Instruction Manual
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... to ensure your safety, and keep it may result in electric shock and/or injury. Do not touch the ring flash connector or twin flash connector terminals on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller. Thank you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. This Macro... action Mandatory For customers in Europe The "CE" mark indicates that may result in injury or property damage. Symbols for purchasing the OLYMPUS Macro Flash System. CE-mark products are described below. For customers in proper handling and usage of this symbol may cause undesired operation. WARNING...
... to ensure your safety, and keep it may result in electric shock and/or injury. Do not touch the ring flash connector or twin flash connector terminals on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller. Thank you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. This Macro... action Mandatory For customers in Europe The "CE" mark indicates that may result in injury or property damage. Symbols for purchasing the OLYMPUS Macro Flash System. CE-mark products are described below. For customers in proper handling and usage of this symbol may cause undesired operation. WARNING...
Instruction Manual
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... Cameras and Lenses 9 • Nomenclature ...10 • Case for Macro Flash System ...12 • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 ...13 Loading batteries ...13 Attaching to the camera/Removing from the 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...
... Cameras and Lenses 9 • Nomenclature ...10 • Case for Macro Flash System ...12 • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 ...13 Loading batteries ...13 Attaching to the camera/Removing from the 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...
Instruction Manual
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... FLASH SYSTEM =Ring Flash RF-11 (P.15) =Twin Flash TF-22 (P.27) This flash makes it . This flash employs two flash lamps and allows more versatile flash activation for use just one of the two flash lamps. You can also use . The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be connected to the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller for macro shooting. When an Olympus...
... FLASH SYSTEM =Ring Flash RF-11 (P.15) =Twin Flash TF-22 (P.27) This flash makes it . This flash employs two flash lamps and allows more versatile flash activation for use just one of the two flash lamps. You can also use . The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be connected to the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller for macro shooting. When an Olympus...
Instruction Manual
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This instruction manual applies to the SRF-11 and STF-22. • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 • Ring Flash RF-11 • Macro Flash Case • Twin Flash TF-22 • Shoe Ring SR-1 • Diffuser FDT-1 If any item is missing ... 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 ˓ ˓...
This instruction manual applies to the SRF-11 and STF-22. • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 • Ring Flash RF-11 • Macro Flash Case • Twin Flash TF-22 • Shoe Ring SR-1 • Diffuser FDT-1 If any item is missing ... 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 ˓ ˓...
Instruction Manual
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... one of the Zuiko digital lenses marked with upcoming Olympus digital cameras and lenses, check the Olympus website or contact Olympus Customer Support Center. Zuiko digital lens Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Remark ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro *˓ɹ *˓ɹ *: The optional FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring is required. ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm f2...
... one of the Zuiko digital lenses marked with upcoming Olympus digital cameras and lenses, check the Olympus website or contact Olympus Customer Support Center. Zuiko digital lens Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Remark ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro *˓ɹ *˓ɹ *: The optional FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring is required. ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm f2...
Instruction Manual
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... compartment cover (Page 13) Charge lamp/Test button (Pages 16 & 29) Power button NOMENCLATURE Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Ring Flash connector (Page 15) Twin Flash connector (B) (Page 27) Twin Flash release button (Page 28) External power connector Connect the optional HV-1 Flash High-Voltage Pack. Terminal cover Control panel Panel light button Press to light up when...
... compartment cover (Page 13) Charge lamp/Test button (Pages 16 & 29) Power button NOMENCLATURE Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Ring Flash connector (Page 15) Twin Flash connector (B) (Page 27) Twin Flash release button (Page 28) External power connector Connect the optional HV-1 Flash High-Voltage Pack. Terminal cover Control panel Panel light button Press to light up when...
Instruction Manual
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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. 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
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Ring Flash RF-11 Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Flash Adapter Ring FR-1 (optional) Shoe Ring SR-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Diffuser FDT-1 (Page 41) Connector terminal (Page 27) Light emitting window Illuminator (Page 33) .PVOUJOHSJOH Rotation ring Rotation lock button Diffuser mounting groove Tripod screw (Page 41) Shoe ring mount (TF-22 flash section) Tripod screw Release button (Shoe Ring SR-1) Shoe frame CASE FOR MACRO FLASH SYSTEM The semi-hard case can accommodate all of the Macro Flash System components.
Ring Flash RF-11 Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Flash Adapter Ring FR-1 (optional) Shoe Ring SR-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Diffuser FDT-1 (Page 41) Connector terminal (Page 27) Light emitting window Illuminator (Page 33) .PVOUJOHSJOH Rotation ring Rotation lock button Diffuser mounting groove Tripod screw (Page 41) Shoe ring mount (TF-22 flash section) Tripod screw Release button (Shoe Ring SR-1) Shoe frame CASE FOR MACRO FLASH SYSTEM The semi-hard case can accommodate all of the Macro Flash System components.
Instruction Manual
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...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 off automatically (page 47). AA (R6) type batteries CR-V3 The following product (optional) can also be used as an external power supply (page 49) : • Flash High-Voltage Set... Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6 type x 4 • AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type x 4 • Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ......... How to be used. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 Always use one of different types. • Remove the batteries when the Macro...
...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 off automatically (page 47). AA (R6) type batteries CR-V3 The following product (optional) can also be used as an external power supply (page 49) : • Flash High-Voltage Set... Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6 type x 4 • AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type x 4 • Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ......... How to be used. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 Always use one of different types. • Remove the batteries when the Macro...
Instruction Manual
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...object. • Do not attach the Macro Flash Controller while the lock pin is in the opposite direction to [ˡLOCK] until it stops. How to use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27. Attach the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash to the Macro Flash Controller. • How to use the ...RF-11 Ring Flash : See page 15. • How to remove 1. Attach the hot shoe ...
...object. • Do not attach the Macro Flash Controller while the lock pin is in the opposite direction to [ˡLOCK] until it stops. How to use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27. Attach the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash to the Macro Flash Controller. • How to use the ...RF-11 Ring Flash : See page 15. • How to remove 1. Attach the hot shoe ...
Instruction Manual
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... connector plug. To ensure safety, the Macro Flash Controller is connected to leave the Twin Flash connectors capped. While aligning the indices, attach the RF-11 Ring Flash to remove the cap. 3. Otherwise, the Macro Flash Controller cannot be sure to press and hold the Ring Flash release button. RING FLASH RF-11 • Attach the FC...
... connector plug. To ensure safety, the Macro Flash Controller is connected to leave the Twin Flash connectors capped. While aligning the indices, attach the RF-11 Ring Flash to remove the cap. 3. Otherwise, the Macro Flash Controller cannot be sure to press and hold the Ring Flash release button. RING FLASH RF-11 • Attach the FC...
Instruction Manual
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...and battery charging starts. Turn the camera on and then press the Power button to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • Both Twin Flash connectors must be capped or the Ring Flash will not turn the Ring Flash on. • The [RING] indicator appears on the control panel blinks, wait until the... blinking stops, then turn the camera off and re-connect the Ring Flash to turn when the Power button...
...and battery charging starts. Turn the camera on and then press the Power button to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • Both Twin Flash connectors must be capped or the Ring Flash will not turn the Ring Flash on. • The [RING] indicator appears on the control panel blinks, wait until the... blinking stops, then turn the camera off and re-connect the Ring Flash to turn when the Power button...
Instruction Manual
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...Rotation ring Release button Rotation lock button 2. Attach the SR-1 Shoe Ring (provided) to the shoe frame. • When removing the Twin Flash, press and hold the rotation lock button while turn the shoe frame. Memo: The position of the light-emitting section, press and hold...frame. • To change the positioning of the light-emitting section can also be changed by turning the rotary ring. 3. Attach the TF-22 Twin Flash to the lens. ton to the camera beforehand. 1. TWIN FLASH TF-22 • Attach the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller to remove the cap. Press the FC-1 Macro...
...Rotation ring Release button Rotation lock button 2. Attach the SR-1 Shoe Ring (provided) to the shoe frame. • When removing the Twin Flash, press and hold the rotation lock button while turn the shoe frame. Memo: The position of the light-emitting section, press and hold...frame. • To change the positioning of the light-emitting section can also be changed by turning the rotary ring. 3. Attach the TF-22 Twin Flash to the lens. ton to the camera beforehand. 1. TWIN FLASH TF-22 • Attach the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller to remove the cap. Press the FC-1 Macro...
Instruction Manual
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... could damage the connector wire. Notes • Confirm that it and all of the Twin Flash, be sure to press and hold the Twin Flash release button. Insert the TF-22 Twin Flash connector terminal into the Twin Flash connector on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller until it by the connector plug. Be sure to attach the cap after unplugging...
... could damage the connector wire. Notes • Confirm that it and all of the Twin Flash, be sure to press and hold the Twin Flash release button. Insert the TF-22 Twin Flash connector terminal into the Twin Flash connector on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller until it by the connector plug. Be sure to attach the cap after unplugging...
Instruction Manual
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... camera on and then press the Power button to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • If both the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are connected, the 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/ ...
... camera on and then press the Power button to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • If both the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are connected, the 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/ ...
Instruction Manual
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... from the camera. • When flash emission is based on the camera or dismounting it on using the Twin Flash. • When plugging or unplugging the Twin Flash connectors. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 3. Press the Power button again to turn the Twin Flash off in -house tests at Olympus.
... from the camera. • When flash emission is based on the camera or dismounting it on using the Twin Flash. • When plugging or unplugging the Twin Flash connectors. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 3. Press the Power button again to turn the Twin Flash off in -house tests at Olympus.
Instruction Manual
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...; +0.3 ˠ +0.7 ˠ +1.0 ... +3.0 0 ˠ -0.3 ˠ -0.7 ˠ -1.0 ... -3.0 2. Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be the sum of the light intensity adjustment value set on the Twin Flash and that set to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 Turn dial B to select a light intensity adjustment...
...; +0.3 ˠ +0.7 ˠ +1.0 ... +3.0 0 ˠ -0.3 ˠ -0.7 ˠ -1.0 ... -3.0 2. Light intensity adjustment The flash light intensity can be the sum of the light intensity adjustment value set on the Twin Flash and that set to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 Turn dial B to select a light intensity adjustment...
Instruction Manual
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...AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Twin Flash light ratio Note In situations where optimum exposure cannot be obtained with the selected light ratio value, the system may automatically change the value before flash emission. Twin Flash light ratio setting When using both the light intensity ratio ...and bar graph simultaneously. • The setting can adjust the ratio between their light intensities as shown below.
...AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Twin Flash light ratio Note In situations where optimum exposure cannot be obtained with the selected light ratio value, the system may automatically change the value before flash emission. Twin Flash light ratio setting When using both the light intensity ratio ...and bar graph simultaneously. • The setting can adjust the ratio between their light intensities as shown below.
Instruction Manual
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...1/128, 1/256 and 1/512. • The amount of illumination from the Twin Flash that is applied to the subject varies depending on such conditions as whether one flash Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 ... 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 , ... flashes are used , their combined light intensity is displayed. Set the appropriate iris (F) or light intensity ratio by referring to the light intensity setting. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER...
...1/128, 1/256 and 1/512. • The amount of illumination from the Twin Flash that is applied to the subject varies depending on such conditions as whether one flash Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 ... 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 , ... flashes are used , their combined light intensity is displayed. Set the appropriate iris (F) or light intensity ratio by referring to the light intensity setting. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER...
Instruction Manual
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... as required. In consequence, the above factor should be the case with the lens iris (F) setting. This is because the light intensity for the lens iris is based on a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according to the subject is very short and the...intensity is lower than would normally be taken in consideration when determining the flash light intensity and lens iris 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 each lens on the shooting magnification and lens ...
... as required. In consequence, the above factor should be the case with the lens iris (F) setting. This is because the light intensity for the lens iris is based on a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according to the subject is very short and the...intensity is lower than would normally be taken in consideration when determining the flash light intensity and lens iris 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 each lens on the shooting magnification and lens ...