Using an External Flash (Optional)
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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 #: Restricted
×
: Not available)
Slow-speed Sync
Flash exposure compensation
AF assist light of external flash
Trailing Curtain Sync
Contrast-control-sync flash mode
Slave flash
High-speed flash sync
Wireless flash
*2
Flash
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
Auto flash discharge
After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed.
Aperture value is automatically set in e mode and b
mode.
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity:
ISO 100 to 3200)
Built-in
Flash z z z z z z z
×
*1
z
#
*3
×
×
#
*4
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ z z z z
z
*1
z z z z z z z
z
*5
AF200FG
AF160FC z z z z
z
z z
×
×
#
*4
×
×
×
*1
*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.
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• 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 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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About the Display Panel for AF360FGZ
The AF360FGZ itself does not have the function to set the FORMAT size to [DIGITAL]. However, when it is used with a SLR Digital Camera, the difference in focal length between a 35 mm camera and this camera is automatically calculated based on the difference in angle of view and is displayed on the panel (when using DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens).
The conversion indicator appears and the FORMAT size indicator disappears when the exposure metering timer of this camera is on (it returns to 35 mm format display when the exposure metering timer is turned off).
85mm
/77mm
50mm 35mm
28mm
/24mm
20mm 18mm Lens Focal Length
Exposure metering timer
Off
Exposure metering timer
On
85mm 70mm 50mm 35mm 28mm 24mm *
58mm 48mm 34mm 24mm 19mm 16mm *
* Using wide-angle panel
Using the P-TTL Auto Flash
You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ,
AF200FG or AF160FC flash unit.
The flash pre-flashes before the actual flash and confirms the subject (the distance, brightness, contrast, whether it is backlit, etc.) using the camera 77segment metering sensor. The flash output for the actual flash is adjusted based on the information obtained from the pre-flash, enabling flash photography with more accurate exposure for the subject than with normal TTL auto.
1
Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash.
2
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
3
Set the external flash mode to [P-TTL].
4
Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.
The b
will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please refer to the external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge if the subject is bright enough when the flash mode is
C
or i
. Therefore, it may not be suitable for Daylight-Sync shooting.
• Never press the
E
button when any external flash unit is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at once, set the wireless mode or connect them using the extension cord.
(p.173)
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Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
1
Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash.
2
Set the exposure mode to
e
,
b
,
L
or
a
.
Select an exposure mode which allows you to set the shutter speed.
3
Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4
Set the external flash sync mode to HS
b
(High-speed flash sync).
5
Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.
The b
will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
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• High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is set faster than 1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the exposure mode is set to p
(Bulb Exposure).
• High-speed sync is not available with the built-in flash.
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Using Flash in Wireless Mode
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.
• 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 wireless mode. This function cannot be used in combination with the built-in flash.
• Set the wireless mode of the external flashes not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE.
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Setting the Channel for the External Flash
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.
Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of the
AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the external flash.
Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in
Flash and an External Flash Unit
Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash.
1
Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on the camera, and place it at the desired location.
2
Press the four-way controller (
3
).
The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
3
Select
r
and press the
4
button.
Flash Mode
Wireless Mode
The camera is ready to take a picture.
The channel for the built-in flash is displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel. The factory default setting is
CH1.
4
Press the
E
button.
MENU Cancel
0.0
OK OK
5
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged, and then take a picture.
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• r
cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to
B
(Green).
• When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)), d
(Mirror
Lock-up) or e
(Mirror Lock-up + Remote Control), or the lens aperture is not set to the s
position, r
cannot be selected.
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Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless mode.
Set in [21. Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [
A
Custom Setting 3] menu.
1
2
On Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting)
Off Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash.
HS b (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash.
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Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of External
Flash Units
1
Set the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the camera to [MASTER] or [CONTROL].
MASTER
CONTROL
Discharges both the flash directly connected to the camera and the wireless flash unit as the main flash.
Discharges the flash directly connected to the camera as a control flash only, not as the main flash.
2
On the wireless remote flash unit, set the wireless flash mode to [SLAVE] and set the channel to the same channel as the flash directly connected to the camera. Then, place it at the desired location.
3
Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take a picture.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off in wireless mode.
• When using multiple AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes and performing high-speed flash sync shooting in wireless mode, set the flash directly connected to the camera to high-speed flash sync mode.
• When the wireless mode of the external flash directly connected to the
camera is set to [MASTER] or [21. Flash in Wireless Mode] (p.172) is set to
[On] for the built-in flash, all the flashes will discharge simultaneously.
Connecting an External Flash with an
Extension Cord
When using an external flash away from the camera, attach the Hot Shoe
Adapter F
G
( 1 ; optional) to the camera hot shoe and an Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F ( 2 ; optional) to the bottom of the external flash, and then connect these with the Extension Cord F5P ( 3 ; optional). The Off-
Camera Shoe Adapter F can be mounted to your tripod using the tripod screw.
When combining with the built-in flash
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1
5
3
Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords
You can combine two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG) or you can use two or more external flashes in combination with the built-in flash.
For connecting the AF540FGZ flash unit, you can use the extension cord connection terminal on the flash. For connecting the AF360FGZ or
AF200FG flash unit, as shown in the following illustration, connect an external flash and the Hot Shoe Adapter F (
4
; optional) to the Off-Camera
Shoe Adapter F ( 2 ; optional) and then connect another Off-Camera Shoe
Adapter F ( 2 ) with another external flash using the Extension Cord F5P
( 3 ; optional).
Refer to the manual of the flash for details.
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When combining two or more external flashes
2 4
3 3
2
1
When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the built-in flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.
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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG) or using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows multiple flash photography (contrast-control-sync flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from multiple units.
The AF200FG must be combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
1
Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly.
Refer to p.173 for details.
2
Set the sync mode for the external flash to contrastcontrol-sync mode.
3
Confirm that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged and then take a picture.
• When using two or more external flashes and the contrast-control-sync mode is set on the external master flash unit, the flash output ratio is 2 (master unit)
: 1 (slave units). When an external flash is used in combination with the builtin flash, the flash output ratio is 2 (external flash) : 1 (built-in flash).
• When using multiple external flashes or using an external flash with the builtin flash, P-TTL is used for flash control.
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X-sync Socket
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 and connect a sync cord to the X-sync socket.
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• The use of high-voltage or high-current external flashes may cause a camera breakdown.
• Flashes with reversed polarity (the center of the sync plug is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging the camera and flash.
• When a sync cord is connected to the X-sync socket, linked functions will not work.
• To prevent vignetting caused from Trailing Curtain Sync, it is recommended to take a test shot using a shutter speed one level slower than the flash sync speed.
• The contact of the X-sync socket is not dust-proof and water-resistant. Attach the provided Sync socket 2P cap when not in use.
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Memo
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Shooting Settings
This chapter describes how to set the save format for pictures taken and other settings.
Setting a File Format ..........................................178
Setting the White Balance .................................183
Correcting Images ..............................................190
Setting the Image Finishing Tone .....................197
Storing Frequently Used Settings ....................202
