Instruction Manual
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... Cameras and Lenses 9 • Nomenclature ...10 • Case for Macro Flash System ...12 • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 ...13 Loading batteries ...13 Attaching to the camera/Removing from the camera 14 • Ring Flash RF-11 ...15 Attaching to the camera ...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...
... Cameras and Lenses 9 • Nomenclature ...10 • Case for Macro Flash System ...12 • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 ...13 Loading batteries ...13 Attaching to the camera/Removing from the camera 14 • Ring Flash RF-11 ...15 Attaching to the camera ...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...
Instruction Manual
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... FLASH SYSTEM =Ring Flash RF-11 (P.15) =Twin Flash TF-22 (P.27) This flash makes it possible to the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller for macro shooting. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be used , the TTL AUTO mode can enhance shading and depth by varying the firing angles, positions and Twin Flash light ratio of the two flash lamps. When an Olympus...
... FLASH SYSTEM =Ring Flash RF-11 (P.15) =Twin Flash TF-22 (P.27) This flash makes it possible to the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller for macro shooting. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be used , the TTL AUTO mode can enhance shading and depth by varying the firing angles, positions and Twin Flash light ratio of the two flash lamps. When an Olympus...
Instruction Manual
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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 in the following table are provided with...
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 in the following table are provided with...
Instruction Manual
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... Thirds System Digital SLR Camera E-1 The Macro Flash System can be combined with this camera together with one of the Zuiko digital lenses marked with upcoming Olympus digital cameras and lenses, check the Olympus website or contact Olympus Customer Support Center. Zuiko digital lens Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Remark ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro *˓...
... Thirds System Digital SLR Camera E-1 The Macro Flash System can be combined with this camera together with one of the Zuiko digital lenses marked with upcoming Olympus digital cameras and lenses, check the Olympus website or contact Olympus Customer Support Center. Zuiko digital lens Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Remark ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro *˓...
Instruction Manual
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Ring Flash RF-11 Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Flash Adapter Ring FR-1 (optional) Shoe Ring SR-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Diffuser FDT-1 (Page 41) Connector terminal (Page 27) Light emitting window Illuminator (Page 33) .PVOUJOHSJOH Rotation ring Rotation lock button Diffuser mounting groove Tripod screw (Page 41) Shoe ring mount (TF-22 flash section) Tripod screw Release button (Shoe Ring SR-1) Shoe frame CASE FOR MACRO FLASH SYSTEM The semi-hard case can accommodate all of the Macro Flash System components.
Ring Flash RF-11 Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Flash Adapter Ring FR-1 (optional) Shoe Ring SR-1 Twin Flash TF-22 Diffuser FDT-1 (Page 41) Connector terminal (Page 27) Light emitting window Illuminator (Page 33) .PVOUJOHSJOH Rotation ring Rotation lock button Diffuser mounting groove Tripod screw (Page 41) Shoe ring mount (TF-22 flash section) Tripod screw Release button (Shoe Ring SR-1) Shoe frame CASE FOR MACRO FLASH SYSTEM The semi-hard case can accommodate all of the Macro Flash System components.
Instruction Manual
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...Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash is not going to load the batteries 1. Close the battery compartment cover. AA (R6) type batteries CR-V3 The following product (optional) can also be used . How to be used as an external power supply (page 49) : • Flash High-Voltage Set... (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ......... polarity. 3. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 Always use one of different types. • Remove the batteries when the Macro Flash Controller is not connected, the [RING] or [TWIN] indicator on the control panel blinks and the Macro Flash Controller turns off automatically (...
...Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash is not going to load the batteries 1. Close the battery compartment cover. AA (R6) type batteries CR-V3 The following product (optional) can also be used . How to be used as an external power supply (page 49) : • Flash High-Voltage Set... (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ......... polarity. 3. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 Always use one of different types. • Remove the batteries when the Macro Flash Controller is not connected, the [RING] or [TWIN] indicator on the control panel blinks and the Macro Flash Controller turns off automatically (...
Instruction Manual
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... excessive force to the lock pin. • Do not touch the electric contact with a finger or metallic object. • Do not attach the Macro Flash Controller while the lock pin is in the out position, put it to [ˡLOCK] until it . 3. Loosen the lock ring. • If ...the pocket of the macro flash case to avoid losing it stops. Attach the hot shoe cover to attach 1. Attach the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash to the Macro Flash Controller. • How to use the RF-11 Ring Flash : See page 15. • How to remove 1. How to use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27....
... excessive force to the lock pin. • Do not touch the electric contact with a finger or metallic object. • Do not attach the Macro Flash Controller while the lock pin is in the out position, put it to [ˡLOCK] until it . 3. Loosen the lock ring. • If ...the pocket of the macro flash case to avoid losing it stops. Attach the hot shoe cover to attach 1. Attach the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash to the Macro Flash Controller. • How to use the RF-11 Ring Flash : See page 15. • How to remove 1. How to use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27....
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... Ring (provided) to remove the cap. TWIN FLASH TF-22 • Attach the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller to the shoe frame. • When removing the Twin Flash, press and hold the rotation lock button while turn the shoe frame. Attach the TF-22 Twin Flash to the camera beforehand. 1. Press the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller's Twin release but- Rotation ring Release button Rotation...
... Ring (provided) to remove the cap. TWIN FLASH TF-22 • Attach the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller to the shoe frame. • When removing the Twin Flash, press and hold the rotation lock button while turn the shoe frame. Attach the TF-22 Twin Flash to the camera beforehand. 1. Press the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller's Twin release but- Rotation ring Release button Rotation...
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... its unused connectors are capped. To ensure safety, the Macro Flash Controller is connected to it cannot be sure to press and hold the Twin Flash release button. Insert the TF-22 Twin Flash connector terminal into the Twin Flash connector on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller until it by the connector plug. Pulling the cord could damage the connector...
... its unused connectors are capped. To ensure safety, the Macro Flash Controller is connected to it cannot be sure to press and hold the Twin Flash release button. Insert the TF-22 Twin Flash connector terminal into the Twin Flash connector on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller until it by the connector plug. Pulling the cord could damage the connector...
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... the time taken for the Charge lamp to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • If both the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are connected, the Twin Flash cannot be turned on by pressing its Power button. (The Ring Flash and Twin Flash cannot be connected simultaneously.) MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST...
... the time taken for the Charge lamp to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • If both the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are connected, the Twin Flash cannot be turned on by pressing its Power button. (The Ring Flash and Twin Flash cannot be connected simultaneously.) MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST...
Instruction Manual
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...-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER The light intensity adjustment must be set on the camera. tual flash light intensity will be adjusted between +3 and -3. Turn dial B to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 The light intensity adjustment...
...-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER The light intensity adjustment must be set on the camera. tual flash light intensity will be adjusted between +3 and -3. Turn dial B to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display on the control panel value +0.3 +0.6 The light intensity adjustment...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according...
... 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 a distance setting of the lens iris (F) and light intensity ratio according...
Instruction Manual
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... test shots based on the following charts. MANUAL • Flash at optimum exposure is available by setting the light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance shown in the range for each type of the TF-22 Twin Flash with ISO 400 2. < Light control range> The following ...m) TTL AUTO With ISO 100, iris F2 to F11 (ˡˠ) is the range where optimum exposure is recommended that both flashes are used at the recommended angle (page 32). 1.TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the lens iris (F) in the following charts.
... test shots based on the following charts. MANUAL • Flash at optimum exposure is available by setting the light intensity ratio and lens iris (F) combination for each shooting distance shown in the range for each type of the TF-22 Twin Flash with ISO 400 2. < Light control range> The following ...m) TTL AUTO With ISO 100, iris F2 to F11 (ˡˠ) is the range where optimum exposure is recommended that both flashes are used at the recommended angle (page 32). 1.TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the lens iris (F) in the following charts.
Instruction Manual
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Do not use the Macro Flash System for at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to deteriorate or malfunction. Limit counts of continuous firings Ring Flash RF-11 Limit count 40 times Twin Flash TF-22 Limit count 40 times CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firing makes the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to the limit count. Therefore, continuous firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following tables.
Do not use the Macro Flash System for at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to deteriorate or malfunction. Limit counts of continuous firings Ring Flash RF-11 Limit count 40 times Twin Flash TF-22 Limit count 40 times CONTINUOUS FIRING Continuous firing makes the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to the limit count. Therefore, continuous firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following tables.
Instruction Manual
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...x 4, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (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.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 320 g (...). 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, exchangeable. Lens mount : Bayonet Cable length : Approx. 100 mm...
...x 4, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (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.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 320 g (...). 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, exchangeable. Lens mount : Bayonet Cable length : Approx. 100 mm...
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... visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call NUMBER : Tel.00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free) +49(0)1805-67 10 83 or +49(0)40-23 77 38 99 (Charged) Twin Flash TF-22 Model Number : FS-TF22 Type : External flash for digital still camera Guide numbers : Full flash activation: 22 (using 2 flashes) or 16 (using the...
... visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call NUMBER : Tel.00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free) +49(0)1805-67 10 83 or +49(0)40-23 77 38 99 (Charged) Twin Flash TF-22 Model Number : FS-TF22 Type : External flash for digital still camera Guide numbers : Full flash activation: 22 (using 2 flashes) or 16 (using the...