Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes such as P-TTL auto flash mode.
z
: Available
#: Some functions are restricted.
×: Functions are unavailable.
*1
Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2
Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*3
When combined with the AF540FGZ or 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.
*4
Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5
Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
unit and the built-in flash is required.
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash
z z z
Auto flash discharge
z z z
Automatically switching to the flash sync
speed
z z z
Aperture value is automatically set in
e
and
b
mode
z z z
P-TTL auto flash
z
*1
z
*1
z
*1
Slow-speed Sync
z z z
Flash exposure compensation
z z z
AF assist light of external flash ×
z
×
Trailing Curtain Sync
*2
z z
×
Contrast control sync flash # *3
z
# *4
Slave flash ×
z
×
High-speed sync ×
z
×
Wireless flash #
*4
z
*5
×
•
Flashes with reversed polarity (the center contact on the hot shoe is minus)
cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and/or flash.
•
Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts,
such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur.
•
Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
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