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Q&A

Q

Is multi-flash shooting possible in the TTL AUTO mode?

A

No, it is not possible.

Q

When are test flash activation and auto checking effective?

A

Checking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effec-
tive in bounce flash (in AUTO modes only).

Q

What will happen if the electronic flash is activated simultaneously with the camera’s built-in
flash?

A

In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is deter-
mined according to the combined total light intensity (provided that the camera is in the P or A
shooting mode). In bounce flash photography, the camera’s built-in flash can also be used for
catch-light photography (see page 59).

Q

Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing?

A

The batteries generate heat when flash firing is repeated successively. In this case, use the
electronic flash at intervals until the flash emission section and batteries cool down.

Q

Why can’t I mount the electronic flash on the camera?

A

The electronic flash cannot be mounted if the lock pin is in the out position. If this is the case,
turn the lock ring all the way in the opposite direction to [

LOCK] until it stops. Once the lock

pin is in the in position, you can mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 44).

Q

Why doesn’t the control mode change when I press the MODE button?

A

When the electronic flash is connected to certain types of communication-capable camera,
the flash control mode can only be controlled from the camera.

Q

What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash?

A

The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode,
set the color temperature to 5500K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the
flash shooting conditions.

Q

The light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong?

A

The light control range is not displayed in the following cases:

• When the Extension Tube EX-25 (optional) is used
• When the lens is removed
• During bounce photography
• During light intensity adjustment
• When the ISO speed and lens iris (F) 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 off. Is this normal?

A

Yes, it is normal. When the E-1 enters the sleep mode, the FL-50 does as well. When the
camera wakes up, so does the FL-50.

Q

Does the FL-50 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off?

A

When the E-1 is turned off, the FL-50 enters the sleep mode. When the E-1 is turned on again,
the FL-50 also turns on. When you want to turn off the FL-50, turn off the FL-50 before turning
off the E-1. In addition, when connected to a camera without communication capability, the
FL-50 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 60 minutes.

WARNING DISPLAY LIST

Warning details

Control panel display

Ref. Page

Out of light control
range in AUTO mode

Subject too close in
MANUAL mode

Subject too close in
FP MANUAL mode

Downward bounce
in all modes

Wide panel request
in all modes

Wide panel warning
in all modes

47

49

52

57

58

58

Camera that dis-
plays warnings

Remedy

Change the camera’s ISO
speed or lens iris (F) set-
ting.

Change the camera’s
ISO speed or lens iris
(F) setting.

Change the guide num-
ber (GN) setting.

Change the camera’s
ISO speed or lens iris
(F) setting.

Change the guide num-
ber (GN) setting.

Set the wide panel.

The light-emitting section
is set at 7

°

 downward.

Cancel this setting except
for close-up flash photog-
raphy.

The wide panel is set.
Pay attention to the dis-
tance to the subject since
a lower guide number (GN)
is selected.

Out of light control
range in AUTO
mode

Change the camera’s ISO
speed or lens iris (F) set-
ting.

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Digital camer

a with comm

unication capability

Digital camer

a without comm

unication capability

Содержание FL 50 - Hot-shoe clip-on Flash

Страница 1: ...1 9 00 17 00 MODEL NO FS FL50 50 42mm 135 85mm 28 12mm 135 24mm 18 20 12mm 61 78 12mm 42mm 21 28 42mm 8mm 83 101 8mm ZOOM FOUR THIRDS 1 20000 1 500 FP 150 3 LR6 220 LB 01 6 5 3 4 5 LB 01 TTL AUTO AUT...

Страница 2: ...battery Doing so could result in fire or electric shock Please contact your dealer or Olympus Do not handle the electronic flash with wet hands Doing so could result in electric shock Do not leave th...

Страница 3: ...te on the cameras used with the Electronic Flash The functions available from the electronic flash are limited with certain digital cameras For details please check the Olympus website http www olympu...

Страница 4: ...n Page 43 Power button CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS Wide panel warning Page 58 FP emission Pages 50 52 Control mode Pages 45 53 Close up flash shooting Page 57 FOUR THIRDS Page 61 Zoom mode Page 57 ISO sp...

Страница 5: ...batteries cannot be used How to load the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteries with correct polarity 3 Close the battery compartment cover AA R6 batteries The followin...

Страница 6: ...g on the shooting mode set on the camera and the functions of the camera in use It is not possible to select an unavailable mode ATTACHING TO THE CAMERA REMOVING FROM THE CAMERA Confirm that both the...

Страница 7: ...the light control range If not adjust the lens iris F or the subject distance The light control range varies according to the camera type and camera setup ISO speed lens iris F and lens focal distance...

Страница 8: ...setup operation page 61 The indicator appears in the control panel 1 Turn dial B to select a light intensity adjustment value in the following steps 0 0 3 0 7 0 0 3 0 7 2 The display shows the light...

Страница 9: ...t control range is smaller than that in the TTL mode 3 When flash activation has been performed correctly the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released Light intensity a...

Страница 10: ...ting distance is equal to the subject distance When the optimum shooting distance is 0 6 m 0 5 m in case of close up flash or less the displayed figure blinks to warn that the subject is located outsi...

Страница 11: ...est flash activation The light control is OK when the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the test flash activation If the lamp does not blink change the lens iris F ISO speed subject dis...

Страница 12: ...ation capability Note Selecting a value larger than the focal length of the lens in use will darken the peripheral areas of the image OTHER OPERATIONS 180 7 90 90 90 90 Bounce Shooting Bounce shooting...

Страница 13: ...may be disabled when the electronic flash is mounted on the camera s hot shoe Note The electronic flash control mode should be set to TTL AUTO or FP TTL AUTO Using the Wide Panel Use the built in wid...

Страница 14: ...ble flash emission count Note Up to 10 successive full flashes are permitted To allow the light emitting surface to cool the flash should not be used for at least 10 minutes after 10 m flashes have be...

Страница 15: ...that can be synchronized successively assuming that the continuous shooting rate of the camera is 8 frames sec Light intensity ratio External power supply 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 None Batteries i...

Страница 16: ...5 0 5 6 6 3 1 5000 2 0 2 2 3 1 3 3 4 0 4 5 5 0 5 6 1 6400 1 8 2 0 2 8 3 0 3 6 4 0 4 5 5 0 1 8000 1 6 1 8 2 5 2 7 3 2 3 5 4 0 4 4 ZOOM mm ISO100 m Shutter speed FP TTL AUTO FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25...

Страница 17: ...Q The light control range is not displayed on the control panel What is wrong A The light control range is not displayed in the following cases When the Extension Tube EX 25 optional is used When the...

Страница 18: ...0 to 90 left 0 to 180 Auto power OFF Interlocks with the auto power OFF operation of a camera with com munication capability AF illuminator Automatic firing at low intensity possible only when a camer...

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