Using An External Flash (Optional) - Pentax SLR Operating Manual

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash
modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, TTL auto flash mode, high-speed
flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the
external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash discharge
After the flash is charged, the
camera automatically switches
to the flash sync speed.
Aperture is automatically set in
e (Program) mode and b
(Shutter Priority) mode.
Auto check in the viewfinder
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 3200)
TTL auto flash (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 400)
Slow-speed sync
AF illuminator
Rear curtain sync flash
Contrast-control-sync flash
mode
Slave flash
Multiple flash
High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash
*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A.
*3 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*4 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash.
*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.
*6 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open
aperture in lenses with bright F value.
Flash
Built-in
Flash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
*1
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
* 3
*4
#
*3
No
No
No
No
No
AF500FTZ
AF360FGZ
AF330FTZ
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes
*1
Yes No
*2, *6 *6
#
#
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes
Yes No
Yes No
AF400FTZ
AF240FT
AF140C
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
*6
#
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
*5
No
*5
No
No
No
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