Olympus FL 50R User Manual

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Picture shooting using a digital camera
without communication capability
When using the electronic flash with a camera without communication
capability, adjust the ISO sensitivity and aperture value in AUTO mode
to the same values as on the camera or change the shooting distance
in MANUAL mode.
You can also emit the flash wirelessly as a slave flash. g “Slave
flash” (P. 40)
AUTO
In this mode, the flash light intensity is controlled automatically
according to the aperture setting.
ISO sensitivity
Aperture value
Dial B
Dial A
1 Turn dial A to adjust the ISO sensitivity.
2 Press the ZOOM button to adjust the
firing angle according to the focal
distance of the lens.
3 Turn dial B according to the aperture
value of the lens.
 If the ISO sensitivity/aperture value
combinations do not match the usable
range, the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value blink to alert you. In this case,
change the ISO sensitivity and/or aperture
value. g “Light control range in AUTO
mode” (P. 47)

Press the TEST button to test the flash
activation.
g “Test flash activation” (P. 16)
4 When flash activation has been
performed correctly, the AUTO CHECK
lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after
the shutter is released.
ZOOM button
AUTO CHECK
lamp
Flash intensity value
By selecting an ISO sensitivity and aperture value different from those set on the
camera, the flash intensity can be adjusted in 1/3 steps.
TEST button
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Olympus FL 50R Specifications

General

Type	Slave flash
Product color	Black
Channels quantity	4 channels
Flash guide number	50 m
Approximate recycling time	1.3 s
Camera brands compatibility	Olympus

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	141 mm
Width	78 mm
Height	107 mm
Weight	385 g