Pentax AF 200FG User Manual

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このたびは、ペンタックスオートストロボAF200FGを
お買い上げいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
AF200FG は、ペンタックスデジタル一眼レフカメラシ
リーズと組み合わせて、簡単にオートストロボ撮影（P-
TTL オート、TTL オート対応カメラ専用）がお楽しみい
ただける、クリップオン型のストロボです。
この使用説明書は、前半が日本語・後半が英語で構成さ
れています。また、主にペンタックスデジタル一眼レフ
カメラシリーズと組み合わせて使用する場合の説明と
なっています。
ご使用前に、この使用説明書をよくお読みのうえ正しく
お使いください。
「PENTAX」「ペンタックス」はHOYA 株式会社の登録商
標です。
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Auto-flash
AF200FG.The AF200FG is a clip-on type flash (designed
for cameras that support P-TTL auto or TTL auto) which
enables auto flash shooting easily in combination with
PENTAX digital single lens reflex camera series. This
operating manual is divided in two parts: The first part is
in Japanese and the second in English to describe how
to use this flash unit mainly in combination with PENTAX
digital single lens reflex cameras. Please read this oper-
ating manual carefully first for proper use.
PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
HOYA CORPORATION
PENTAX Imaging System Division
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(http://www.pentax.jp/)
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(European Headquarters)
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(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
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PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.
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(http://www.pentax.fr)
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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity
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Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Pentax AF 200FG Specifications

General

Power Source	4 x AA batteries
TTL	Yes
AF Assist	Yes
Guide Number	20 m (ISO 100)
Flash Coverage	28mm
Bounce Angle	90 degrees
Swivel Angle	180 degrees

Summary

FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT

WARNING

Indicates that violating the item could cause serious personal injuries.

CAUTION

Indicates that violating the item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

Precautions for Your Flash Unit

Cleaning and Environmental Care

Avoid organic solvents, high humidity, high temperatures, rain, water, and contact with dirt/dust.

Operational and Maintenance Guidelines

Protect from vibrations, replace batteries correctly, use compatible accessories, and perform periodic servicing.

Inserting the Batteries

Types of Batteries

Turning the Power On

Test Flash

How to perform a test flash to check functionality.

Auto Power Off Function

Explains the automatic power-saving feature after a period of inactivity.

Quick Start Function

Describes how the flash powers on automatically when mounted on a camera.

Mounting to Camera

Mode Dial Functions

Auto flash mode (P-TTL Auto/ TTL Auto)

Sets the flash to P-TTL or TTL auto mode by communicating with the camera.

Manual flash mode (full output)

Sets the flash to always discharge at full output, regardless of ambient light.

Auto flash shooting

Set the lens aperture to the position A in P-TTL Auto mode

Requirement for P-TTL auto mode using lenses with an aperture ring.

About TTL Auto flash mode

Explains TTL auto flash shooting with film SLR cameras.

Approximate effective flash range in P-TTL Auto flash

Manual flash shooting

Approximate flash distance in Manual flash

Application Shooting of Auto Flash

Slow-speed Sync Mode

Balances foreground subject and background exposure in low light conditions.

Compensating Flash Output

Using the Wide-angle Panel

Connecting the AF200FG with the Extension Cord

Optional Accessories

Specifications

Appendix

Table of dedicated functions at Auto flash shooting

Compatibility chart of flash modes with different camera models.

Warranty Policy

For customers in the USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

Compliance statement regarding FCC rules for radio frequency interference.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Compliance statement for Canadian digital apparatus standards.