User manual PENTAX AF-160 FLASH

[. . . ] This is where the PENTAX Dust Reduction system shows its strength: the dust is loosened either automatically or whenever you feel it necessary by ultrasonic vibrations of the sensor and the loosened particles are collected in the bottom of the housing. The PENTAX "Dust Alert" signals the user when more persistent dust particles remain which cannot be shaken off. The pollution is indicated with pinpoint accuracy so that can be easily and accurately removed with the optionally available "Cleaning Kit". MADE VI SI B LE: THER E ARE 77 SEALS (RED) PR OVI D I N G TOTAL PR OTECTI ON FOR THE SENSI TI VE OPTI C AL A N D ELECTR ONI C COMPONENTS I NSI DE THE C AMER A. THERE ARE 43 SEALS ALONE I N THE B ATTERY GR I P AND THE NEW WR-SERIES LENSES ARE PROTECTED WI TH 6 FUR THER SEALS. WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH: SHOOT. A really good image is more than "just a picture". [. . . ] PENTAX KNOW-HOW. That the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH is externally stable and robust enough to meet the toughest requirements is only one of its strong points. Its "inner soul" is also more than a match for the demanding requirements of ambitious photographers. At the heart of the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH are two critical components: a newly developed CMOS sensor and the new PRIME II Processor. A STRONG TEAM: NEW SENSOR, NEW PROCESSOR. The sensor is one of the most important components of a digital camera. That's why we've introduced a new 14. 6 MP CMOS sensor with a 4-channel output for the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH. Combined with the new, faster PRIME II Processor means faster processing speed, lower noise and improved picture quality, especially at longer shutter speeds. WHEN IT'S TIME TO GO FAST: 5. 2 FRAMES PER SECOND. There are situations in which quick action is needed and a high frame rate required. That's when the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH firing at 5. 2 frames per second really shines. In High Speed Shooting the AF-160 FLASH can record up to 40 JPEG images or 14 RAW shots or in Lo Speed Shooting 3. 3 fps in JPEG mode until the memory is full ­ or 17 RAW images. NEW 4-CHANNEL CMOS SENSOR, RECORDING AREA 23. 4 X 15. 6MM NEW, FASTER PRIME-II PROCESSOR IT'S ALL ABOUT LIGHT AND DARK. WE CAN HANDLE IT. In addition to higher speeds the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH also provides greater dynamic range. This new function improves image quality for brightness and shadow correction in areas of the image that would previously have been either black or blown-out. The noise has been reduced and noise reduction becomes effective from ISO 200. GET BUSY: 100, 000 SHOTS ARE WAITING FOR YOU. That sounds good. The new shutter of the PENTAX AF-160 FLASH, with a top shutter speed of 1/8, 000 sec. , is not only quieter, but also extremely durable and capable of firing over 100, 000 times. » Powerful standard zoom with focal length of 28­85mm (equivalent in 35mm) » Smear resistant SP-Coating on front element. » Manual focussing via focusing ring. 12 smc-DA* 60­250 mm/4, 0 ED [IF] SDM » 60­250 mm focal length (approx. » Constant Aperture: simplified handling with manual photography or with Aperture Priority. 160 AF-540 FGZ Type GN Output levels Flash functions Electronic flash with zoom reflector 54 at 85 mm/45 at 50 mm (at ISO 100) Flash correction ­3. 0 to +1. 0 EV in 0. 5EV steps P-TTL; A-TTL; Automatic; Manual (7 steps 1/1­1/64); Slave; cableless; Flash with 1st or 2nd curtain; SB function for distance measurement; Contrast Control; High-Speed Synchronisation Auto zoom, manual zoom, vertical rotation: ­10°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90° horizontal rotation: right: 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° left: 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 135° 0. 8­8 m at f5. 6/ISO 100 4 x AA batteries (or rechargeables) Flash recycling Alkali-Manganese (LR6) Nickel-Metal Hybrid (Ni-MH) TR Power Pack 3 Compatibility Dimensions Weight 76 x 142 x 107 mm (WB x H x D) 380 g (without batteries) approx. 700 Reflector Flash range Power Battery life Reflector Flash range Power Battery life Digital, 35 mm, 645, 67 (medium format) Digital, 35 mm, 645, 67 (medium format) Stand. Accessories Soft case AF-200 FG Type GN Output levels Flash functions Reflector/ Flash angle Flash range Power Battery life Electronic flash 20 at 28 mm (35mm / ISO 100) Flash correction ­0. 5 and ­1 P-TTL; A-TTL; Manual (Full) 28 mm coverage/24 mm with built-in wide lens (35mm) vertical: 30°, 39° horizontal: 26, 5°, 35° 0. 7­3. 6 m at f5. 6/ISO 100 4 x AA batteries (or rechargeables) Flash recycling Alkali-Manganese (LR6) approx. Compatibility Dimensions Weight PENTAX Digital, 35 mm, 645, 67 System 68 x 83, 5 x 93 mm (W x H x D) 190 g (without batteries) Number approx. 450 AF-160 FC Type GN Output levels Flash functions Reflector/ Flash angle Flash range Power Battery life Alkali-Manganese (LR6) Nickel-Metal Hybrid (2, 700 mAh) AA Lithium Compatibility Dimensions Weight Electronic flash 16 at 50 mm (35mm / ISO 100) Flash correction ­1 and +0. 5 P-TTL; A-TTL; Manual (3 steps 1/4, 1/8, 1/16) 4 bulbs in a circular reflector, used in pairs; vertical and horizontal 60° 0. 18­2 m at f8/ISO 100 4 x AA batteries (or rechargeables) Flash recycling approx. 450 PENTAX Digital, 35 mm, 645 and 67 System; Adapter rings for the following diameters available: 49, 52, 58 and 67 mm Controller: 68 x 83. 5 x 115 mm (W x H x D) Flash unit: 113 x 29. 5 mm (diameter x D) 405 g Stand. Accessories Case, Adapter ring 15 METERING » 77 segment TTL open aperture matrix metering coupled with AF and lens information, switchable between Matrix metering, Centre weighted and Spot metering. Operational range: EV 0 ­ EV 22 » Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter speeds: Automatic: 1/8, 000 ­ 30 Sec. [. . . ] or 4GB, with sound (connection for stereo microphone)) PRINT FUNCTIONS » DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), PRINT Image Matching III POWER REQUIREMENTS » D-BG4 Battery Grip optionally available. Usable with Li-Ion or 6x AA batteries » Battery capacity (under CIPA testing standards) approx. 440 minuets playback CONNECTIONS » USB 2. 0 (High Speed) » AV (compatible with NTSC and PAL) » Cable release » HDMI connection » Stereo Microphone SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS » Integrated USB connector, USB 2. 0 » PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista CPU: Pentium IV or newer (Intel Core recommended) Memory: minimum 1GB (2GB or more recommended, 3GB or more recommended for Windows Vista) Free hard drive space: 1GB (2GB recommended) Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 pixels or more » Mac: OS X 10. 3 ­ 10. 5 or higher CPU: POWER PC G5 or newer (Intel Core recommended) Memory: minimum 1GB (2GB or more recommended) Free hard drive space: 1GB (2GB or more recommended) Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 or more Additional: Quick Time 7 SOFTWARE » PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 PHOTOBROWSER and RAW Converter As of 20. 05. 2008. All data reserved and subject to change without notice. TECHNICAL DATA Additional information available at www. pentax. co. uk SENSOR » 15. 07 Megapixels ­ total 14. 6 Megapixels ­ effective 23. 4 x 15. 6mm CMOS Sensor with Primary Colour Filter » Colour depth: 8 Bit (JPEG) or 12 Bit (RAW) » Resolution: JPEG: [14M] 4672 x 3104 pixels, [10M] 3936 x 2624 pixels, [6M] 3072 x 2048 pixels, [2M] 1728 x 1152 pixels RAW: [14M] 4672 x 3104 pixels Movie: [1. 6M] 1536 x 1024 pixels (3:2), HD-Movie 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9), VGA [0. 3M] 640 x 416 pixels (3:2) » Sensitivity: Automatic, Manual selectable ISO 100 - 3, 200. [. . . ]