Pentax MZ-6 - Manual (Page 59)

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When the built-in flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the
viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL flash mode)
When the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash, the following process is
executed between the built-in flash and AF360FGZ before the flash is
fired.
Depress the shutter release button completely.
qThe built-in flash fires a pre-flash (the camera's flash mode is transmit-
ted).
wThe external flash unit fires a pre-flash (the subject's lighting condition
is checked).
eThe built-in flash fires a pre-flash (the required flash output is transmit-
ted to the external flash).
* If HS (high-speed sync) has also been set, the built-in flash will fire
another pre-flash to transmit the flash duration time.
rThe AF360FGZ Flash unit fires the flash.
Channel Control
For wireless control, channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ must be set
on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera, turning on the
camera and depressing the shutter release button halfway down.
USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND EXTERNAL FLASH
To use both the built-in flash and dedicated external flash
simultaneously, follow the procedure below.
To use both the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash
simultaneously, the following accessories (sold separately)
are required.
Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F,
Extension Cord F5P
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USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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WIRELESS FLASH (AF360FGZ ONLY)
With the AF360FGZ, you can fire 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.
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Positioning the flash
qPlace the flash unit at the desired location.
wSet the flash unit’s power switch to [WIRELESS].
eSet the wireless mode switch to S (Slave).
For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's
operating manual.
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Set the camera to the wireless mode.
qPress the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be
used.
wPress the flash mode button until [ ] is displayed.
eCheck that both the built-in flash and external flash unit are ready.
rFocus the subject and take the picture.
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