Using P-Ttl Auto Flash Mode; Using High-Speed Sync With The Af360Fgz - Pentax MZ-6 Operating Manual

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TYPE A: Built-in flash
TYPE B: AF360FGZ
TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ
TYPE D: AF400FTZ, AF240FT
TYPE E: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C, AF201SA
TYPE F: AF200S, AF160, AF140
*1: Available with the AF280T and AF400T, only when the flash confirma-
tion indicator in the viewfinder is off and TTL auto is set.
*2: With Type E flash units (except AF201SA), use the MS (Manual Sync)
or M (Manual) mode. With Type F flash units, use Aperture-Priority AE,
manual, or bulb. Picture mode and Shutter-Priority AE cannot be used
because the aperture changes.
*3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used.
*4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used.
*5: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses.
*6: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
*7: With Type B or C, and D flash units, trailing shutter curtain sync flash
is possible.
*8: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
*9: Exception of AF330FTZ.

USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE

The optimum flash amount is fired to match the subject
brightness.
P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the six-
segment metering, allows more precise control.
P-TTL is available with external wireless flash.
Memo Memo
P-TTL auto flash is only available in combination with the AF360FGZ.
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Attaching the flash unit
qRemove the hot shoe cover F
the camera.
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Memo
Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's
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Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto
mode
qAttach the flash unit to hot shoe.
wTurn on the flash unit's power switch.
eSet the flash mode switch to P-TTL
auto.
Memo
Memo
• With the AF360FGZ, the flash mode is always set to P-TTL auto;
with any other flash unit, it is set to TTL auto.
• For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash
unit's operating manual.
3
Taking a flash picture
qCheck that the flash is ready.
wFocus the subject and take the picture.
Memo Memo
• When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the
viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.
• An external flash can also be made to automatically fire. Note that
the flash will not fire against an lighter subject especially during day-
time sync shooting.

USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ

With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster
than 1/125 sec. High-speed sync mode can also be used
while the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wire-
less configuration.
With high-speed sync.
USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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