User manual OLYMPUS FL-50R

[. . . ] Electronic Flash FL-50R Instruction Manual Names of parts Flash Wide panel gP. 26 AF illuminator light-emitting area gP. 30, 35 When the subject is dark or low-contrast, the built-in AF illuminator emits light to facilitate focusing. Light-emitting area External power connector Connect the optional flash power grip FP-1 or flash high voltage pack HV-1. 9 Checking the package contents The following items are included with the electronic flash. [. . . ] Channel Set the communication channel to the same channel used on the electronic flash. Group Select the flash mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL mode, select the flash intensity. 2007. 12. 16 TTL M OFF +1. 0 1/8 ­ LO 2 Flash control mode Flash intensity 34 EN Channel Group 4 5 Turn dial A on the electronic flash to select the channel and group. After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images. 6 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera and the electronic flash. The charge condition of the electronic flash is not communicated to the camera. Shoot the picture only after checking that the CHARGE lamp at the back of the electronic flash is on, or that the AF illuminator part at the front of the electronic flash is blinking. When the camera's flash intensity control mode is set, the actual flash light intensity will be the total of the flash intensity value set on the electronic flash and that set on the camera. x Notes The firing angle of the flash cannot be controlled automatically so be sure to check it beforehand. Pressing the ZOOM button on the electronic flash once will display the firing angle for about 2 seconds. You can change the firing angle by pressing ZOOM button again while the current firing angle is displayed. Verify whether the firing angle setting is appropriate or not by performing a test shot. When shooting using 2nd curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed up to 4 seconds since the flash will be emitted automatically after about 5 seconds. In RC mode the built-in flash of the camera is used to send the remote control signal and therefore cannot be used as a flash. 35 EN About the placement of the electronic flash The remote control signal is sent using the built-in flash of the camera so the maximum range for the placement of the electronic flash will vary depending on the camera. For details, refer to the camera's instruction manual. 1 Attach the flash stand to the camera. Slide the electronic flash all the way into the flash stand until it stops with a click. If the lock pin is protruding, pull it back inside by turning the lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK. You can also fix the flash stand on a tripod. 2 Place the electronic flash so that the remote sensor is facing the camera, and turn the light-emitting section in the direction of the subject you want to shoot. Placement examples: Placement of a single flash Remote sensor Direction of the flash emission 30 30° 60 60° 30° 30 Direction of the camera 50 50° 100 100° 50° 50 10m 5m 36 EN Placement examples: Placement of three flashes Group A Group C 30° 30 60 60° 30° 30 50° 50 100° 100 50° 50 10m Group B 5m Groups A, B: Placed at the sides of the subject to bring out perspective and avoid a flat look. Group C: Directed at the wall and bounced to diffuse shadows from the background. Changing the amount of light of each flash When shooting with multiple flashes you can create different effects of the flash photography by changing the amount of light of each flash. First, try to change the flash mode and flash intensity value for each group. If that is not enough to create the expression you want, try the following. Change the distance between the electronic flash and the subject. Change the flash intensity value on the electronic flash. Change the firing angle. x Notes If there is an object between the camera's built-in flash and the electronic flash it may obstruct the light signal and the flash may not be emitted. If enough light can be reflected back from the subject or from the background (for example a wall when shooting indoors), the arrangement will work even if it is not perfectly aligned. Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference. [. . . ] All rechargeable batteries must be recharged using the specified battery charger, simultaneously and completely. Be sure to read the battery and battery charger instruction manual. In general, battery performance will be temporarily reduced as the ambient temperature drops. When using batteries in a cold place, keep them warm by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing. [. . . ]