Pentax AF160FC — New auto macro flash designed for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras

Pentax has announced the launch of the Pentax AF160FC dedicated auto macro flash. This new accessory flash unit utilises the automatic exposure-control system of Pentax digital SLR cameras and has been specifically designed for advanced close-up shots.

 

 

(1) Uniform lighting on the subject to minimise unwanted shadows, making it ideal for close-up shots;

 

(2) P-TTL auto flash system to consistently ensure correct exposure levels, by measuring the flash’s pre-discharge with the camera’s image sensors and assessing the subject’s lighting condition with the camera’s multi-pattern metering system;

 

(3) Maximum guide number of 16 (at ISO 100/m);

 

(4) User-friendly operation with a single control dial on the back panel to simplify flash-mode changes and discharge-level adjustments;

 

(5) Advanced flash applications, including contrast-control auto flash and independent switching between two flash bulbs.