PENTAX
AF2603A
OPERATING MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACION
MANUALE Di ISTRUZIONI
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« Thumb Screw:
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| PRECAUTIONS / BESONDERE HINWEISE / PRECAUTIONS / PR
® The electric circuitry inside this flash unit operates using high voltage. Never
attempt to disassemble the unit.
® Always keep batteries out of the reach of children. To prevent explosion, never
throw used batteries into fire or expose them to excessive heat.
® The red eye phenomenon occurs because the flash illumination reflects off of
the retina of a subject's eye when the pupil opens in the dark.
The phenomenon cannot be prevented entirely, but can be minimized by lighting
the location to about the EV8 level, or by shooting at a close distance to the
subject.
® Remove batteries when not using the flash unit for long periods of time. Batteries
tend to leak if left too long in the unit. This may cause serious damage.
® Replace ail batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands and types,
or mix old batteries with new ones.
+ Do not leave the flash unit in a hot or humid place like in a car or near a
heater. Shield the unit from vibration.
® Do not wipe the flash unit or its accessories using a solvent such as thinner,
alcohol, ether, etc. Wipe them with a soft cioth.
INSERTING BATTERIES / EINLEGEN DER BATTERIEN / MISE El
Use four AA-size batteries of one of the following types:
® Manganese batteries
® Alkaline batteries
® Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries (You need a battery charger.)
1. Slide open the battery chamber cover.
2. Insert four AA-size batteries aligning (+) and (-) as indicated inside the chamber.
Close the cover.
eu UNIT CAMERA / AUFSETZ
MOUNTING THE FLASH UNIT ONTO THE CAN
MONTAJE DE LA UNIDAD DE FLASH EN LA CAMARA / MONT
Slide the flash units hot shoe bracket
completely into the camera's hot shoe,
and tighten the thumb screw.
To dismount, loosen the thumb screw.
Confirm that the flash ready lamp lights
up, and the * $ " mark appears in the
viewfinder several seconds after turning
on the power switch. This indicates that
the flash unit has been properly mounted.
"COMPATIBLE CAMERAS AND EXPOSURE MODES / VERWEN
The AF260SA is designed to work with the Pentax programmed AE cameras.
The AF260SA's dedicated functions are shown in Table No.1.
(Table No.1)
P30n: P3n
Exposure mode K ar mount cameras LX
645
Programmed AE x
[Lens set to “A” © ce
Aperture Priority AE .. ..
(Lens set not to “A” о o
* Upon completion of charging, the X-shutter speed and programmed f-stop will
be set automatically.
** Upon completion of charging, the X-shutter speed will be set automatically.
However, the aperture should be set manually.
“ISO FILM SPEED, APERTURE, FLASH RANGE / FILMEMPFINL
In programmed AE mode, the aperture is automatically set to the f-stop as shown
in Table No. 2. The flash range (flash to subject distance) is fixed from 1.0 to
6.5 т (3.3 — 21 ft).
In the Aperture Priority AE and Manual Exposure control modes, a proper f-stop
must be manually selected in accordance with Table No. 2. Otherwise, a proper
exposure will not obtained.
(Table No. 2)
Film Speed (ISO) Aperture (f) Flash Range
25 2
50 2.8
100 4 1.0 — 6.5 т
200 5.6 (3.3 — 21 ft)
400 8
800 11
[ OPERATION / BEDIENUNG / UTILISATION / OPERACION /-FUI
1. Turn the power switch to ON. When the flash-ready lamp on the flash lights
up and the ” & " mark appears in the viewfinder, flash is ready to fire.
2 Make sure that the subject is within the flash range (1.0 — 65m, 3.3 —
21 ft). Focus on the subject, and release the shutier. The flash will tire in
sync with the shutter release.
3, Be sure to turn the switch to OFF after shooting.
[USING WITH OTHER CAMERAS / BLITZEN MIT ANDEREN CAI
To use the AF260SA with any other Pentax non-programmed AE cameras:
4. Setthe camera's shutter speed 10 X (flash-sync speed).
2. Sel the lens aperture according to Table No. 2 to obtain a proper eXposure.
Caution:
If the AF260SA is used with any camera other than a Pentax,
it may cause malfunction, or may harm the electronic circuitry
of the camera.
— FLASH-READY LAMP/TEST BUTTON / BLITZBEREITSCHAFTSL
- LAMPARA PILOTO DEL FLASH/BOTON DE PRUEBA / SPIA DI.
— —
When the flash is charged, the flash ready lamp lights up. The ready lamp also
works as the test button.
Note:
Turn off the power switch after use to save battery power.
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% WIDE ANGLE ADAPTER J WEITWINKELVORSAT
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Snap on the wide angle adapter over the flash illuminator to use this flash with
a 28 mm wide angle lens. The flash range with the wide adapter will be 1.0 —
4.4 т (3.3 — 14 ft).
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| SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNISCHE DATEN / CARACTERISTIQUES
Type:
Clip-on type. automatic thyristor electronic flash.
Specially designed for use with Pentax programmed AE
cameras.
Guide Number:
26 (150 100, m)
Flash Duration:
1/1000 sec.[Auto, full output, 1/2 peak)
1/15000 sec.(Auto, shortest, 1/2 peak}
Number of Flashes and Recycling Time:
Power source Recycling time Number of flashes
11 sec.
sec.
sec.
(Based on Pentax testing conditions)
Flash Coverage Angie:
55° horizontally; 38° vertically (covers picture area of 35 mm lens.)
Color Temperature:
Equivalent to daylight.
Auto Flash Range:
1.0 — 6.5 m (3.3 — 21 ft.)
Compatible Film Speed:
ISO 25 — 800
Aperture Auto Set Funciton:
With any Pentax programmed AE camera with its lens set to “A”.
Power Source:
Four AA-size batteries (1.5 V x 4), Manganese, Alkaline or Ni-Cd.
Dimensions:
70 mm {W) x 114 mm (H} x 55 mm (D)
(2.87 x 4.5" x 2.27)
Weight:
175 g (6.2 oz.) without battery.
Accessory:
Wide angle adapter.
Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on
the part of the manufacturer.
— NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY / BESONDERE HINWEISE 7
e If you take a flash photo of two persons, one very near and the other distant,
in one picture, the near person tends to be overexposed. So, in such case,
keep an extremely near subject out of the frame.
e If the subject you are shooting in place like a theater is small, not in the camera
ofthe picture area, and the central background is black, it tends to be overexposed.
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