Instruction Manual
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... damage. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may be released. For repair, contact Olympus. ■ Always remove the batteries when you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-50). HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ■ The electronic flash is covered by this symbol may result in the following two conditions:(1) This device...and to prevent exposure to gas or dangerous fluids that may result in a place exposed to excessive dust or moisture. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result in malfunction or failure. • Under direct sunlight, on a beach, etc. • Anywhere exposed to ...
... damage. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may be released. For repair, contact Olympus. ■ Always remove the batteries when you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-50). HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ■ The electronic flash is covered by this symbol may result in the following two conditions:(1) This device...and to prevent exposure to gas or dangerous fluids that may result in a place exposed to excessive dust or moisture. Otherwise, the hot batteries may result in malfunction or failure. • Under direct sunlight, on a beach, etc. • Anywhere exposed to ...
Instruction Manual
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... an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this manual in part or in contact with certain digital cameras. Outer coating (insulation) is peeling or has peeled off (even if the battery is not covered by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing. ...the control mode 45 TTL AUTO ...46 AUTO ...47 MANUAL ...49 FP TTL AUTO ...50 FP MANUAL ...52 • Picture Shooting Using a Digital Camera without permission of Olympus is strictly prohibited. ˓ Olympus will not assume any liability for the damages, loss of profit or claims from that...
... an error or omission, please contact Olympus. ˓ Duplication of this manual in part or in contact with certain digital cameras. Outer coating (insulation) is peeling or has peeled off (even if the battery is not covered by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing. ...the control mode 45 TTL AUTO ...46 AUTO ...47 MANUAL ...49 FP TTL AUTO ...50 FP MANUAL ...52 • Picture Shooting Using a Digital Camera without permission of Olympus is strictly prohibited. ˓ Olympus will not assume any liability for the damages, loss of profit or claims from that...
Instruction Manual
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...pin (Page 44) Electric contact (Page 44) Bounce lock release button (Page 56) Accessory shoe MODE button (Pages 45 & 53) ZOOM button (Page 57) AUTO CHECK lamp (Page ...43) Power button CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS Wide panel warning (Page 58) FP emission (Pages 50 & 52) Control mode (Pages 45 & 53) Close-up the control panel for about...panel may differ from those shown in this figure shows the panel with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. The panel also lights under control by...of the electronic flash, the camera in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with 135...
...pin (Page 44) Electric contact (Page 44) Bounce lock release button (Page 56) Accessory shoe MODE button (Pages 45 & 53) ZOOM button (Page 57) AUTO CHECK lamp (Page ...43) Power button CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS Wide panel warning (Page 58) FP emission (Pages 50 & 52) Control mode (Pages 45 & 53) Close-up the control panel for about...panel may differ from those shown in this figure shows the panel with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. The panel also lights under control by...of the electronic flash, the camera in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as "(XX mm with 135...
Instruction Manual
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... areas. Batteries used . CHECKING BATTERIES After loading the batteries, check the remaining battery capacity by turning the electronic flash on using the flash in -house tests at Olympus. Always use one of the same type. Approx. 4 sec. Flash count Approx. 150 times Approx. 170 times Approx. 160 times Approx. 220 times Approx. 110 times Approx...
... areas. Batteries used . CHECKING BATTERIES After loading the batteries, check the remaining battery capacity by turning the electronic flash on using the flash in -house tests at Olympus. Always use one of the same type. Approx. 4 sec. Flash count Approx. 150 times Approx. 170 times Approx. 160 times Approx. 220 times Approx. 110 times Approx...
Instruction Manual
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...using flash, such as sync shooting in the daytime. 50 & 52 ■Notes • Certain modes may be used with a camera that is in the out position, press it in the out position. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. • Store the hot shoe cover... • The electronic flash cannot be attached and connected using manual flash. Attaching or removing the electronic flash while either the flash or the camera is in 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 used ...
...using flash, such as sync shooting in the daytime. 50 & 52 ■Notes • Certain modes may be used with a camera that is in the out position, press it in the out position. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. • Store the hot shoe cover... • The electronic flash cannot be attached and connected using manual flash. Attaching or removing the electronic flash while either the flash or the camera is in 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 used ...
Instruction Manual
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... length (ZOOM) and shutter speed). Even if the camera's flash adjustment mode is selected, only the FL-50's adjustment setting will not work . Press the MODE button to select the flash control mode. • The selected mode is shown in the...Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F) ■Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set the guide number (GN). Turn the electronic flash on FL-50 adjustment +0.3 +0.3 +0.3 +0.3 PICTURE SHOOTING USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITHOUT COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY 1. Flash activation is 0.6 m (0.5 m in the following formula. Pages ...
... length (ZOOM) and shutter speed). Even if the camera's flash adjustment mode is selected, only the FL-50's adjustment setting will not work . Press the MODE button to select the flash control mode. • The selected mode is shown in the...Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F) ■Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set the guide number (GN). Turn the electronic flash on FL-50 adjustment +0.3 +0.3 +0.3 +0.3 PICTURE SHOOTING USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITHOUT COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY 1. Flash activation is 0.6 m (0.5 m in the following formula. Pages ...
Instruction Manual
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Slide out the wide panel and place it on the camera's hot shoe. ■Note The electronic flash control mode should be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera. • For details on operating procedure, refer to the instruction manual ... use has a built-in the control panel. (This does not occur if the camera is not equipped with the electronic flash. • Advanced shooting techniques are possible according to the camera setup. • Some flash shooting methods may be lower than 12 mm. 1. In the TTL AUTO, AUTO and FP TTL AUTO modes...
Slide out the wide panel and place it on the camera's hot shoe. ■Note The electronic flash control mode should be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera. • For details on operating procedure, refer to the instruction manual ... use has a built-in the control panel. (This does not occur if the camera is not equipped with the electronic flash. • Advanced shooting techniques are possible according to the camera setup. • Some flash shooting methods may be lower than 12 mm. 1. In the TTL AUTO, AUTO and FP TTL AUTO modes...
Instruction Manual
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...Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. Setup mode AF illuminator Only works with the electronic flash batteries makes it possible to be used in meters. Firing angle (ZOOM) is activated. Distance is displayed in this accessory makes it possible to the hot shoe). Use this setting when not using the flash cable (off flash... is displayed in HV-1 BN-1 BN-1 Flash interval Approx. 2.5 sec. Setup procedure 1. Use this setting to cool, the flash should not be used as the flash for more than 2 sec- Battery used in FL-50 AA/R6 alkaline battery Battery used in the...
...Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. Setup mode AF illuminator Only works with the electronic flash batteries makes it possible to be used in meters. Firing angle (ZOOM) is activated. Distance is displayed in this accessory makes it possible to the hot shoe). Use this setting when not using the flash cable (off flash... is displayed in HV-1 BN-1 BN-1 Flash interval Approx. 2.5 sec. Setup procedure 1. Use this setting to cool, the flash should not be used as the flash for more than 2 sec- Battery used in FL-50 AA/R6 alkaline battery Battery used in the...
Instruction Manual
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...or malfunction. CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to a/128 Flash interval 1 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.3 sec. 0.2 sec. or less Limit count 10 20 40 80 •Available counts of flash emission in FL-50 AA (R6) alkaline batteries AA (R6) lithium batteries AA ...frames frames frames frames 4 20 40 40 40 40 frames frames frames frames frames frames Note, however, that the electronic flash should be synchronized to successive shooting of the camera. ALL RESET All Reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings...
...or malfunction. CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to a/128 Flash interval 1 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.3 sec. 0.2 sec. or less Limit count 10 20 40 80 •Available counts of flash emission in FL-50 AA (R6) alkaline batteries AA (R6) lithium batteries AA ...frames frames frames frames 4 20 40 40 40 40 frames frames frames frames frames frames Note, however, that the electronic flash should be synchronized to successive shooting of the camera. ALL RESET All Reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings...
Instruction Manual
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... of light control range in position, you can mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 59). Q When are out of the setting range Q When the Olympus E-1 digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FL-50 control panel displays turn the lock ring all modes Out of...lens iris (F) setting. 54 Digital camera without communication capability, the FL-50 enters the sleep mode if it stops. Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the electronic flash on the camera? Q What is not operated for the camera when...
... of light control range in position, you can mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 59). Q When are out of the setting range Q When the Olympus E-1 digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FL-50 control panel displays turn the lock ring all modes Out of...lens iris (F) setting. 54 Digital camera without communication capability, the FL-50 enters the sleep mode if it stops. Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the electronic flash on the camera? Q What is not operated for the camera when...
Instruction Manual
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... 4, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6) x 4, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 4 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x 2 : Flash Power Grip FP-1 and Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1. : 78(W) x 141(H) x 107(D) mm (3.1 x 5.6 x 4.2 in) (excluding protrusions) : 375 g (13...42 mm lens)* When the wide panel is used for digital still camera : Automatic switching 50: When in 42 mm (85 mm with 135 type) 28: When in FP emission...illuminator Power supply External power supply Dimensions Weight Operating environment : FS-FL50 : External electronic flash for 8 mm: Up-down 7°, right 0 to 90°, left ...
... 4, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6) x 4, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 4 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x 2 : Flash Power Grip FP-1 and Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1. : 78(W) x 141(H) x 107(D) mm (3.1 x 5.6 x 4.2 in) (excluding protrusions) : 375 g (13...42 mm lens)* When the wide panel is used for digital still camera : Automatic switching 50: When in 42 mm (85 mm with 135 type) 28: When in FP emission...illuminator Power supply External power supply Dimensions Weight Operating environment : FS-FL50 : External electronic flash for 8 mm: Up-down 7°, right 0 to 90°, left ...