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...Symbols for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in USA FCC Notice This device complies with Olympus digital cameras. DANGER The Macro Flash System incorporates high-voltage circuitry. Otherwise, fire ignition or explosion may result in electric shock and/or injury... cause harmful interference, and (2) this instruction manual to this may result. Do not touch the ring flash connector or twin flash connector terminals on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller. To prevent a traffic accident, do not direct the flash towards the driver of common symbols and icons...
...Symbols for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in USA FCC Notice This device complies with Olympus digital cameras. DANGER The Macro Flash System incorporates high-voltage circuitry. Otherwise, fire ignition or explosion may result in electric shock and/or injury... cause harmful interference, and (2) this instruction manual to this may result. Do not touch the ring flash connector or twin flash connector terminals on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller. To prevent a traffic accident, do not direct the flash towards the driver of common symbols and icons...
Instruction Manual
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... cold place, keep them and see a doctor immediately. For details, please check the Olympus website (http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1). Reproduction of the contents of this manual without notice. ˓ This manual has been compiled as carefully as the ambient temperature drops. If battery fluid comes in ... skin or clothes with certain digital cameras. Clean the terminals well with a dry cloth and insert the batteries by keeping the Macro Flash System in water or moisten the terminals at its both ends. When traveling, it may cause battery contact failure. In some countries,...
... cold place, keep them and see a doctor immediately. For details, please check the Olympus website (http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1). Reproduction of the contents of this manual without notice. ˓ This manual has been compiled as carefully as the ambient temperature drops. If battery fluid comes in ... skin or clothes with certain digital cameras. Clean the terminals well with a dry cloth and insert the batteries by keeping the Macro Flash System in water or moisten the terminals at its both ends. When traveling, it may cause battery contact failure. In some countries,...
Instruction Manual
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... ...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... angle ...32 Using the illuminators ...33 TTL AUTO ...34 MANUAL ...37 Using the diffuser FDT-1 ...41 Other operations ...41 Light control ...
... ...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... angle ...32 Using the illuminators ...33 TTL AUTO ...34 MANUAL ...37 Using the diffuser FDT-1 ...41 Other operations ...41 Light control ...
Instruction Manual
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... or damaged, contact your dealer. Products 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 ˓ ˓ ˓ Items marked ˓ are included...
... or damaged, contact your dealer. Products 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 ˓ ˓ ˓ Items marked ˓ are included...
Instruction Manual
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... and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • It is pressed. the camera setup. set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may ...Flash is controlled automatically by Usually use this mode with a digital performing pre-flash according to start com- MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ 1. Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel display Control operation Main applications Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash...
... and shutter speed between the camera and Macro Flash System. • The selected flash control mode is shown on the camera. • It is pressed. the camera setup. set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may ...Flash is controlled automatically by Usually use this mode with a digital performing pre-flash according to start com- MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ 1. Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel display Control operation Main applications Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash...
Instruction Manual
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... the lens iris is lower than would normally be the case with respect to the full flash light intensity. * The light intensity ratio display can be obtained, take some test shots and set the desired light intensity ratio. Light intensity ratio: Ratio of the current light intensity with ...the guide number (GN) display in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the light control range of the lens used and set the combination of infinity. The F-number at this mode, the flash is emitted according to set the lens iris (F) and light intensity ...
... the lens iris is lower than would normally be the case with respect to the full flash light intensity. * The light intensity ratio display can be obtained, take some test shots and set the desired light intensity ratio. Light intensity ratio: Ratio of the current light intensity with ...the guide number (GN) display in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the light control range of the lens used and set the combination of infinity. The F-number at this mode, the flash is emitted according to set the lens iris (F) and light intensity ...
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...1/256 1/128 ʵʵ 1/256 ʵʵ 23.1cm 21.3cm When EX-25 Extension Tube is achieved. MANUAL • Flash at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance shown in the range for each type of the... RF-11 Ring Flash with each shooting distance. Note • Since the optimum exposure is variable depending on subject, lighting, distance, etc., it is recommended that you determine the optimum settings by setting the lens iris (F) in the following charts. ZUIKO...
...1/256 1/128 ʵʵ 1/256 ʵʵ 23.1cm 21.3cm When EX-25 Extension Tube is achieved. MANUAL • Flash at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance shown in the range for each type of the... RF-11 Ring Flash with each shooting distance. Note • Since the optimum exposure is variable depending on subject, lighting, distance, etc., it is recommended that you determine the optimum settings by setting the lens iris (F) in the following charts. ZUIKO...
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... shooting mode set on the control panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is not possible to the camera setup. Usually use this mode with a digital camera with no communication capability. • It is pressed. Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel ...display Control operation Main applications Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash.
... shooting mode set on the control panel. • The mode is switched every time the MODE button is not possible to the camera setup. Usually use this mode with a digital camera with no communication capability. • It is pressed. Flash control mode TTL AUTO MANUAL Control panel ...display Control operation Main applications Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash.
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...flares and ghosts. Note Pointing the light emitting section at 45° intervals. Recommended angles: Angles in the up-down direction. MANUAL Set the flash ratio after taking some test shots. Angle of light emitting section • Adjustment at optimum exposure, but the light adjustment range varies ...depending on the angle. TTL AUTO Flash is fired at the following angles is possible in which light is mounted on the shoe frame, the light emitting section faces the...
...flares and ghosts. Note Pointing the light emitting section at 45° intervals. Recommended angles: Angles in the up-down direction. MANUAL Set the flash ratio after taking some test shots. Angle of light emitting section • Adjustment at optimum exposure, but the light adjustment range varies ...depending on the angle. TTL AUTO Flash is fired at the following angles is possible in which light is mounted on the shoe frame, the light emitting section faces the...
Instruction Manual
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... by referring to set the desired light intensity ratio. Turn dial A to the guide number charts. The available light intensity ratios are 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 and 1/512. • The amount of illumination from the Twin Flash that is applied ...). 2. In this mode, the flash is displayed. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Light intensity setting 1. When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512 GNm 22 16 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 2.8 ...
... by referring to set the desired light intensity ratio. Turn dial A to the guide number charts. The available light intensity ratios are 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 and 1/512. • The amount of illumination from the Twin Flash that is applied ...). 2. In this mode, the flash is displayed. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Light intensity setting 1. When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 1/512 GNm 22 16 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 2.8 ...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 the lens iris is based on the shooting... magnification and lens type. The F-number at this time is because the light intensity for each lens on page 42, and set...
... 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 the lens iris is based on the shooting... magnification and lens type. The F-number at this time is because the light intensity for each lens on page 42, and set...
Instruction Manual
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... trol range is the ability to use of the Twin Flash can be used as shown in the guide number (GN). When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio GNm Without diffuser With diffuser GNft Without diffuser With diffuser 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 22 16 11 8.0 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 72 52 ... numbers (GN) change as follows. • TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure is available but the light con- MANUAL • Refer to decrease in the following tables when setting the lens iris (F). TTL AUTO • Flash at optimum exposure is possible, but the light control range ...
... trol range is the ability to use of the Twin Flash can be used as shown in the guide number (GN). When using two flashes (Combined guide number) Light intensity ratio GNm Without diffuser With diffuser GNft Without diffuser With diffuser 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 22 16 11 8.0 11 8.0 5.6 4.0 72 52 ... numbers (GN) change as follows. • TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure is available but the light con- MANUAL • Refer to decrease in the following tables when setting the lens iris (F). TTL AUTO • Flash at optimum exposure is possible, but the light control range ...
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... the light control range of the TF-22 Twin Flash with ISO 400 2. How to see the chart (when the shooting distance is 2 m) TTL AUTO With ISO 100, iris F2 to F11 (ˡˠ) is the range where optimum exposure is used . MANUAL With ISO 100, optimum exposure is achieved... light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance. MANUAL • Flash at 1/512 flash emission ratio with ISO 400 Light control range using one flash unit at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the lens iris (F) in the range for each shooting distance shown in the following ...
... the light control range of the TF-22 Twin Flash with ISO 400 2. How to see the chart (when the shooting distance is 2 m) TTL AUTO With ISO 100, iris F2 to F11 (ˡˠ) is the range where optimum exposure is used . MANUAL With ISO 100, optimum exposure is achieved... light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance. MANUAL • Flash at 1/512 flash emission ratio with ISO 400 Light control range using one flash unit at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the lens iris (F) in the range for each shooting distance shown in the following ...
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...: 1" (1 sec.) ~ 10", 15", 20", 25", 30", 30" 40", 50", 60" and - -" (3 min.) Light intensity cannot be set. OFF Guide numbers are displayed in MANUAL mode is defeated. Press the MODE button to exit from the camera. OFF The light intensity in feet. • Custom setup can... sec- m Guide numbers are displayed in terms of the modeling lamp can be adjusted. Press and hold the MODE button for the Ring Flash (RING) and Twin Flash (TWIN). Turn dial B to select the setup mode. 4. Setup mode AF illuminator lamp Mode display Dial A Value display Dial B Function ...
...: 1" (1 sec.) ~ 10", 15", 20", 25", 30", 30" 40", 50", 60" and - -" (3 min.) Light intensity cannot be set. OFF Guide numbers are displayed in MANUAL mode is defeated. Press the MODE button to exit from the camera. OFF The light intensity in feet. • Custom setup can... sec- m Guide numbers are displayed in terms of the modeling lamp can be adjusted. Press and hold the MODE button for the Ring Flash (RING) and Twin Flash (TWIN). Turn dial B to select the setup mode. 4. Setup mode AF illuminator lamp Mode display Dial A Value display Dial B Function ...
Instruction Manual
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... light ratio is not possible in about 4 seconds. • When the display has disappeared, re-connect the Ring Flash or Twin Flash. Control panel display Remedy • The display disappears automatically in Manual mode. • Set the proper Twin Flash light ratio or light intensity ratio. Connection failure during or connector disconnection during power ON. • The...
... light ratio is not possible in about 4 seconds. • When the display has disappeared, re-connect the Ring Flash or Twin Flash. Control panel display Remedy • The display disappears automatically in Manual mode. • Set the proper Twin Flash light ratio or light intensity ratio. Connection failure during or connector disconnection during power ON. • The...
Instruction Manual
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...lock pin is not capped. • When both the Ring Flash and Twin Flash are connected. In addition, when connected to turn off the FC-1, turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is not possible. A The batteries generate heat when flash firing is recommended. In this normal? When the E-1 enters ... E-1 is turned off the E-1. Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the FC-1 on . Is this case, use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to certain types of communication-capable cam- Q What is normal. A No, it is the recommended white balance...
...lock pin is not capped. • When both the Ring Flash and Twin Flash are connected. In addition, when connected to turn off the FC-1, turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is not possible. A The batteries generate heat when flash firing is recommended. In this normal? When the E-1 enters ... E-1 is turned off the E-1. Q Why doesn't the control mode change when I mount the FC-1 on . Is this case, use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to certain types of communication-capable cam- Q What is normal. A No, it is the recommended white balance...
Instruction Manual
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...MANUAL : 0.7 to 104°F). Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). (Vari- munication capability is connected. Humidity: No more than 80% (without condensation). Ring Flash RF-11 Model Number : FS-RF11 Type : External flash for digital still camera Light-emitting device : Ring Flash RF-11 or Twin Flash TF-22... (ZR6) x 4, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 4 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x 2 External power supply : Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1 (optional) Dimensions : 78(W) x 141(H) x 119(D) mm (3.1 x 5.6 x 4.7 in.) ...
...MANUAL : 0.7 to 104°F). Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). (Vari- munication capability is connected. Humidity: No more than 80% (without condensation). Ring Flash RF-11 Model Number : FS-RF11 Type : External flash for digital still camera Light-emitting device : Ring Flash RF-11 or Twin Flash TF-22... (ZR6) x 4, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 4 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x 2 External power supply : Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1 (optional) Dimensions : 78(W) x 141(H) x 119(D) mm (3.1 x 5.6 x 4.7 in.) ...
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... (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). MANUAL flash activation : 1.0 to 22 (using 2 flashes) or 0.7 to 16 (using 1 flash) Dimensions : 146.5 (W) x 100 (H) x 22.5 (D) mm (5.8 x 3.9 x 0.9 in per flash. Minimum flash activation : 1.0 (using 2 flashes) or 0.7 (using the LR6-type AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batter- Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using 1 flash). Flash modes : TTL AUTO and MANUAL Illuminator : 4 lamps built in ) Weight : 95...
... (using the LB-01 lithium battery packs). MANUAL flash activation : 1.0 to 22 (using 2 flashes) or 0.7 to 16 (using 1 flash) Dimensions : 146.5 (W) x 100 (H) x 22.5 (D) mm (5.8 x 3.9 x 0.9 in per flash. Minimum flash activation : 1.0 (using 2 flashes) or 0.7 (using the LR6-type AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batter- Flash emission count : Approx. 250 times (using 1 flash). Flash modes : TTL AUTO and MANUAL Illuminator : 4 lamps built in ) Weight : 95...