Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FL 36R Olympus
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Electronic Flash FL-36R Instruction Manual r2067_e_000_cs2j.indb 1 r2067_e_000_cs2j.indb 1 2007/10/01 10:49:50 2007/10/01 10:49:50.
2 EN Names of parts Flash Checking the package contents The following items are included with the electronic flash. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the electronic flash. Light-emitting area Remote sensor g P .
3 EN Instruction manual (this manual) Warranty card Flash stand FLST -1 Flash case Bounce lock release button (up-down direction) g P . 9, 22 Accessory shoe MODE button g P. 1 2 Battery compartment cover g P. 7 LIGHT button Press to light up the control panel for about 15 sec.
4 EN Control panel Notes on this manual The indications on the control panel may differ from those shown in the illustration above depending on the setup of the electronic flash, the camera in use, and the shooting conditions. For example, the firing angle (ZOOM) can be displayed in either of the following modes.
5 EN T able of contents Names of parts ............................................................................... 2 Flash .............................................................................................. 2 Control panel .............
6 EN Light control range in AUT O mode ............................................... 46 Continuous firing........................................................................... 47 Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following) ..
7 EN Basic shooting Loading batteries The batteries are available separately . Always use one of the following battery combinations. AA (R6) alkaline batteries/AA (R6) NiMH batteries/ AA (R6) lith.
8 EN Flash interval and flash count Batteries used Flash interval Flash count AA (R6) alkaline batteries Approx. 7.5 sec. Approx. 140 times AA (R6) NiMH batteries (2,400 mAh) Approx. 5.5 sec. Approx. 200 times AA (R6) lithium batteries Approx. 7.5 sec.
9 EN Attaching to the camera Confirm that both the camera and electronic flash are off. Attaching or removing the electronic flash while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction. 1 Pressing the bounce lock release button, place the light-emitting section in standard position (horizontal, front).
1 2 10 EN How to remove 1 Loosen the lock ring completely , then slide the electronic flash out of the hot shoe. 2 Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera. Using with a camera not equipped with hot shoe If the camera has an external flash connector , connect the electronic flash using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional).
11 EN T urning on the electronic flash T urn on the camera and electronic flash only after attaching to the camera. After turning on the electronic flash, be sure to check the remaining battery charge. 1 Press the POWER button. The control panel lights up and battery charging starts.
12 EN Firing angle Displayed according to the focal length of the lens. Shooting Let’s try shooting pictures using the TTL AUTO mode. In TTL AUT O mode the flash intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera’s settings. 1 Set the camera’s shooting mode to P (Program Auto).
13 EN Flash control modes Select the flash control mode according to the subject and the shooting conditions. Press the MODE button repeatedly to change the flash control mode. Control panel display Control operation Main application Ref. page The flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera’s setup.
14 EN Operation of the flash in each shooting mode V alues and operation details in the table will vary depending on the camera. Refer to your camera’s instruction manual. Shooting mode Flash emission Shutter speed Aperture P The flash is emitted automatically when either backlight or a brightness level requiring flash is detected.
15 EN Flash intensity value 2 T urn the dial to select a flash intensity value. T urning the dial toward + will change the value as follows: 0 +0.3 +0.7 +1.0... +3.0. T urning the dial toward – will change the value as follows: 0 -0.
16 EN Other flash photography modes AUTO The flash light intensity is controlled automatically by measuring the amount of light through the auto light receptor . This mode uses the settings on the camera together with the settings on the electronic flash.
17 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. 1 T urn the dial to set the guide number . The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup.
18 EN FP TTL AUTO In this mode, the electronic flash uses Super FP flash to synchronize with high shutter speeds. The following operations are possible using Super FP flash.
19 EN 1 The control panel shows the light control range according to the camera’s setup. 2 Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light control range. If it is not within the light control range, change the distance to the subject or the camera’s setup.
20 EN FP MANUAL In this mode, Super FP flash is performed at the set flash intensity . Optimum shooting distance 1 T urn the dial to set the guide number . The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup.
21 EN Setting the firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle can be adjusted manually . 1 Press the ZOOM button to adjust the firing angle. The [M ZOOM] indicator lights in the control panel. The firing angle can be set to one of 12, 14, 17, 25, 35 and 42 mm (24, 28, 35, 50, 70 and 85 mm with the 135 type).
180° 7° 90° 90° 22 EN Bounce shooting Bounce shooting refers to a method in which the light from the flash is bounced off the ceiling or walls. This allows the light to go all around the subject, resulting in a soft picture without harsh contrast or shadow .
1 2 1 2 23 EN Using the reflector adapter (optional) When you use an optional reflector adapter to shoot with bounce flash, you can divert part of the light toward the subject to reflect it off the subject. In this way you can achieve a catch-light effect — the light reflection on people’s eyes.
24 EN Using the wide panel Use the built-in wide panel in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to a position wider than 12 mm. 1 When the lens focal length is shorter than 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type), the wide panel warning indicator blinks in the control panel.
25 EN Close-up flash (0.5 - 1.0 m) Close-up flash When the distance to the subject is between 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) and 1.0 m (3.3 ft.), the flash light emission area will not match the range included in the shot. In this case, point the flash to the down-most angle (7°) using the bounce lock release button.
26 EN V arious flash shooting methods The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the camera’s setup. Some flash shooting methods may be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera. For details on how to use these modes, refer to the instruction manual for your camera.
27 EN Second curtain synchronization A slow shutter is used and the flash is emitted immediately before the end of the exposure period. This makes it possible to take pictures of moving objects such as car taillights with a streaming effect.
28 EN Custom setup Custom setup allows you to customize the electronic flash to suit your preferences. 1 Press and hold the MODE button for more than 2 seconds, until the setup mode display appears in the control panel. 2 Press the MODE button to select the setup mode.
29 EN Setup mode Mode display V alue display Function Default value MODE button Dial Firing angle (ZOOM) display Firing angle is displayed in terms of the lens focal length of a FOUR THIRDS camera. 4-3 Firing angle is converted into the focal distance of the 135 type.
30 EN Setup mode Mode display V alue display Function Default value MODE button Dial ISO, F communication in AUTO mode Available only in AUTO mode, with cameras with communication capability . The ISO sensitivity and aperture value setup will be adjusted automatically by the camera.
31 EN All reset All reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings. 1 Press the MODE and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for 2 or more seconds to reset to default settings. The distance display unit (m/ft) is not altered by the all reset operation.
32 EN Wireless flash This flash is compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Using the electronic flash with an Olympus digital camera that is also compatible with this system, gives you wireless remote control over the flash emission.
2 LO M TTL 1 / 8 – +1.0 OFF 2007. 12.16 33 EN Basic wireless photography This function will be explained using an example of the electronic flash used together with an Olympus digital SLR camera E-3. Refer to the camera’s instruction manual for details on the setup range of flash and the operations on the camera.
34 EN 4 While holding down the MODE button, turn the dial to select the channel and group. When 2 seconds pass with the MODE button held, the camera enters custom setup. 5 After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images.
5m 50 50 ° 100 100 ° 50 50 ° 10m 30 30 ° 30 30 ° 60 60 ° 50° 100° 50° 30° 30° 60° 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.
5m 10m 100 100 ° 30 30 ° 30 30 ° 60 60 ° 50 50 ° 50° 100° 50 50 ° 50° 30° 30° 60° 36 EN Placement examples: Placement of three flashes Changing the amount of light of each flash When shooting with multiple flashes you can create different ef fects of the flash photography by changing the amount of light of each flash.
37 EN 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 AUT O mode to the same values as on the camera or change the shooting distance in MANUAL mode.
38 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. Guide number 1 The control panel shows the current guide number . Flash intensity can also be displayed as flash intensity ratio. g “Custom setup” (P .
39 EN Slave flash The electronic flash is equipped with the slave function. In this function you can emit the flash with a wireless remote control by synchronizing it to the emission of another flash. MODE button 1 Place the electronic flash. Refer to “About the placement of the electronic flash” ( g P .
40 EN W arning display list W arning details Control panel display Remedy Ref. page In AUTO mode: Out of light control range (camera with communication capability) Change the camera’s ISO sensitivity or aperture setting. P. 1 6 (camera without communication capability) P.
41 EN Q&A Q When are test flash activation and auto checking effective? A Checking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effective in bounce flash (in AUT O modes only). Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive emissions? A The batteries generate heat when flash is emitted repeatedly .
42 EN Q The light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong? A The light control range is not displayed in the following cases: When the extension tube EX-25 (optional) is used. When the lens has been removed. In bounce shooting.
43 EN Q Why did the FL-36R automatically turn off? A The FL-36R automatically turns off in RC mode and slave mode when no operations are performed for 60 minutes. When connected to a camera without communication capability , the FL-36R enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 15 minutes.
44 EN Guide number (GN) list TTL AUTO/AUTO ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 TTL AUT O/AUTO Full emission 12 14 20 22 24 28 32 36 MANUAL ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 MANUAL 1/1 12.
45 EN FP MANUAL The following guide number figures have a 1/1 flash intensity ratio. ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 Shutter speed 1/125 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5 1/160 7.5 8.8 12.
46 EN Light control range in AUT O mode Usable ISO sensitivity/aperture value (F) combinations for light control in AUTO mode AUTO light control range (m) ISO sensitivity Firing angle (mm) Upper row: .
47 EN Continuous firing For your safety , be sure to observe the following. Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may result in its deterioration, malfunction or deformation. Therefore, continuous firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following table.
48 EN Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following) This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to assist you in proper handling and usage of this product and to warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property .
49 EN W ARNING Do not fire the flash or AF illuminator light immediately in front of a person’s eyes (particularly an infant). Exposure to the light from the flash at a very short range may cause irreparable injury to the eyes. Be especially careful to avoid using the electronic flash at a distance of less than 1 meter from an infant.
50 EN CAUTION If you notice any abnormalities such as leakage, discoloration, deformation, overheating, or odor , stop using this device. Continued use could result in fire, overheating or explosion. Remove the batteries carefully to avoid burning yourself and to prevent exposure to gas or dangerous fluids that may be released.
51 EN BA TTERY PRECAUTIONS Use only the specified batteries. Be sure to observe the following points. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition and/or bursting may result. Do not mix old and new batteries, recharged and discharged batteries, batteries of different capacities, or batteries of dif ferent types or brands.
52 EN Caution for usage environment T o protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the flash in the places listed below , no matter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes.
53 EN For customers in USA FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
54 EN Specifications Model number : FS-FL36R T ype : External electronic flash for digital still camera Guide number : Automatic switching 36: When in 42 mm (85 mm with the 135 type) 20: When in 12 mm.
55 EN RC function : Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Effective distance : Up to approx. 10 m (32.
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