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Using flash in wireless mode – Pentax K-X User Manual

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By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the
built-in flash with one or more external flashes, you can shoot in P-TTL
flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord.

First, set the channel for the external flash unit.

1

Set the channel for the external flash unit.

2

Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external
flash.

3

Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the
shutter release button halfway.

The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.

Using Flash in Wireless Mode

• Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS.
• Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use

high-speed flash sync in the wireless mode. This function cannot be used in
combination with the built-in flash.

• Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the

camera to SLAVE.

Setting the Channel for the External Flash

• When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash is

displayed in the viewfinder for 10 seconds.

• Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of

AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the
external flash.