Using An External Flash (Optional) - Pentax K-30 Operating Manual

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash
mode.
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Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Auto flash discharge
Automatically switching to the flash sync
speed
Aperture value is automatically set in e and
b mode
P-TTL auto flash
Slow-speed Sync
Flash exposure compensation
AF assist light of external flash
Trailing Curtain Sync
Contrast control sync flash
Slave flash
High-speed sync
Wireless flash
*1 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.
• Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and/or flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts,
such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
Flash
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Built-in
AF540FGZ
Flash
AF360FGZ
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AF200FG
AF160FC
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