Pentax 15086 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Using the Flash
10
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash
mode, depending on the external flash being used. See the chart below for
details.
z: Available ×:Not available
*1 1/2000 sec. or slower for a 01 STANDARD PRIME/02 STANDARD ZOOM lens (1/250
sec. or slower for external flash units), 1/13 sec. or slower for a 03 FISH-EYE/04 TOY
WIDE/05 TOY TELEPHOTO lens
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash zz z
Auto flash discharge zz z
Automatically switching to the flash sync
speed
zz z
Aperture value is automatically set in
e
mode and
b
mode.
zz z
P-TTL auto flash zz z
Slow-speed Sync zz z
Flash exposure compensation zz z
Auto zoom flash head × z ×
AF assist light of external flash ×× ×
Trailing Curtain Sync
*1
zz ×
Contrast-control-sync flash mode ×× ×
Slave flash ×× ×
Wireless flash ×× ×
The built-in flash will not discharge if the camera is connected to an external
flash.
Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash.
When an external flash is attached directly to the hot shoe of the camera, the
camera’s center of gravity is greatly shifted, making it difficult to take pictures.
When using an external flash, it is recommended to use an extension cord to
separate the camera and flash. (p.217)
To use an AF160FC flash with the camera, a commercially available step-up
ring or similar accessory is needed.