Pentax ist - Manual (Page 123)

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Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only)
With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge a flash without having a
cord connection between the camera and flash unit. The high-
speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash. See page
120.
1. Place the flash unit at the desired location.
2. Set the flash unit’s power switch to [WIRELESS]
3. Set the flash unit’s sync mode switch to S (Slave).
4. Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to
be used.
5. Press the flash mode button until
is displayed.
6. Confirm that both the built-in flash
and external flash unit are fully
charged.
7. Focus on the subject and take the
picture.
✍
MEMO
• When the flash is ready (fully charged), the will light in the
viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.
• Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details.
• The AF360FGZ can be attached directly to the camera hot shoe and
used instead of the built-in flash. It can also be controlled in wireless
mode.