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HOYA CORPORATION
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
PENTAX Imaging Systems Division
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe GmbH
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
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Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2008
FOM 01.11.2008 Printed in Europe
Auto Macro Flash
Flash macro automático
Operating Manual
Manual de instrucciones

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  • Page 1 (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.uk) Hotline: 0870 736 8299 PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons - BP 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto Macro Flash AF160FC. The AF160FC is a flash system for taking close-up photos of small subjects using a flash to eliminate shadows, allowing you to really enjoy photography. This operating manual is intended mainly for digital SLR cameras using the P-TTL auto flash mode.

  • Page 3: For The Safe Use Of Your Flash Unit

    AF160FC.book Page 2 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings and cautions given on page 3.
  • Page 4 AF160FC.book Page 3 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Warning The flash contains electronic circuits that operate at high voltages. Do not attempt to disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is danger of an electric shock. If internal parts of the flash unit become exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them as there is danger of an...

  • Page 5: Precautions For Your Flash Unit

    AF160FC.book Page 4 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Precautions for Your Flash Unit l Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit. l Avoid leaving the flash unit for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature may be very high such as in a car.
  • Page 6 AF160FC.book Page 5 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM l We will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage, etc. caused by using this product with cameras and accessories made by other companies. l Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AF160FC.book Page 6 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Introduction ... 1 FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT... 2 Precautions for Your Flash Unit... 4 Overview of the operating manual ... 9 Packing list... 10 Using the case ... 11 Names of parts (Controller) ...
  • Page 8 AF160FC.book Page 7 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Introducción ... 1 PARA EL USO SEGURO DE SU FLASH... 2 Para usar su flash de forma segura... 4 Resumen del manual de instrucciones... 9 Lista del contenido del paquete ... 10 Cómo usar el estuche...
  • Page 9 AF160FC.book Page 8 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM MEMO / NOTA...

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Operating Manual

    AF160FC.book Page 9 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Overview of the operating manual The operating manual includes the following chapters. 1 Getting ready ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains about getting ready to take pictures after you purchase the flash unit.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    AF160FC.book Page 10 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Packing list Make sure that everything on the list is in the package. Contact the retailer where you purchased the flash unit if anything is missing or damaged. 1 Macro flash (controller and flash head)

  • Page 12: Using The Case

    AF160FC.book Page 11 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Using the case Macro Adapter Adaptador macro Adapter Rings Anillos adaptadores Flash Head Cabezal del flash Cómo usar el estuche AA Batteries (Optional) Pilas AA (Opcional) Controller Controlador...

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts (Controller)

    AF160FC.book Page 12 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Names of parts (Controller) 1 Battery chamber cover 2 Mode dial: Selects the flash mode. (P.23) 3 Power switch (P.17) 4 Flash shoe 5 Flash signal contacts 6 READY lamp/TEST button (P.17) Lights when charging is finished.

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts (Flash Head)

    AF160FC.book Page 13 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Names of parts (Flash head) 1 Flash head output switch (P.30) 2 Release button (P.22) 3 Mounting tabs (4 positions) 4 Modeling light (LED) 5 Flash lamps Nombres de los componentes (Cabezal del flash) 1 Interruptor de potencia del cabezal del flash (P.30)

  • Page 15: Getting Ready

    AF160FC.book Page 14 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM 1 Getting ready Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure and remove it. Insert the above four AA batteries sequentially from lower one making sure the plus/minus markings +, - match the diagram inside the battery chamber and close the battery chamber cover.

  • Page 16: About Battery Types

    AF160FC.book Page 15 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n About battery types l Compatible batteries Use four of the same type of battery. • AA alkaline batteries (LR6) • AA lithium batteries (FR6) • AA Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries l Non-compatible batteries The following batteries cannot be used in the flash unit.
  • Page 17 AF160FC.book Page 16 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM • If you discharge the flash unit repeatedly when using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat and activate a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. If this occurs, wait until the batteries cool down before using the flash unit again.

  • Page 18: Charge Check And Test Flash

    AF160FC.book Page 17 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Charge check and test flash Insert the batteries and then do a test flash. n How to check the charge (A:) Insert the batteries and then turn on the power. The READY lamp will light up when the flash is charged.

  • Page 19: How To Mount The Macro Flash Unit

    AF160FC.book Page 18 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM How to mount the macro flash unit Attach the lens you are going to use before mounting the macro flash. There are three steps for mounting the flash unit. 1 Attach the controller to the camera.
  • Page 20 AF160FC.book Page 19 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Turn the locking lever of the controller away from [FIX Ý]. Loosen it so the flash shoe mounts easily. Slide the flash shoe of the controller into the camera's hot flash shoe from the back of the camera.

  • Page 21: Attach The Adapter To The Lens That Is On The Camera

    AF160FC.book Page 20 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n Attach the adapter to the lens that is on the camera. l Types of adapters The adapters that can be used vary depending on the type of lens. There are two types of adapters provided.
  • Page 22 AF160FC.book Page 21 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM This section explains how to mount these types of adapters. l Mounting procedure A: Adapter ring Screw the adapter ring that is the same size as the lens onto the front thread of the lens.

  • Page 23: Attach The Flash Head To The Adapter

    AF160FC.book Page 22 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n Attach the flash head to the adapter Press the release buttons on the flash head to insert the four mounting tabs (circled in the above diagram) on the inside of the flash head correctly into the groove on the adapter ring (A) or macro adapter (B).

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures

    AF160FC.book Page 23 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM 2 Taking pictures The flash unit has two modes for adjusting the amount of light produced by the flash: An automatic mode and a manual mode. Mode dial functions Use the mode dial to set the output of the flash. The mode dial has seven positions.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures In Auto Flash Mode

    AF160FC.book Page 24 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Taking pictures in auto flash mode n Auto flash modes The AF160FC has two auto flash modes. The flash unit communicates with the camera and automatically selects a mode. P-TTL auto...

  • Page 26: Auto Flash Operations For Various Cameras

    AF160FC.book Page 25 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n Auto flash operations for various cameras The following table shows the compatibility for when a camera is set to auto flash mode ("AUTO", "+0.5", "-0.5", or "-1"). Compatibility O : Compatible...

  • Page 27: Procedure

    AF160FC.book Page 26 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n Procedure Set the camera to a mode other than manual. Turn the flash on. Set the flash mode dial to "AUTO". If the lens has an aperture ring, set it to A.

  • Page 28: Ttl Auto Flash Compatible Cameras

    TTL auto flash compatible cameras In addition to using PENTAX digital SLR cameras, you can use a film SLR camera to take pictures using the auto flash if it supports TTL auto. (However, the SF series, those 35mm cameras made prior to the SF series, and the original 645 format cameras do not support TTL auto.)

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures In Manual Flash Mode

    AF160FC.book Page 28 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Taking pictures in manual flash mode Effective when you want a specific flash output regardless of the subject conditions. Determine the flash output from the exposure and test pictures. You need to consider the exposure when taking pictures in manual flash mode.

  • Page 30: Conditions Of The Subject Change Exposure Values

    AF160FC.book Page 29 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM n Conditions of the subject change exposure values The exposure requirements change according to the condition of the lighting and the subject. Take test shots to determine the exposure. Taking test shots is essential to proper use of manual flash mode.

  • Page 31: Other Functions

    AF160FC.book Page 30 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM 3 Other functions Using the flash head output switch You can change the ratio of the amount of flash output from the left or right flash lamp by using the flash head output switch on the flash head.

  • Page 32: About The Modeling Light

    AF160FC.book Page 31 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Ratio of left and right Switch position flash (left:right) Right does not do pre- Left end 1:0 (only left flashes) Left center Center Right center 0:1 (only right Right end flashes)

  • Page 33: Appendix

    AF160FC.book Page 32 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM 4 Appendix Distance range guidelines for auto flash photography (Unit: m) F2.8 F5.6 0.50 - 5.7 0.35 - 4.0 0.25 - 2.8 0.71 - 8.0 0.50 - 5.7 0.35 - 4.0 1.0 - 8.0...

  • Page 34: Manual Flash Guidelines And Calculation Methods

    AF160FC.book Page 33 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Manual flash guidelines and calculation methods Subject distance guideline Unit: m mode F2.8 FULL 16.0 1/16 FULL 22.6 11.3 1/16 FULL 32.0 16.0 1/16 FULL 45.3 22.6 1/16 11.3 FULL 64.0 1600 32.0...

  • Page 35: Indicaciones De Flash Manual Y Métodos De Cálculo

    AF160FC.book Page 34 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Indicaciones de flash manual y métodos de cálculo Indicaciones de distancia al objeto Unidades: m modo F2.8 FULL 16.0 1/16 FULL 22.6 11.3 1/16 FULL 32.0 16.0 1/16 FULL 45.3 22.6 1/16 11.3...
  • Page 36 AF160FC.book Page 35 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM MEMO / NOTA...

  • Page 37: Lenses With Compatibility Issues

    AF160FC.book Page 36 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Lenses with compatibility issues The flash head can be mounted on the following lenses using the adapter ring, but there may be some problems when using them. Basically, a lens cannot be used if the front ring turns during focusing.
  • Page 38 AF160FC.book Page 37 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM For F lenses + digital SLR cameras smc PENTAX-F 24-50mmF4 smc PENTAX-F 28-80mmF3.5-4.5 smc PENTAX-F 35-70mmF3.5-4.5 smc PENTAX-F 35-80mmF4-5.6 smc PENTAX-F 35-105mmF4-5.6 smc PENTAX-F 35-135mmF3.5-4.5 smc PENTAX-F 70-210mmF4-5.6 smc PENTAX-F 80-200mmF4.7-5.6 PENTAX-F 28-80mmF3.5-4.5...

  • Page 39: Objetivos Y Compatibilidad

    AF160FC.book Page 38 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Objetivos y compatibilidad El cabezal del flash puede montarse en las siguientes lentes mediante el anillo adaptador, pero pueden surgir ciertos problemas al usarlos. Básicamente, una lente no puede usarse si el anillo frontal gira durante el enfoque.
  • Page 40 AF160FC.book Page 39 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Para objetivos F + cámaras réflex digitales smc PENTAX-F 24-50 mm F4 smc PENTAX-F 28-80 mm F3.5-4.5 smc PENTAX-F 35-70 mm F3.5-4.5 smc PENTAX-F 35-80 mm F4-5.6 smc PENTAX-F 35-105 mm F4-5.6 smc PENTAX-F 35-135 mm F3.5-4.5...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    AF160FC.book Page 40 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Specifications Type AF160FC Cameras that Digital SLR series support auto flash 35mm (Film) Z series and later autofocus SLR cameras 645N, 645NII and 67II cameras Guide Number 16 (ISO100/m) Flash coverage...

  • Page 42: Warranty Policy

    AF160FC.book Page 41 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM Warranty Policy All PENTAX camera accessories 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...
  • Page 43 Los portes correrán a cargo del propietario. Si ha comprado su PENTAX fuera del país en el que desea que le sea prestado el servicio de asistencia técnica durante el periodo de garantía, le podrá...

  • Page 44: Statement Of Fcc Compliance

    AF160FC.book Page 43 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM 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.
  • Page 45 AF160FC.book Page 44 Monday, November 17, 2008 10:43 AM For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

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