Using an external flash (optional) – Pentax DS2 User Manual
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Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash
modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, high-speed flash sync mode, and
wireless mode. See the chart below for details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
* When using an external flash, it is recommended to use the high-precision
AF360FGZ, as it is capable of P-TTL auto flash mode.
*1 When using DA or FA J lens, or D FA, FA or A lens with lens aperture ring set to the A
position.
*2 When lens aperture ring setting is other than the A position.
*3 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open
aperture in lenses with bright F value.
*4 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*5 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash.
*6 When combined with the AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be output by the built-
in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*7 Two or more AF360FGZ units are required.
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF360FGZ AF500FTZ
Red-eye reduction flash
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic flash discharge
Yes
Yes
Yes
After the flash is charged, the camera
automatically switches to the flash sync
speed.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Aperture is automatically set in e (Program)
mode and b (Shutter Priority) mode.
Yes
Yes
Yes
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
200 to 3200)
Yes
*1
Yes
*1
No
TTL auto flash(appropriate sensitivity: 200 to
400)
No
#
*2 *3
#
*3
Slow-speed sync
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flash exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
Yes
AF illuminator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear curtain sync flash
*4
#
*5
Yes
Yes
Contrast-control-sync flash
mode
#
*6
Yes
Yes
Slave flash
No
Yes
Yes
High-speed flash sync
No
Yes
No
Wireless flash
*7
No
Yes
Yes