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 operating manual carefully first for proper use.
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Although we have carefully produced this flash unit for safe operation, please be sure to especially follow warnings
and cautions given on page 1.
WARNING
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CAUTION
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WARNING
The flash contains electronic circuits that
operate at high voltages. Do not attempt to
disassemble the flash unit yourself, as there is
danger of an electric shock.
If internal parts of the flash unit becomes
exposed due to impact, etc., do not touch them
as there is danger of an electric shock.
Do not expose the flash unit to water or
moisture as there is danger of an electric
shock.
CAUTION
Do not use the flash near anyone’s eyes, as it
may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the
flash around infants.
The following may lead to an explosion or fire.
● Shorting the batteries
● Exposing the batteries to flames
● Dismantling the batteries
● Attempting to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries
Remove the batteries from the camera
immediately if they become hot or begin to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during
removal.
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Precautions for Your Flash Unit
● Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the flash unit.
● Avoid leaving the flash unit for extended period in places where the humidity and temperature are very high
such as in a car.
● Be careful not to subject the flash unit to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the flash
unit when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.
● Do not use the flash unit where it may be directly exposed to rain, water, etc.
● Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It
may cause explosion or overheating.
● When using the flash unit off the camera, do not try to attach any metallic object to the electric contacts or to
mount incompatible accessories. Otherwise, the TTL auto mechanism may be damaged or rendered
inoperable.
● Do not attach any accessories having either fewer or different (layout other than PENTAX standard) electrical
contacts for the hot shoe or grip. Otherwise, some functions may not work properly.
● PENTAX will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage, etc. caused due to the use of this product
with cameras and accessories made by companies other than PENTAX.
● Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. If the unit has not
been used for an extended period of time, or is being readied for an important shoot, it is recommended that
you take a test flash with the test button and test shoot with it. Test flash is also important to maintain optimum
performance.
● Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. When the flash unit is subjected to rain
or moisture, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.
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● Remove the batteries when not using the flash unit for extended periods. Otherwise, battery leakage might
result and cause damage to the circuitry and proper operation of the flash unit.
● Battery performance may temporarily be hindered in low temperatures. Batteries should be kept warm in
temperatures below freezing for proper performance.
● When photographing black subjects or white subjects, use exposure compensation.
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Contents
FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLASH UNIT
Precautions for Your Flash Unit ....................... 2
Names of Parts ................................................... 5
Inserting the Batteries ....................................... 6
Types of Batteries............................................... 7
Turning the Power On........................................ 8
Mounting to Camera .......................................... 9
Battery chamber cover
Wide-angle panel
Flash head
Shoe foot
Test button/ Ready lamp
Locking lever
Mode dial
Power switch
Shoe lock pin
Flash signal contacts
(Inner pin)
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Inserting the Batteries
1
Slide the battery chamber cover as shown in the
1
figure and remove it.
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2
Insert the above four AA batteries sequentially
2
from lower one making sure the plus/minus
markings +, - match the diagram inside the
battery chamber and close the battery chamber
cover.
● If you thread the ribbon in the battery chamber
under the batteries beforehand when inserting
the batteries, you can remove the batteries easily
by pulling the ribbon when removing the
batteries.
■Types of Batteries
This flash unit uses four AA batteries of the same type,
as shown below.
Alkaline battery (LR6)
Lithium battery (FR6)
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH)
(Nickel manganese (Ni-Mn) and nickel cadmium
(Ni-Cd) batteries cannot be used.)
● For information about recycling times and total
number of flashes, refer to “Specifications” on
page 20.
● If the ready lamp does not light up when you turn
on the power (page 8), the batteries may be
exhausted or not inserted correctly. Verify the
orientation of the batteries or, if the indicators
and ready lamp still do not light up, replace them
with new batteries.
● If charging time takes more than 20 seconds, the
batteries are exhausted and should be replaced
with new batteries.
● If you let the flash unit discharge successively
using lithium batteries, the batteries will overheat,
activating a safety circuit that temporarily
disables the flash unit. If this occurs, rest the
flash unit so that the temperature of the batteries
returns to normal.
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Turning the Power On
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Sliding the power switch to the (ON) position will turn
on the power. The ready lamp will light up when the
flash is charged. Sliding it to the (OFF) position will turn
off the power.
Test Flash
Check that the ready lamp is lit, then press the test
button (TEST). The test flash will discharge.
Auto Power Off Function
When the flash unit is left unused for about 3 minutes
with the power switch set to the (ON) position, it
automatically turns off to save the power.
Quick Start Function
If the flash unit is mounted on autofocus cameras,
press the shutter release button half way to turn on the
power.
Mounting to Camera
1
Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera.
1
Attach the flash unit to the camera.
2
Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the
direction opposite to that indicated by (FIX➝).
Slide the hot shoe foot of the flash unit into the
camera's hot shoe from the back of the
camera forward.
Turn the locking lever of the flash unit in the
direction indicated by (FIX➝) to lock it.
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●
PENTAX digital single lens reflex cameras can
accept a shoe lock pin. When attaching the flash
unit, turn the locking lever in the (FIX➝) direction
and lock the flash unit to the camera with the shoe
lock pin. When releasing the flash unit, be sure to
do so after turning the locking lever in the
direction opposite to that indicated by (FIX➝) and
loosening the shoe lock pin. Otherwise, the hot
shoe will be damaged.
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Mode Dial Functions
Using the mode dial located on the rear side of the AF200FG, you can set the following flash modes.
Auto flash mode (P-TTL Auto/ TTL Auto)
When the mode dial is set to (AUTO), (–0.5), or (–1),
the operating mode of the flash unit is automatically
switched to P-TTL Auto or TTL Auto by communicating
with the camera you use.
P-TTL Auto flash
A pre-flash is discharged before the main flash so that the
metering sensor in the camera can measure the condition
of the subject and adjust the output of the main flash
properly. This mode gives more accurate results than the
conventional TTL mode.
TTL Auto flash
The metering sensor in the camera measures the amount
of light coming through the lens and adjusts the flash
output properly.
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Manual flash mode (full output)
When the mode dial is set to (FULL), the flash unit
always discharges at its full output regardless of the
ambient light condition.
Determine the Guide No. of the flash unit based on the
ISO sensitivity setting of the camera, then calculate the
aperture value according to the flash range.
This mode is available on all the cameras for which you
can set the desired aperture.
Auto flash shooting
Procedure
Slide the Power switch to (ON).
1
Set the mode dial to (AUTO).
2
Confirm that the subject is within the effective
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flash range and the ready lamp is lit, and take a
picture.
● The correct flash output is obtained in P-TTL
auto mode only when the flash unit is used with
auto-focus lenses.
Set the lens aperture to the position A in PTTL Auto mode
When the lens you use is equipped with the lens
aperture ring, set the position of the ring to A (You do
not need to do this for the DA or FAJ lens). Otherwise,
the flash unit cannot function in P-TTL Auto mode.
When you use the cameras that support both P-TTL
and TTL modes (*ist DS2, *ist DS, *ist D) , if the
aperture of the lens is in a position other than A, you can
shoot in TTL Auto flash mode. Be aware that for the
cameras that only support P-TTL Auto flash, the flash
unit does not adjust the flash output but discharges at
full output, if the aperture of the lens is in a position
other than A.
About TTL Auto flash mode
With single lens reflex cameras (film cameras) other
than PENTAX digital single lens reflex cameras, you
can perform auto flash shooting if they support TTL
Auto. (However, the 645 format cameras before SF
series and of the early type do not support the TTL
Auto)
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■ Approximate effective flash range in P-TTL Auto flash
available) based on the combination of the ISO sensitivity setting on the camera and the aperture value from the above table when the mode
dial is set to (AUTO). (The values in "Wide Panel" line indicate the range when the wide-angle panel is used.) Note that the minimum range
that will give correct exposure is 0.7 meters.
AF200FG and subject) and determine the
aperture value using the following procedure.
(The Guide No. varies depending on the ISO
sensitivity. Refer to the table on page 14.)
Example: If the subject distance (between the
The Guide No. will be 20.
Aperture = = 8
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5
AF200FG and subject) is 2.5 m,
sensitivity is ISO 100, and the wide-angle
panel is not in use, the calculation will
become as follows:
Guide No.
Subject distance202.5
Set the lens aperture to the calculated value.
Confirm that the ready lamp is lit. Then take a
picture.
* The appropriate shooting distance (distance at which the appropriate exposure is available) is determined based on the combination of the
ISO sensitivity setting and the aperture value on the camera when the mode dial is set to (FULL). (The values in "Wide Panel" line indicate the
distance when the wide-angle panel is used.) Note that the minimum range that will give correct exposure is 0.7 meters.
With the wideangle panel
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Aperture (F value)
(Unit: m)
Application Shooting of Auto Flash
■ Slow-speed Sync Mode
When using a normal flash to shoot a portrait, etc., in a
night or evening setting, the background will appear
very dark because a normal flash light cannot
sufficiently light it. However, it is possible to balance
both subject and background by using the flash to
properly expose the foreground subject and a slow
shutter speed to expose the low light background.
If your camera supports this mode, you can perform
auto flash shooting. Before shooting, confirm the
following.
1. Whether your camera supports slow-speed sync
mode.
2. Whether the shooting mode of your camera
supports slow-speed sync mode.
● Also refer to the operation manual of the camera.
Camera Model
K200D, K100D/-super,
K110D,
*istDS/2, *istDL/2
K20D, K10D Green modeSet the flash mode of the camera to slow-
*ist DGreen, P (Hyper Program) and Av
- Be sure to make the shutter speeds slower than the X-sync speed.
Shooting Modes Not Supported by
Slow-speed Sync Mode
AUTO PICT, , P
(Programmed AE), SCN (*ist DL2), Av
(Aperture priority) modes
(Aperture priority) modes
Notes
You can shoot in slow-speed sync mode for up
to one second in mode.
speed sync mode when the camera is in P
(Hyper Program) , Av (Aperture priority) or Sv
(Sensitivity priority) mode.
You can shoot in slow-speed sync mode when
the camera is in P (Hyper Program) mode if
you can set the shutter speed to 1/150 sec or
faster using the Av dial or Tv dial.
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■ Compensating Flash Output
When shooting in P-TTL auto flash mode, you can
compensate the flash output using the mode dial on the
flash unit.
If the camera also has the flash output compensation
*
function, and flash output compensation is set both
on the camera and the flash unit, the flash output
compensation amount will be combined.
Refer to the camera operation manual for details.
AUTO:Discharges at the normal
– 0.5:Reduces the flash output by
– 1:Reduces the flash output by
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output (flash output
compensation is not set on the
flash unit)
0.5 EV.
1 EV.
■Using the Wide-angle Panel
The AF200FG has a built-in wide-angle panel. Pull out
the wide-angle panel as shown in the figure.
The wide-angle panel disperses the flash light and
expands flash coverage angle for the wider angle
lenses.
As the wide-angle panel reduces the effective flash
range, do not use it when not necessary.
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■Connecting the AF200FG with the
Extension Cord
By combining the optional accessories with the flash
unit, you can perform auto flash shooting with the flash
unit held away from the camera.
You can enjoy various auto flash shooting features in
combination with the built-in flash, such as making
shadows by lighting a subject from the side, illuminating
the background, etc.
When you use the AF200FG held away from the
camera connected with an extension cord, use the
optional extension cord F5P/F5P L. Connect the
extension cord F5P/F5P L to the camera with the
optional hot shoe adapter F
adapter F, and connect it to the flash unit with the offcamenra shoe adapter F (refer to the diagram on the
right).
● When you use the AF200FG in combination with
the built-in flash unit of the cameras, attach the
hot shoe adapter F
adapter F, the built-in flash unit will not pop up
from the camera.
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or the optional hot shoe
G
. If you use the hot shoe
G
● If you attach a tripod on the bottom of the camera
when setting up the flash unit held away from the
camera, use the off-camera shoe adapter F.
When you set up the camera on things such as a
tabletop or a chair, etc., use the optional offcamera shoe clip CL-10.
● If you set the camera such as the K20D, etc. to
trailing curtain sync mode, the setting becomes
invalid when you use the camera with the
AF200FG.
Extension cord F5P
Hot shoe
adapter F
G
Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for
this flash unit.
Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10
Setting clip for using the AF200FG held away from the
camera.
Hot Shoe Adapter F
Adapter for using the AF200FG as a separate flash unit
using the extension cord F5P/F5P L. It can be used in
combination with the built-in flash unit.
Off-camera shoe adapter F
Adapter for attaching an external flash unit, etc. on a
tripod separated from the camera. It comes with a
connector for the extension cord F5P/F5P L.
Hot Shoe Adapter F
Adapter for connecting the camera and extension cord
F5P/F5P L. It also has a hot shoe on its top.
G
Extension Cord F5P – 0.5m/1.5m/L
(Approx. 3m)
5P synchro cord to use a flash unit for single lens reflex
camera, such as the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or
AF200FG, held away from the camera. It is used in
combination with the hot shoe adapter FG or F, and/or
the off-camera shoe adapter F.
Hot Shoe Grip 67II
Adapter for positioning a flash unit such as the
AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG alongside the 67II
camera body. It connects to the 67II’s 5P sync terminal
with the included 5P Sync Cord.
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Specifications
Typ eClip-on, TTL auto flash unit with series control
Cameras supporting the Auto
flash shooting• Digital SLR series
Guide No.Maximum 20 (ISO 100/m)
Recycling time/Total number of
flashes
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• 35mm (Film) Autofocus SLR after Z series
• 645N, 645N II, and 67 II
Format
35mm28mm24mm
ISO
100(FULL)2015
200(FULL)2821
400(FULL)4030
800(FULL)5742
1600(FULL)8060
3200(FULL)11385
AA Nickel-Metal Hydride
64555mm45mm
6770mm60mm
DIGITAL19mm16mm
Battery typeRecycling timeTotal number of flashes
AA Alkaline (LR6)Approx. 4 sec.Approx. 300
(Ni-MH/2700mAh)
AA Lithium (FR6)Approx. 4 sec.Approx. 450
Normal
With the wide-angle panel
Approx. 4 sec.Approx. 400
Flash Coverage Angle
Color temperature
Effective flash range
ISO sensitivity setting
Flash modes
Flash output compensation
Power saving
Red-eye reduction
Wide-angle panel
Power source
Dimensions and weight
Vertical Angle: 26.5°, Horizontal Angle: 35°(When the wide-angle panel is used: Vertical
Angle: 30°, Horizontal Angle: 39°)
Daylight (Suited for daylight color film)
Approx. 0.7 m - approx. 3.6 m (Guide No. 20, ISO 100, f/5.6)
ISO 100 - 1600 (In P-TTL mode)
P-TTL auto, TTL auto, manual (FULL)
–0.5 or –1.0EV (switches with the mode dial)
Automatic power-off
Operates with auto-focus cameras equipped with red-eye reduction feature.
Pull out manually.
Four AA batteries, (Alkaline (LR6), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), or Lithium (FR6))
68 mm (W) × 83.5 mm (H) × 93 mm (T) (2.7'' × 3.3'' × 3.7''), Approx. 190 g (6.8 oz.)
without batteries
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Appendix
Table of dedicated functions at Auto flash shooting
Camera type
Flash Mode
Leading curtain sync
Trailing curtain sync
High-speed sync
Slow-speed sync
Automatic switching to X-sync
speed when flash is charged
Flash ready display in
viewfinder
Auto check display
Red-eye reduction
Flash output compensation
using the mode dial on the
flash unit
Yes: Available
No : Not available
* For the *ist DS2, *ist DS or *ist D camera, the flash mode is switched from P-TTL to TTL, if the aperture of the lens
is in a position other than A.
* The setting of trailing curtain sync mode on the K20D, K10D, K200D cameras becomes invalid when you use the
camera with the AF200FG.
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K20D, K10D, K200D, K100D/-super,
K110D, *ist DL2, *ist DL
P-TTL auto
flash mode
Yes
NoNoNoNo
NoNoNoNo
Yes
YesYe sYesYes
YesYe sYesYes
NoNoNoYes
YesYe sYesYes
YesN oYe sN o
TTL auto
flash mode
No
No
*ist DS2, *ist DS, *ist D
P-TTL auto
flash mode
YesYes
YesYes
TTL auto
flash mode
Warranty Policy
All PENTAX camera accessories purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed
against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered,
and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of
impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating
instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be
liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay
or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or
workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before
provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you
purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the
equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the
equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by
warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion
of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will
apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish
to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s
representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of
charge according to this procedure and warranty policy.
In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your
purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before
sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s authorized
representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a
quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed
with the servicing.
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This warranty policy does not affect customer’s statutory rights.
The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy.
Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact
the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
For customers in the USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs an Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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