User manual PENTAX AF080C

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[. . . ] Press the flash mode button [MODE] to display [M] [1/xx] on the LCD panel. · You can set the flash output from 1/1 to 1/32. · When the autofocus or 645N camera's exposure mode is set to any mode except manual or trailing - shutter - curtain - sync mode, TTL auto flash will be set automatically. 1/1 36 33 30 25 22 21 14 1/2 25 23 21 18 16 15 10 1 / 32 6 5. 5 5. 4 4. 3 4 3. 6 2. 5 1/2 72 66 60 50 44 22 28 1/1 72 66 60 50 44 42 28 1/2 50 46 42 36 32 30 20 1 / 32 12 11 10. 8 8. 6 8 7. 2 5 35 mm 28 mm 24 mm *20 mm FORMAT W WIRELESS * With the wide - angle panel attached. · For the flash zoom position for 645 and 67 camera lenses, see the camera's picture format on page 15. 35mm M 0. 7 1 1. 5 2 2. 3 5 A. Zoom mm 3 10 4 6 20 8 12 16 22m 40 70ft 2 3 MODE LIGHT ZOOM READY 6 TEST 3 1 Set the flash zoom position to match the lens focal length. · With an autofocus lens, [A. Zoom] will be set automatically. 5 6 The distance up to the subject distance shown on the bar graph is possible. Check that the flash is ready, then take the picture. Guide Number ( GN ) Guide numbers indicate flash light intensity. The larger the number, the farther you can reach with your flash. From the guide number, you can easily obtain the proper aperture setting required for an optimum exposure. Aperture [f-number] = GN/flash-to-subject distance [m] Example : GN33/3m = f11 · With autofocus cameras (except the SF series) attached with an FA J, FA or A lens and the 645N, 645NII cameras, a bar graph displayed on the LCD panel will indicate the approximate flash range. FORMAT CH. HS MODELING Example: If the flash zoom position is 35mm, subject distance (between the AF080C and subject) is 3 m, and film speed is ISO 100, the calculation will be as follows: q With flash output [1/1], the Guide No. 8 (f/No. ) OFF ON S SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS 4 Set the lens aperture. 30 31 HIGH-SPEED SYNC MODE When the AF080C is used with the *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L, shutter speeds faster than X-sync speed will still enable flash synchronization. Since there is no sync speed limitation, high-speed sync is effective for fill-flash in daylight. Otherwise, the flash coverage may be insufficient causing a dark periphery in the picture. MODE LIGHT 3 ZOOM READY 4 TEST MODELING FORMAT CH. HS 4 1 Make sure that the flash ready lamp on the AF080C lights up and camera's built-in flash is charged before releasing the shutter. OFF ON S 2 SYNC. W WIRELESS MCS 34 35 WIRELESS MODE [*ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L] TTL auto flash (P-TTL) control is possible without a cord connection between the camera and the flash unit when the AF080C is used in combination with the *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L. · Insure that the wireless mode setting is set to [SLAVE1] when using the *ist, MZ-S or MZL/MZ-6/ZX-L in wireless mode. (See page 49. ) The following transfer of information is done with the built-in flash when the AF080C is used wirelessly before emitting the flash. q Shutter button is pressed w The built-in flash emits a small control flash (relays the flash mode of the camera) e External flash emits a small control flash (relays confirmation of subject) r The built-in flash emits a small control flash (relays flash output to external flash) * The built-in flash will emit a small control flash one more time after this to relay the flash duration time when HS (High-speed sync) is set. t External flash and built-in flash fire as main flash. · Control Flash and Main Flash The purpose of the control flash of the wireless mode is to send information to the other flash unit before taking a picture. The main flash fires at the actual time a picture is taken in the same manner as traditionally done. Notes on Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL photography) With contrast-control-sync flash · If the camera's built-in flash is not used, leading-curtain sync photography will result even when the sync mode switch is set to contrast-control-sync with one flash unit. · With contrast-control-sync flash and the *ist, MZ-S, MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L cameras, the flash mode is set automatically to P-TTL. With other autofocus cameras, or 67II camera, TTL auto flash is set automatically. · Instead of the camera's built-in flash, you can also use a flash unit having contrast-controlsync flash function. With a single flash With the autofocus cameras and 67II cameras which do not have a built-in flash, you can use two or more flash units (AF080C, AF500FTZ, or AF330FTZ) to set the contrast-control-sync flash mode. Regarding the flash output ratio, the flash unit set to the contrast-control-sync flash will be a "2" while the other flash unit will be a "1". [. . . ] Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. [. . . ]