Olympus FL 50R User Manual

5
EN
Table of contents
Names of parts ............................................................................... 2
Flash .............................................................................................. 2
Control panel .................................................................................4
Basic shooting ................................................................................ 7
Loading batteries ...........................................................................7
Attaching to the camera .................................................................9
Turning on the electronic flash ..................................................... 11
Shooting .......................................................................................12
Flash intensity control ..................................................................14
Other flash photography modes ................................................... 16
AUTO ........................................................................................... 16
MANUAL ...................................................................................... 17
FP TTL AUTO ..............................................................................18
FP MANUAL ................................................................................20
Setting the firing angle (ZOOM) ...................................................21
Bounce shooting ..........................................................................22
Using the wide panel ...................................................................26
Close-up flash ..............................................................................27
Various flash shooting methods ...................................................28
Custom setup ............................................................................... 30
All reset......................................................................................... 32
Wireless flash ............................................................................... 33
Basic wireless photography ........................................................34
About the placement of the electronic flash .................................36
Picture shooting using a digital camera without communication
capability ................................................................. 38
AUTO ........................................................................................... 38
MANUAL ...................................................................................... 39
Slave flash ...................................................................................40
Warning display list ....................................................................... 41
Q&A .............................................................................................. 42
Optional accessories .................................................................... 44
e00r2062cs2j.indb5e00r2062cs2j.indb5 2007/08/0114:43:562007/08/0114:43:56

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

Summary

Names of Parts and Package Contents

Flash Components Diagram

Identifies physical components of the electronic flash unit.

Package Contents Listing

Lists items included with the electronic flash upon purchase.

Basic Setup and Operation

Loading Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting batteries into the flash unit.

Attaching to Camera

Instructions for securely mounting the electronic flash onto a camera's hot shoe.

Turning On Flash

Procedure for powering up the electronic flash and verifying its readiness.

Flash Modes and Control

TTL AUTO Mode

Explains using the TTL AUTO mode for automatic flash exposure control.

Flash Control Modes

Details various flash control modes like TTL AUTO, AUTO, and MANUAL.

Flash Intensity Control

How to adjust the flash output intensity manually between +3 and -3.

Advanced Flash Techniques

Bounce Shooting Basics

Method of bouncing flash off surfaces for softer lighting.

Using Bounce Adapter

Attaching the bounce adapter for diffused and softer flash light.

Using Wide Panel

Extending flash coverage for wider angles using the built-in wide panel.

Close-up Flash

Using flash for close-up shots with specific tilt adjustments.

Custom Setup and Wireless Operation

Custom Setup Menu

Personalizing flash settings like AF illuminator and flash cable options.

Wireless Flash Operation

Setting up the flash for wireless remote control operation.

Slave Flash Operation

Using the flash as a slave unit, triggered by another flash.

Reference and Safety

Guide Number (GN) List

Tables showing guide numbers for various zoom, ISO, and shutter speed settings.

Safety Precautions

Important warnings for safe handling, battery use, and environment.

Product Specifications

Technical details including model, firing angle, emission count, and dimensions.