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Pentax AF540FGZ User's Manual

1. Set VP HSS OFF JON Se P SUP HSS CD e ON 93 d dO Lm SYNC UWIRELESS K SVNC Mu Procedure Turn the adjustment dial and adjust the blinking Press the select button S so that the number to number adjust is blinking 18 FORMAT MD WIRELESS LIGHT ZOOM TEST FORMAT CH MODELING M D SYNC WWIRELESS i gt Ibe VDE HS OFF ON CD After adjustment press the select button S and stop the blinking Adjust the other items below using the same procedure When using multiple flash units set to P TTL or TTL Auto and adjusting the amount of light at the same time use the camera s exposure compensation Connected Flash Mode Adjustment Range Flash exposure compensation P TTL Auto flash 3 0 to 1 0 levels EV 0 5 step increments ISO F aperture setting Auto flash A ISO 25 to ISO 1600 F2 to F22 with ISO100 Manual flash output Manual M 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 Flash output setting Wireless W master flash M Wireless W slave flash S 1 1 2 8 1 2 1 3 19 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle The AF540FGZ s flash coverage angle can be adjusted with the auto or manual zoom head to suit the camera s picture format 35 mm 645 67 DIGITAL and lens focal length Follow the procedure below FORMAT KU WIRELESS UU e japenitjani 5 07 1152
2. el Only when combined with cameras provided with red eye reduction hi Only when the AF540FGZ is detached from the camera and connected by an extension cord 66 lt Film cameras medium format gt Type D 671 Type E 645 NII 645 N Type F 645 Flash Mode P TTL P TTL auto flash photography TTL TTL auto flash photography A auto flash photography M manual flash photography SB AF spotbeam Camera type D E F E F D E F D E F D E F Leading curtain sync O Trailing curtain sync Slow speed sync High speed sync x O ol oB x O O O x OJOO x O x O x O x O x x gt lt O x O x O x O x O x gt lt gt lt Automatic switching to X sync speed when flash is charged O O O O O O O O O Flash ready display in viewfinder Auto check display Slave flash Wireless control Red eye reduction xixixjoj O x x xJO O x xJO x O xixixjoj O xix olx O xixi x O O AF spotbeam O x x x O O x x x O x O Oojxixjojxj O 67 lt Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex cameras gt Type G LX Type H Super A Super Program Flash Mode P TTL P TTL autoj TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash p
3. N CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants Never try to disassemble or short the batteries and never try to recharge the non rechargeable batteries Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode or ignite Misuse of the batteries can result in leakage overheating explosion etc The batteries should be inserted with the and sides facing correctly Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Precautions for Your Flash Unit Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit Avoid leaving the flash unit for extend period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Be careful not to subject the flash unit to strong vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the flash unit when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Do not use the flash unit where it may be directly exposed to rain water etc When using the flash unit off the camera do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or to mount incompatible accessories Otherwise the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered inoperable Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high perform
4. When using with Auto Zoom make sure that A Zoom is shown on the LCD panel O Auto Zoom will not function when the flash mode is set to Auto A Manual zoom M Zoom Enables you to set the flash coverage angle manually Select this mode when the camera or lens is set to manual focus mode 21 In the manual zoom mode refer to the LCD panel and set it so the flash coverage angle matches the lens focal length or set a flash coverage angle that is shorter than the lens focal length Zoom Positions for Each Format With the wide angle panel 35mm camera 645 camera 67 camera Digital camera 20mm 35mm 55mm 13mm 24mm 45mm 60mm 16mm 28mm 55mm 70mm 19mm 35mm 70mm 90mm 24mm 50mm 100mm 120mm 34mm 70mm 135mm 180mm 48mm 85mm 150mm 190mm 58mm When the wide angle panel is used the zoom button ZOOM will not work The wide angle panel is in a slit on the top of the flash head Pull it out so that it covers the front of the flash head If the catchlight panel is not necessary leave it in the slit 22 Zoom J 3 lt n HB l aub Ss 67 Camera Digital Camera 645 Camera 35mm Camera 23 In the A Zoom mode 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 O A warning signal appears as follows when the
5. 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure 72 Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium format Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex 645N II 645N MZ S 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture Priority AE 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure 1 90 sec or slower Z AIPZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P 1 125 sec or slower in Programmed AE and Aperture Priority AE in Hyper Progam 1 125 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE in Hyper Program Z 10 PZ 10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure SFXN SF1N SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE and Aperture Priority AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras other than those above 1 60 sec or slower 1 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using 2 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light O Under the following condition the flash mode automatically switches to P TTL auto flash the flash mode is set to manual flash M and the sync mode is set to trailing curtain sync 5 e 5 is displayed on the LCD panel only in the following case The shutter release button of the camera is pressed halfway and the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displ
6. Function Camera Notes Wireless Mode GWIRELESS Digital single lens reflex cameras ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 When photographing in wireless mode set the slave mode to SL1 refer to page 52 You cannot photograph in wireless mode in combination with the built in flash unit with the following cameras ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DS ist DL You can use the slave flash instead if your camera does not support wireless mode In this case the available flash modes are auto and manual page 50 63 Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Mode Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras ist MZ ZX series Z PZ series SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Film cameras medium format 6711 645N II 645N 645 Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex cameras Cameras that meet the following conditions Capable of setting the shutter speed to the same speed as the flash X sync speed or lower The shutter speed is not automatically switched even if the flash unit has finished charging Function Camera Notes Slow Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS Slow speed sync is not possible speed sync cameras ist D in the following cameras except with B Bulb Exposure Cameras that are not capa
7. 1 2 3 Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync IP Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the readv lamp is lit Then take a picture Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use of this svnc mode Procedure 1 2 3 Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync mode switch to trailing curtain sync Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture e The flash unit will switch to the trailing curtain sync mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down 33 ilHigh Speed Sync Mode Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode O As can be seen in the table on page 84 as the shutter speed becomes faster the guide number becomes smaller Accordingly it should be noted that the distance for taking pictures would become shorter FORMAT MWIRELESS 8 12 16 22m 40 MODE LIGI 5 zoo 7 TEST C5 4 FORMAT CH MODELING Set VE ASS OFF JON 34 Procedure 4 Turn on the camera Set the exposure mode to a mode other than the Programmed AE 2 Attach the flash unit to the camera s hot shoe and turn iton 3 Set the svnc mode switch to high speed svnc HS4 O The flash will be set to high speed sync mode and HS will be sho
8. 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm 1 1 2 1 8 17 5 2 6 26 6 2 9 29 1 3 3 32 5 3 7 37 0 4 2 41 6 4 5 45 0 2 5 25 0 3 8 37 5 4 1 40 8 4 6 45 8 5 4 53 3 6 0 59 1 6 4 63 3 f 11 4 1 5 15 0 2 3 22 8 2 5 25 0 2 8 27 8 3 2 32 0 3 6 35 7 3 9 38 2 2 21 4 3 3 32 1 3 5 35 0 4 0 39 2 4 6 45 7 5 1 50 7 5 5 54 2 1 2 1 1 10 5 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 5 2 0 19 5 2 3 225 2 5 25 0 2 7 27 0 1 5 15 0 2 3 22 5 2 5 24 5 2 8 27 5 3 2 32 0 3 6 35 5 3 8 38 0 1 28 0 8 7 5 1 2 11 4 1 3 12 5 1 4 13 9 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 8 2 0 19 2 1 1 10 7 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 5 2 0 19 6 2 3 22 8 2 6 25 3 2 8 27 1 f 4 0 7 5 2 0 8 8 0 09 87 1 0 9 8 1 1 11 0 1 3 12 5 1 4 13 5 0 8 7 5 12 11 2 1 3 12 2 1 4 13 7 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 7 1 9 19 0 flstop f 5 6 0 7 3 7 0 7 5 7 0 7 6 2 0 7 7 0 0 8 8 0 0 9 8 9 1 0 9 6 0 7 5 3 0 8 8 0 0 9 8 7 1 0 9 8 1 2 11 4 1 3 126 1 4 13 5 1 8 0 7 2 6 0 7 4 0 0 7 4 3 0 7 4 8 07 56 0 7 6 2 0 7 6 7 0 7 3 7 07 56 0 7 6 1 0 7 6 8 0 8 8 0 09 88 1 0 9 5 1 11 0 7 1 9 0 7 2 9 0 7 3 1 0 7 3 5 07 40 0 7 4 5 0 7 4 9 0 7 2 7 0 7 4 0 0 7 4 4 0 7 5 0 0 7 5 8 07 64 0 7 6 9 f 16 0 7 1 3 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 1 0 7 2 4 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 1 0 7 3 3 0 7 1 8 0 7 2 8 0 7 3 0 0 7 3 4 0
9. 35 45 55 70 100 135 150 645 format 55 60 70 90 120 180 190 67 format 13 16 19 24 34 48 58 DIGITAL format 35mm gt 645 gt 67 DIGITAL P TTL gt A gt M gt SB 3 0 to 1 0 steps 0 5 step increments ISO 25 to 1600 Minimum distance Maximum distance in P TTL TTL A modes Minimum distance in manual mode SB Leading curtain sync by Trailing curtain sync 5 Contrast control ync 45 p gt High speed sync HS 4 OO XX F2to F22 When set to ISO 100 1 to 4CH MASTER CONTROL SLAVE A CREED I A cu P TTLAM 10 mm 501000 ou SB O FO D a Lo I OE UD HS4 D 2 mmm NEM NEED KENN UN S GN S ee ee ee 2 3 5 10 20 40 7Oft When in poorly lit locations and the LCD panel cannot be seen pressing the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT will illuminate the panel for about 10 seconds Pressing it again will turn off the illumination The camera s LCD panel lights up also when you press the LCD illumination button LIGHT and the exposure metering timer is on for the following camera MZ S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will begin blinking If the auto check display does not blink the flash output is insufficient Ve
10. P TTL auto TTL auto auto manual In P TTL mode 3 0 to 1 0 levels 0 5 step increments Wireless master slave 1 1 gt 2 3 gt 1 2 1 3 Manual 1 1 gt 1 2 gt 1 4 gt 1 8 gt 1 16 gt 1 32 1 64 Leading curtain sync Trailing curtain sync Contrast control sync High speed sync Control system Optical pulse transmission Wireless position Master M control C slave S Channels 1 to 4 Compatible modes P TTL auto A manual M Effective range Approx 4 m When set to SL 1 According to Pentax testing conditions Vertical and horizontal bounce possible click stops provided lock provided at 0 Rightward 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 Leftward 0 30 60 90 135 Upward 0 30 45 60 75 90 Downward 0 10 Automatic power off After approx 3 min of non operation with the power ON 6 minutes in Auto After 1 hour in the wireless mode Quick power on By pressing the camera s shutter release button halfway Operates with autofocus cameras equipped with red eye reduction feature Modeling button MODELING fires flash consecutively for 1 second Pull out manually and flash zoom position sets to 20mm Pull out manually LCD panel illumination button LIGHT illuminates the LCD panel for about 10 sec or press the button again to turn it off Size AA batteries x 4 Alkaline LR6 Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH or Lithium FR6 Optional external power sour
11. 7 4 0 0 7 4 4 0 7 4 7 122 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 6 0 7 1 7 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 2 0 7 24 0 7 1 3 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 2 0 7 2 5 0 7 2 9 0 7 3 2 07 34 1 32 0 7 0 7 0 7 1 0 0 7 1 0 0 7 1 2 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 5 0 7 1 6 0 7 0 9 0 7 1 4 0 7 1 5 0 7 1 7 0 7 2 0 0 7 2 2 0 7 2 3 Unit m 85 86 Camera Zoom position format ISO 400 35mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 645 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 67 55mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm DIGITAL 13mm 16mm 19mm 24mm 34mm 48mm 58mm f 11 2 8 5 35 0 5 4 53 3 5 9 58 3 6 5 65 0 7 5 75 0 8 4 83 3 9 0 90 0 1 4 8 0 30 0 4 6 45 7 5 0 50 0 5 6 55 7 6 5 64 2 7 2 714 7 8 77 1 f 2 2 1 21 0 3 2 32 0 3 5 35 0 3 9 39 0 4 5 45 0 5 0 50 0 5 4 54 0 1 2 8 1 5 15 0 2 3 22 8 2 5 25 0 2 8 27 8 3 3 32 1 3 6 35 7 3 9 38 5 f 4 1 1 10 5 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 5 2 0 19 5 2 3 22 5 2 5 25 0 2 7 27 0 f stop f 5 6 0 8 7 5 12 11 4 1 3 12 5 1 4 13 9 1 6 16 0 1 8 17 8 2 0 19 2 f 8 0 7 5 2 0 8 8 0 09 87 1 0 9 7 12 112 1 3 125 1 4 13 5 1 11 0 7 3 8 0 7 5 8 0 7 6 3 0 7 7 0 0 9 8 1 0 9 9 0 1 0 9 8 f 116 07 26 0 7 4 0 0 7 4 3 0 7 4 8 07 56 0 7 6 2 0 7 6 7 1
12. MG ME F MEF MV1 MV Flash Mode P TTL P TTL autoj TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manualflash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type B C D B C D B C D B C D B C D Leading curtain sync ON Ost On io Trailing curtain sync X X X X X X Slow speed sync O O x O kott X High speed sync X X X X X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when ojojlosljojojos E flash is charged Flash ready display in Oo oloelo o lo D viewfinder Auto check display OJOo x o X X Slave flash X X X X X X Wireless control X X X X X X Red eye reduction X X X X X X AF spotbeam i Slow speed sync with B bulb exposure for the A3Date and A3DateS 2 Except ME 70 Type E 35mm single reflex cameras other than those in Type A to D 67 camera Flash Mode P TTL P TTL auto flash photography TTL TTL auto flash photography A auto flash photography M manual flash photography SB AF spotbeam Camera type E E E E E Leading curtain sync O Trailing curtain sync Slow speed sync High speed sync X X X x x x O Automatic switching to X sync speed when flash is charged x lt X Flash readv displav in viewfinder Aut
13. Red eye reduction O O O O O O AF spotbeam O O O O X O O In type A cameras if you set the aperture of the lens to a setting other than A the flash mode will switch to TTL auto The AF540FGZ can be used in combination with a built in flash unit only when used with the following cameras ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 65 2 Cameras that Support TTL Auto Flash Mode lt Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras gt Type A Z 20P Z 50P Z 70P SFX SF1 SFXN SF1N MZ 60 ZX 60 MZ 5N ZX 5N MZ 30 ZX 30 MZ 7IZX 7 Z AIPZ 1 Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P Z 20 PZ 20 Type B MZ 3 MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 50 ZX 50 Type C Z 10 PZ 10 Flash Mode P TTL P TTL auto TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash photography jflash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Leading curtain sync O O O OJjJOJ0OjJojojo Trailing curtain sync O O O X X X X X X Slow speed sync O O O OOJ O OJOJ O High speed sync X X X X X X X X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when O O O O O O O flash is charged See x aeae Auto check display O O O X X X X X X Slave flash X X X O O O O O O Wireless control X X X X X X X X X Red eye reduction O Ag X jo A2 x lO A x AF spotbeam O O O X X X O O O
14. TEST Se D VE HS OFF ON c 0D SYNC QWIRELESS Using the AF540FGZ in Combination with another AF540FGZ Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera and register them on the camera D Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS 48 Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to select CONTROL or MASTER CONTROL For using the flash unit attached to the camera as the control flash MASTER For using both flash units as main flashes Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH O Slide the setting switch back up to the white 3 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash dot unit to leading curtain sync 4 When you turn the camera on and press the A Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual shutter release button halfway down the exposure and the shutter speed faster than X channel is registered on the camera sync speed 2 Next set the channel of the separated wireless O If the shutter speed is the same or slower than flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit the X sync speed of the camera the flash will be attached to the camera set to P TTL mode and when it is faster than X Place the othe
15. amount of reflective light will change according to the condition of the reflective surface angle and distance However with TTL auto flash units bounce flash photography can be relatively easily done Confirm the flash status indicator in the viewfinder or the auto check display in the LCD panel when taking pictures Manual Flash Photography The amount of light during bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the condition of the reflective surface therefore test pictures should be taken beforehand or changing the exposure and taking several pictures may be recommended When taking color photographs if the reflective surface for the bounce flash is colored the picture will be affected by the color and unless this is intentional a white surface should be used Bounce flash photography is greatly affected by the surrounding conditions A photography manual and other references are recommended 55 HAF Spotbeam The AF540FGZ features a built in red spotbeam projector to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions When using the flash with autofocus camera in dark conditions the spotbeam will be projected automatically depending on the ambient lighting conditions This function is activated only when the camera is set to autofocus By setting the flash mode to SB the AF540FGZ can be used exclusively as a focusing aid in dim light Using the AF540FGZ Spotbeam Exclusively as a Focusing A
16. channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot DWhen you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on the camera Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position O Press the flash mode button MODE to display P TTL if the flash mode was set to the modes other than P TTL 3 Set the zoom position Refer to page 21 O Set the zoom position with M Zoom regardless of the lens you use 4 Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and display IMHS on the LCD panel 5 Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync 4 p 6 Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X sync speed O If the shutter speed is the same or slower than the X sync speed of the camera the flash will be set to P TTL mode and when it is faster than X sync speed the flash will be set to high speed sync mode Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built in flash unit are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink O The built in flash unit is used for control flash only It will not be used for main flash O Refer to camera s operating manual for the operation of the camera 47 FORMAT MD WIRELESS CONTROL LJ mm LIGHT ZOOM
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19. flash cannot cover the focal length of the camera The zoom indicator blinks for the combination of the following camera and lenses Camera Lens Types ist D series DA D FA FA J FA F 35mm autofocus single D FA FA J FA F lens reflex cameras 645N II 645N FA645 The warning signal does not appear for the combination of the following cameras and focal lengths Camera Focal length ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 20 mm and over less MZ S than 24 mm 13 mm and over less ist DL ist DS ist D han 16 mm 24 In the A Zoom mode if there is no lens focal length information the flash coverage angle will be set automatically to 24mm with a 35mm camera With a 645 camera it will be set to 45mm with a 67 camera it will be 60mm and with a digital camera it will be 16 mm When using the wide angle panel the angle will be fixed at 20 mm for a 35 mm camera 35 mm for a 645 camera 55 mm for a 67 camera and 13 mm for a digital camera in both A Zoom and M Zoom Using the Flash Modes The AF540FGZ has the following flash modes Select the mode best suited for the subject Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera supports the desired flash mode Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Page 60 2 Whether you can use the desired function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Fla
20. is set to SL 1 Slave Mode Setting page 52 Notes on Wireless Flash Control P TTL photography When using the AF540FGZ in wireless mode the following information is transferred between the flash units attached to the camera and separated from the camera before the flash units are fired Shutter release button is fully pressed The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash mode of the camera The external AF540FGZ emits a pre flash verifies the state of the subject 4 The flash attached to the camera emits a small control flash relays the flash output amount to the external AF540FGZ O The flash attached to the camera will emit a pre flash once more after this to relay the flash duration time when HS high speed sync is set The external AF540FGZ fires the main flash where both flash units fire main flashes refer to page 44 Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is to send information to the other flash unit before taking a picture The main flash fires at the actual time a picture is taken in the same manner as traditionally done When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc O Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF540FGZ to the subject
21. the following 1 Whether your camera support this function Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync Mode Page 64 2 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Page 64 71 O Refer to the camera operation manual for details 53 MBounce Flash The bounce angle can be set to the following angles With the AF540FGZ you can tilt and swivel the flash Rightward 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 head to aim at the ceiling or wall to bounce the flash Leftward 0 30 60 90 135 before it reaches the subject Doing so creates softer Upward 0 30 45 60 75 90 light and shadows to make the picture look more Downward 0 10 natural Bouncing the flash will decrease the flash intensity by the time it reaches the subject Therefore this function is effective when photographing in P TTL or TTL mode at short distances 54 O A click stop is provided for each bounce angle Hold the bounce lock release button and tilt the flash head downward when you set the bounce angle at 10 When using bounce flash will be displayed on the LCD panel The effective flash range will blink only when the bounce angle is set at 10 It is recommended to set the bounce angle at 10 to prevent uneven exposure when the distance to the subject is within 1m P TTL TTL Auto Flash Photography The
22. wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot O The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink 45 Wireless High Speed Sync Photography Using the AF540FGZ in Combination with a Built in Flash Unit Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ and register them on the camera D Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel 46 FORMAT DWIRELESS LIGHT ZOOM TEST FORMAT CH MODELING GIB e SAID AS OFF e JON Oo QD SYNC MWIRELESS weis D You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer is on while information relating to aperture etc is displayed in the viewfinder Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the
23. within 4 meters 39 Using the AF540FGZ in Combination with a Built in Flash Unit Setting switch FORMAT WIRELESS 35mm SLAVE P TTL 55 zi LJ mm nn t 4 ua YA U Chansnstjone Se The AF540FGZ can be used in combination with a built in flash unit only when used with the following cameras ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 Ser TDP HS OFF ON D SYNC UWIRELESS 40 Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the AF540FGZ and register them on the camera Turn the camera off and then attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel O You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer is on while information relating to aperture etc is displayed in the viewfinder Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel O Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH O Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot DWhen you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel is registered on the camera Next remove the flash unit from the camera and place it in the desired position O Press the flash mode button MODE to display P TTL if the flash mode was set
24. 13 5m max distance 10 1 35m min distance Thus flash effective range is approx 1 35m 13 5m 80 Display of Flash Effective Range Effective flash range indicator The shooting distance parameters will be displayed on FORMAT DWIRELESS the LCD panel Make sure that vou are within the flash effective range before taking pictures e The effective flash range is displaved for the following camera and lens combinations Camera Lens Tvpes B JB CU DA D FA FA J FA F ist D series A 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA FA J FA F A except for SF series 645N II 645N FA645 If the maximum distance exceeds 22 meters gt will blink If the minimum distance is 0 7m or less mm will blink O The flash effective range varies depending on ISO lens aperture in use and or the zoom position flash coverage angle Keep this in mind especially when you are using a variable aperture zoom lens Guide Number GN Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity The larger the effective flash range may be displayed Refer to the number the farther you can reach with your flash From the guide number you can easily obtain the proper aperture setting required for an optimum exposure Aperture f stop Guide Number Table GN flash to subject distance m Depending on the camera and lens you are using page 81 With t
25. 2 21 M1 8 38 35 32 27 5 245 225 14 5 M1 16 27 24 5 225 19 5 17 16 10 M1 32 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 M1 64 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 M1 1 flash Approx 1 1200 sec TTL Fastest duration time Approx 1 20000 sec Batterv tvpe Recycling time Total number of flashes Alkaline LR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 200 Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH 2500mAH Approx 6 sec Approx 250 Lithium FR6 Approx 6 sec Approx 350 Approx 2 frames sec for 50 times at M 1 16 output with a Auto zoom enabled with autofocus compatib kaline LR 6 batteries e camera and lens combination Wide angle panel used Zoom position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm Vertical Coverage 23 26 34 45 53 60 85 Horizontal Coverage 31 36 46 60 70 78 98 7 step zoom Daylight Suited for daylight color film Approx 0 8 m 8 0 m Guide No 45 ISO 100 f 5 6 Red beam emitted under low light or low contrast conditions Effective range Approx 1 m 7 m According to Pentax s testing conditions ISO 25 1600 89 Flash modes Flash exposure compensation Flash output setting Flash sync mode Wireless flash Bounce flash Power saving Red eye reduction Modeling flash Wide angle panel Catchlight panel LCD panel illumination Power source Dimensions and weight 90
26. 22 0 7 19 07 29 0 7 3 1 07 35 07 40 07 45 0 7 4 9 1 32 0 7 1 3 07 20 0 7 2 1 07 24 07 28 0 7 3 1 0 7 3 3 Unit m Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this flash unit TR Power Pack 3 Upcoming product External power source which supplies power from six C size batteries Off camera Shoe Clip CL 10 Setting clip for using the AF540FGZ as a wireless slave flash Hot Shoe Adapter Fc Adapter for using the AF540FGZ as a separate flash unit using the extension cord F5P It can be used in combination with the built in flash unit Off camera shoe adapter F Adapter for attaching an external flash unit etc on a tripod separated from the camera It comes with a connector for the extension cord F5P O The off camera shoe adapter F cannot be attached to the bundled stand Hot Shoe Adapter F Adapter for connecting the camera and extension cord F5P It also has a hot shoe on its top Extension Cord F5P 0 5m 1 5m L Approx 3m 5P synchro cord to use a flash unit for single lens reflex camera such as the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ separately from the camera It is used in combination with the hot shoe adapter Fc hot adapter shoe F or off camera shoe adapter F Hot Shoe Grip 67 II Adapter for positioning a flash unit such as the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ alongside the camera body It connects to the 67 II s 5P sync terminal with the included 5P Sync Cord 87 Spec
27. 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m 23 5 Ve D VE HS OFF ON 20 A Camera Format FORMAT setting Slide the setting switch down yellow dot Press the format button FORMAT the number of times required to select the camera format size from 35mm 645 67 or DIGITAL Slide the setting switch back up white dot when complete The format size will automatically be set when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down when the AF540FGZ is used in combination with the following cameras ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D For all other cameras set accordingly before use FORMAT KWIRELESS LIGHT ZOOM TEST FORMAT CH MODELING Ser t HP HS OFF JON D 2 Zoom position Flash coverage angle setting With the setting switch set to the white dot press the zoom button ZOOM to set the suitable flash coverage angle matching the lens focal length The zoom position changes as shown on page 23 Auto zoom A Zoom Enables you to set the flash coverage angle automatically when the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder The combination of the following cameras and lenses supports this mode Camera Lens Types DA D FA FA J ist D series FA F 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras D FA FA J FA F 645N II 645N FA645
28. PENTAX AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT AF DAOFGZ OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto flash AF540FGZ In addition to easy daylight sync photography with TTL auto the AF540FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto P TTL auto photography and high speed sync It is clip on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark locations with built in AF assist spotbeam PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT Although we have carefully designed this flash unit for safe operation please be sure to follow precautions given on page 2 N WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the user N CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment O is a symbol indicating items that are prohibited AN is a symbol emphasizing a warning N WARNING O O 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 becomes exposed due to impact etc do not touch them as there is danger of an electric shock Do not expose the flash unit to water or moisture as there is danger of an electric shock
29. Power switch Wireless mode button 2 Sync mode switch 3 Bounce lock release button Battery chamber cover 8 Shoe lock pin 6 Flash signal contacts Shoe bracket Locking lever P TTLAM fem y O C 88 B 3488 H 9 5P Sync socket External power source socket Socket cover Slave sensor Q3 Wide angle panel 2 Catchlight panel Flash head 8 AF spotbeam emitter Auto flash sensor ME Major bundled items D Stand 2 Case 8 Operating manual this manual Certificati Opening of Certification pu voe the stand Slide the hot shoe bracket into the opening of the stand O You cannot attach the off camera shoe adapter F to the bundled stand When attaching the flash unit to the stand do not tighten the locking lever too far Tightening too far may cause the locking lever to not lock sufficiently when the flash unit is removed from the stand and attached to the hot shoe of the camera WLCD Panel Indicator D Zoom indicator Format indicator 3 Flash mode indicator Flash exposure compensation indicator 6 ISO indicator 6 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator AF spotbeam 8 Sync mode indicator Bounce flash warning Flash output adjustment indicator f stop 2 Channel indicator 3 Wireless mode indicator 10 S Q A Zoom gt M Zoom xxmm 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 35 mm format
30. TROL on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH O Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot D When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera Preparation of Separated Flash Unit FORMAT KU WIRELESS 35mm SLAVE n LJ mm t t e Te e VE HS OFF ON SYNC WWIRELESS Next set the channel of the separated wireless flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera DPlace the other AF540FGZ in the desired position Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS B Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to 6 Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot O The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire Photographing Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink 43 When Using Both an AF540FGZ A
31. a Model Shutter Speed Film cameras medium 645NII 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture format Priority AE 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure Film cameras 35mm Z 1 PZ 1 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5 Z 5P 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture autofocus single lens Prioritv AE in Hvper Program reflex cameras 1 60 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE in Hyper Program Z 10 PZ 10 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure SFXN SF 1N SFX SF1 and SF7 1 60 sec fixed in Programmed AE SF10 1 60 sec or slower in manual exposure All 35mm autofocus single lens 1 60 sec or slower reflex cameras other than above 1 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using 2 The minimum shutter speed varies depending on ambient light O The flash mode automatically switches to P TTL auto under the following condition When the flash mode is set to manual flash M and the sync mode is set to contrast control sync 74 e 44b is displayed on the LCD panel only in the following case The shutter release button of the camera is pressed halfway and the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder 75 High Speed Sync Mode Photography HS4 Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows Be sure to set your camera according to the following setti
32. amera is in HyP Hyper Program mode Setthe camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is slower than 1 250 sec Z 20P Z 70P Z 20 PZ 20 Green Picture and Av Aperture Priority modes Z 10 PZ 10 P Programmed AE mode 645 SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Super A Super Program Programmed AE Aperture Priority AE and Shutter Priority AE modes LX Aperture Priority AE mode llPrecautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash O Be sure to set the camera as follows Exposure mode M manual or B Bulb Exposure Exposure modes other than those above are not compatible with this photographic method O Set the slave mode of the flash unit to SL 2 refer to page 52 79 Flash Effective Range M Calculating the Flash Effective However if the minimum distance obtained is 0 7m or Range less the minimum distance will be 0 7m Refer to page When setting the lens to manual f stop calculate the Be Tot tne Quien Bmaep table 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 The minimum distance is obtained in dividing this max distance by approx 10 Example With a 85 mm lens at f 4 and sensitivity at ISO100 D For the zoom position 85mm and sensitivity at ISO100 the guide number is 54 2 54 guide number 4 aperture 13 5m max distance 3
33. ance If the unit has not been used for an extended period of time or is being readied for an important shoot it is recommended that you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot with it Test flash is also important to maintain optimum performance Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc When the flash unit is subjected to rain or moisture wipe it off with a dry soft When photographing black subjects or white subjects use exposure compensation Do not attach any accessories having the wrong number of electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip Otherwise some functions may not work properly Pentax will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage etc caused due to the use of this product with cameras which are made by companies other than Pentax Cautions Regarding Batteries This flash unit uses 4 AA size alkaline lithium or nickel metal hydride batteries Do not use any other type of battery The flash unit may not be able to operate correctly or demonstrate sufficient performance or the flash unit itself may generate heat depending on the type of batteries used AA size alkaline and lithium batteries themselves are not rechargeable Also do not dismantle the batteries Trying to recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause an explosion or leakage When changing batteries do not mix batteries of different manufacture type and capacit
34. angle for the following lenses The flash zoom position will be fixed at the same position as the focal length of the lens 13 mm for digital camera 20 mm for 35 mm camera 35mm for 645 camera 55mm for 67 camera 2 Catchlight panel A catchlight is a reflection of light source in the eyes It usually appears as a white dot and makes the human subject look more lively Set the bounce flash angle to 90 and get close to the subject before taking the picture 57 E Modeling Flash Test Flash Before taking the picture firing a modeling flash helps you to see how shadows are cast on the subject Modeling Flash A Slide the setting switch down yellow dot 2 Check that the flash is ready then press the modeling button MODELING The flash will fire continuously for one second 3 After firing the modeling flash slide the setting switch up white dot O To prevent the flash tube from overheating or deteriorating do not fire the modeling flash more than 10 consecutive times After the tenth time let the flash unit rest for at least 10 minutes Test Flash Check that the flash is ready then press the test button TEST The test flash can be operated 58 Cameras Capable of Modeling Flash or Test Flash Photography Using the Camera Button With the following cameras a button on the camera can be used instead of the modeling button MODELING or the test button TEST This operation can be carried o
35. ature of the batteries returns to normal MUsing the Optional External Power Source Use the optional TR Power Pack 3 upcoming product sold separately as an external power source O For information on how to use the TR Power Pack 3 and connect to the flash unit refer to the manual provided with the TR Power Pack 3 e For information on how to recharge the flash unit using the TR Power Pack 3 refer to Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source on page 16 O The TR Power Pack 2 cannot be used with the AF540FGZ for mechanical reasons The external power source uses six C size alkaline batteries LR14 Nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries cannot be used in the TR Power Pack 3 If charging time takes more than 20 seconds the batteries have been exhausted and should be replaced with new batteries If the flash unit is used with exhausted batteries the settings may return to their default configuration 13 Mounting to Camera A Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera Attach the flash unit to the camera D Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the attaching the flash unit turn the locking lever in direction opposite to that indicated by FIX the FIX gt direction and lock the flash unit to the clockwise from the direction of the LCD camera with the shoe lock pin When releasing the panel flash unit be sure to do so after turning the Slide the hot shoe b
36. ayed in the viewfinder O The built in flash units of the following cameras do not have the trailing curtain sync function When used in combination with the AF540FGZ the built in flash unit does not fire only the external flash unit fires SFX SF1 SFXn SF1n SF7 SF10 Z 10 PZ 10 73 Contrast Control Sync Photography 44 Flash units that support this sync mode are as follows However the flash modes cameras and camera shutter speeds that can be used differ depending on the flash unit Set the shutter speed to the speed shown in the shutter speed column below Flash Unit AF540FGZ AF360FGZ built in flash units AF330FTZ AF500FTZ AF400FTZ AF240FT Camera Category Flash Mode P TTL auto flash Even if you set the flash to another flash mode the photograph is automatically taken in P TTL auto flash mode TTL auto flash Even if you set the flash to another flash mode the photograph is automatically taken in TTL auto flash mode Camera Model Camera Model ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 671I 645NII 645N or any 35mm autofocus single lens reflex camera Shutter Speed Digital single lens reflex cameras Film cameras medium format 74 ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS 1 180 sec or slower ist D 1 150 sec or slower 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE 1 15 sec or slower in manual exposure Camera Category Camer
37. ble of setting the shutter speed to the same speed as the flash X sync speed or lower Cameras in which the shutter speed is automatically switched to the X sync speed when the flash unit has finished charging Cameras whose shutter speed can be switched manually only with B bulb exposure M Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Supported flash modes and sync modes differ for each camera model Refer to the following table O usable A usable under certain conditions X unusable Flash mode not supported Where the flash mode is set to SB AF spotbeam the flash unit will not fire refer to page 56 64 1 Cameras that Support P TTL Auto Flash Mode Type A Digital single lens reflex cameras Type B Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 MZ S Flash Mode P TTL P TTLauto TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manualflash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type A B A B A B A B A B Leading curtain sync O O e O O O Trailing curtain sync O O O O X X Slow speed sync O O O O O O High speed sync O O O O X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when O O O O O O flash is charged mm GI oe e 2 o Auto check display X O X O X X Slave flash X O X O O O Wireless control OF O O O X X
38. ce TR Power Pack 3 Upcoming product 76 mm W x 142 mm H x 107 mm T 3 0 x 5 6 x 4 2 380 g 13 4 oz without batteries Warranty Policy All Pentax cameras 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 defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the
39. ction facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal 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 93 PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Schweiz AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc PENTAX Canada Inc for your preclous moments Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57546 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax
40. de Page 64 71 3 Restrictions for the use of each sync mode Sync Mode Restrictions Page 72 76 Leading Curtain Sync Mode This is the most commonly used sync mode In this mode the flash fires at the instant the first shutter curtain completes its travel You can use this mode with the shutter speed set to the X sync speed or slower Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to use this sync mode 32 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode In this sync mode the flash is fired at the instant the second curtain begins its travel This mode will freeze the subject with a blur appearing after the subject under a slow shutter speed condition Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to use this sync mode High Speed Sync Mode This sync mode will enable flash synchronization with shutter speeds faster than the X sync speed Since there is no sync speed limitation high speed sync is effective for fill flash in daylight Refer to page 34 for instructions on how to use this sync mode Contrast Control Sync Mode This sync mode enables you to photograph with multiple flash units utilizing the difference of the light intensity of each flash unit The ratio of flash light intensity between the flash unit set to this sync mode and the other flash unit is 1 2 Refer to page 36 for instructions on how to use this sync mode MW Leading Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode Procedure
41. e according to the subject Refer to page 32 4 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink 35 mm single lens reflex cameras except for SF7 SF10 6711 645N II 645N 645 LX Super A Super Program For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 11 27 MAuto Flash Refer to page 25 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode FORMAT WIRELESS LIGHT ZOOM TEST SE VP HS OFF ON D 28 FORMAT WU WIRELESS MODE LIGI 5 z00 6 TEST C5 FORMAT CH MODELING HD P OP HSS OFF ON QU COD SYNC MWIRELESS A Procedure 4 Turn on the power switch 2 Press the flash mode button MODE until A is displayed on the LCD panel 3 Set the aperture value and ISO Press the select button S so that f stop on the LCD panel blinks Turn the adjustment dial to set the aperture value O The effective flash range is displayed on the LCD panel bar graph 3 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and press the select button S WTurn the adjustment dial to set the ISO afte
42. g Curtain Sync Mode 33 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode 33 High Speed Sync Mode sussss 34 Contrast Control Sync Flash 96 Advanced Functions 38 Wireless Mode 38 TI 50 Slave Mode Setting sen 52 Slow Speed Sync Photography 53 Bounce Flash imi 54 AF Spotbeam sse sseeneneenzzznnenzznnzznzzznnzznnzznzna 56 Wide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel 57 Modeling Flash Test Flash 58 Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord nn 59 Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras 60 Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that Support Each Svnc Mode Cameras that Support Wireless Mode Cameras that Support Slow Speed Sync MOG eS Functions Related to Each Flash Mode Sync Mode Restrictions ss Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flasl iiir tote RR 79 Flash Effective Range Calculating the Flash Effective Range Guide Number GN eee 82 P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range 85 Optional Accessories SpecificatlONS cimas Warranty Policy eese Bounce angle adjustment LCD panel 3 Flash mode button f Select button Adjustment dial LCD panel illumination button Format button Zoom button Channel button Test button Modeling button Ready lamp 8 Setting switch 0
43. he setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 O If the AF540FGZ is much closer to the subject than the flash unit to be used in combination use M Zoom to set the zoom position to a shorter lens focal length 4 Turn on the flash units to be used in combination O If the camera s built in flash unit is part of the combination pop up the built in flash Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture With a single flash With contrast control sync flash A If you are using a single flash unit you can only perform leading curtain sync photography when the sync mode switch is set to contrast control 59 37 Advanced Functions Wireless Mode With the AF540FGZ you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in P TTL mode Combine the flash unit with the built in flash unit of the camera or another AF540FGZ attached to the camera The AF360FGZ can be used interchangeably with AF540FGZ flash units for wireless mode photography Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera supports this function Cameras that Support Wireless Mode page 63 2 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set gt Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 64 71 3 Whether the slave mode
44. he wide angle panel attached Camera format Zoom position Flash 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm ISO light 645 150mm 135mm 100mm 70mm 55mm 45mm 35mm intensity 67 190mm 180mm 120mm 90mm 70mm 60mm 55mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm 1 1 54 50 45 39 35 32 21 1 2 38 35 32 27 5 24 5 22 5 14 5 1 4 27 24 5 22 5 19 5 17 16 10 ISO100 1 8 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 1 16 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 1 32 9 5 8 5 8 6 5 6 5 3 5 1 64 6 7 6 5 6 4 6 4 2 3 5 2 4 82 Camera format Zoom position Flash 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm ISO l light 645 150mm 135mm 100mm 70mm 55mm 45mm 35mm intensity 67 190mm 180mm 120mm 90mm 70mm 60mm 55mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm 11 76 71 64 55 49 45 30 1 2 54 50 45 39 35 32 21 1 4 38 35 32 27 5 24 5 22 5 14 5 ISO200 1 8 27 24 5 22 5 19 5 17 16 10 1 16 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 1 32 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 1 64 9 5 8 5 8 6 5 6 5 3 5 11 108 100 90 78 70 64 42 1 2 76 71 64 55 49 45 30 1 4 54 50 45 39 35 32 21 150400 1 8 38 35 32 27 5 24 5 22 5 14 5 1 16 27 24 5 22 5 19 5 17 16 10 1 32 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 1 64 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 83 High Speed Sync Guide Number With the wide angle panel a
45. hotography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type G H G H G H G H G H Leading curtain sync O O O O O O Trailing curtain sync O O X X X X Slow speed sync O O X O X O High speed sync X X X X X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when O O O O O O flash is charged Auto check display O O O O O X Slave flash X X X X X X Wireless control X X X X X X Red eye reduction X X X X X X AF spotbeam 68 3 Cameras that Does not Support P TTL and TTL Auto Flash Mode Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras Type A SF7 SF10 Flash Mode P TTL P TTL autoj TTL TTL auto A auto flash M manual flash SB AF flash photography flash photography photography photography spotbeam Camera type A A A A A Leading curtain sync O O Trailing curtain sync X X Slow speed sync O O High speed sync X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when O O flash is charged gt o o Auto check display X X Slave flash O O Wireless control X X Red eye reduction O O AF spotbeam X O O 69 lt Film cameras 35mm manual focus single lens reflex camera 67 camera gt Type B MZ M ZX M Type C P30T P30N P3N P30 P50 P5 A3Date A3DateS Program A Program Plus Type D ME ME Super
46. id 1 Set the power switch to the ON position 2 Press the flash mode button MODE to select SB 3 Set the camera to the autofocus mode 4 Press the shutter release button halfway down to let the AF spotbeam fire The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions If the In focus indicator does not light up in several seconds it means that the subject is hard to autofocus In this case use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject 56 To change the composition raise your finger off the shutter release button and press it halfway down again to recompose the picture When using the AF540FGZ s built in AF spotbeam the AF spotbeam built into the camera will not operate O The AF spotbeam on the flash unit works accurately only when mounted onto the camera s hot shoe O The flash does not fire when using the AF540FGZ spotbeam exclusively as a focusing aid E Wide Angle Panel and Catchlight Panel The AF540FGZ has a built in wide angle panel and catchlight panel at the top of the flash head Execute the following if necessary Pull out both the wide angle panel and catchlight panel 2 Store the panel you are not using When storing the wide angle panel push it inward while holding the catchlight panel so that it does not catch on the catchlight panel When storing the catchlight panel do so by pushing it inward 1 Wide angle panel The wide angle panel expands flash coverage
47. ifications Clip on TTL auto zoom flash unit with serial control Maximum 54 ISO 100 m In manual mode seven step adjustment from M1 1 to M1 64 The Type Guide No ISO 100 ISO 200 88 focal lengths in the table below are for 35 mm single lens re format camera lex cameras when using 35mm Wide angle panel used Focal Length Zoom position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm M1 1 FULL 54 50 45 39 35 32 21 M1 2 38 35 32 27 5 24 5 225 14 5 M1 4 27 24 5 225 19 5 17 16 10 M1 8 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 M1 16 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 M1 32 9 5 8 5 8 6 5 6 5 3 5 M1 64 6 7 6 5 6 4 6 4 2 3 5 2 4 Focal Length Zoom position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm M1 1 FULL 76 71 64 55 49 45 30 M1 2 54 50 45 39 35 32 21 M1 4 38 35 32 27 5 24 5 22 5 14 5 M1 8 27 24 5 22 5 19 5 17 16 10 M1 16 19 17 16 13 5 12 11 7 M1 32 13 5 12 11 9 5 8 5 7 5 5 M1 64 9 5 8 5 8 6 5 6 5 3 5 ISO 400 Flash duration 1 2 peak each Recycling time Total number of flashes Consecutive Discharge Flash Coverage Angle Color temperature Effective flash range AF spotbeam Film speed setting Focal Length Zoom position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm M1 1 FULL 108 100 90 78 70 64 42 M1 2 76 71 64 55 49 45 30 M1 4 54 50 45 39 35 3
48. iring by the pre flash For the same reason set the camera to manual focus when firing the flash continuously so that the AF spotbeam does not operate with cameras that have AF spotbeam functions 51 Slave Mode Setting To properly control the slave flash it is necessary to set the slave mode settings FORMAT DWIRELESS 2 seconds or more SO O O FORMAT CH mm 52 Procedure 4 Slide the setting switch up 2 Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT for 2 seconds or more SL1 will be displayed 3 Press the select button S to select SL 1 or SL 2 SL 1 When photographing in wireless mode SL 2 When photographing with slave flash O The flash will not fire properly if the slave mode was set to the wrong mode It may not fire at all or may fire simultaneously with the control flash Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT to finish setting In SL 2 fluorescent lamps flicker may contribute to flash unit s erroneous firing on rare occasions ilSlow Speed Sync Photography When using a normal flash to photograph a subject in a night or evening setting the background will appear very dark because a normal flash light cannot sufficiently light it However it is possible to balance both subject and background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background Before photographing confirm
49. it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing 91 This warranty policy does not affect customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy 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 Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause har
50. lAuto Power Off Function When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes with the power switch set to the ON position it automatically switches off to save the power Slide the setting switch up Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT for 2 seconds or more SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed Press the flash mode button MODE Press the select button S the number of times required to select PH 1 or PH 2 PH1 Enables the auto power off function PH2 Disables the auto power off function ao AQ Na The Auto Power Off function can be utilized both when only internal batteries are used and when an external power source is used In the auto flash mode A the power will shut off after about 6 minutes In the wireless mode the power will turn off after about 1 hour of non operation Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT Quick Power On Function If the flash unit is mounted on the autofocus cameras press the shutter release button half way to turn on the power The Quick Power On function can be utilized both when only internal batteries are used and when an external power source is used 17 Select Button S Adjustment Dial Functions 4 types of settings are available as shown on the following pages for the select button S and the adjustment dial FORMAT WI WIRELESS FORMAT DWIRELESS LIGHT ZOOM TEST O FORMAT CH MODELING LIGHT ZOOM TEST
51. mful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs an Canada Cet appareil num ique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 92 Information on disposal for users 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated colle
52. ngs Shutter speed faster than flash unit s X sync speed Exposure mode Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority M manual Exposure modes other than the above are not compatible with this sync mode Refer to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by High Speed Sync Mode column Camera Model ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 76 Exposure Modes Not Supported by High Speed Sync Mode AUTO PICT B 2 4 72 amp P except ist and MZ L ZX L MZ 6 SCN ist DL2 B Bulb Exposure modes Green P Hyper Program when programmed AE is activated and B Bulb Exposure modes P Programmed AE mode B Bulb Exposure mode You can photograph in high speed sync mode using the following method when the camera is in P Hyper Program mode Setthe camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is faster than 1 150 sec Slow Speed Sync Photography Restrictions Be sure to set the camera as follows Shutter speed slower than flash unit s X sync speed Exposure mode manual exposure Shutter Priority AE except 645 SFXn SF1n SFX SF1 and SF 7 SF10 B Bulb Exposure Exposure modes other than the above are not compatible with this photographic method Refer to the Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow Speed Sync Photography column You cannot perform slow speed sync photography with settings other than B Bulb Exposure with the following cameras Cameras that a
53. o check displav Slave flash Wireless control Red eve reduction x x x x Xx x x x x X AF spotbeam 71 Sync Mode Restrictions Leading Curtain Sync Photography 5M This sync mode can be used with all Pentax single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe However there are restrictions depending on camera type and settings Camera Model Camera Settings Restrictions Z 1 PZ 1 Z 5 Z AP PZ 1P Exposure mode Programmed AE The minimum shutter speed varies Z 5P Hvper Program Hvper Program depending on the focal length of the lens Aperture Prioritv AE Aperture Prioritv Vou are using AE Hyper Manual by pressing IF button Exposure mode Hyper Program Shutter The minimum shutter speed changes Priority AE depending on the ambient brightness SFXN SF1N Exposure mode Programmed AE The shutter speed changes to within Shutter Priority AE 1 60 to 1 125 sec Exposure mode Aperture Priority AE The shutter speed is fixed at 1 125 sec Trailing Curtain Sync Photography gt 4 Cameras that support this sync mode are as follows The shutter speeds that can be used differ according to the type of camera Camera Category Camera Model Shutter Speed Digital single lens ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS 1 90 sec or slower reflex cameras ist D 1 60 sec or slower Film cameras 6711 1 15 sec fixed in Aperture Priority AE medium format
54. ority AE modes Manual Flash M Aperture setting capable Pentax single lens reflex cameras 61 MH Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Cameras that support each of the sync modes are listed below Please note that the conditions under which they can be used differ depending on camera type and settings For details refer to the restrictions reference pages Restrictions cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 nc Mod mer Sync Moda Camera Reference Page Leading curtain sync BPP All Pentax single lens reflex cameras provided with a hot shoe page 72 Trailing curtain sync gt 4 Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL page 72 cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 67 I 645N II 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist Z PZ series MZ ZX series single lens reflex cameras except MZ M ZX M SFXn SF1N SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 Contrast control sync Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL page 74 559 cameras ist DS ist D Film cameras medium format 67 I 645N II 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus ist Z PZ series MZ ZX series single lens reflex cameras except MZ M ZX M SFXn SF1N SFX SF1 SF7 SF10 High speed sync HS4 Digital single lens reflex ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL page 76 62 MH Cameras that Support Wireless Mode
55. otes TTL Auto Flash 67 II In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode TTL will automatically be switched to TTL when you press the shutter release button halfway down even if you have set it to manual M 645NIL 645N When the exposure mode is Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or ZIPZ series MZ ZX series except MZ M ZX M SEXN SF1N SFX SF1 Aperture Priority AE the flash mode will automatically be switched to TTL even if you have set it to manual M In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode will automatically be switched to TTL when you press the shutter release button halfway down even if you have set it to manual M If the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder you cannot select A or M by pressing the flash mode button MODE You cannot use TTL with the SF7 SF10 645 Super A Super Program LX Auto Flash A Aperture setting capable Pentax single lens reflex cameras Under the following conditions autofocus cameras can also use A The camera exposure mode is set to manual exposure The camera exposure metering timer is off With the following combinations of cameras and exposure modes you cannot photograph correctly if the aperture is set to a value brighter than F2 Camera Z 5P Z 5 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 1 PZ 1 SEXN SF1N SF7 SF10 SFX SF1 Exposure mode Programmed AE and Shutter Pri
56. r ISO starts blinking 5 Press the select button S The setting is complete if ISO stops blinking Set the lens aperture to the same aperture value as that set on the LCD panel The camera s aperture value is synchronized with that of the flash unit when the camera exposure mode is set to Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 O Select M Zoom regardless of the type of lens being used Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink 645 LX Super A Super Program MZ M ZX M P30T P30N P3N P30 P3 P50 P5 A3Date A3DateS Program A Program Plus For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 11 O If the power is turned temporarily OFF the flash will be set to P TTL or TTL auto Return the setting to Auto flash O The sync mode will be fixed in leading curtain sync 29 Mi Manual Flash Refer to page 25 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode U FORMAT MM WIRELESS MC BU om 1 8 07 1 15 2 3 NO 12 16 22m 23 5 10 v 40 2 MODE L G ZOOI TEST FORMAT CH MODELING SE I e HS OFF ON 9 q WIRELESS M C S 30 Procedure 4 Turn on the po
57. r AF540FGZ in the desired sync speed the flash will be set to high speed position sync mode Set the power switch of the flash unit to Confirm that both flash units are fully charged WIRELESS and take the photograph Press the wireless mode button M C S the A lamp on the wireless flash unit will blink number of times required to displav SLAVE on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to displav the channel on the LCD panel Press the channel button CH and select the same channel that the flash unit attached to the camera has been set to Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot O The two flash units must be set to the same channel otherwise the separated flash unit will not fire 49 MSlave With the AF540FGZ you can take photographs with the flash unit separated from the camera wirelessly in auto or manual mode Combine the flash unit with the built in flash unit of the camera or another flash unit attached to the camera Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether you can use this function with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set gt Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 64 71 2 Precaution When Photographing with a Slave Flash page 79 Refer to page 63 for cameras that support wireless mode 50 Procedure Ah ON Confirm that the slave mode is set to SL2 Refer to page 52 Set the flash uni
58. racket of the flash unit into locking lever in the direction opposite to that the camera s hot shoe from the back of the indicated by FIX gt and loosening the shoe lock camera forward pin Otherwise the hot shoe will be damaged Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the ist D series ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 direction indicated by FIX to lock it MZ 60 ZX 60 The 67II does not come with a hot shoe The optional hot shoe grip 67II should be used 14 Turning the Power On C S C CS DW MWIRELESS we Pi gt Hs HS5 ORE n ON gt CMD Ready lamp Sliding the power switch to the ON position will turn on the power The ready lamp will light up when the flash is charged Sliding it to the OFF position will turn off the power O Turn the camera on before turning the flash unit on O Please refer to page 38 for the WIRELESS MODE position O When the power is turned OFF and ON again the flash mode will be set to P TTL and the Zoom position A Zoom 24mm 35mm A Zoom 45mm 645 A Zoom 60mm 67 and A Zoom 16mm DIGITAL 15 Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source Prepare the external power source TR Power Pack 3 in accordance with the instruction in the operating manual 2 Confirm that the power switch of the flash unit and TR Power Pack 3 is turned to OFF Then plug the power cord into the external power socket on
59. rately from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the optional off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc O The off camera shoe adapter F cannot be attached to the bundled stand Hot shoe adapter FG Extension cord F5P 59 Supported Functions for Pentax Cameras MH Cameras that Support Each Flash Mode Cameras that support each of the flash modes are listed below Please note that functions related to each flash mode differ Refer to Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 64 71 Flash Mode Camera Notes P TTL Auto ist DL2 ist DS2 When the exposure mode is Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Flash P TTL ist DL ist DS ist D Aperture Priority AE the flash mode will automatically be switched to ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 P TTL even if you have set it to manual M MZ S In trailing curtain sync or contrast control sync mode the flash mode will automatically be switched to P TTL when you press the shutter release button halfway down even if you have set it to manual M If the camera exposure metering timer is on information is displayed in the viewfinder you cannot select A or M by pressing the flash mode button MODE Although P TTL is displayed in the following cameras the actual photograph is taken with TTL LX Super A Super Program 645 60 Flash Mode Camera N
60. re not capable of setting the shutter speed to the flash X sync speed or slower Cameras in which the shutter speed is automatically switched to the X sync speed when the flash unit has been charged Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow Speed Sync Photography ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL AUTO PICT amp A 73 aK ist DS ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 P except ist and MZ LIZX LMZ 6 SCN MZ 7 ZX 7 fist DL2 Av Aperture Prioritv modes Camera Model Green P Hvper Program when programmed AE is activated and Av Aperture Prioritv modes Vou can perform slow speed svnc photographv using the following method when the camera is in P Hvper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so that the shutter speed is slower than 1 150 sec 77 Camera Model Exposure Modes Not Supported by Slow Speed Sync Photography MZ S MZ 5N ZX 5N MZ 3 MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ M ZX M Z 50P Program A Program Plus P Programmed AE and Av Aperture Priority modes MZ 50 ZX 50 PICT and Av Aperture Prioritv modes MZ 30 ZX 30 O 2 14 9 2 3S Av Aperture Priority modes MZ 10 ZX 10 Auto picture PICT and Av Aperture Prioritv modes Z 1P PZ 1P Z 5P Z 5 ZAIPZ 1 HyP Hyper Program Programmed AE mode Av Aperture Priority and HyM Hyper Manual modes by pressing IF button You can perform slow speed sync photography using the following method when the c
61. rify the effective flash range refer to page 80 and adjust the distance to the subject or open the aperture further Even if the auto check display is blinking the flash output may be incorrect if the subject is too close Depending on the combination of flash mode and camera the auto check display may not display correctly 41 Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the Insert four AA size batteries making sure the figure to open plus minus marking match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover Types of Batteries This flash unit uses four AA size batteries of the same type as shown below Alkaline battery LR6 Lithium battery FR6 Nickel Metal Hydride battery Ni MH Nickel manganese Ni Mn and nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries cannot be used O For information about recycling times and total number of flashes refer to Specifications on page 88 O If the indicators on the LCD panel or the ready lamp does not light up the batteries may be exhausted or not inserted correctly Verify the orientation of the batteries or if the indicators and ready lamp still do not light up replace them with new batteries If you let the flash unit fire 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 temper
62. rn on the flash unit Press the flash mode button MODE until P TTL is displayed on the LCD panel 26 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync 4p trailing curtain sync p gt or contrast control 44 We according to the subject Refer to page 32 O After turning the power ON the setting will be P TTL and A Zoom 4 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 5 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 11 O The correct flash output is obtained in P TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with autofocus lenses O If necessary an exposure compensation amount can be set between 1 0 to 3 0 steps in 0 5 step increments Refer to page 18 EW TTL Auto Flash Refer to page 25 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode 8 12 16 22m 40 GMO SYNC WU WIRELESS Procedure 4 Turn on the flash unit 2 Press the flash mode button MODE until TTL is displayed on the LCD panel 3 Set the sync mode switch to leading curtain sync 4 9 trailing curtain sync jip 4 or contrast control 44 W
63. sh Mode Page 64 71 P TTL auto flash P TTL A pre flash is fired before the main flash so that the multi segment metering sensor can measure the subject s distance brightness brightness difference backlit condition etc The data obtained is incorporated to set the output of the main flash This mode obtains more accurate results than with the conventional TTL mode Refer to page 26 for instructions on how to use this flash mode TTL auto flash TTL Based on the amount of light reflected off the film of the camera the camera adjusts the flash output automatically to obtain a correct exposure Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to use this flash mode Auto flash A The built in flash metering sensor adjusts the flash output automatically Use with cameras that are not P TTL or TTL Auto flash compatible Refer to page 28 for instructions on how to use this flash mode Manual flash M When the camera is set to manual exposure manual flash can be set to suit the subject distance and aperture The manual flash output can be set to 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 or 1 64 Refer to page 30 for instructions on how to use this flash mode 25 MW P TTL Auto Flash WT Effective flash range FORMAT WIRELESS aj 8 12 16 22m Toft DE Det ABB HSS SS ON ct QU SYNC om Refer to page 25 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode Procedure A Tu
64. t s power switch to WIRELESS Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel Press the flash mode button MODE to set the flash mode Set the zoom position to suit the subject and place the flash unit at the desired location O When setting up a flash unit separately from the camera use the off camera shoe adapter F when using a tripod or the off camera shoe clip CL 10 when setting up in another location such as tabletop chair etc 6 Turn the flash unit on the camera on O If the camera s built in flash unit is part of the combination pop up the built in flash unit Check that the ready lamp is lit then take the picture When the built in flash or the external flash attached to the camera is fully charged the flash icon 4 will light up in the viewfinder and when the AF540FGZ is fully charged the ready lamp on the AF540FGZ will blink O Position the slave unit s so that the slave sensor can receive the flash fired by the camera s built in flash unit or attached flash unit O The AF540FGZ will fire at the same time that the camera s flash fires O Keep the distance from the built in flash unit and AF540FGZ to the subject within 4 meters O The slave unit will turn off automatically after about 1 hour of non operation when the auto power off function is set O Do not use red eye reduction with the camera s flash This will result in the AF540FGZ f
65. the flash unit 3 Turn the power switch of the external power source and the power switch of the flash unit to ON When charging is complete the ready lamp of the flash unit will light up When using the external power source do not remove the batteries from the AF 540 FGZ otherwise the flash unit will not function The TR Power Pack 3 is equipped with a pilot lamp which lights up to indicate that the power is activated Note that a lit lamp does not indicate that the flash unit is ready for use Make sure the ready lamp on the flash unit is lit before discharging the flash unit 16 When turning off the flash unit make sure you turn the power switch of the external power source to OFF Otherwise the external power source may be exhausted Switching the Charging Mode You can select a charging mode from among the following PP1 Charge the flash unit using only the external power source PP2 Charge the flash unit using the external power source and internal batteries The charging time will be shorter than PP1 Slide the setting switch up 2 Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT for 2 seconds or more SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed 3 Press the flash mode button MODE twice PP1 or PP2 will be displayed 4 Press the select button S the number of times required to select PP 1 or PP 2 Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT The LCD panel returns to the normal display B
66. to the modes other than P TTL auto Enable the built in flash unit of the camera and set the camera flash mode to WIRELESS Confirm that the AF540FGZ and built in flash unit are fully charged and take the photograph A lamp on the AF540FGZ will blink In the P TTL mode flash output setting 1 1 2 3 1 2 and 1 3 and flash exposure compensation 3 0 to 1 0 are possible Refer to page 18 O The flash mode on the camera must be set to WIRELESS otherwise the AF540FGZ will not fire O By changing the camera s function settings you can set the built in flash unit so that it is not the main flash Refer to the operating manual for the camera to find out how O For test flash refer to page 58 41 When Attaching the AF540FGZ to the Camera for Control Flash Control flash only not used for main flash FORMAT WU WIRELESS 35mm CONTROL P TTL tea 5 aes se MODE LIGHT ZOOM TEST CO OOOO FORMAT CH MODELING Ve E TOP RSS OFF ON Oo aD SYNC MWIRELESS M C S Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the flash unit attached to the camera and register them on the camera Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the camera after turning the camera off 42 Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display CON
67. ttached Shutter Camera format Zoom position ISO speed 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm DIGITAL 58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm 250 24 2 224 20 1 17 5 15 7 14 3 9 4 500 18 8 17 4 15 6 13 6 12 2 11 1 7 3 150100 1000 14 13 11 7 10 1 9 1 8 3 5 5 2000 10 2 9 5 8 5 7 4 6 6 6 4 4000 3 6 8 6 1 5 3 4 8 4 3 2 9 6000 6 2 5 7 5 2 4 5 4 0 3 7 2 4 250 34 2 31 6 28 5 24 7 22 2 20 3 13 3 500 26 5 24 6 22 1 19 2 17 2 15 7 10 3 ISO200 1000 19 8 18 4 16 5 14 3 12 8 11 7 7 7 2000 14 4 13 4 12 0 10 4 9 4 8 6 5 6 4000 10 4 9 6 8 6 7D 6 7 6 1 4 0 6000 8 8 8 1 7 3 6 3 5 7 5 2 3 4 250 48 4 44 8 40 2 35 31 4 28 6 18 8 500 37 6 34 8 31 2 27 2 24 4 22 2 14 6 ISO400 1000 28 26 23 4 20 2 18 2 16 6 11 2000 20 4 19 17 14 8 13 2 12 8 4000 14 6 13 6 12 2 10 6 9 6 8 6 5 8 6000 12 4 11 5 10 3 8 9 8 0 7 3 4 8 84 BIP TTL and TTL Auto Flash Effective Range Camera Zoom position format ISO 100 ISO 200 35mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 645 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 35mm 45mm 55mm 70mm 100mm 135mm 150mm 67 55mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm 55mm 60mm 70mm 90mm 120mm 180mm 190mm DIGITAL 13mm 16mm 19mm
68. ttached to the Camera and a Separated Flash Unit as Main Flashes U FORMAT WU WIRELESS 35mm MASTER P TTL 5 Gran GU i i jonona pon Se LIGHT ZOOM TEST We TOP RSS OFF ON SYNC MWIRELESS Use both flash units as main flashes Set the power switch of the flash unit to f WIRELESS Preparation of Flash Unit Attached to Camera Press the wireless mode button M C S the Firstly set the wireless mode and channel of the number of times required to display MASTER flash unit attached to the camera and register on the LCD panel them on the camera Slide down the setting switch to the yellow Attach the AF540FGZ to the hot shoe of the dot to display the channel on the LCD panel camera after turning the camera off Press the channel button CH and select a channel from 1CH to 4CH 44 O Slide the setting switch back up to the white dot D When you turn the camera on and press the shutter release button halfway down the channel of the flash unit is registered on the camera Preparation of Separated Flash Unit FORMAT WU WIRELESS We PE Se HS TU A ON G UD SYNC MWIRELESS Next set the channel of the separated wireless flash unit to the same channel as the flash unit attached to the camera DPlace the other AF540FGZ in the desired position Set the power switch of the flash unit to WIRELESS B Press the
69. ut with either an attached flash unit or a wireless flash unit For information on how to arrange this refer to the operating manual for the camera ist D You can use the OK button Refer to Custom Function Chart in the camera s operating manual ist You can use the flash pop up button Refer to Setting the Custom Function in the camera s operating manual MZ S You can use the LCD illuminator button Refer to Pentax Functions in the camera s operating manual E Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord When using the AF540FGZ separately from the camera connected by an extension cord use the optional extension cord F5P Attach the extension cord F5P to the camera using the optional hot shoe adapter Fc or the optional hot shoe adapter F refer to the diagram on the right When using the AF540FGZ in combination with the built in flash unit of the following cameras use the hot shoe adapter Fc If you use the hot shoe adapter F the built in flash unit will not pop up ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 MZ S MZ 60 ZX 60 MZ 5n ZX 5n MZ 30 ZX 30 MZ 7 ZX 7 MZ 3 MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 50 ZX 50 You can use the hot shoe adapter F with any cameras other than those above The 67II does not come with a hot shoe The optional hot shoe grip 67II should be used Refer to the hot shoe grip 67 II operating manual for instructions When setting up the flash unit sepa
70. wer switch Press the flash mode button MODE to display M 1 xx on the LCD panel O You can set the flash output from 1 1 to 1 64 See page 18 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 Set the lens aperture according to the distance to the subject Example If the flash zoom position is 50mm subject distance between the AF540FGZ and subject is 4 m and sensitivity is ISO 100 the calculation will be as follows DWith flash output 1 1 the Guide No will be 45 according to the Guide No table Aperture Guide No 45 Subject distance 4 m 11 25 Approx 11 f Stop O Refer to page 82 for the guide number table Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture In the following cameras if the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and 4 in the viewfinder will blink 645 LX MZ M ZX M For details refer to Auto Check Display on page 11 31 Using the Sync Mode The AF540FGZ has the following sync modes Select the mode best suited for the subject Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera supports the desired sync mode Cameras that Support Each Sync Mode Page 62 2 Whether you can use the desired sync mode with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mo
71. wn on the LCD panel only when the shutter speed exceeds X sync speed To set exposure compensation press the select button S so that 0 0 blinks Then turn the adjustment dial to set the exposure compensation amount Press the select button S again to stop the blinking The exposure compensation amount can be set from 1 0 to 3 0 steps in 0 5 step increments Refer to page 18 5 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 6 Check the flash range by looking at the bar graph on the LCD panel 7 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the readv lamp is lit Then take a picture O Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation O High speed sync is possible with the camera separated wireless from the AF540GZ Refer to page 46 35 E Contrast Control Sync Flash Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode O Refer to Connecting the AF540FGZ with the Extension Cord on page 59 on using the AF540FGZ detached from the camera FORMAT MD WIRELESS 35mm TTL TEN we 07 1152 3 4 6 8 12 16 22m 23 5 10 20 Toft 40 MODE LIGI ZOO 6 TEST O CCEE FORMAT CH MODELING i gt gt t OP HS OFF ON 2 SYNC QUWIRELESS 36 Procedure 4 Turn on the power switch Set the svnc mode switch to contrast control FI Set the zoom position T
72. y Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative terminals the wrong way around Incorrect insertion may lead to an explosion or fire Battery performance may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures Batteries should be kept warm in temperatures below freezing for proper performance If you do not intend to use the flash unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries Leaving the batteries in may cause damage to the flash unit due to leakage etc Table of Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT 1 Precautions for Your Flash Unit 3 Cautions Regarding Batteries 4 Names of Parts eese 6 Major bundled items 9 LCD Panel Indicator 10 Inserting the Batteries 12 Using the Optional External Power Source 13 Mounting to Camera Turning the Power On Charging the AF540FGZ with the Optional External Power Source 16 Switching the Charging Mode 16 Auto Power Off Function 17 Quick Power On Function e 17 Select Button S Adjustment Dial Functions eese 18 Camera Format and Flash Coverage Angle eese 20 Using the Flash Modes 25 P TTL Auto Flash 26 TTL Auto Flash 2f Auto Flash 28 Manual Flash 30 Using the Sync Mode 32 Leadin

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