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  • Page 1 Auto Flash OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    K-7 and K-x. Set OFF for AF Spot Beam (Sb) in the function of an electric shock. menu. (Refer to page 52.) Do not expose the flash unit to water or moisture as Firmware Download URL: there is danger of an electric shock. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html...
  • Page 3 CAUTION Do not use the flash and/or LED beam near a person’s eyes, as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful when using the flash around infants. The following may lead to an explosion or fire. l Shorting the batteries l Exposing the batteries to flames l Dismantling the batteries l Remove the sticker covering the battery...

  • Page 4: Precautions For Your Flash Unit

    l Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic Precautions for Your Flash Unit gases, salt, etc. When the flash unit is subjected to rain or moisture, wipe it off with a dry cloth. l Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the flash unit.

  • Page 5: Cautions Regarding Batteries

    n Cautions Regarding Batteries l Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could l This flash unit uses four AA alkaline, lithium, or nickel metal explode or catch fire. hydride batteries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Sync Modes ..............31 Introduction ..................1 n Leading Curtain Sync Mode..............31 FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT........1 n Trailing Curtain Sync Mode............... 31 Precautions for Your Flash Unit............3 n High-Speed Sync Mode ................32 n Cautions Regarding Batteries ..............

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Operating Manual

    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. Be sure to read this chapter before you start taking pictures or operating the flash unit.

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts n Parts of This Flash Unit 1 Bounce angle adjustment 2 LCD panel 3 Flash mode button 4 Sync mode button 5 LED button/LED Ready lamp 6 Test button/Ready lamp 7 Zoom button 8 LCD panel illumination button/Function button 9 Power switch 0 Setting button a Adjustment dial...
  • Page 10 b Bounce lock release button c Battery chamber cover d Locking lever e Flash signal contacts f Wide-angle panel g Flash head h LED emitter i Wireless slave sensor j Shoe bracket k Shoe lock pin...

  • Page 11: Major Bundled Items

    n Major Bundled Items 1 Stand 2 Case 3 Operating manual (this manual) Opening of the stand 4 Certification Slide the hot shoe bracket into the opening of the stand. • You cannot attach the off-camera shoe adapter F to the bundled stand.

  • Page 12: Lcd Panel Indicator

    n LCD Panel Indicator 6 Effective flash range indicator: Minimum distance – Maximum distance (in P-TTL mode) 1 Wireless mode indicator: MASTERÕCONTROLÕSLAVE Correct exposure distance (in manual mode) 2 Flash mode indicator: P-TTLÕMÕMultiÕ (P-TTL) 7 Zoom indicator: (Manual) Õ auto (Zoom)Õmanual ( Zoom) XXX mm= 13, 16, 19, 24, 3 Sync mode indicator: 34, 48, 58 (K series (APS-C))
  • Page 13 8 Catchlight indicator c Bounce flash indicator 9 LED beam mode d Flash output adjustment indicator: X / XXX 0 Flash output compensation indicator: -4.0 to +2.0 levels, • In poorly lit locations where the LCD panel cannot be seen, (auto (A), 1/3, 1/2 step) pressing the LCD panel illumination button ( ) will...

  • Page 14: Getting Ready

    Types of Batteries 1. Getting Ready This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the same type, as shown below. Inserting the Batteries - Alkaline battery (LR6) Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure - Lithium battery (FR6) to open.
  • Page 15 • If you let the flash unit discharge successively using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat, activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit. If this occurs, rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries returns to normal.

  • Page 16: Mounting To The Camera

    • Do not hold the flash unit when attached to the Mounting to the Camera camera. Otherwise the camera may drop and Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. be damaged. Attach the flash unit to the camera. 1 Facing the LCD panel, turn the locking lever of the flash unit to the left.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off

    Power switch Ready lamp Auto Power Off Function Turning the Power On and Off When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the Turn the camera on, then turn on the unit’s power switch power switch set to the (ON) position, it automatically switches (ON).
  • Page 18 Press the setting button (SET) to complete the setting. • To exit the function menu, press and hold the function button ( • Refer to “Using the Function Menu” (page 36) for details on the function menu. • In wireless mode, the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non-operation (in SLAVE mode only).

  • Page 19: Setting Button/Adjustment Dial Functions

    Setting Button/Adjustment Dial Functions With the setting button (SET) and adjustment dial, you can configure the settings of flash modes or LED beam mode, such as flash output, etc. Refer to page 20 for each setting item, and also “Using the Function Menu” (page 36) when using the function menu.
  • Page 20 Press the setting button (SET) again to complete the setting. Adjust the other setting items using the same procedure. • If you want to use multiple flash units set to P-TTL and adjust the amount of light at the same time, use the camera’s exposure compensation.
  • Page 21 Setting Items in Flash Modes Sync mode Wireless mode Number Flash Flash output Flash mode Flash output of flashes frequency Leading Trailing Contrast High- compensation MASTER CONTROL SLAVE (Multi) (Multi) curtain curtain control speed P-TTL (auto) – – – -4.0 to +2.0 –...

  • Page 22: Flash Coverage Angle

    Auto zoom Manual zoom Auto Zoom (Zoom) Flash Coverage Angle If both the camera and lens are autofocus, you can Flash coverage angle of this flash unit can be adjusted to match automatically set the flash coverage angle according to the the angle of view of the lens being used, which enables focal length of the lens by pressing the shutter release button of effective distribution of the flash light.
  • Page 23 The zoom position is switched in the order shown in the diagram on page 23. Zoom Positions for Each Format *Wide-angle panel used. K series 645D Q series (APS-C) 13mm* 25mm* 3mm* 16mm 30mm 19mm 35mm 24mm 43mm 34mm 62mm 48mm 87mm 13mm...
  • Page 24 • In the auto zoom mode (Zoom), the flash coverage angle will be adjusted automatically to suit the lens focal length when you press the shutter release button halfway, and the camera exposure metering timer is on. • In the auto zoom mode (Zoom), if there is no lens focal length information, the flash coverage angle will be set automatically to 16 mm with K series (APS-C), 30 mm with 645D, or 4 mm with Q series.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures

    2. Taking Pictures Using the Flash Modes This flash unit has the following flash modes. Select the mode best suited for the subject. P-TTL Auto Flash (P-TTL) A pre-flash is discharged before the main flash so that the multi-segment metering sensor can measure the subject’s distance, brightness, brightness difference, backlit condition, etc.

  • Page 26: P-Ttl Auto Flash

    P-TTL auto flash n P-TTL Auto Flash • If necessary, an exposure compensation amount can be set in the range of -4.0 to +2.0 by 1/3, or 1/2 step. (Refer Turn on the power switch (ON). to page 18.) Press the flash mode button (MODE) until P-TTL is •...

  • Page 27: Manual Flash

    Manual flash n Manual Flash Set the camera’s lens aperture according to the distance to the subject. Turn on the power switch (ON). Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display M on the Example: LCD panel. If the flash zoom position is 34 mm, subject distance •...

  • Page 28: Multi Flash

    Multi flash n Multi Flash Turn on the power switch (ON). Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display Multi on the LCD panel. Blink the desired setting item from flash output, number of flashes, and flash frequency, by pressing the setting button (SET) repeatedly.

  • Page 29: Wireless Mode (P-Ttl)

    Wireless mode (P-TTL) n Wireless Mode (P-TTL) Turn on the power switch (ON). Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display P-TTL MASTER on the LCD panel. Press the setting button (SET) to blink the wireless mode setting. Rotate the adjustment dial to select the desired setting from MASTER/CONTROL/SLAVE.

  • Page 30: Wireless Mode (Manual)

    Wireless mode (manual) n Wireless Mode (Manual) Turn on the power switch (ON). Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display SLAVE on the LCD panel. • You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/256. (Refer to page 18.) •...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures/Shooting Movies With Led Beam (Led Beam Mode)

    LED beam mode n Taking Pictures/Shooting Movies with LED Beam (LED Beam Mode) Turn on the power switch (ON). Press the LED button (LED) to turn on the LED beam. LED is displayed on the LCD panel. Take a picture after confirming the flash output of the LED beam.

  • Page 32: Using The Sync Modes

    n Leading Curtain Sync Mode Using the Sync Modes Refer to page 31 for the features and conditions of use of this This flash unit has the following sync modes. Select the mode sync mode. best suited for the subject. Turn on the power switch (ON).

  • Page 33: High-Speed Sync Mode

    High-speed sync mode n High-Speed Sync Mode Press the Sync button (SYNC) to switch to high-speed sync Refer to page 31 for the features and conditions of use of mode ( this sync mode. • The flash will be set to high-speed sync mode and •...
  • Page 34 Press the setting button (SET) to blink 0.0 for setting exposure compensation. Then set the number by rotating the adjustment dial. • The exposure compensation can be set in the range of -4.0 to +2.0 (1/3, or 1/2 step). (Refer to page 18.) Press the setting button (SET) to complete the setting.

  • Page 35: Contrast Control Sync Mode

    Contrast control sync mode n Contrast Control Sync Mode • If this flash unit is set in contrast control sync mode and is Refer to page 31 for the features and conditions of use of this much closer to the subject than the flash unit to be used sync mode.
  • Page 36 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the Ready lamp is lit. Then take a picture. • If you are using a single flash unit, you can only perform leading curtain sync photography even when you set contrast control sync mode ( ) by pressing the Sync button (SYNC).

  • Page 37: Using The Function Menu

    Function menu • To exit the function menu, press and hold the function Using the Function Menu button ( ) again. You can configure the various settings, such as catchlight or AF spot beam, in the function menu. Refer to page 37 for each function menu item. Turn on the power switch (ON).

  • Page 38: About The Function Menu

    Flash Range About the Function Menu You can select meters (m) or feet (ft) for the effective flash Catchlight range indicator. A catchlight is a reflection of light source (LED beam) in the subject’s eyes. It usually appears as a white dot and makes the human subject look more lively (only when combined with the bounce flash).

  • Page 39: Setting Items In The Function Menu

    Setting Items in the Function Menu Displayed Default Function Menu Option Description Symbol Setting Fn1: Catchlight (LED beam) Enable the catchlight when using the bounce flash ( is displayed on the LCD panel.) Disable the catchlight. Fn2: AF Spot Beam Maximum brightness Minimum brightness Turns off AF spot beam.
  • Page 40 Displayed Default Function Menu Option Description Symbol Setting Fn8: LCD Panel Illumination The backlight works in conjunction with the camera. The backlight works in conjunction with the camera. The backlight does not work in conjunction with the camera. (Press the LCD panel illumination button to turn on the backlight.) Fn9: Flash Range Displays in meters (m).

  • Page 41: Advanced Functions

    5 The separated flash unit discharges the main flash. (Refer Advanced Functions to page 45 when you want both flash units to discharge n Wireless Mode main flashes.) In wireless mode (P-TTL), you can take photographs with this • “Control flash” and “Main flash” flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly.
  • Page 42 Wireless mode (SLAVE) • Refer to “Using the Function Menu” (page 36) for Using This Flash Unit in Combination with a Built-in Flash Unit details on the function menu. of the Camera 7 Press and hold the function button ( ) to complete Firstly, set a channel of this flash unit, and register it on the the setting.
  • Page 43 Remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position. • Press the flash mode button (MODE) to display P-TTL on the LCD panel if the flash mode is set to the modes other than P-TTL Enable the built-in flash unit of the camera and set the camera’s flash mode to (WIRELESS).
  • Page 44 Wireless mode (CONTROL) Control flash Main flash 6 Set a channel (CH1 through CH4) from the function Attaching This Flash Unit to the Camera for Control Flash menu. (Preparation of the Flash Unit Attached to the Camera) • Refer to “Using the Function Menu” (page 36) for Set a channel of the flash unit attached to the camera.
  • Page 45 Wireless mode (SLAVE) (Preparation of the Separated Flash Unit) 7 Press and hold the function button ( ) to complete the setting. Set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the • The two flash units must be set to the same channel, same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.
  • Page 46 Wireless mode (MASTER) Use both flash units as main flashes. Using Both Flash Units as Main Flashes (Preparation of the Flash Unit Attached to the Camera) Set a channel of the flash unit attached to the camera. 1 Turn the camera off and then attach this flash unit to the hot shoe of the camera.
  • Page 47 Wireless mode (SLAVE) (Preparation of the Separated Flash Unit) 7 Press and hold the function button ( ) to complete the setting. Set the channel of the separated (wireless) flash unit to the • The two flash units must be set to the same channel, same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera.
  • Page 48 6 Set a channel (CH1 through CH4) from the function Wireless High-speed Sync Photography menu. (Preparation of the Flash Unit Attached to the Camera) • Refer to “Using the Function Menu” (page 36) Set wireless mode and a channel of this flash unit attached for details on the function menu.

  • Page 49: Slave Flash

    5 Press the setting button (SET) to complete the setting. n Slave Flash 6 Set the same channel (CH1 through CH4) of the flash If the camera or a flash unit used in combination is not unit attached to the camera from the function menu. compatible with wireless function, you can wirelessly take •...
  • Page 50 Check that the Ready lamp is lit, then take a picture. • When charging is complete, ( ) is lit in the viewfinder of the camera. • Position this flash unit so that the wireless slave sensor can receive the flash discharged by the camera’s built-in flash unit or attached flash unit.

  • Page 51: Slave Mode Setting

    Slave mode n Slave Mode Setting Press the setting button (SET) to complete the setting. To properly control the slave flash, it is necessary to set slave • To exit the function menu, press and hold the function mode settings from the function menu. button ( •...

  • Page 52: Bounce Flash

    n Bounce Flash * The LED beam turns on when the catchlight is enabled in the function menu and the bounce flash is used. (Refer to page 37.) With this flash unit, you can tilt and swivel the flash head to aim •...

  • Page 53: Af Spot Beam With Led

    P-TTL Auto Flash Photography Press the setting button (SET) to blink 1/1, 1/2 or OFF. The amount of reflective light will change according to the 1/1: Maximum brightness. (Default setting) condition of the reflective surface, angle, and distance. Check 1/2: Minimum brightness. the flash output in the LCD panel of this flash unit when taking OFF: Turn off AF spot beam.
  • Page 54 This feature can also be made available on the models listed below, by downloading the necessary firmware at the following URL. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download _digital.html You may also contact your nearest service center for firmware updates. (Charged service) Supported models:...

  • Page 55: Wide-Angle Panel

    n Wide-Angle Panel This flash unit has a built-in wide-angle panel at the top of the flash head. Pull out the wide-angle panel from the top of the flash head and cover the front of the flash head with it, if necessary. •...

  • Page 56: Connecting With The Extension Cord

    Hot shoe adapter F Off-camera shoe adapter F Extension cord F5P n Connecting with the Extension Cord n Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash When using this flash unit separately from the camera and • Be sure to set the camera as follows: connected by an extension cord, use the optional extension Exposure mode: Manual (M) or bulb (B) cord F5P.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    3. Appendix Flash Effective Range n Calculating the Flash Effective Range When setting the lens to manual F/stop, calculate the guide number at full flash with the use of flash’s zoom position and ISO. Divide the resulting guide number by the aperture in use. Thus, the maximum distance is obtained.

  • Page 58: Guide Number (Gn)

    Effective flash range n Guide Number (GN) Display of Effective Flash Range Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity. The larger the The effective flash range will be displayed on the LCD panel of number, the farther you can reach with your flash. From the this flash unit.
  • Page 59 Guide Number Table *Wide-angle panel used. AF540FGZ Ⅱ AF360FGZ Ⅱ Format Zoom Position Zoom Position K series (APS-C) *13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm *13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm Flash Sensitivity output 645D *25mm 30mm 35mm 43mm 62mm 87mm 106mm *25mm 30mm...
  • Page 60 High-Speed Sync Guide Number Table *Wide-angle panel used. AF540FGZ Ⅱ (ISO100) AF360FGZ Ⅱ (ISO100) K series (APS-C) Zoom Position Zoom Position Shutter speed *13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm *13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 1/250 14.3 15.7 17.5 20.1 22.4...
  • Page 61 P-TTL Auto Flash Effective Range AF540FGZ Ⅱ (ISO100) AF360FGZ Ⅱ (ISO100) Zoom Position Zoom Position Format K series 13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm (APS-C) 645D 25mm 30mm 35mm 43mm 62mm 87mm 106mm 25mm 30mm...

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this flash unit. Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 Setting clip for using this flash unit as a wireless slave flash. Hot Shoe Adapter F Adapter for using this flash unit as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Type Clip-on, P-TTL auto zoom flash unit with series control Guide No. AF540FGZ : Maximum 54 (ISO 100/m). AF360FGZ : Maximum 36 (ISO 100/m). In manual mode, nine-step adjustment from M1/1 to M1/256. Flash duration (1/2 peak each) (M1/1) flash: Approx. 1/1200 sec. (P-TTL) Fastest duration time: Approx. 1/20000 sec. Recycling time/Total number of AF540FGZ AF360FGZ...
  • Page 64 Flash output setting Wireless flash (P-TTL): (1/1Ý2/3Ý1/2Ý1/3) Manual flash: (1/1Ý1/2Ý1/4Ý1/8Ý1/16Ý1/32Ý1/64Ý1/128Ý1/256) Wireless flash (Manual): (1/1Ý1/2Ý1/4Ý1/8Ý1/16Ý1/32Ý1/64Ý1/128Ý1/256) Multi flash: (1/4Ý1/8Ý1/16Ý1/32Ý1/64Ý1/128Ý1/256) LED beam mode: (AutoÝ1/1Ý1/2Ý1/4Ý1/8Ý1/16) Multi flash Number of the flashes: 2 - 100 Flash frequency: 1 - 200 Hz Flash sync modes Leading curtain sync, Trailing curtain sync, Contrast control sync, High-speed sync Wireless flash (Control system) Optical pulse transmission (Wireless position) Master (M), Control (C), Slave (S)

  • Page 65: Warranty Policy

    replaced free of charge, and the product will be returned to you Warranty Policy upon completion of servicing. If the product is not covered by All our products purchased through authorized bona fide warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects representatives will apply.
  • Page 66 For customers in the USA Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE NMB-003 du Canada. 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 67 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union 2. In other countries outside the EU These symbols on the products, packaging and/or These symbols are only valid in the European accompanying documents mean that used electrical Union.
  • Page 68 CHINA CO., LTD. Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn) The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union. Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2013 Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice FOM 01.12.2013 Printed in Europe OPAF543601-EN...

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