FORMAT

35mm64567
W WIRELESS MASTER CONTROLSLAVE

P-TTLAM

0.1.5 2

A.Zoom M.Zoom

!4 !5 !6 !!1 !!2

40 70ft

MODELING

W WIRELESS MCS

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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]

MASTER CONTROLSLAVE

!3 !2 !1 !0 9
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 cameras exposure meter switch is also ON, the cameras display panel will also be illuminated. Additionally, if the cameras LCD illumination button is pressed, the AF360FGZ display panel will also be illuminated.

W WIRELESS

A.Zoom

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INSERTING THE BATTERIES

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.
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.
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.

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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

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.
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, 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.

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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.
1 P-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.

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

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

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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

Unit : m

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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.
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.
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.
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.

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AUTO FLASH
The built-in flash metering sensor sets the flash output automatically. Use with cameras that are not P-TTL or TTL Auto flash compatible.
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.

CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH
High-speed Sync Guide Number [For ISO 100]
Zoom Position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm Shutter speed 250 16.0 14.7 13.4 11.1 9.8 9.4 6.12.7 11.6 10.6 8.8 7.7 7.4 4.9.5 8.7 7.9 6.6 5.8 5.5 3.6.9 6.4 5.8 4.8 4.2 4.1 2.5.1 4.7 4.2 3.5 3.1 3.0 2.4.3 3.9 3.2.6 2.5 1.7
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.)
Turn on the power switch. Set the sync mode switch to the contrastcontrol position [ ] Adjust the zoom position according to the lens in use.
[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 = 32.
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.

4 TEST

Make sure that the flash ready lamp on the AF360FGZ lights up and camera's built-in flash is charged before releasing the shutter.

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WIRELESS MODE [*ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L]
TTL auto flash (P-TTL) control is possible without a cord connection between the camera and the flash unit when the AF360FGZ is used in combination with the *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L. Insure that the wireless mode setting is set to [SLAVE1] when using the *ist, MZ-S or MZL/MZ-6/ZX-L in wireless mode. (See page 49.) The following transfer of information is done with the built-in flash when the AF360FGZ is used wirelessly before emitting the flash. q Shutter button is pressed w The built-in flash emits a small control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera) e External flash emits a small control flash (relays confirmation of subject) r The built-in flash emits a small control flash (relays flash output to external flash) * The built-in flash will emit a small control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS (High-speed sync) is set. t External flash and built-in flash fire as main flash. Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is to send information to the other flash unit before taking a picture. The main flash fires at the actual time a picture is taken in the same manner as traditionally done.

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Using two AF360FGZ flash units with one attached to the camera.

Flash unit on camera

WIRELESS FLASH
Place the other flash unit(s) at the desired location(s). q Set the power switch to WIRELESS. w Set the wireless mode switch to slave [S]. e Slide down the setting switch to [yellow dot]. Next, press the channel button [CH] and set the same channel as the AF360FGZ being attached then slide the setting switch back up. r Press the flash mode button and set to PTTL. t Set the zoom position with Manual [M. Zoom].

CONTROL

Main flash
This flash is used only for controlled firing and not for the main flash.
Attach the AF360FGZ flash unit to the camera. Set the flash unit's power switch to WIRELESS. q Set the flash power switch to [WIRELESS] w Set the WIRELESS mode switch to [C].
Check that the flash unit on the camera and the slave flash unit(s) are ready, then take the picture.
This flash unit will operate only to trigger the other flash unit to fire. It will not fire a real flash itself.
The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the flash unit separated from the camera will not fire.

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FORMAT FORMAT

MASTER

e Slide down the setting switch to [yellow dot]. Next, press the channel button [CH] and set the same channel as the AF360FGZ being attached then slide the setting switch back up. r Press the flash mode button and set the flash mode to P-TTL mode. t Set the zoom position to Manual [M. Zoom] y Check that the flash unit on the camera and the slave flash unit(s) are ready, then take the picture.
Setting both flash units for main flash
Attach the AF360FGZ flash unit to the camera. q Set the flash unit's power switch to WIRELESS. w Set the wireless mode switch to [M].
e Set the flash zoom position to match the lens focal length. This will be automatically set when using auto focus lenses with [A. Zoom]. Set with the flash zoom button for other lenses.
Place the other AF360FGZ flash unit(s) at the desired location(s). q Set the flash unit's power switch to WIRELESS. w Set the wireless mode switch to [S].

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Set the WIRELESS mode switch to [S]. [SLAVE] will be appeared on the LCD panel. Slide down the setting switch to the [yellow dot]. Then press the [CH.] channel button to set the channel (1 to 4) to be used. Slide the setting switch up. After setting the channel, attach the flash unit to the cameras hot shoe and turn on the camera. Press the shutter button halfway. The cameras flash channel will then be set. Press the flash mode button and set the flash mode to P-TTL. Place the flash unit at the desired location. Set the zoom position with Manual [M. Zoom].

Set the camera's exposure mode to other than the Progrommed AE mode and ready the builtin flash. While pressing the cameras flash function button, turn the select dial until WHS appears. Confirm that the camera's built-in flash is ready and then take a picture.
Wireless high-speed-sync is used.
It is possible to use the AF360FGZ in place of the built-in flash. The setting method is similar to pages 40 and 41. However, set both flash units sync mode selection switch to high-speed sync [ HS ]. P-TTL flash mode will be set when the shutter speed is slower than X-sync speed. High-speed-sync mode is set only when the shutter speed exceeds X-sync speed. The built-in flash will always be the control flash and not the main flash to fire. Please refer to the camera Operating Manual for camera operations.
Set the flash units power switch to WIRELESS.

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SELECT BUTTON [S]/ADJUSTMENT DIAL FUNCTIONS
4 types of settings are available as shown on the following pages for the Select button and the Adjustment dial.

35mm 35mm

After adjustments, press the Select button [S] and stop the blinking.
When using multiple flash units set to P-TTL or TTL Auto and adjusting the amount of light at the same time, use the cameras exposure compensation.

2 FORMAT

Connected Flash Mode
Adjustment Range 1/1, 2/3, 1/2, 1/3 -3.0 to +1.0 levels (EV) (0.5 steps) ISO 25 to ISO 1600, F2 to 22 (with ISO100) 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

I Setting Procedure

Press the Select button [S] so that the number to adjust is blinking.
Turn the Adjustment dial and adjust the blinking number.
1. Flash amount setting 2. Flash amount correction 3. ISO / F (aperture) setting 4. Manual flash amount
Wireless [W] master flash [M] Wireless [W] slave flash [S] P-TTL Auto flash Auto flash [A] Manual [M]

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WIRELESS CHANNEL SETTING
The channel of the camera and the flash unit should be set to the same channel. If both channels do not match, the wireless flash unit will not fire.
WIRELESS SLAVE MODE SETTING
Slide the setting switch down to the [yellow dot side] and display the channel on the display panel. Press the channel setting button and set to CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4. Slide the setting switch back up to the [white dot side] after setting. When the AF360AFGZ is attached to the hotshoe of the camera and the power switch of the camera and the flash unit is set to on, and the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the channel of the flash unit will be registered on the camera side and become the same channel. To properly control the wireless slave, it is necessary to set the wireless slave mode settings for the camera being used. Set to SLAVE1 when using the *ist, MZ-S or MZL/MZ-6/ZX-L camera and to SLAVE2 for all others cameras.

Check that the ready lamp is lit on the camera's built-in flash or attached flash unit and the slave unit, then take the picture.
When recharging is complete, the lamp will blink.

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(36) Using multiple external flash units.

BOUNCE FLASH

With the AF360FGZ, you can tilt the flash head up or down to aim at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash before it reaches the subject. Doing so creates softer light and shadows to make the picture look more natural. However, bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject. Therefore, use the P-TTL or TTL auto flash mode with bounce flash to ensure a correct exposure. The maximum upward bounce angle is 90 (click stops at 45, 60, 75, 90), and the maximum downward bounce angle is -10. At the 0 angle, there is a locking mechanism. So when you want to tilt the flash head up or down, hold down the lock release button on the side of the flash head, then tilt the head up or down. During bounce flash, [ ] will be displayed on the LCD panel. Also, the effective flash range will not be displayed. When the bounce angle is set to downward at-10 the effective flash range will blink.
WIDE-ANGLE PANEL AND CATCHLIGHT PANEL
P-TTL, TTL Auto Flash Photography
The amount of reflective light will change according to the condition of the reflective surface, angle, and distance. However, with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done. Confirm the flash confirmation indicator in the viewfinder or the flash units flash light confirmation display after taking pictures. The AF360FGZ has a built-in wide-angle panel and catchlight panel at the top of the flash head,which can be pulled out and used as necessary. The catchlight panel and wide-angle panel is pulled out at the same time. When using only the catchlight panel, return the wide-angle panel to the storage area first. Catchlight Panel

Wide-angle Panel

Manual Flash Photography
The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface, therefore test pictures should be taken beforehand or the changing the exposure and taking several pictures may be recommended. When taking color photographs, if the reflective surface for the bounce flash is colored, the picture will be affected by the color and unless this is intentional, a white surface should be used. Bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions. A photography manual and other references are recommended.

1. Wide-angle panel

This expands the flash coverage for a 20mm lens (645 is 35mm, 67 is a 55mm lens). When the wideangle panel is used, the flash zoom position will be set to 20mm.

2. Catchlight

A catchlight is a reflection of a light source in the eyes. It usually appears as a white dot and makes the human subject look more lively. Set the bounce flash angle to 90 and get close to the subject before taking the picture.

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MODELING FLASH/TEST FLASH
Before taking the picture, firing a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows are cast on the subject. When used with the *ist or MZ-S, modeling flash is also possible with wireless (Refer to page 37). (Refer to the camera operating manual for the camera settings).

AF SPOTBEAM

AF360FGZ feature a built-in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light and lowcontrast conditions. When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions, the spotbeam will be projected automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions. With the sync mode switch set to [S.B.], the AF360FGZ can be used exclusively as a focusing aid in dim light. Using the AF360FGZ Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing Aid 1. Set the main switch to the [ON] position. 2. Set the sync mode switch to the [SB] position. 3. Set the camera to the autofocus mode. 4. Press the shutter release button halfway down. The AF spotbeam will automatically be projected lights up indicating that you are ready to shoot. The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions. If the In-focus indication does not light up in several seconds, it means that the subject is hard to autofocus. In this case, use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject. To change the composition, raise your finger off the shutter release button and press it halfway down again to recompose the picture. When using the AF360FGZ's built-in AF spotbeam, the AF spotbeam built into the camera will not operate. The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera's hot shoe. The AF spotbeam does not operate accurately when the bounce flash is used. The flash does not fire when using the AF360FGZ spotbeam exclusively as a focusing aid. The AF spotbeam does not work with SF 7 camera, refer to page 27.
Slide the setting switch down [yellow dot]. Check that the flash is ready, then press the MODELING button. The flash will fire continuously for one second. After firing the modeling flash, slide the setting switch up [white dot].

Using multiple external flash units.
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F Hot Shoe Adapter F
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F

Extension Cord F5P

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MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS

Type Clip-on, TTL auto zoom flash unit with serial control Guide No. In manual mode, six-step adjustment from 1/1 to 1/32.
Focal Length (Zooming position) [M 1/1] [=FULL] [M 1/2] [M 1/4] [M 1/8] [M 1/16] [M 1/32] 85mm 18 12.6 70mm 16.5 11.5.5 50mm 15 10.5 7.5 5.4 35mm 12.6 4.3 28mm 5.24mm 10.5 7.3.6 [ISO 100] 20mm* 3.5 2.5
Flash duration (1/2 peak each) [M1/1] flash: Approx. 1/1200 sec. Fastest duration time: Approx. 1/20000 sec. Recycling time/Total flashes
Battery Type Alkaline [LR6] Nickel Hydroxide [Ni-MH] Lithium [FR6] Recycling Time Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Flashes Approx. 250 Approx. 160 Approx. 300
Consecutive Discharge Approx. 2 frames/sec. for 50 times, at M 1/16 output (with alkaline LR-6 batteries) Flash Coverage Angle Auto zoom enabled with autofocus compatible camera and lens combination.
Zooming position Vertical Coverage Horizontal Coverage 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm* 85 98

*Wide-angle panel used.

Color temperature Daylight (Suited for daylight color film) Effective flash range Approx. 0.7 m - 5.4 m (Guide No. 30, ISO 100, f/5.6) AF spotbeam Red beam emitted under low light or low-contrast conditions. Effective range: Approx. 1 m - 7 m (According to Pentax's testing conditions.) Compatible film speed ISO 25 - 1600 Flash modes P-TTL auto, TTL auto, auto, manual. Flash exposure compensation In P-TTL mode, -3.0 to +1.0 steps (0.5-step increments) With wireless slave: [1/1 2/3 1/2 1/3] Flash amount setting With wireless slave: [1/1 2/3 1/2 1/3] Manual: [1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32] Flash sync mode Leading-shutter-curtain sync, Trailing-shutter-curtain sync, Contrastcontrol-sync, High-speed-sync, modeling flash Wireless flash [Control system] Optical pulse transmission [Wireless position] Master [M], control [C], slave [S] [Channels] 1 to 4 Compatible modes: P-TTL, auto [A], manual [M] Effective range: Approx. 4 m (According to Pentax testing conditions.) Bounce flash Vertical bounce possible, click stops provided, lock provided at 0.(-10, 0, 45, 60, 75, 90) Power saving Automatic power-off: After approx. 3 min. of non-operation with the power [ON], 6 minutes in Auto, After 1 hour in the wireless mode. Power quick-on: By pressing the camera's shutter button halfway Red-eye reduction Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with red-eye reduction feature. Modeling flash [MODELING] button fires flash consecutively for 1 second. Wide-angle panel Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm. Catchlight panel Pull out manually. LCD panel illumination [LIGHT] button illuminates the LCD panel for about 10 sec. or press button again to turn it off. Power source Size-AA batteries 4, Alkaline LR6, Nickel Hydroxide (Ni-MH), or lithium FR6 Dimensions and weight 70 mm (W) 110 mm (H) 115.5 mm (T) (2.8'' 4.3'' 4.5'') 270 g (9.6 oz) without batteries

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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturers representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are

sending it to the manufacturers authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy dose not affect customers statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. For customers in the USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs an Canada
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.