Pentax K-1, Operating Manual

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Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety
of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.
x : Available #: Restricted
×
: Not available
*1 Available only in R (Scene Analyze Auto) mode.
*2 Available only when using a D FA, DA, DA L, FA, FA J, F, or A lens.
*3 AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*4 Shutter speed of 1/100 seconds or slower.
*5 Not available with the AF200FG or AF160FC.
*6 Multiple AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II units
are required.
*7 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II.
u Caution
• Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
the camera and flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different
number of contacts, such as Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction
may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown.
t Memo
• With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash to
discharge a flash and take a picture at a shutter speed faster
than 1/200 seconds. Set the exposure mode to
I
,
K
, or
L .
• By using two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ,
AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II), you can use the
wireless mode to shoot in P-TTL flash mode without
connecting the flash units with a cord. In this case, set the
camera channel on the external flashes.
• You can set the flash sync speed in [7 Flash Sync Speed] of
the
E
1 menu.
• You can connect an external flash
to the camera with a sync cord by
using the X-sync socket. Remove
the Sync socket 2P cap to connect
a sync cord to the X-sync socket.
Functions when Using an
External Flash
Compatible Flash
Camera Function
AF540FGZ
AF540FGZ II
AF360FGZ
AF360FGZ II
AF201FG
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash x x
Auto Flash Discharge
*1
#
*2
#
*2
Automatic switch to the flash sync speed x x
Automatic setting of the aperture value in
G
or
I
mode
#
*2
#
*2
P-TTL auto flash #
*2
#
*2
Slow-speed Sync flash x x
Flash Exposure Compensation
x x
AF assist light of the external flash #
*3 ×
Trailing Curtain Sync flash
*4
x #
*5
Contrast Control Sync flash #
*6
#
*7
Slave flash #
*6
×
High-speed Sync flash x
×
Wireless flash #
*6 ×