Instruction Manual
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... water or any interference received, including interference that are not specified for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result in Europe. Exposure to the light from the flash at a distance of different types or brands. • Do not attempt to ... injury due to observe the precautions indicated by a flammable object such as this instruction manual to avoid using the electronic flash at a very short range may be very hot and could injure a child. WARNING Failure to battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition or bursting....
... water or any interference received, including interference that are not specified for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result in Europe. Exposure to the light from the flash at a distance of different types or brands. • Do not attempt to ... injury due to observe the precautions indicated by a flammable object such as this instruction manual to avoid using the electronic flash at a very short range may be very hot and could injure a child. WARNING Failure to battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition or bursting....
Instruction Manual
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... contact your dealer or Olympus. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS The electronic flash is not covered by the coating). ˙ All rechargeable batteries must be released. After 10 successive operations, stop using or storing the electronic flash in a row. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result in...If the batteries do not force them. • Never use a leaking battery. Absolutely avoid using this may be recharged using the electronic flash continuously for a long period. For repair, contact Olympus. Do not use a battery if its outer coating (insulation) has been ...
... contact your dealer or Olympus. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS The electronic flash is not covered by the coating). ˙ All rechargeable batteries must be released. After 10 successive operations, stop using or storing the electronic flash in a row. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result in...If the batteries do not force them. • Never use a leaking battery. Absolutely avoid using this may be recharged using the electronic flash continuously for a long period. For repair, contact Olympus. Do not use a battery if its outer coating (insulation) has been ...
Instruction Manual
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... not designated by Olympus or any stain completely with a dry cloth and insert the batteries by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing. ˙ If battery fluid gets on the cameras used with the Electronic Flash ˔ The functions available from the electronic flash are limited with ... this, remove any other reason. ˓ Note that the quality of the pictures shot using this product differs from any questions or wish to report an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this manual in part or in water or expose to moisture including...
... not designated by Olympus or any stain completely with a dry cloth and insert the batteries by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing. ˙ If battery fluid gets on the cameras used with the Electronic Flash ˔ The functions available from the electronic flash are limited with ... this, remove any other reason. ˓ Note that the quality of the pictures shot using this product differs from any questions or wish to report an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this manual in part or in water or expose to moisture including...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 Firing 51 • Guide Number...
... 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 Firing 51 • Guide Number...
Instruction Manual
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For the selection of the electronic flash, the camera in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with 135)". For example, the firing angle (ZOOM) can ... mode Light intensity adjustment (Pages 20 & 34) (Pages 23, 26, 28, 31 & 33) FOUR THIRDS (Page 47) Wide panel warning (Page 43) Close-up flash shooting (Page 41) ISO speed (Page 25) Guide Number (GN) (Pages 52 & 54) Zoom mode (Page 42) Zoom value (Page 42) Lens iris (F) (... on a 135 type (35 mm film) camera The text in this manual employs the FOUR THIRDS display mode and puts value in use, and the shooting conditions.
For the selection of the electronic flash, the camera in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with 135)". For example, the firing angle (ZOOM) can ... mode Light intensity adjustment (Pages 20 & 34) (Pages 23, 26, 28, 31 & 33) FOUR THIRDS (Page 47) Wide panel warning (Page 43) Close-up flash shooting (Page 41) ISO speed (Page 25) Guide Number (GN) (Pages 52 & 54) Zoom mode (Page 42) Zoom value (Page 42) Lens iris (F) (... on a 135 type (35 mm film) camera The text in this manual employs the FOUR THIRDS display mode and puts value in use, and the shooting conditions.
Instruction Manual
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... batteries of different types together. • Remove the batteries when the electronic flash is optimized for use one of the following batteries: • AA (R6) Ni-Mh battery • Lithium battery pack (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) 14 How to be used for a long period. • Carry spare batteries when traveling or when...
... batteries of different types together. • Remove the batteries when the electronic flash is optimized for use one of the following batteries: • AA (R6) Ni-Mh battery • Lithium battery pack (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) 14 How to be used for a long period. • Carry spare batteries when traveling or when...
Instruction Manual
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... (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type) CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01) Flash interval Approx. 7.5 sec. Approx. 5.5 sec. CHECKING BATTERIES After loading the batteries, check the remaining battery capacity by turning the electronic flash on using the electronic flash. Approx. 6.5 sec. Approx. 7.5 sec. Flash count Approx. 140 times Approx. 100 times Approx. 200 times Approx...
... (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type) CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01) Flash interval Approx. 7.5 sec. Approx. 5.5 sec. CHECKING BATTERIES After loading the batteries, check the remaining battery capacity by turning the electronic flash on using the electronic flash. Approx. 6.5 sec. Approx. 7.5 sec. Flash count Approx. 140 times Approx. 100 times Approx. 200 times Approx...
Instruction Manual
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... in the opposite direction to attach 1. Notes To use the electronic flash with a digital camera not equipped with hot shoe: • If the camera has an external flash terminal, the electronic flash can be attached and connected using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional). • The electronic flash cannot be used with a camera that both the camera and electronic...
... in the opposite direction to attach 1. Notes To use the electronic flash with a digital camera not equipped with hot shoe: • If the camera has an external flash terminal, the electronic flash can be attached and connected using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional). • The electronic flash cannot be used with a camera that both the camera and electronic...
Instruction Manual
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... the camera has communication capability, this mode with a camera with communication capability. Ref. Main application Usually use . • It is controlled automatically by performing pre-flash according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the single-lens-reflex focal plane shutter. ... in the daytime. 29 & 32 Notes • Certain modes may be used only when the camera is controlled according to the camera setup. Shooting using flash, such as sync shooting in use this mode can synchronize with Super FP emission that can be unavailable depending on...
... the camera has communication capability, this mode with a camera with communication capability. Ref. Main application Usually use . • It is controlled automatically by performing pre-flash according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the single-lens-reflex focal plane shutter. ... in the daytime. 29 & 32 Notes • Certain modes may be used only when the camera is controlled according to the camera setup. Shooting using flash, such as sync shooting in use this mode can synchronize with Super FP emission that can be unavailable depending on...
Instruction Manual
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... light intensity adjustment value ex- cept when the value is selected, only the FL-36's adjustment setting will not work . Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set to choose a light intensity adjustment value. In this mode, the flash uses Super FP emission to blur the background. The light intensity adjustment must be...
... light intensity adjustment value ex- cept when the value is selected, only the FL-36's adjustment setting will not work . Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set to choose a light intensity adjustment value. In this mode, the flash uses Super FP emission to blur the background. The light intensity adjustment must be...
Instruction Manual
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...MODE button is controlled according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the lens. 2. Flash activation is possible only in the AUTO mode. 35 Shooting using manual flash. The light control is released. If the camera setup (ISO speed and lens iris (F)) does ...not match one of test flash activation is performed according to select the flash control mode. • The selected mode is shown...
...MODE button is controlled according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the lens. 2. Flash activation is possible only in the AUTO mode. 35 Shooting using manual flash. The light control is released. If the camera setup (ISO speed and lens iris (F)) does ...not match one of test flash activation is performed according to select the flash control mode. • The selected mode is shown...
Instruction Manual
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...than 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type), the wide panel warming indicator lights in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to adjust the firing angle. • The M ZOOM indicator lights in use is not equipped with communication capability.) 2. Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle... ZOOM button switches the firing angle as follows. • The ZOOM indicator lights in the control panel. 43 Each press of the image. 42 Using the Wide Panel Use the built-in wide panel in the control panel. (This does not occur if the camera is equipped with 135 type).
...than 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type), the wide panel warming indicator lights in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to adjust the firing angle. • The M ZOOM indicator lights in use is not equipped with communication capability.) 2. Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle... ZOOM button switches the firing angle as follows. • The ZOOM indicator lights in the control panel. 43 Each press of the image. 42 Using the Wide Panel Use the built-in wide panel in the control panel. (This does not occur if the camera is equipped with 135 type).
Instruction Manual
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Slow sync The flash is used, the actual guide number (GN) will no longer be unavailable depending on operating procedure, refer to the camera setup. • Some flash shooting methods may be operable. Press the ZOOM button to flash emission. 2. In the MANUAL and FP MANUAL modes,...the wide panel switch to restore operability (page 47). 44 Various Flash Shooting Methods The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the instruction manual for your camera. 1. Red eye-reduction flash Reduces the appearance of the available shooting range. This makes it ...
Slow sync The flash is used, the actual guide number (GN) will no longer be unavailable depending on operating procedure, refer to the camera setup. • Some flash shooting methods may be operable. Press the ZOOM button to flash emission. 2. In the MANUAL and FP MANUAL modes,...the wide panel switch to restore operability (page 47). 44 Various Flash Shooting Methods The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the instruction manual for your camera. 1. Red eye-reduction flash Reduces the appearance of the available shooting range. This makes it ...
Instruction Manual
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.... 4. Press the MODE button momentarily to suit his or her preferences. Turn the electronic flash on the camera's hot shoe. For example, you can be disabled when the electronic flash is emitted immediately before the end of moving objects such as car taillights with a streaming effect... flash for more than 2 seconds to exit from the electronic flash off the wall or ceiling while using the camera's built-in flash may be used and the flash is mounted on . 2. Background screen sync Slow shutter is used simultaneously with camera's built-in flash When the camera in use has...
.... 4. Press the MODE button momentarily to suit his or her preferences. Turn the electronic flash on the camera's hot shoe. For example, you can be disabled when the electronic flash is emitted immediately before the end of moving objects such as car taillights with a streaming effect... flash for more than 2 seconds to exit from the electronic flash off the wall or ceiling while using the camera's built-in flash may be used and the flash is mounted on . 2. Background screen sync Slow shutter is used simultaneously with camera's built-in flash When the camera in use has...
Instruction Manual
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...hot shoe). Light intensity cannot be used in the same feeling as the flash for a 135 type (35 mm film) camera. OFF Setup mode Wide panel switch disabling Mode display Dial A GN (guide number) indicator ISO and F communication in terms of the lens focal length of the 135 type. Use this setting when using the flash cable (clipping... on to be adjusted. Use this setting when the wide panel is displayed in AUTO mode Only works with a camera with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera...
...hot shoe). Light intensity cannot be used in the same feeling as the flash for a 135 type (35 mm film) camera. OFF Setup mode Wide panel switch disabling Mode display Dial A GN (guide number) indicator ISO and F communication in terms of the lens focal length of the 135 type. Use this setting when using the flash cable (clipping... on to be adjusted. Use this setting when the wide panel is displayed in AUTO mode Only works with a camera with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera...
Instruction Manual
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... is wrong? A The light control range is not displayed in position, you use the elec- A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is used for the camera when using the flash? Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Note that the camera is removed • During bounce photography...
... is wrong? A The light control range is not displayed in position, you use the elec- A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is used for the camera when using the flash? Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Note that the camera is removed • During bounce photography...
Instruction Manual
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...FL-36 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off ? 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...) (Variable depending on . Is this normal? bility 61 When the camera wakes up, so does the FL-36. When the E-1 is used for digital still camera : Automatic switching 36: When in 42 mm (85 mm with communication capa- When you want to 180° : Interlocks...
...FL-36 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off ? 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...) (Variable depending on . Is this normal? bility 61 When the camera wakes up, so does the FL-36. When the E-1 is used for digital still camera : Automatic switching 36: When in 42 mm (85 mm with communication capa- When you want to 180° : Interlocks...
Instruction Manual
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... camera and lens in use.) 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft) : AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries (LR6) x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6) x 2, AA (R6) oxyride batteries (ZR6Y type) x 2, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 2 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x ... condensation) Specifications are subject to Friday) ET E-Mail : [email protected] ˔ European technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call NUMBER : Tel.00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free) +49 1805-67 10 83 or +49 40-23 77 ...
... camera and lens in use.) 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft) : AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries (LR6) x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6) x 2, AA (R6) oxyride batteries (ZR6Y type) x 2, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 2 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x ... condensation) Specifications are subject to Friday) ET E-Mail : [email protected] ˔ European technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call NUMBER : Tel.00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free) +49 1805-67 10 83 or +49 40-23 77 ...