Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash 

in combination with the built-in flash.

1

Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set 

on the camera, and place it at the desired location. 

2

Press the four-way controller (3).

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

3

Select r and press the 4 

button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.
The channel for the built-in flash is 

displayed in the viewfinder and on the 

LCD panel. The factory default setting 

is CH1.

4

Press the E button. 

5

Confirm that both flashes are fully charged, and then take 

a picture. 

Wireless Shooting Using a Combination of the Built-in 

Flash and an External Flash Unit

• r cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to B (Green).
• When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)), d (Mirror 

Lock-up) or e (Mirror Lock-up + Remote Control), or the lens aperture is not 

set to the s position, r cannot be selected.

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