Pentax KC-01 - Using an External Flash (Optional)

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Using the Flash
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Using an External Flash (Optional)
Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC enables a variety of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash
mode, depending on the external flash being used.
z: Available
× : Functions are unavailable.
*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.
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash zz z
Auto flash discharge zz z
Automatically switching to the flash sync
speed
zz z
Aperture value is automatically set in e
mode and
b mode
zz z
P-TTL auto flash z
*1
z
*1
z
*1
Slow-speed Sync zz z
Flash exposure compensation zz z
AF assist light of external flash × z ×
Trailing Curtain Sync
*2
zz ×
High-speed sync × z ×
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/or flash.