Pentax K-5 IIs Operating Guide

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The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the exposure mode.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.
The flash modes that can be selected for the set exposure mode appear.

2

Use the four-way controller (45) 

to select a flash mode.

When not in B (Green) mode, turn the 

rear e-dial (S) to perform the flash 

3

Press the 4 button.

The camera is ready to take a picture.

G

Slow-speed Sync

Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the 

brightness. When using this to shoot a portrait with 

the sunset in the background, both the person and 

the background are captured beautifully.

H

Slow-speed Sync+

Red-eye Reduction

Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before 

the main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync.

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Trailing Curtain 

Sync

Discharges the flash immediately before closing the 

shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they 

are leaving a light trail behind them. (p.164)

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Wireless Mode

You can synchronize one or more dedicated external 

flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using 

a sync cord. (p.170)

Exposure Mode

Selectable Flash Mode

Restrictions

B

C

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No flash compensation

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According to the saved settings

Flash Mode

Function

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