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Pentax AF200T User Manual

Pentax AF200T
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Pentax AF200T Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentax
ModelAF200T
CategoryCamera Flash
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Flash Unit Components

Flash Head

The primary light-emitting component of the flash unit.

Adaptor Slots

Features for attaching wide-angle/telephoto lens adaptors.

Auto Flash Sensor

Detects light for automatic exposure control.

Battery Compartment Cover

Provides access to the battery compartment.

Thumb Screw

Secures the flash unit to the camera's hotshoe.

Hotshoe Bracket

The mounting component for camera attachment.

Flash Control Panel

ASA/ISO Window

Displays the film speed setting.

ASA/ISO Film Speed Index

Pointer for setting film speed.

Aperture Scale

Shows available aperture settings.

Distance Scale

Indicates the range for flash operation.

Light Intensity Selector

Adjusts the manual flash output level.

Power Switch/Auto Exposure Check

Controls power and confirms exposure.

Flash Mode Selector Lever

Chooses between TTL, Auto, Manual modes.

Flash Ready Lamp/Test Button

Indicates readiness and initiates test firing.

Battery Installation and Testing

Inserting Batteries and Test Flash

Steps for inserting batteries and performing a test flash.

Battery Precautions and Care

Battery Handling and Replacement

Guidance on battery removal, temperature effects, and replacement.

Mounting and Film Speed Settings

Camera Mounting Procedure

How to attach the flash to the camera.

Setting Film Speed

Adjusting the flash for the loaded film's ISO.

General Safety and Operational Precautions

Electrical and Environmental Safety

Warnings about high voltage, disassembly, and storage conditions.

Flash Operation Modes

Synchronization and General Features

Overview of flash sync and operational features.

Camera-Specific Features

How modes function with different Pentax cameras.

TTL Auto Flash Operation

TTL Auto Operation Guide

Explanation and steps for using TTL auto mode.

TTL Auto Range Chart

Reference for exposure ranges in TTL auto.

Two-Level Auto Flash Operation

Two-Level Auto Mode Settings

Selecting RED/GREEN modes and aperture settings.

Exposure Confirmation

Verifying subject distance and exposure in two-level auto.

Manual Flash Operation

Manual Mode Functionality

Using manual flash for control.

Light Intensity Adjustment

Selecting manual output levels.

Exposure Calculations

Guide Number Calculations

Calculating aperture using guide numbers.

Motor Drive and Winder Use

Continuous shooting with motor drives.

Special Photography Techniques

Day-Light Fill-Flash

Using flash to fill shadows in bright conditions.

Operation Indicators and Checks

Power, Ready Lamp, and Auto Checks

Managing power, indicating readiness, and auto exposure confirmation.

Viewfinder Confirmation

Confirming exposure status in the viewfinder.

Technical Specifications

Flash Unit Specifications

Type, mounting, guide numbers, flash duration, power.

Performance and Range Data

Flashes, recycling, coverage, auto ranges, aperture settings.

Lens Adaptor System

Attaching and Using Adaptors

Instructions for wide-angle and telephoto adaptors.

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