Pentax 540FGZ - AF - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...AUTO ZOOM ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OPERATING MANUAL Please read this operating manual carefully first for proper use...

Page 2: ...sync photography with TTL auto the AF540FGZ also allows wireless TTL auto P TTL auto photography and high speed sync It is a clip on type flash which enables accurate focus adjustments even in dark l...

Page 3: ...llow precautions given on page 2 WARNING This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries CAUTION This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor o...

Page 4: ...water or moisture as there is danger of an electric shock CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants The following may l...

Page 5: ...erwise the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered inoperable Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the unit has not been used for an extend...

Page 6: ...o recharge or dismantle these batteries may cause an explosion or leakage When changing batteries do not mix batteries of different manufacture type and capacity Do not insert the batteries with the p...

Page 7: ...rtain Sync Mode 33 Trailing Curtain Sync Mode 33 High Speed Sync Mode 34 Contrast Control Sync Flash 36 Advanced Functions 38 Wireless Mode 38 Slave 50 Slave Mode Setting 52 Slow Speed Sync Photograph...

Page 8: ...l LCD panel illumination button Format button Zoom button Channel button Test button Modeling button Ready lamp Setting switch Power switch Wireless mode button Sync mode switch Bounce lock release bu...

Page 9: ...7 S Y G T V...

Page 10: ...8 5P Sync socket W External power source socket K Socket cover Q Slave sensor R Wide angle panel Catchlight panel Flash head C AF spotbeam emitter U Auto flash sensor R C U W Q K...

Page 11: ...o 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 r...

Page 12: ...indicator 3 0 to 1 0 steps 0 5 step increments ISO indicator ISO 25 to 1600 Bar graph Effective flash range indicator Minimum distance Maximum distance in P TTL TTL A modes Minimum distance in manual...

Page 13: ...llowing camera MZ S Auto Check Display If the correct flash output is obtained the flash mode indicator and in the viewfinder will begin blinking If the auto check display does not blink the flash out...

Page 14: ...Inserting the Batteries Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the figure to open Insert four AA batteries making sure the plus minus markings match the diagram inside the battery chamber cover 1...

Page 15: ...sively using lithium batteries the batteries will overheat activating a safety circuit that temporarily disables the flash unit If this occurs rest the flash unit so that the temperature of the batter...

Page 16: ...ection indicated by FIX to lock it The following cameras have a shoe lock pin When attaching the flash unit turn the locking lever in the FIX direction and lock the flash unit to the camera with the s...

Page 17: ...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 Turn the...

Page 18: ...en 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...

Page 19: ...tion PH2 Disables the auto power off function Press the LCD panel illumination button LIGHT The Auto Power Off function can be utilized both when only internal batteries are used and when an external...

Page 20: ...ypes of settings are available as shown on the following pages for the select button S and the adjustment dial Procedure Press the select button S so that the number to adjust is blinking Turn the adj...

Page 21: ...ght at the same time use the camera s exposure compensation 3 Connected Flash Mode Adjustment Range Flash output compensation P TTL Auto flash 3 0 to 1 0 levels EV 0 5 step increments ISO F aperture s...

Page 22: ...tch the image size of the camera you are using 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 follo...

Page 23: ...dot position When M Zoom is displayed on the LCD panel press the zoom button ZOOM repeatedly until A Zoom is displayed When the flash mode is set to auto flash the auto zoom function does not operate...

Page 24: ...l 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 c...

Page 25: ...23 35mm Camera 645 Camera 67 Camera Digital Camera...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...put 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...

Page 28: ...method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 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...

Page 29: ...ject Refer to page 32 Set the zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lam...

Page 30: ...28 Auto Flash Refer to page 25 for the features and conditions of use of this flash mode...

Page 31: ...e 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 came...

Page 32: ...method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 Set the lens aperture according to the distance to the subject Refer to page 82 for the guide number table Example If the flash zoom p...

Page 33: ...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 in the viewfinder will blink 645 LX MZ M ZX M F...

Page 34: ...instructions on how to use this sync mode Trailing Curtain Sync Mode In this sync mode the flash is discharged at the instant the second curtain begins its travel This mode will freeze the subject wit...

Page 35: ...ady lamp is lit Then take a picture Trailing Curtain Sync Mode Refer to page 32 for the features and conditions of use of this sync mode Procedure Set the power switch to the ON position Set the sync...

Page 36: ...mera s hot shoe and turn it on Set the sync mode switch to high speed sync The flash will be set to high speed sync mode and will be shown on the LCD panel only when the shutter speed exceeds X sync s...

Page 37: ...Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit Then take a picture Please read the camera operating manual for camera operation High speed sync is possible wit...

Page 38: ...zoom position The setting method differs according to your camera and lens Refer to page 21 If the AF540FGZ is much closer to the subject than the flash unit to be used in combination use M Zoom to s...

Page 39: ...37 With a single flash 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 With contrast control sync flash...

Page 40: ...s set to SL1 Slave Mode Setting page 52 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 b...

Page 41: ...es 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 o...

Page 42: ...equires the firmware to be updated to Version 1 10 or later Download the firmware for the K10D from the following URL and install it on your camera http www pentax jp english support download_digital...

Page 43: ...e 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 Press the flash mode button MODE to displa...

Page 44: ...witch of the flash unit to WIRELESS Press the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display CONTROL on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow dot to display the...

Page 45: ...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 ch...

Page 46: ...f 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 MASTER on the LCD panel Slide down the setting switch to the yellow do...

Page 47: ...e flash unit to WIRELESS 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 t...

Page 48: ...the wireless mode button M C S the number of times required to display SLAVE on the LCD panel You cannot set the flash unit to SLAVE while the exposure metering timer is on while information relating...

Page 49: ...Set the sync mode switch of the wireless flash unit to leading curtain sync Set the exposure mode of the camera to manual exposure and the shutter speed faster than X sync speed If the shutter speed i...

Page 50: ...e 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 select CONTROL or MASTER Slide down the setting switch to the ye...

Page 51: ...l 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 The two flash units must be set t...

Page 52: ...nction with the combination of your camera and the flash mode you have set Functions Related to Each Flash Mode page 64 71 2 Precaution When Photographing with a Slave Flash page 79 Refer to page 63 f...

Page 53: ...r of the camera Position the slave unit s so that the slave sensor can receive the flash discharged by the camera s built in flash unit or attached flash unit The AF540FGZ will discharge at the same t...

Page 54: ...to select SL 1 or SL 2 The flash will not discharge properly if the slave mode was set to the wrong mode It may not discharge at all or may discharge simultaneously with the control flash Press the LC...

Page 55: ...ound by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background Before photographing confirm the following 1 Whether your camera support t...

Page 56: ...and shadows to make the picture look more 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...

Page 57: ...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 Flas...

Page 58: ...4 Press the shutter release button halfway down to let the AF spotbeam discharge The AF spotbeam does not work in bright light conditions If the In focus indicator does not light up in several second...

Page 59: ...ing the catchlight panel do so by pushing it inward 1 Wide angle panel The wide angle panel expands flash coverage angle for the following lenses The flash zoom position will be fixed at the same posi...

Page 60: ...ck that the flash is ready then press the test button TEST The test flash will discharge Cameras Capable of Modeling Flash or Test Flash Photography Using the Camera Button With the following cameras...

Page 61: ...00D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D 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 sh...

Page 62: ...camera s exposure meter is operating while information is being displayed in the viewfinder You can actually use Manual flash mode M when the camera exposure mode is set to Manual M With the K20D K20...

Page 63: ...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 w...

Page 64: ...tain sync Digital single lens reflex cameras K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D page 72 Film cameras medium format 672 645N2 645N Film cameras 35mm autofocus s...

Page 65: ...ist D page 76 Film cameras 35mm autofocus single lens reflex cameras ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 Function Camera Notes Wireless Mode Digital single lens reflex cameras K20D K200D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL is...

Page 66: ...ameras except with B Bulb Exposure Cameras that are not capable of setting the shutter speed slower than the flash X sync speed Cameras in which the shutter speed is automatically switched to the X sy...

Page 67: ...single lens reflex ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 MZ S 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 A...

Page 68: ...10 ZX 10 MZ 50 ZX 50 Type C Z 10 PZ 10 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 A B...

Page 69: ...D E F D E F Leading curtain sync N N N N N N N N N Trailing curtain sync N N N X X X X X X Slow speed sync N N N N N X N N X High speed sync X X X X X X X X X Automatic switching to X sync speed when...

Page 70: ...tography SB AF spotbeam Camera type G H G H G H G H G H Leading curtain sync N N N N N N Trailing curtain sync N N X X X X Slow speed sync N N X N X N High speed sync X X X X X X Automatic switching t...

Page 71: ...lash photography A auto flash photography M manual flash photography SB AF spotbeam Camera type A A A A A Leading curtain sync N N Trailing curtain sync X X Slow speed sync N N High speed sync X X Aut...

Page 72: ...TTL TTL auto flash photography A auto flash photography M manual flash photography SB AF spotbeam Camera type B C D B C D B C D B C D B C D Leading curtain sync N N N N N N Trailing curtain sync X X...

Page 73: ...ash photography M manual flash photography SB AF spotbeam Camera type E E E E E Leading curtain sync N N Trailing curtain sync X X Slow speed sync X X High speed sync X X Automatic switching to X sync...

Page 74: ...Priority AE Hyper Manual by pressing IF button The minimum shutter speed varies depending on the focal length of the lens you are using Exposure mode Hyper Program Shutter Priority AE The minimum shut...

Page 75: ...0FGZ the built in flash unit does not discharge only the external flash unit discharges SFX SF1 SFXN SF1N SF7 SF10 Z 10 PZ 10 Film cameras medium format 645N2 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and...

Page 76: ...taken in P TTL auto flash mode K20D K200D K100D Super K10D K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist D ist MZ S MZ L ZX L MZ 6 AF330FTZ AF500FTZ AF400FTZ AF240FT TTL auto flash Even if you set th...

Page 77: ...isplayed in the viewfinder Film cameras medium format 645N2 645N 1 45 sec fixed in Programmed AE and Aperture Priority AE 1 45 sec or slower in Shutter Priority AE and manual exposure Film cameras 35m...

Page 78: ...lumn Camera Model Exposure Modes Not Supported by High Speed Sync Mode Notes K200D K100D Super K110D K100D ist DL2 ist DS2 ist DL ist DS ist MZ L ZX L MZ 6 AUTO PICT P except ist and MZ L ZX L MZ 6 SC...

Page 79: ...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 Camera Model Exposure Mode...

Page 80: ...anual modes by pressing IF button You can perform slow speed sync photography using the following method when the camera is in HyP Hyper Program mode Set the camera using the Av dial or Tv dial so tha...

Page 81: ...Slave Flash 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 Set the slave mode of...

Page 82: ...The minimum distance is obtained in dividing this max distance by approx 10 However if the minimum distance obtained is 0 7m or less the minimum distance will be 0 7m Refer to page 82 for the guide n...

Page 83: ...e minimum distance is 0 7m or less will blink 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...

Page 84: ...e 81 Guide Number Table With the wide angle panel attached Aperture f stop GN flash to subject distance m ISO Flash light intensity Camera format Zoom position 35mm 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm...

Page 85: ...4mm 24mm 19mm 16mm 13mm ISO200 1 1 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 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...

Page 86: ...5 7 4 6 6 6 4 4000 7 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 ISO200 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 1000 19 8 18 4 16 5 14 3 12 8 11 7...

Page 87: ...32 0 3 6 35 5 3 8 38 0 f 2 8 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 0 9 8 7 1 0 9 8 1 1 11 0...

Page 88: ...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 f 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 5 6 0...

Page 89: ...parated from the camera It comes with a connector for the extension cord F5P F5P L The off camera shoe adapter F cannot be attached to the bundled stand Hot Shoe Adapter F Adapter for connecting the c...

Page 90: ...sition 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 22 5 14 5 M1 4 27 24 5 22 5 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...

Page 91: ...fective range Approx 1 m 7 m According to our testing conditions Film speed setting ISO 25 1600 Focal Length Zoom position 85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm 20mm M1 1 FULL 108 100 90 78 70 64 42 M1 2 76 7...

Page 92: ...135 Upward 0 30 45 60 75 90 Downward 0 10 Power saving 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...

Page 93: ...anufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before...

Page 94: ...und 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 in...

Page 95: ...nsure 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 inappro...

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