Pentax *ist IST DS - Manual (Page 155)

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Using the optional external flash AF360FGZ enables a variety of flash
modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode, TTL auto flash mode, high-speed
flash sync mode, and wireless mode. Available functions differ by the
external flash being used. See the chart below for details.
(Yes: Available #: Restricted No: Not available)
*1 When using DA, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens.
*2 When a lens used in position other than aperture A.
*3 Shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or slower.
*4 Can be combined with AF360FGZ for rear curtain sync flash.
*5 Not available with AF330FTZ.
*6 Image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open
aperture in lenses with bright F value.
Using an External Flash (Optional)
Flash
Camera Function
Built-in
Flash
AF360FGZ
AF500FTZ
AF330FTZ
AF400FTZ
AF240FT
AF140C
Red-eye reduction flash
Yes Yes Yes No
Automatic flash discharge Yes Yes Yes Yes
After the flash is charged, the
camera automatically switches
to the flash sync speed.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Aperture is automatically set in
e
(Program) mode and b
(Shutter Priority) mode.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Auto check in the viewfinder No No Yes Yes
P-TTL auto flash (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 3200)
Yes
*1
Yes
*1
No No
TTL auto flash (appropriate
sensitivity: 200 to 400)
No #
*2, *6
#
*6
#
*6
Slow-speed sync Yes Yes Yes Yes
AF illuminator Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear curtain sync flash *3 #
*4
Yes Yes Yes
Contrast-control-sync flash *3
mode
No Yes Yes No
Slave flash No Yes Yes
*5
No
Multiple flash No No Yes *5 No
High-speed flash sync No Yes No No
Wireless flash No Yes No No