Page 2 - Names of parts; Flash; Checking the package contents
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 External power connector Connect the optional flash power grip FP...
Page 4 - Control panel; Notes on this manual
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 fol...
Page 5 - Table of contents; Picture shooting using a digital camera without communication
5 EN Table of contents Names of parts ............................................................................... 2 Flash .............................................................................................. 2Control panel ...................................................................
Page 6 - Safety precautions
6 EN Guide number (GN) list................................................................. 45 Light control range in AUTO mode ............................................... 47 Continuous firing........................................................................... 48 Safety precautions (Be s...
Page 7 - Basic shooting; Loading batteries; Notes
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) lithium batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/ AA (R6) NiCd batteries : × 4 Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) ...
Page 8 - Flash interval and flash count; Batteries used
8 EN Flash interval and flash count Batteries used Flash interval Flash count AA (R6) alkaline batteries Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 150 times AA (R6) NiMH batteries(2,400 mAh) Approx. 4 sec. Approx. 200 times AA (R6) lithium batteries Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 200 times AA (R6) oxyride batteries Approx. 5 ...
Page 9 - Attaching to the camera; Pressing the bounce lock release; Loosen the lock ring.
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 (ho...
Page 10 - How to remove; Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera.; Slide the electronic flash all the way into
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 bracke...
Page 11 - Turning on the electronic flash; Press the POWER button.
11 EN Turning on the electronic flash Turn on the 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. Press the POWER button again...
Page 12 - Shooting; Set the camera’s shooting mode to; Press the shutter button fully.
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 AUTO mode the flash intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera’s settings. 1 Set the camera’s shooting mode to P (Program Auto). 2 Press the...
Page 13 - Flash control modes; Control
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 ac...
Page 14 - Operation of the flash in each shooting mode; Flash intensity control
14 EN Operation of the flash in each shooting mode Values 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 le...
Page 15 - Turn dial B to select a flash intensity; When the camera’s flash intensity
15 EN Flash intensity value(The light control range will not be displayed while an adjustment value is set.) 2 Turn dial B to select a flash intensity value. Turning the dial toward + will change the value as follows: 0 +0.3 +0.7 +1.0... +3.0. Turning the dial toward – will change the value as follo...
Page 16 - Other flash photography modes; AUTO; The control panel shows the light control; When flash activation has been
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. 1 The control panel shows the light control r...
Page 17 - MANUAL; Turn dial A or dial B to set the guide; If the distance to the subject does not; Optimum shooting distance
17 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. 1 Turn dial A or dial B to set the guide number. The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup. 2 If the distance to the subject does not match...
Page 18 - FP TTL AUTO; The following operations are possible using Super FP flash.; Shooting against light; Portrait shooting
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. Attenuation of shades when shooting a backlit picture. Outdoor portrait shooting using daytime fill-in flash shooting with the...
Page 20 - FP MANUAL; In this mode, Super FP flash is performed at the set flash intensity.
20 EN FP MANUAL In this mode, Super FP flash is performed at the set flash intensity. Optimum shooting distance 1 Turn dial A or dial B to set the guide number. The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup. 2 If the distance to the su...
Page 22 - Bounce shooting
180 ° 7 ° 90° 90° 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. Shooting without bounce Shootin...
Page 23 - Using the bounce adapter; Align the protrusion on the bounce
23 EN Using the bounce adapter When you attach the supplied bounce adapter, the light passes through it and is diffused even further, allowing for bounce shooting with an even softer light. Also, the light diffuses to a larger area attenuating any shadows on the subject and softening the picture. 1 ...
Page 24 - Using the reflector adapter; Pass the end with the mark of the reflector adapter’s belt through
24 EN Using the reflector adapter When you use the supplied 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. You can also illumina...
Page 26 - Using the wide panel; When the lens focal length is shorter
26 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. This does not occur i...
Page 28 - Various flash shooting methods; Some flash shooting methods may be unavailable depending on the; Red-eye reduction flash; Reduces the appearance of red eyes due to flash emission.; Slow synchronization
28 EN Various 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 c...
Page 29 - For example, you can bounce the light from the electronic flash off
29 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. Combination with camera’s built-in flash When the camera in...
Page 30 - Custom setup; Press and hold the MODE button for
30 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 Turn dial A to select the setup mode. 3 Turn dial B to select the value. 4 Pre...
Page 32 - All reset; Press the MODE and LIGHT buttons
32 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. LIGHT button MODE button e00̲r2062̲cs2...
Page 33 - Wireless flash
33 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. The flash mode and other controls are set on the cam...
Page 34 - Basic wireless photography; Place the camera and the electronic; Set
34 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. 1 Place the camera and th...
Page 36 - About the placement of the electronic flash; Attach the flash stand to the camera.; Place the electronic flash so that the remote sensor is facing the; Placement examples: Placement of a single flash
5m 50 50° 100 100° 50 50° 10m 30 30° 30 30° 60 60° 50° 100° 50° 30° 30° 60° 36 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. For...
Page 38 - “Slave; Turn dial A to adjust the ISO sensitivity.
38 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 AUTO mode to the same values as on the camera or change the shooting distance in MANUAL mode...
Page 39 - The control panel shows the current; Press the ZOOM button to adjust the; How to determine the aperture value and guide number; When it is necessary to determine the aperture value:; When it is necessary to determine the optimum shooting distance:; ISO sensitivity and their coefficients; ISO sensitivity
39 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. Flash intensity ratio Guide number 1 The control panel shows the current guide number together with the flash intensity ratio. Flash intensity ratio: Ratio of emitted flash intensity with respect to the inten...
Page 40 - Slave flash; Place the electronic flash.
40 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” ( ...
Page 41 - Warning display list; Warning details
41 EN Warning display list Warning 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. 16 (camera without communication capability) P. 38 In MANUAL mode:Subject too c...
Page 44 - Optional accessories; Power grip; Flash Power Grip FP-1; External power supply; Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1
44 EN Optional accessories Power grip Flash Power Grip FP-1 (The RG-1 remote grip cable and FL-CB01 or FL-CB02 flash bracket cable (depending on the digital camera used) are required.) This accessory allows the electronic flash to be used as a grip-on type flash powered from four C (R14) alkaline ba...
Page 45 - FP TTL AUTO; Shutter speed
45 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 AUTO/AUTO Full emission 18 20 28 30 36 40 45 50 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 18 20 28 30...
Page 46 - FP MANUAL
46 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 13 14 20 21 26 28 32 35 1/160 11 13 18 19 23 25 28 32 1/200 10 11 16 17 20 23 25 28 1/250 9.0 10 14 15 18 2...
Page 47 - Light control range in AUTO mode
47 EN Light control range in AUTO 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: FOUR THIRDS Lower row: 135 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 50 8 (W panel) 10 (W panel) 12 14 17 25 35 42 16...
Page 48 - Continuous firing; be sure to observe the following.
48 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. Always leave t...
Page 49 - DANGER
49 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. These symbols and the...
Page 50 - WARNING
50 EN WARNING 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 o...
Page 51 - CAUTION
51 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 ...
Page 52 - BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
52 EN BATTERY 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 batte...
Page 53 - Caution for usage environment; Do not touch electric contacts on the flash.; Battery Handling Precautions; If the +/– terminals of a battery are stained with sweat or oil
53 EN Caution for usage environment To 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. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked...
Page 54 - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; For customers in Europe; “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the; Trademarks
54 EN For customers in USA FCC NoticeThis 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 undesire...
Page 55 - Specifications
55 EN Specifications Model number : FS-FL50R Type : External electronic flash for digital still camera Guide number : Automatic switching 50: When in 42 mm (85 mm with the 135 type) 28: When in 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type) 18/20 switching (when the wide panel is used) Firing angle : Automatic swi...
Page 57 - Memo
57 EN Memo e00̲r2062̲cs2j.indb 57 e00̲r2062̲cs2j.indb 57 2007/08/01 14:44:04 2007/08/01 14:44:04
