Pentax On-Camera Flash | AF 180FG Electronic Flash

AT A GLANCE

MAIN FEATURES:
 Compact body, with dependable dustproof, weather-resistant design
The AF180FG has a compact, well-balanced body, ideal for use with RICOH and PENTAX digital cameras compatible with P-TTL, which includes PENTAX DSLRs and the RICOH GR series cameras. Thanks to 18 seals applied in crucial parts of the body including the hotshoe, it features a highly dependable dustproof, weather-resistant construction. When paired with a dustproof, weather-resistant DSLR camera body and lens, it assures solid performance, even in harsh outdoor conditions such as rain and dust.

Bounce flash function up to a 135-degree tilt angle
The flash head can be adjusted vertically to 10 different angles (-10, 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120 and 135 degrees) for bounce-flash operation. By bouncing the flash discharge off the ceiling or wall during indoor shooting, the user can soften the subject’s shadow to create more natural, true-to-life portraiture.

Simplified, dial-access operation
The AF180FG features a simplified operating system that lets the user start flash photography instantly by turning the discharge mode dial, which also functions as the ON/OFF switch. In addition to the OFF position, this dial provides a choice of four discharge modes: P-TTL auto flash with leading-curtain synchronization and P-TTL auto flash with trailing-curtain synchronization, in both of which the flash’s preliminary emission is detected by the camera’s light sensor to accurately control the main discharge level for proper exposure; and manual flash with full discharge and manual flash with 1/4-level discharge.

Other Features
Built-in wide-angle panel that slides out to cover 20mm angle of view (in 35mm format)

Type  Clip-on, P-TTL auto flash unit with series control
Flash Mode  P-TTL auto (Leading curtain sync, Trailing curtain sync), Manual (FULL, 1/4)
Manual guide number [ISO100 • m]  18
Manual guide number [ISO200 • m]  25
Flash coverage angle Full frame
24mm
20mm*
APS-C size
16mm
13mm*
645Z/645D
30mm
25mm*
Vertical Angle  53°  85°*
Horizontal Al  70°  98°*

Bounce flash  Vertical bounce possible, click stops provided, need to release the bounce lock for -10°. Upward: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135° Downward: 0°, -10°
Recycling time/Total number of flashes  ?Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 100 (AAA Alkaline (LR03)) ?Approx. 5 sec. Approx. 130 (AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) (800mAh))
Wide-angle panel  Pull out manually
Power source  Two AAA-cell batteries ·Two AAA Alkaline (LR03) ·Two AAA Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Size and weight (approx.)  Approx. 65 mm (W) × 72.5 mm (H) × 31 mm (T) (2.6” × 2.9” × 1.2”) Approx. 141 g (5.0 oz.) without batteries
Other functions
?Exclusive use with digital cameras ?Dustproof, weather-resistant structure ?Automatic power-off (180 sec.) ?Trailing-shutter sync mode ?Flash output setting (Manual flash: (1/1, 1/4))

Pentax AF180FG Electronic Flash

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