User manual PENTAX AF-200FG

[. . . ] 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. Do not attach any accessories having either fewer or different (layout other than PENTAX standard) electrical contacts for the hot shoe or grip. [. . . ] When you use the cameras that support both P-TTL and TTL modes (*ist DS2, *ist DS, *ist D) , if the aperture of the lens is in a position other than A, you can shoot in TTL Auto flash mode. Be aware that for the cameras that only support P-TTL Auto flash, the flash unit does not adjust the flash output but discharges at full output, if the aperture of the lens is in a position other than A. Procedure Confirm that the subject is within the effective flash range and the ready lamp is lit, and take a picture. The correct flash output is obtained in P-TTL auto mode only when the flash unit is used with auto-focus lenses. 1 2 3 Slide the Power switch to (ON). Set the mode dial to (AUTO). About TTL Auto flash mode With single lens reflex cameras (film cameras) other than PENTAX digital single lens reflex cameras, you can perform auto flash shooting if they support TTL Auto. (However, the 645 format cameras before SF series and of the early type do not support the TTL Auto) 11 Approximate effective flash range in P-TTL Auto flash Flash ISO senCoverage sitivity Angle Normal ISO 100 With the wideangle panel Normal ISO 200 With the wideangle panel Normal ISO 400 With the wideangle panel Normal ISO 800 With the wideangle panel Normal With the wideangle panel Aperture (F value) 1. 4 2. 1-14. 3 1. 6-10. 7 3. 0-20. 0 2. 2-15. 0 4. 2-28. 6 3. 2-21. 4 6. 1-40. 7 4. 5-30. 0 8. 5-57. 1 6. 4-42. 9 2 1. 5-10. 0 1. 1-7. 5 2. 1-14. 0 1. 6-10. 5 3. 0-20. 0 2. 2-15. 0 4. 2-28. 5 3. 1-21. 0 5. 9-40. 0 4. 5-30. 0 2. 8 1. 1-7. 1 0. 8-5. 4 1. 5-10. 0 1. 1-7. 5 2. 1-14. 3 1. 6-10. 7 3. 0-20. 4 2. 2-15. 0 4. 2-28. 6 3. 2-21. 4 4 0. 7-5. 0 0. 7-3. 8 1. 0-7. 0 0. 8-5. 3 1. 5-10. 0 1. 1- 7. 5 2. 1-14. 3 1. 6-10. 5 3. 0-20. 0 2. 2-15. 0 5. 6 0. 7-3. 6 0. 7-2. 7 0. 7-5. 0 0. 7-3. 8 1. 1- 7. 1 0. 8- 5. 4 1. 5-10. 2 1. 1- 7. 5 2. 1-14. 3 1. 6-10. 7 8 0. 7-2. 5 0. 7-1. 9 0. 7-3. 5 0. 7-2. 6 0. 7-5. 0 0. 7- 3. 8 1. 1- 7. 1 0. 8- 5. 3 1. 5-10. 0 1. 1- 7. 5 11 0. 7-1. 8 0. 7-1. 4 0. 7-2. 5 0. 7-1. 9 0. 7-3. 6 0. 7- 2. 7 0. 8- 5. 2 0. 7- 3. 8 1. 1- 7. 3 0. 8- 5. 5 16 0. 7-1. 3 0. 7-0. 9 0. 7-1. 8 0. 7-1. 3 0. 7-2. 5 0. 7- 1. 9 0. 7-3. 6 0. 7- 2. 6 0. 7-5. 0 0. 7- 3. 8 22 0. 7-0. 9 0. 7-0. 7 0. 7-1. 3 0. 7-1. 0 0. 7-1. 8 0. 7- 1. 4 0. 7-2. 6 0. 7- 1. 9 0. 7-3. 6 0. 7- 2. 7 (Unit: m) * You can check the approximate range of distances within which the flash unit can adjust the flash output (and the appropriate exposure is available) based on the combination of the ISO sensitivity setting on the camera and the aperture value from the above table when the mode dial is set to (AUTO). (The values in "Wide Panel" line indicate the range when the wide-angle panel is used. ) Note that the minimum range that will give correct exposure is 0. 7 meters. ISO 1600 12 Manual flash shooting Example: If the subject distance (between the AF200FG and subject) is 2. 5 m, sensitivity is ISO 100, and the wide-angle panel is not in use, the calculation will become as follows: The Guide No. Subject distance 20 2. 5 =8 1 2 3 Slide the Power switch to (ON). Measure the distance to the subject (between the AF200FG and subject) and determine the aperture value using the following procedure. Whether the shooting mode of your camera supports slow-speed sync mode. Also refer to the operation manual of the camera. Camera Model K100D, *ist DS/DS2, *ist DL/DL2 K10D Shooting Modes Not Supported by Slow-speed Sync Mode AUTO PICT, , P (Programmed AE), SCN (*ist DL2), Av (Aperture priority) modes Green mode Notes You can shoot in slow-speed sync mode for up to one second in mode. Set the flash mode of the camera to slowspeed sync mode when the camera is in P (Hyper Program) , Av (Aperture priority) or Sv (Sensitivity priority) mode. You can shoot in slow-speed sync mode when the camera is in P (Hyper Program) mode if you can set the shutter speed to 1/150 sec or faster using the Av dial or Tv dial. *ist D Green, P (Hyper Program) and Av (Aperture priority) modes - Be sure to make the shutter speeds slower than the X-sync speed. 15 Compensating Flash Output When shooting in P-TTL auto flash mode, you can compensate the flash output using the mode dial on the flash unit. If the camera also has the flash output compensation function, and flash output compensation is set both on the camera and the flash unit, the flash output compensation amount will be combined. Refer to the camera operation manual for details. * AUTO: Discharges at the normal output (flash output compensation is not set on the flash unit) Reduces the flash output by 0. 5 EV. Reduces the flash output by 1 EV. ­ 0. 5: ­ 1: 16 Using the Wide-angle Panel The AF200FG has a built-in wide-angle panel. The wide-angle panel disperses the flash light and expands flash coverage angle for the wider angle lenses. As the wide-angle panel reduces the effective flash range, do not use it when not necessary. 17 Connecting the AF200FG with the Extension Cord By combining the optional accessories with the flash unit, you can perform auto flash shooting with the flash unit held away from the camera. You can enjoy various auto flash shooting features in combination with the built-in flash, such as making shadows by lighting a subject from the side, illuminating the background, etc. When you use the AF200FG held away from the camera connected with an extension cord, use the optional extension cord F5P/F5P L. Connect the extension cord F5P/F5P L to the camera with the optional hot shoe adapter FG or the optional hot shoe adapter F, and connect it to the flash unit with the offcamenra shoe adapter F (refer to the diagram on the right). When you use the AF200FG in combination with the built-in flash unit of the cameras, attach the hot shoe adapter FG. If you use the hot shoe adapter F, the built-in flash unit will not pop up from the camera. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]