Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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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.
(z: Available   #: Restricted   ×: Not available)
*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.
*3 When combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, 1/3 of the flash discharge can be 
output by the built-in flash and 2/3 can be output by the external flash.
*4 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*5 Multiple AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ units, or a combination of an AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ 
unit and the built-in flash is required.
 Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF540FGZ
AF360FGZ
AF200FG
AF160FC
Red-eye reduction flash
z
z
z
Auto flash discharge
z
z
z
After the flash is charged, the camera 
automatically switches to the flash sync 
speed.
z
z
z
Aperture value is automatically set in e 
mode and b mode.
z
z
z
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate sensitivity: 
ISO 100 to 3200)
   z
   z
   z
Slow-speed Sync
z
z
z
Flash exposure compensation
z
z
z
AF assist light of external flash
×
z
×
Trailing Curtain Sync 
z
z
×
Contrast-control-sync flash mode
   #
z
   #
Slave flash
×
z
×
High-speed flash sync
×
z
×
Wireless flash
   #
   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 flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts, 
such as a Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause equipment 
breakdown. We recommend using the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or AF200FG.
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