User Manual for Pentax AF540FGZ II Flash Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Pentax AF540FGZ II Flash
- Product category: On Camera Flashes Pentax
- Brand: Pentax
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Pentax On Camera Flashes
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Product description Pentax Introduces Five K-Mount Limited Series Lenses and Updated Flashes Read More Complete your durable, rugged All Weather camera setup with the P-TTL capable AF540FGZ II Flash from Pentax which features 28 seals, including the hot shoe, that enable a reliable weather-resistant digital imaging system. This unit has a guide number of 177' at ISO 100 and 85mm along with a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 24-85mm, though the auto zoom function is compatible with smaller format Q-series mirrorless cameras, APS-C DSLRs, and medium format 645-series digital cameras. Also, with the use of a built-in diffusion panel the coverage can be extended to 20mm. Another benefit of this flash is tilt from -10 to 90° and rotation 135° to the left and 180° to the right for complete bounce functionality.
The AF540FGZ II has wireless master and slave TTL capabilities with access to 4 channels. It utilizes an optical pulse to transmit information and trigger flash units up to 13.1' away. Also, this unit can be set as a master, control, or slave unit and has access to a contrast control sync setting that enables the adjustment of the output of multiple flashes from a single unit.
An added feature for this flash is a constant LED light with 5 output settings for use during video, as an AF assist light, or as simply another light for your subject. Other settings include a multi-flash mode for stroboscopic photography as well as slow, high-speed, first and second curtain sync. Additionally, the AF540FGZ II runs on 4 AA batteries with a recycle time of 2.6-26.2 seconds and it comes with a case and stand. - Creative control modes include first-curtain sync, second-curtain sync, high-speed sync, and contrast control
- Rotates from 180° right to 135° left with a lock at 0° and click stops
Right: 180°, 150°, 120°, 90°, 60°, and 30°
Left: 135°, 90°, 60°, and 30° - Tilts from +90° to -10° with stops at +90°, +75°, +60°, 45°, 30°, 0°, and -10°
- Recycle time: NiMH/3 sec - Alkaline & Lithium/5 sec
- Flash head automatically controls zoom from 24mm-85mm (full-frame) with compatible cameras and autofocus lenses
- Wide-angle panel pulls out of flash head to expand coverage to a 20mm angle of view in full-frame format
- Multi-flash mode for up to 100 flashes
- Effective range of 2.6-26.2'
- AF-assist beam for focusing under low light or low-contrast conditions
- Daylight balanced flash for use outside without the need for gels or filters
- Auto power off after 3 minutes of non-operation or after 1 hour while in wireless mode
- LCD panel is backlit for use in poor lighting conditions
- Runs on 4 alkaline, lithium, or Ni-MH AA batteries
UPC: 027075233010 In the Box Pentax AF540FGZ II Flash Flash Case O-AC141 Flash Stand for AF360FGZ II/AD540FGZ II Flashes Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersPentax AF540FGZ II Specs | Mount | Shoe | | Guide No. | 177.17' / 54 m ISO 100 | | Angle of Coverage | 31° - 78° Horizontal
Wide-Angle Adapter: 98° Horizontal
23° - 60° Vertical
Wide-Angle Adapter: 85° Vertical | | Vari-Power | 1/1 to 1/256 | | Bounce Head | +90 to -10° | | Swivel Head | 315° | | Coverage | 20 - 85 mm (Full Frame) | | Distance Range | 2.62 to 26.25' (0.8 to 8.0 m) at f/5.6 | | Zoom Head | Full Frame: 24 - 85 mm | | Recycle Time | Approximately 3 to 5 Seconds | | Flash Duration | 1/1200 to 1/20000 sec | | Flash-Ready Indicator | Yes | | Compensation | -4 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) | | Wireless Operation | Method: Optical Pulse
Distance: Up to 13.12' / 4.0 m | | Wireless Communication Channels | 4 Channels | | Power Source | 4 x AA Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.0 x 4.4 x 4.3" / 76.2 x 111.8 x 109.2 mm | | Weight | 12.35 oz / 350.12 g | | | | Package Weight | 1.25 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.0 x 4.1 x 2.4" |
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