Ricoh Pentax AF540FGZ II User Manual

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Ricoh Pentax AF540FGZ II Specifications

General

Tilt Angle	90 degrees
Power Source	4 x AA batteries
High-Speed Sync	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes
External Power Supply	Yes
Guide Number	54
Zoom Range	24-105mm
Swivel Angle	180 degrees
Flash Modes	TTL, Manual, Multi
Wireless	Yes

Summary

FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT

Warnings and Cautions

Provides essential safety precautions and warnings for operating the flash unit safely.

Precautions for Your Flash Unit

Cautions Regarding Batteries

1. Getting Ready

Mounting to the Camera

Guides users on how to securely attach the flash unit to a camera's hot shoe and detach it.

Flash Coverage Angle

2. Taking Pictures

Using the Flash Modes

P-TTL Auto Flash

Describes the P-TTL mode, a pre-flash system for accurate exposure based on subject conditions.

Manual Flash (M)

Explains how to set manual flash output and aperture for precise control over lighting and exposure.

Wireless Mode (P-TTL)

Instructions for using the flash wirelessly in P-TTL mode, either as MASTER, CONTROL, or SLAVE.

Using the Sync Modes

High-speed Sync Mode

Using the Function Menu

Advanced Functions

Wireless Mode

Explains how to use the flash unit wirelessly with a camera's built-in flash or another flash unit.

Wireless High-speed Sync Photography

Guide for setting up wireless high-speed sync photography with attached and separated flash units.

Slave Flash

Slave Mode Setting

Precautions When Photographing with a Slave Flash

Bounce Flash

AF Spot Beam with LED

Connecting with the Extension Cord

Specifications