focal length.
Set this manually even with an autofocus lens.
•Set manual regardless of the type of lens
being used.
Check that the flash is ready, then take the
picture.
•When the camera’s exposure mode is
Programmed AE or Shutter-Priority AE, the
aperture value set on the flash will be
automatically be set on the camera.
•When the photograph is properly taken, the
auto flash confirmation display will appear.
[The flash display panel [A] will blink for 2
seconds.]
•The possible photography distance range will
be displayed on the LCD panel operational
distance display bar graph.
•If the power is turned temporarily OFF, the
flash will be set to P-TTL or TTL auto. Return
the setting to Auto flash.
•The sync mode will be fixed in Leading-
curtain-sync. Under the following conditions
use Auto flash even for Auto focus cameras.
* When the camera’s exposure mode is metered
manual mode.
* When the camera’s exposure meter switch is
set to OFF.
* With LX camera, set the shutter dial to "X" or
lower. If you set the camera to "AUTOMATIC",
the flash would fire for every shutter speed,
causing in some cases synchronization
failure.
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The built-in flash metering sensor sets the flash
output automatically.
•Use with cameras that are not P-TTL or TTL
Auto flash compatible.
■ Procedure
Turn on the power switch.
Press the flash mode button so that auto flash
[A] is displayed on the LCD panel.
AUTO FLASH
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 2 2m
A.Zoom
mm
A
35mm
ISO
F
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
A.Zoom
mm
ISO
A
35mm
F
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
3
2
1
5
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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.
•With autofocus cameras (except the SF series)
attached with an FA J, FA or A lens and the
645N, 645NII cameras, a bar graph displayed
on the LCD panel will indicate the approximate
flash range.
The distance up to the subject distance shown
on the bar graph is possible.
Check that the flash is ready, then take the
picture.
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When the camera is set to manual exposure,
manual flash can be set to suit the subject distance
and aperture. The manual flash output can be set to
1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32. Manual flash mode
can be used with all cameras (except SF 7, refer to
page 27).
■ Procedure
Turn on the power switch.
Press the flash mode button [MODE] to display
[M] [1/xx] on the LCD panel.
•You can set the flash output from 1/1 to
1/32. See page 46.
•When the autofocus or 645N camera's
exposure mode is set to any mode except
manual or trailing - shutter - curtain - sync
mode, TTL auto flash will be set
automatically.
Set the flash zoom position to match the lens
focal length.
•With an autofocus lens, [A.Zoom] will be
set automatically.
Set the lens aperture.
MANUAL FLASH
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
A.Zoom
mm
M
35mm
Example:
If the flash zoom position is 35mm, subject
distance (between the AF360FGZ and subject)
is 3 m, and film speed is ISO 100, the
calculation will be as follows:
qWith flash output [1/1], the Guide No. will be
25 (according to the Guide No. table).
wAperture = Guide No. 25 / Subject distance 3
m = 8.3 Approx. 8 (f/No.)
Film speed ISO 100 Film speed ISO 400
Flash Mode Switch Flash Mode Switch
1 / 1 1 / 2 1 / 4 1 / 8 1 / 16 1 / 32 1 / 2 1/1 1/2 1 / 4 1 / 8 1 / 16 1 / 32
85mm36251812.59 6 72725036251812
70 mm 33 23 16.5 11.5 8 5.5 66 66 46 33 23 16 11
50 mm 30 21 15 10.5 7.5 5.4 60 60 42 30 21 15 10.8
35 mm 25 18 12.5 9 6 4.3 50 50 36 25 18 12 8.6
28mm221611 8 5.5 4 444432221611 8
24 mm 21 15 10.5 7.5 5 3.6 22 42 30 21 15 10 7.2
*20 mm 14 10 7 5 3.5 2.5 28 28 20 14 10 7 5
Zoom
Position
* With the wide - angle panel attached.
• For the flash zoom position for 645 and 67 camera lenses, see the camera's picture format on page 15.
Guide number table
1
2
3
4
5
6
Aperture [f-number] =
GN/flash-to-subject distance [m]
Example : GN33/3m = f11
6
3
1
2
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■ Procedure
Turn on the camera.
Set the exposure mode other than the
Programmed AE.
Attach the flash unit to the camera's hot shoe
and turn it on.
Set the sync mode switch to high-speed sync
[].
•The flash will be set to High-speed-sync mode
and [ ] will be shown on the LCD panel
only when the shutter speed exceeds X-sync
speed.
To set exposure compensation, press the [S]
button so that [0.0] blinks. Then turn the
adjustment dial to set the exposure
compensation amount. Press the [S] button
again to stop the blinking.
The exposure compensation amount can be
set from +1.0 to -3.0 stops in 0.5-stop
increments.
Set the flash zoom position to match the lens
focal length.
With an autofocus lens, the [A.Zoom] mode will
set it automatically. With other lenses, use the
ZOOM button in the [M.Zoom] mode to set the
zoom position.
HS
HS
Check the flash range by looking at the bar
graph on the LCD panel.
Check that the flash is ready, then take the
picture.
•Please read the camera operating manual for
camera operation.
•High-speed sync is possible with the camera
separated from the AF360GZ (wireless). (Refer
to page 44)
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When the AF360FGZ is used with the *ist, MZ-S,
MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L, shutter speeds faster than X-sync
speed will still enable flash synchronization. Since
there is no sync speed limitation, high-speed sync is
effective for fill-flash in daylight.
•High-speed sync mode will be P-TTL auto
flash.
•As can be seen in the table on page 34, as the
shutter speed becomes higher, the guide
number becomes smaller. Accordingly, it
should be noted that the distance for taking
pictures would become shorter.
HIGH-SPEED SYNC MODE
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS OFF
OFF
ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
A.Zoom
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70ft
mm
P-TTL
35mm
HS
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
7
5
432
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When the AF360FGZ is used in combination with
the camera's built-in flash, twin flash photography is
possible with the output ratio of the light intensity
controlled. The ratio of flash light intensity between
the built-in flash and the AF360FGZ flash unit is 1:2.
•This method of photography is for the
AF360FGZ separated from the camera. (Refer
to page 57 on using the AF360FGZ separated
from the camera.)
■ Procedure
Turn on the power switch.
Set the sync mode switch to the contrast-
control position [ ]
Adjust the zoom position according to the lens
in use.
•With an autofocus lens, the [A.Zoom] mode
will set it automatically.
•If the AF360FGZ is much closer to the subject
than the camera's built-in flash, use the
[M.Zoom] mode to set the zoom position to a
shorter lens focal length. Otherwise, the flash
coverage may be insufficient causing a dark
periphery in the picture.
Make sure that the flash ready lamp on the
AF360FGZ lights up and camera's built-in flash
is charged before releasing the shutter.
CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH
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High-speed Sync Guide Number [For ISO 100]
[Example]
Double the guide numbers for ISO 100 when using ISO 400 film.
Lens zoom position = 85mm, shutter speed = 250
Guide Number for ISO 400 would be 16 × 2 = 32.
Zoom Position Shutter speed
250 500 1000 2000 4000 6000
85mm 16.0 12.7 9.5 6.9 5.1 4.3
70mm 14.7 11.6 8.7 6.4 4.7 3.9
50mm 13.4 10.6 7.9 5.8 4.2 3.6
35mm 11.1 8.8 6.6 4.8 3.5 3
28mm 9.8 7.7 5.8 4.2 3.1 2.6
24mm 9.4 7.4 5.5 4.1 3.0 2.5
20mm 6.2 4.9 3.7 2.7 2.0 1.7
LIGHT ZOOM
READY
TEST
FORMAT
CH.
MODELING
HS
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
SYNC.
WIRELESS
W
MCS
MODE
FORMAT
WIRELESS
W
S
0.7 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m
2.3 5 10 20 40 70 ft
A.Zoom
mm
TTL
35mm
1
2
3
4
4
3
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