Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash; Using The Af360Fgz Detached From The Camera - Pentax AF360FGZ Operating Manual

TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH

In normal electronic flash photography, the flash
fires at the instant the first shutter curtain completes
its travel. This is referred to as the leading-shutter-
curtain sync flash. In the trailing-shutter-curtain
sync flash mode, the flash is fired at the instant the
second curtain begins its travel. This mode will
freeze the subject with a blur appearing before the
subject under a slow shutter speed condition. Using
a leading-shutter-curtain sync flash will freeze the
subject with a blur appearing after the subject.
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I Procedure
1
Set the power switch to the [ON] position.
2
Set the sync mode switch to the TRAILING
CURTAIN [ ] position.
3
Set the zoom position according to the lens in
use.
4
Confirm the Ready lamp lights up and then
discharge the flash.
• P-TTL or TTL auto flash mode is automatically
set when the flash fires even if the flash mode is
set to the manual mode.
• The built-in flash on the SF/ZX-series and Z-
10/PZ-10 cameras do not feature the trailing-
shutter-curtain capability : it does not
discharge when combined with the AF360FGZ.
• When the camera's exposure meter is
switched ON, the trailing-shutter-curtain-sync
mode will be automatically set on the flash
unit.

USING THE AF360FGZ DETACHED FROM THE CAMERA

When using the flash unit while it is detached from the camera, refer to the diagram for correct connections.
• If you have an *ist, MZ-S or MZ/ZX-series camera, be sure to attach Hot Shoe Adapter FG. Attaching
Hot Shoe Adapter F will not activate the built-in flash from popping up.
• With other cameras, you can use Hot Shoe Adapter F instead of Hot Shoe Adapter FG.
• If you attach Hot Shoe Adapter F to the camera and attach the flash unit on top of it, the flash unit
will be prone to slip off and cause an accident.
Hot Shoe Adapter F
G
Using multiple external flash units.
Hot Shoe Adapter F
Extension Cord F5P
R
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F
R
R
Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F
Extension Cord F5P
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