Instruction Manual
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...not throw the battery in injury or property damage. If the electronic flash is emitted near a child, their significance are not specified for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Be sure to read this instruction manual to yourself and others as well as alkaline batteries. • Do... new batteries, or batteries of the electronic flash could result in injury or death. CAUTION Failure to the camera and/or flash. Do not touch the light-emitting area after use the flash when it may be very hot and could burn you. Avoid the following two...
...not throw the battery in injury or property damage. If the electronic flash is emitted near a child, their significance are not specified for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Be sure to read this instruction manual to yourself and others as well as alkaline batteries. • Do... new batteries, or batteries of the electronic flash could result in injury or death. CAUTION Failure to the camera and/or flash. Do not touch the light-emitting area after use the flash when it may be very hot and could burn you. Avoid the following two...
Instruction Manual
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... flash by dropping it or hitting it is not covered by the coating). ˙ All rechargeable batteries must be exposed to read the battery and battery charger instruction manual...or dangerous fluids that may be released. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result. Absolutely avoid using or storing the electronic flash in the following places, as leakage, discoloration, deformation, ... an automobile. Continued use could result in fire, overheating or explosion. For repair, contact Olympus. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition and/or bursting may also have their outer...
... flash by dropping it or hitting it is not covered by the coating). ˙ All rechargeable batteries must be exposed to read the battery and battery charger instruction manual...or dangerous fluids that may be released. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result. Absolutely avoid using or storing the electronic flash in the following places, as leakage, discoloration, deformation, ... an automobile. Continued use could result in fire, overheating or explosion. For repair, contact Olympus. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition and/or bursting may also have their outer...
Instruction Manual
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... as possible. Reproduction of the contents of this product differs from the electronic flash are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 7 When using batteries in contact with the Electronic Flash ˔ The functions available from that the quality of the pictures shot using... may be difficult to obtain certain batteries. ˙ Do not immerse batteries in this manual are limited with you have any questions or wish to report an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this , remove any other reason. ˓ Note that of...
... as possible. Reproduction of the contents of this product differs from the electronic flash are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 7 When using batteries in contact with the Electronic Flash ˔ The functions available from that the quality of the pictures shot using... may be difficult to obtain certain batteries. ˙ Do not immerse batteries in this manual are limited with you have any questions or wish to report an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this , remove any other reason. ˓ Note that of...
Instruction Manual
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... Using a Digital Camera without Communication Capability 34 Selecting the control mode 34 AUTO 35 MANUAL 37 • Other Operations 39 Bounce Shooting 39 Close-up Flash 41 Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM 42 Using the Wide Panel 43 Various Flash Shooting Methods ....... 45 • Custom Setup 47 • All Reset 50 • Continuous...
... Using a Digital Camera without Communication Capability 34 Selecting the control mode 34 AUTO 35 MANUAL 37 • Other Operations 39 Bounce Shooting 39 Close-up Flash 41 Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM 42 Using the Wide Panel 43 Various Flash Shooting Methods ....... 45 • Custom Setup 47 • All Reset 50 • Continuous...
Instruction Manual
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...view on a 135 type (35 mm film) camera The text in this figure shows the panel with 135)". For the selection of the electronic flash, the camera in use, and the shooting conditions. CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS FP emission (Pages 29 & 32) Control mode Light intensity adjustment (Pages 20... 47) Setting display (GN, ISO, F, light control range, optimum shooting range, and light intensity adjustment value) • To simplify explanation, this manual employs the FOUR THIRDS display mode and puts value in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with all indicators lit. 12...
...view on a 135 type (35 mm film) camera The text in this figure shows the panel with 135)". For the selection of the electronic flash, the camera in use, and the shooting conditions. CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS FP emission (Pages 29 & 32) Control mode Light intensity adjustment (Pages 20... 47) Setting display (GN, ISO, F, light control range, optimum shooting range, and light intensity adjustment value) • To simplify explanation, this manual employs the FOUR THIRDS display mode and puts value in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with all indicators lit. 12...
Instruction Manual
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...mode panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed. 20 Flash control mode TTL AUTO Control panel display AUTO MANUAL FP TTL AUTO FP MANUAL Control operation Flash is not possible to the camera setup. Ref. If the camera has communication capability, this ...of shooting information including ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and electronic flash. 4. munication of the single-lens-reflex focal plane shutter. TTL AUTO and MANUAL modes with Super FP emission that can be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set guide ...
...mode panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed. 20 Flash control mode TTL AUTO Control panel display AUTO MANUAL FP TTL AUTO FP MANUAL Control operation Flash is not possible to the camera setup. Ref. If the camera has communication capability, this ...of shooting information including ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and electronic flash. 4. munication of the single-lens-reflex focal plane shutter. TTL AUTO and MANUAL modes with Super FP emission that can be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set guide ...
Instruction Manual
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... intensity adjustment must be the total of the light intensity adjustment value set on the FL-36 and that set to an adjustment value of the lens. 1. MANUAL indicator ZOOM indicator Displayed according to warn that of close-up flash) or less, the displayed figure blinks to the focal distance of 0. 3. Guide number (GN...
... intensity adjustment must be the total of the light intensity adjustment value set on the FL-36 and that set to an adjustment value of the lens. 1. MANUAL indicator ZOOM indicator Displayed according to warn that of close-up flash) or less, the displayed figure blinks to the focal distance of 0. 3. Guide number (GN...
Instruction Manual
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...optimum shooting distance varies according to set light intensity. Optimum shooting distance = Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F) 32 Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be calculated with the optimum shooting distance according to choose a light intensity adjustment value. 0 ˠ +0.3 ˠ ... value displayed on FL-36 adjustment FL-36 +0.3 +0.3 Camera +0.3 +0.3 33 In this mode, Super FP emission is equal to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47). • The indicator appears in the control panel. 1. FP MANUAL indicator ZOOM indicator Displayed...
...optimum shooting distance varies according to set light intensity. Optimum shooting distance = Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F) 32 Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be calculated with the optimum shooting distance according to choose a light intensity adjustment value. 0 ˠ +0.3 ˠ ... value displayed on FL-36 adjustment FL-36 +0.3 +0.3 Camera +0.3 +0.3 33 In this mode, Super FP emission is equal to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47). • The indicator appears in the control panel. 1. FP MANUAL indicator ZOOM indicator Displayed...
Instruction Manual
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... can be adjusted in the control panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed. Flash control mode AUTO MANUAL 34 Control panel display Control operation Main application Flash light intensity is OK when the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is possible only in...
... can be adjusted in the control panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed. Flash control mode AUTO MANUAL 34 Control panel display Control operation Main application Flash light intensity is OK when the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is possible only in...
Instruction Manual
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Light control range in the off-flash condition. Lower row: 135 8(W panel) 10(W panel) 12 14 17 25 35 42 3200 1600...0.6 or more when the light emission section faces the front and 0.5 or more when it faces downward. 36 In this mode, the flash is emitted according to set the guide number (GN). Adjust the MZOOM indicator according to the focal length of... respect to the intensity at full emission. 37 Light intensity ratio MZOOM indicator In the Custom Setup mode, the flash intensity can be displayed in a light intensity ratio instead of the guide number (see page 49). Turn the select...
Light control range in the off-flash condition. Lower row: 135 8(W panel) 10(W panel) 12 14 17 25 35 42 3200 1600...0.6 or more when the light emission section faces the front and 0.5 or more when it faces downward. 36 In this mode, the flash is emitted according to set the guide number (GN). Adjust the MZOOM indicator according to the focal length of... respect to the intensity at full emission. 37 Light intensity ratio MZOOM indicator In the Custom Setup mode, the flash intensity can be displayed in a light intensity ratio instead of the guide number (see page 49). Turn the select...
Instruction Manual
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... While holding the Bounce lock release button, revolve the light-emitting section in the up Flash The flash activation area is inaccurate when the subject distance is long or large in the figure on manual switching (M ZOOM), the firing angle can be revolved in the range shown in diameter. ...The maximum shooting distance is 2.5 m. • The flash light may be varied manually (see page 42). 40 Close-up -down (7°) 2. The light-emitting section can be blocked when the lens is between 0.5 and 1.0...
... While holding the Bounce lock release button, revolve the light-emitting section in the up Flash The flash activation area is inaccurate when the subject distance is long or large in the figure on manual switching (M ZOOM), the firing angle can be revolved in the range shown in diameter. ...The maximum shooting distance is 2.5 m. • The flash light may be varied manually (see page 42). 40 Close-up -down (7°) 2. The light-emitting section can be blocked when the lens is between 0.5 and 1.0...
Instruction Manual
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Manual Switching of the image. 42 Using the Wide Panel Use the built-in wide panel in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to one of the ZOOM button switches the firing angle as follows. • The ZOOM indicator lights ... of Firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle can be selected only when the camera in the control panel. • The firing angle can be adjusted manually. Slide out the wide panel and place it on the light-emitting area. • The wide panel indicator lights in the control panel. (This does...
Manual Switching of the image. 42 Using the Wide Panel Use the built-in wide panel in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to one of the ZOOM button switches the firing angle as follows. • The ZOOM indicator lights ... of Firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle can be selected only when the camera in the control panel. • The firing angle can be adjusted manually. Slide out the wide panel and place it on the light-emitting area. • The wide panel indicator lights in the control panel. (This does...
Instruction Manual
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... the appearance of the camera. • For details on operating procedure, refer to flash emission. 2. In the MANUAL and FP MANUAL modes, this results in the upward direction. • If the wide panel is damaged when it possible to select the firing angle from 8 mm and ... is used, the actual guide number (GN) will no longer be unavailable depending on the function and design of red eyes due to the instruction manual for your camera. 1. In the TTL AUTO, AUTO and FP TTL AUTO modes, this results in a reduction of the optimum shooting range. • Be sure...
... the appearance of the camera. • For details on operating procedure, refer to flash emission. 2. In the MANUAL and FP MANUAL modes, this results in the upward direction. • If the wide panel is damaged when it possible to select the firing angle from 8 mm and ... is used, the actual guide number (GN) will no longer be unavailable depending on the function and design of red eyes due to the instruction manual for your camera. 1. In the TTL AUTO, AUTO and FP TTL AUTO modes, this results in a reduction of the optimum shooting range. • Be sure...
Instruction Manual
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...not altered by the all reset operation. 50 CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to deteriorate or malfunction. Always leave the electronic flash unused for the distance display unit (m/ft)) to the default settings. • The distance display... at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to a/128 Flash interval 6 sec. 3 sec. 1 sec. 0.5 sec. or less Limit count 10 20 40 80 51 Limit counts of continuous firings Flash control mode TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL FP AUTO FP MANUAL Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 to the limit count...
...not altered by the all reset operation. 50 CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to deteriorate or malfunction. Always leave the electronic flash unused for the distance display unit (m/ft)) to the default settings. • The distance display... at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to a/128 Flash interval 6 sec. 3 sec. 1 sec. 0.5 sec. or less Limit count 10 20 40 80 51 Limit counts of continuous firings Flash control mode TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL FP AUTO FP MANUAL Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 to the limit count...
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...20 24 28 35 50 70 85 TTL AUTO/AUTO Full emission 12 14 20 22 26 28 32 36 • MANUAL ISO100, m FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 ZOOM (mm) With 135 16 ...20 24 28 35 50 70 85 1/1 12.0 14.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 1/2 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5 1/4 MANUAL 1/8 Light intensity ratio 1/16 6.0 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 4.2 4.9 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 1/32 2.1 2.5 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.9 5.7 6.4 1/64 1.5 1.8 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 ...
...20 24 28 35 50 70 85 TTL AUTO/AUTO Full emission 12 14 20 22 26 28 32 36 • MANUAL ISO100, m FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 ZOOM (mm) With 135 16 ...20 24 28 35 50 70 85 1/1 12.0 14.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0 1/2 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5 1/4 MANUAL 1/8 Light intensity ratio 1/16 6.0 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 4.2 4.9 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 1/32 2.1 2.5 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.9 5.7 6.4 1/64 1.5 1.8 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 ...
Instruction Manual
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... DISPLAY LIST • Digital camera with the following guide number (GN) figures have a 1/1 light intensity ratio. • FP MANUAL The following formula. P. 32 Set the wide panel. P. 27 ᶃChange the camera's ISO speed or lens iris (F) setting... 8.0 6.3 7.1 5.7 6.4 5.1 5.7 4.5 5.0 4.0 4.5 3.6 4.0 3.2 3.6 2.8 3.2 The guide numbers (GN) for light intensity ratios other than 1/1 in the FP MANUAL mode can be calculated with communication capability Warning details Control panel display Out of light control range in all modes ᶃChange the camera's ISO...
... DISPLAY LIST • Digital camera with the following guide number (GN) figures have a 1/1 light intensity ratio. • FP MANUAL The following formula. P. 32 Set the wide panel. P. 27 ᶃChange the camera's ISO speed or lens iris (F) setting... 8.0 6.3 7.1 5.7 6.4 5.1 5.7 4.5 5.0 4.0 4.5 3.6 4.0 3.2 3.6 2.8 3.2 The guide numbers (GN) for light intensity ratios other than 1/1 in the FP MANUAL mode can be calculated with communication capability Warning details Control panel display Out of light control range in all modes ᶃChange the camera's ISO...
Instruction Manual
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...is recommended. Once the lock pin is in flash? tronic flash at intervals until it is overexposed. If this case, use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to your subject is in flash can 't I mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 46). What should...'t the control mode change when I do? Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Note that the color temperature varies depending on the control panel. A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is the case, turn the lock...
...is recommended. Once the lock pin is in flash? tronic flash at intervals until it is overexposed. If this case, use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to your subject is in flash can 't I mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 46). What should...'t the control mode change when I do? Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Note that the color temperature varies depending on the control panel. A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is the case, turn the lock...
Instruction Manual
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...FL-36 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode. In addition, when connected to a camera without communication capability, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 15 minutes. 60 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Type Guide number Firing angle Flash emission period Flash...on again, the FL-36 also turns on shooting conditions) : Approx. 7.5 seconds (using the AA (R6) alkaline manganese batteries) Approx. 6.5 seconds (using the LB-01 type lithium battery packs) : TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL : Up 0...
...FL-36 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode. In addition, when connected to a camera without communication capability, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 15 minutes. 60 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Type Guide number Firing angle Flash emission period Flash...on again, the FL-36 also turns on shooting conditions) : Approx. 7.5 seconds (using the AA (R6) alkaline manganese batteries) Approx. 6.5 seconds (using the LB-01 type lithium battery packs) : TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL : Up 0...