Instruction Manual
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... avoid using the Macro Flash System at a very short range may be very hot and could result in fire, overheating or explosion. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. For repair, contact Olympus. Always remove the batteries when you . Doing so could injure a child. Otherwise, deterioration of the surroundings. Otherwise, the hot batteries may be injured irreparably. • Moving parts...
... avoid using the Macro Flash System at a very short range may be very hot and could result in fire, overheating or explosion. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. For repair, contact Olympus. Always remove the batteries when you . Doing so could injure a child. Otherwise, deterioration of the surroundings. Otherwise, the hot batteries may be injured irreparably. • Moving parts...
Instruction Manual
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... camera 14 • Ring Flash RF-11 ...15 Attaching to the camera ...15 Checking the battery power 16 Selecting the control mode 18 Using the illuminators ...19 TTL AUTO ...20 MANUAL ...22 Light control range ...24 • Twin Flash TF-22 ...27 Attaching to the camera ...27 Checking the battery power 29 Selecting the control mode 31 Adjusting the firing angle ...32 Using the illuminators ...33 TTL AUTO ...34 MANUAL ...37 Using the diffuser FDT-1 ...41 Other operations ...41 Light...
... camera 14 • Ring Flash RF-11 ...15 Attaching to the camera ...15 Checking the battery power 16 Selecting the control mode 18 Using the illuminators ...19 TTL AUTO ...20 MANUAL ...22 Light control range ...24 • Twin Flash TF-22 ...27 Attaching to the camera ...27 Checking the battery power 29 Selecting the control mode 31 Adjusting the firing angle ...32 Using the illuminators ...33 TTL AUTO ...34 MANUAL ...37 Using the diffuser FDT-1 ...41 Other operations ...41 Light...
Instruction Manual
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... makes possible various shooting techniques not available with ordinary flashes, such as close-up shooting in a hole. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be used to shoot a small subject without putting a shadow on it possible to optimize exposure. For example, you can also use . When an Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera is used, the TTL AUTO mode can be used...
... makes possible various shooting techniques not available with ordinary flashes, such as close-up shooting in a hole. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be used to shoot a small subject without putting a shadow on it possible to optimize exposure. For example, you can also use . When an Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera is used, the TTL AUTO mode can be used...
Instruction Manual
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... Check that all of the parts and accessories shown in the following table are provided with each product. Products Products Available as Sets Products Available Individually Items Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Shoe Ring SR-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Macro Flash Case Instructions (This manual) Ring Flash Set SRF-11 ˓ ˓ ˓ ˓ Twin Flash Set STF-22 ˓ Ring Flash RF-11 ˓ Twin Flash TF-22 ˓ ˓ ˓ Items marked...
... Check that all of the parts and accessories shown in the following table are provided with each product. Products Products Available as Sets Products Available Individually Items Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Shoe Ring SR-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Macro Flash Case Instructions (This manual) Ring Flash Set SRF-11 ˓ ˓ ˓ ˓ Twin Flash Set STF-22 ˓ Ring Flash RF-11 ˓ Twin Flash TF-22 ˓ ˓ ˓ Items marked...
Instruction Manual
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Twin Flash light ratio display (Pages 36& 40) Light intensity adjustment (Pages 21, 23, 35 & 39) Ring Flash RF-11 Connector terminal (Page 15) Illuminator (Page 19) Light emitting window Control Panel Display Twin Flash Control mode Ring Flash Guide number (GN) Setting display (GN, light intensity and light intensity adjustment) Meter (Page 46) Feet (Page 46) * For simplicity, this figure shows the panel with all indicators lit.
Twin Flash light ratio display (Pages 36& 40) Light intensity adjustment (Pages 21, 23, 35 & 39) Ring Flash RF-11 Connector terminal (Page 15) Illuminator (Page 19) Light emitting window Control Panel Display Twin Flash Control mode Ring Flash Guide number (GN) Setting display (GN, light intensity and light intensity adjustment) Meter (Page 46) Feet (Page 46) * For simplicity, this figure shows the panel with all indicators lit.
Instruction Manual
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... used . Close the battery compartment cover. How to be used for a long period. • Carry spare batteries when traveling or when using the flash in cold areas. • If the Power button of the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller is pressed when the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash is not connected, the [RING] or [TWIN] indicator on the control panel blinks and the Macro Flash Controller turns...
... used . Close the battery compartment cover. How to be used for a long period. • Carry spare batteries when traveling or when using the flash in cold areas. • If the Power button of the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller is pressed when the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash is not connected, the [RING] or [TWIN] indicator on the control panel blinks and the Macro Flash Controller turns...
Instruction Manual
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... use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27. Otherwise, malfunction may result in the out position, put it to [ˡLOCK] until it . 3. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. • Store the hot shoe cover in the standard position (horizon- Confirm that both the camera and Macro Flash Controller are off. Place the head section in the pocket of the hot shoe...
... use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27. Otherwise, malfunction may result in the out position, put it to [ˡLOCK] until it . 3. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera. • Store the hot shoe cover in the standard position (horizon- Confirm that both the camera and Macro Flash Controller are off. Place the head section in the pocket of the hot shoe...
Instruction Manual
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... blinking stops, then turn the camera off and re-connect the Ring Flash to light up . • Replace the batteries if the time taken for the Charge lamp to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • Both Twin Flash connectors must be capped or the Ring Flash will not turn when the Power button is pressed. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT...
... blinking stops, then turn the camera off and re-connect the Ring Flash to light up . • Replace the batteries if the time taken for the Charge lamp to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • Both Twin Flash connectors must be capped or the Ring Flash will not turn when the Power button is pressed. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT...
Instruction Manual
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... ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • It is controlled automatically by Usually use this mode with communication capa- Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel display Control operation Main applications Flash is not possible to select an unavailable mode. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ 1. the camera setup. set light intensity...
... ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • It is controlled automatically by Usually use this mode with communication capa- Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel display Control operation Main applications Flash is not possible to select an unavailable mode. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ 1. the camera setup. set light intensity...
Instruction Manual
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... set on the Ring Flash and that set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). • The indicator appears in the following steps. (This selection is selected, the ac- tual flash light intensity will be adjusted between +3 and -3. Turn dial B to select a light intensity adjustment value in the control panel. 1. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER The light...
... set on the Ring Flash and that set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). • The indicator appears in the following steps. (This selection is selected, the ac- tual flash light intensity will be adjusted between +3 and -3. Turn dial B to select a light intensity adjustment value in the control panel. 1. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER The light...
Instruction Manual
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...-11 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.3 Turn dial B to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). • The indicator appears in the control panel. 1. Only the adjustment set to select a light intensity adjustment value in 1/3-step increments. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Light intensity ratio Adjustment setting The light...
...-11 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.3 Turn dial B to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). • The indicator appears in the control panel. 1. Only the adjustment set to select a light intensity adjustment value in 1/3-step increments. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Light intensity ratio Adjustment setting The light...
Instruction Manual
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... Ring Flash and Twin Flash cannot be connected simultaneously.) MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 2. Alkaline, Ni-Mn, lithium or Ni-Cd batteries Ni-Mh batteries 30 sec. 10 sec. • If the Charge lamp and AUTO CHECK lamp blink alternately, it means that the Charge lamp lights up. • Replace the batteries...
... Ring Flash and Twin Flash cannot be connected simultaneously.) MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 2. Alkaline, Ni-Mn, lithium or Ni-Cd batteries Ni-Mh batteries 30 sec. 10 sec. • If the Charge lamp and AUTO CHECK lamp blink alternately, it means that the Charge lamp lights up. • Replace the batteries...
Instruction Manual
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... including ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • The [TTL AUTO] mode may be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may be unavailable with some cameras, including cameras with communication capability. Flash is controlled automatically by performing pre-flash according to the camera setup. set on the...
... including ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • The [TTL AUTO] mode may be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may be unavailable with some cameras, including cameras with communication capability. Flash is controlled automatically by performing pre-flash according to the camera setup. set on the...
Instruction Manual
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... control panel. 1. Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set on the camera. tual flash light intensity will be the sum of the light intensity adjustment value set on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 Turn dial B to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the Twin Flash and that set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). •...
... control panel. 1. Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be set on the camera. tual flash light intensity will be the sum of the light intensity adjustment value set on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 Turn dial B to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the Twin Flash and that set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). •...
Instruction Manual
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... the guide number (GN). Set the appropriate iris (F) or light intensity ratio by referring to the light intensity setting. When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512 GNm 22 16 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 2.8 2.0 1.4 1.0 GNft 72 52 36 26 18 13 9.2 6.6 4.6 3.3 When using only one flash unit is used or two flash units are used , angle adjustment and light ratio. When both of illumination from the Twin Flash...
... the guide number (GN). Set the appropriate iris (F) or light intensity ratio by referring to the light intensity setting. When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512 GNm 22 16 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 2.8 2.0 1.4 1.0 GNft 72 52 36 26 18 13 9.2 6.6 4.6 3.3 When using only one flash unit is used or two flash units are used , angle adjustment and light ratio. When both of illumination from the Twin Flash...
Instruction Manual
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...light intensity or guide number (GN) Since the distance to the subject is very short and the shooting magnification is very high in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the TF-22 Twin Flash light control range diagram for the lens iris is lower than would normally be obtained, take some test... should be taken in consideration when determining the flash light intensity and lens iris in Macro shooting, the light intensity is based on a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according to the shooting distance. •...
...light intensity or guide number (GN) Since the distance to the subject is very short and the shooting magnification is very high in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the TF-22 Twin Flash light control range diagram for the lens iris is lower than would normally be obtained, take some test... should be taken in consideration when determining the flash light intensity and lens iris in Macro shooting, the light intensity is based on a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according to the shooting distance. •...
Instruction Manual
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MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Adjustment setting The light intensity adjustment must be set on the control panel value +0.3 +0.3 Even if the camera's flash adjustment mode is applied. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the Ring Flash is selected, it will not be adjusted in 1/3-step increments. Turn dial B to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page...
MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Adjustment setting The light intensity adjustment must be set on the control panel value +0.3 +0.3 Even if the camera's flash adjustment mode is applied. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the Ring Flash is selected, it will not be adjusted in 1/3-step increments. Turn dial B to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page...
Instruction Manual
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... the Twin Flash can be used as shown in the guide number (GN). TTL AUTO • Flash at optimum exposure is reduced due to decrease in the following tables when setting the lens iris (F). Insert the diffuser into the diffuser mounting grooves of the Twin Flash. • Since the use the wide-open iris (F). 1. Another way that shooting options are increased is possible, but the light...
... the Twin Flash can be used as shown in the guide number (GN). TTL AUTO • Flash at optimum exposure is reduced due to decrease in the following tables when setting the lens iris (F). Insert the diffuser into the diffuser mounting grooves of the Twin Flash. • Since the use the wide-open iris (F). 1. Another way that shooting options are increased is possible, but the light...
Instruction Manual
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... turning off ? Q Why does the flash get hot after successive firing? Q Why can mount the FC-1 on the camera (page 14). Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the FC-1 on the camera? When you want to turn off the FC-1, turn the lock ring all the way in the opposite direction to 5500K. In this case, use the manual white balance mode, set...
... turning off ? Q Why does the flash get hot after successive firing? Q Why can mount the FC-1 on the camera (page 14). Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the FC-1 on the camera? When you want to turn off the FC-1, turn the lock ring all the way in the opposite direction to 5500K. In this case, use the manual white balance mode, set...
Instruction Manual
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... x 5.3 x 0.9 in . Ring Flash RF-11 Model Number : FS-RF11 Type : External flash for digital still camera Light-emitting device : Ring Flash RF-11 or Twin Flash TF-22, exchangeable. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Model Number : FS-FC1 Type : External flash controller for digital still camera Guide numbers : TTL AUTO : 11 MANUAL : 0.7 to 104°F). Illuminator : Automatic firing at low intensity, possible only when a camera with communication capability. Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). (Vari...
... x 5.3 x 0.9 in . Ring Flash RF-11 Model Number : FS-RF11 Type : External flash for digital still camera Light-emitting device : Ring Flash RF-11 or Twin Flash TF-22, exchangeable. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Model Number : FS-FC1 Type : External flash controller for digital still camera Guide numbers : TTL AUTO : 11 MANUAL : 0.7 to 104°F). Illuminator : Automatic firing at low intensity, possible only when a camera with communication capability. Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). (Vari...