Pentax K-m/K2000 and smc PENTAX Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Using the Flash
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With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a
picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2 Set the exposure mode to b (Shutter Priority) or a (Manual).
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync).
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Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the
built-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode
without connecting the flash units with a cord.
P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit.
The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the
external flash manual.
The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash
Mode is
g
or
i
. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
Never press the K button when any external flash unit is attached to the
camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at
once, see p.146 for the connection method.
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is faster than
1/180 sec.
High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
Using in Wireless Mode