Olympus FL-36 User Manual

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DANGER

Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or death.

CAUTION

Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may result in injury or property damage.

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Disassembly

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Mandatory

Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Electronic Flash (FL-36). Before use, please read this instruction manual to ensure your safety, and keep it handy for future reference.

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 properly, and to warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. These symbols and their significance are described below.

For customers in Europe

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. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.

For customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE-mark products are for sale in Europe.

 This electronic flash has been designed exclusively for use with Olympus digital cameras. Do not connect the electronic flash

to a camera not manufactured by Olympus, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the camera and/or flash.

DANGER

 The electronic flash incorporates high-voltage circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble or modify it, as this may

result in electric shock and/or injury.

 Do not use the electronic flash in a place where it may be exposed to flammable or explosive gas. Otherwise, fire

ignition or explosion may result.

 To prevent a traffic accident, do not direct the flash towards the driver of a car.

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 of less than 1 meter from an infant.

 Do not leave the electronic flash and batteries within reach of children.

• If a child swallows a battery or small accessory, see a doctor immediately.

• If the flash is emitted near a child, their eyes may be injured irreparably.

• Moving parts of the electronic flash could injure a child.

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Avoid the following actions to prevent fire or injury due to battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition or bursting.

• Do not use batteries that are not specified for use with this electronic flash.

• Do not throw the battery in a fire, expose it to heat, short-circuit it, or disassemble it.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types or brands.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline batteries.

• Do not load batteries with the +/– polarity reversed.

 Do not store the electronic flash in a place exposed to excessive dust or moisture. Otherwise, fire or electric shock

may result.

 Do not use the flash when it is covered by a flammable object such as a handkerchief.

Do not touch the light-emitting area after use. It will be very hot and could burn you.

 If the electronic flash is dropped in water or any fluid gets inside, immediately remove the batteries and contact

your dealer or Olympus. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.

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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. For repair, contact Olympus.

 Always remove the batteries when you don’t expect to use the electronic flash for a long period. Otherwise, heat

generation or fluid leak from the batteries may result in fire, injury and/or contamination of the surroundings.

 Do not use a leaking battery. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. Please contact your dealer or Olympus.

 Do not handle the electronic flash with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

 Do not leave the electronic flash in a place where it may be exposed to high temperatures. Otherwise, deterioration

of parts or fire may result.

 Do not take out the batteries immediately after using the electronic flash continuously for a long period.

Otherwise, the hot batteries may cause burns.

 Do not deform the battery compartment or allow any foreign objects to get inside.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

 The electronic flash is composed of precision electronic parts. Absolutely avoid using or storing the electronic flash

in the following places, as this may result in malfunction or failure.

• Under direct sunlight, on a beach, etc.

•Anywhere exposed to high temperatures and humidity or rapid fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

• Any place exposed to excessive sand, dust or dirt. • Near a fire.

• Near an air conditioner or air humidifier. • Any place exposed to water or moisture.

• Any place subject to vibrations. • Inside an automobile.

 Do not apply a strong vibration or shock to the electronic flash by dropping it or hitting it against something.

 When the electronic flash has not been used for a long period, mold or moss may form. This can cause a

malfunction. To prevent this, it is recommended to check the operations before using the electronic flash after a long period of storage.

 Do not touch the electric contacts of the electronic flash to prevent malfunction.

 To prevent overheating and deterioration of the light-emitting section, do not continue full activation more than 10

times in a row. After 10 successive operations, stop firing for a while until the light-emitting section cools down.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

 Use only the specified batteries. (see page 14)

■ 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 different types or brands.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline batteries.

• Do not load or use the batteries with the +/– polarity reversed. If the batteries do not fit smoothly in the battery compartment, do not force them.

•Never use a battery if its outer coating (insulation) has been partially or entirely peeled off. Otherwise, leakage, overheating or explosion may result.

• Some brand-new batteries may also have their outer coating (insulation) peeled off completely or partially. Never use these batteries.

■ Do not use the following kinds of batteries.

Outer coating (insulation) is peeling or has peeled off (even if the battery is brandnew).

■ All rechargeable batteries must be recharged using the specified battery charger, simultaneously and completely.

Be sure to read the battery and battery charger instruction manual.

The negative end is slightly swollen and is not covered by the coating (insulation).

The negative end is flat (whether or not a part of the negative pole is covered by the coating).

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■ Improper use of batteries may result in fluid leak, heat generation and/or damage. Sweat and oil smudges may

cause battery contact failure. To prevent this, remove any stain completely with a dry cloth and insert the batteries by observing the +/– polarity.

■ In general, battery performance will be temporarily reduced as the ambient temperature drops. When using batter-

ies in a cold place, keep them warm by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing.

■ If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothes, it may irritate your skin. Immediately rinse your skin or clothes with clean

water.

■ If battery fluid comes in contact with your eyes, blindness may result. Rinse your eyes with clean water without

rubbing them and see a doctor immediately.

■ Do not apply a strong shock to a battery or throw it.

■ When traveling, it is a good idea to carry spare batteries with you. In some countries, it may be difficult to obtain

certain batteries.

■ Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to moisture including rain, seawater and animal urine.

■ If the +/– terminals of a battery are stained with sweat or oil smudges, contact failure may result. Clean the termi-

nals well with a dry cloth before using the batteries.

■ Do not throw a battery in fire or heat it.

■ When disposing of batteries, be sure to follow local regulations.

■ When disposing of a rechargeable battery, insulate the +/– terminals with pieces of tape and take them to your

nearest rechargeable battery recycling center.

Note on the cameras used with the Electronic Flash

● The functions available from the electronic flash are limited with certain digital cameras. For details, please check the

Olympus website (http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1).

Before reading this manual

○ The information in this manual may be subject to change without notice. ○ This manual has been compiled as carefully as possible. However, if you have any questions or wish to report an error

or omission, please contact Olympus.

○ Duplication of this manual in part or in whole without permission of Olympus is prohibited except for personal use.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without permission of Olympus is strictly prohibited.

○ Olympus will not assume any liability for the damages, loss of profit or claims from any third party incurred due to

improper use of this product.

○ Olympus will not assume any liability for the damages and loss of profit related to the loss of image data due to a failure

of this product, servicing by a third party not designated by Olympus or any other reason.

○ Note that the quality of the pictures shot using this product differs from that of the pictures of ordinary film-based

cameras.

Tr ademark information

All brand names and product names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTENTS

• Checking the Package Contents .................. 9

• Nomenclature ............................................. 10

• Control Panel Indicators ............................. 12

• Loading Batteries ....................................... 14

• Checking Batteries .....................................16

• Attaching to the Camera/Removing from

the Camera ................................................ 18

• Picture Shooting Using a Digital Camera

with Communication Capability .................20

Selecting the control mode .................. 20

TTL AUTO ........................................... 22

AUTO .................................................. 24

MANUAL ............................................. 27

FP TTL AUTO ...................................... 29

FP MANUAL ........................................ 32

• Picture Shooting Using a Digital Camera

without Communication Capability ............34

Selecting the control mode ................ 34

AUTO ................................................. 35

MANUAL ............................................37

• Other Operations ....................................... 39

Bounce Shooting ............................... 39

Close-up Flash ................................... 41

Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM) ..................

Using the Wide Panel ........................ 43

Var ious Flash Shooting Methods ....... 45

• Custom Setup ............................................ 47

• All Reset .....................................................50

• Continuous Firing .......................................51

• Guide Number (GN) List ............................ 52

• Warning Display List .................................. 55

• Q&A ........................................................... 58

• Main Specifications .................................... 61

CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

Check that all parts and accessories are present. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

• Electronic flash, main body • Flash case

• Batteries must be purchased separately.

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NOMENCLATURE

Light-emitting area

Lock ring (Page 18)

Wide panel (Page 43)

Lock pin (Page 18)

Electric contact (Page 18)

AF illuminator light-emitting area

When the subject is dark or lowcontrast, the built-in AF illuminator emits light to facilitate focusing. The AF illuminator can also be defeated. (Page 47)

• The AF illuminator only works with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. It does not work with other cameras.

Auto light receptor

Bounce up/down angle indices (Page 40)

Bounce left/right angle indices (Page 40)

AUTO CHECK lamp (Page 22)

Control panel (Page 12)

Charge lamp/Test button (Page 16)

Select dial (Page 23)

ZOOM button (Page 42)

Bounce lock release button (left-right direction)(Page 40)

Bounce lock release button (up-down direction)(Page 40)

Accessory shoe

MODE button (Pages 21 & 34)

Battery compartment cover (Page 15)

LIGHT button

Press to light up the control panel for about 15 sec. The panel also lights under control by a digital camera with communication capability.

Power button

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CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS

FP emission (Pages 29 & 32)

Wide panel warning (Page 43)

Close-up flash shooting (Page 41)

ISO speed (Page 25)

Guide Number (GN) (Pages 52 & 54)

• To simplify explanation, this figure shows the panel with all indicators lit.

Control mode (Pages 20 & 34)

Setting display (GN, ISO, F, light control range, optimum shooting range, and light intensity adjustment value)

Light intensity adjustment (Pages 23, 26, 28, 31 & 33)

FOUR THIRDS (Page 47)

Zoom mode (Page 42)

Zoom value (Page 42)

Lens iris (F) (Page 47)

Feet (Page 47)

Meter (Page 47)

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.

①FOUR THIRDS : Focal length of a Four Thirds System digital camera ②135 : Focal length converted to an equivalent angle of view

on a 135 type (35 mm film) camera

The text in this manual employs the FOUR THIRDS display mode and puts value in the 135 display mode inside parentheses, such as “(XX mm with 135)”. For the selection of the display modes, see page 47 .

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LOADING BATTERIES

The batteries are available separately. Always use one of the following battery combinations.

• AA (R6) alkaline batteries (LR6 type) ................................... x 2

• AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries ....................................................... x 2

• AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries ....................................................... x 2

• AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6 type) ..................................... x 2

• AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type) .................................... x 2

• AA (R6) oxyride batteries (ZR6Y type) ................................. x 2

• Lithium battery pack (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ...........x 1

• The AA (R6) manganese batteries cannot be used.

Recommended Batteries

The flash’s charging circuitry is optimized for use with the following batteries:

• AA (R6) Ni-Mh battery

• Lithium battery pack (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01)

How to load the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries with correct +/– polarity.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

AA (R6) batteries

CR-V3

Notes

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types together.

• Remove the batteries when the electronic flash is not going to be used for a long period.

• Carry spare batteries when traveling or when using the flash in cold areas.

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CHECKING BATTERIES

Flash Interval and Flash Count

After loading the batteries, check the remaining battery capacity by turning the electronic flash on.

1. Press the Power button to turn the electronic flash on.

• The control panel lights up and battery charging starts.

2. Ensure that the Charge lamp lights up.

• Replace the batteries if the time taken for the Charge lamp to light up is longer than the values specified below.

Alkaline or Ni-Mn batteries: 30 sec. Lithium, Ni-Cd, Oxyride or Ni-Mh batteries: 10 sec.

• If the Charge lamp and AUTO CHECK lamp blink alternately, it means that the battery capacity is running low. In this case, replace the batteries.

Memo:Toperformtestflashactivation,presstheTestbutton.

Press the Power button again to turn the electronic flash off.

Tu rn the electronic flash off in the following cases:

• Before mounting it on the camera or dismounting it from

the camera.

• When flash emission is not required.

• When not using the electronic flash.

The following table shows the flash intervals and flash counts for various batteries. Data is based on using batteries all of the same type.

Batteries used Flash interval Flash count

AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries (LR6 type) Approx. 7.5 sec. Approx. 140 times

AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries (P3SPS type, 1000 mAh)

AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries (HHR-3SPS type, 2230 mAh)

AA (R6) Oxyride batteries (ZR6Y type) Approx. 6.5 sec. Approx. 140 times

AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type) Approx. 7.5 sec. Approx. 260 times

CR-V3 lithium battery packs (Olympus LB-01) Approx. 6.5 sec. Approx. 320 times

• The flash emission interval and count data were obtained from in-house tests at Olympus.

Approx. 6.5 sec. Approx. 100 times

Approx. 5.5 sec. Approx. 200 times

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AT TACHING TO THE CAMERA/REMOVING FROM 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.

How to attach

1. Place the light-emitting section in the standard position

(horizontal, front). If it is in the locked position, press and turn the Bounce lock release button.

2. Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera.

• Store the hot shoe cover in the pocket located on the inner side of the flash case.

3. Loosen the lock ring.

•

If the lock pin is in the out position, press it in by turning it all the way in the opposite direction to [←LOCK] until it stops.

Lock pin

Electric contact

• Do not apply excessive force to the lock pin.

• Do not touch the electric contact with a finger or metallic object.

• Do not attach the electronic flash while the lock pin is in the out position. Otherwise, malfunction may result.

4. Slide the electronic flash all the way into the hot shoe until

it stops with a click.

5. Tu rn the lock ring all the way into the direction of [←LOCK]

until it stops.

How to remove

Loosen the lock ring completely, then slide the electronic flash out of the hot shoe.

2. Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera.

Notes

To use the electronic flash with a digital camera not equipped with hot shoe:

• If the camera has an external flash terminal, the electronic flash can be attached and connected using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional).

• The electronic flash cannot be used with a camera that is not equipped with a hot shoe or external flash terminal.

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PICTURE SHOOTING USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY

1. Tu rn the camera on.

2. Tu rn the electronic flash on. The batteries are recharged

when the Charge lamp lights up.

3. Press the Shutter button of the camera gently to start com-

munication of shooting information including ISO speed, lens iris and shutter speed between the camera and electronic flash.

4. Press the MODE button of the electronic flash to select

the flash control mode.

• The selected flash control mode is shown in the control

Flash control mode

panel.

• The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed.

Flash control mode

TTL AUTO

AUTO

MANUAL

FP TTL AUTO

FP MANUAL

Control panel display

Control operation Main application

Flash is controlled automatically by performing pre-flash according to the camera setup.

Flash light intensity is controlled according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the flash and to the camera setup.

Flash is performed according to the manually set guide number (GN).

TTL AUTO and MANUAL modes with Super FP emission that can synchronize with the high-speed shooting of the single-lens-reflex focal plane shutter.

Usually use this mode with a camera with communication capability.

If the camera has communication capability, this mode can be used only when the camera is an AUTO-compatible model.

Shooting using manual flash.

Outdoor shooting using flash, such as sync shooting in the daytime.

Ref. Pages

29 & 32

Notes

• Certain modes may be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set on the camera and the functions of the camera in use.

• It is not possible to select an unavailable mode.

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In this mode, pre-flash is performed to measure the optimum flash intensity and then actual flash is performed.

TTLAUTOindicator

ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal length of the lens.

1. The control panel shows the light control range according

to the camera setup.

2. Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light

control range. If not, adjust the lens iris (F) or the subject distance. The light control range varies according to the camera type and camera setup (ISO speed, lens iris (F) and lens focal distance (ZOOM)).

Light control range

3. When flash activation has been performed correctly, the

AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released.

Light intensity adjustment

The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +3 and –3.

The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47).

• The indicator appears in the control panel.

Tu rn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value.

0 → +0.3 →+0.7→ +1.0 ... +3.0 0 → –0.3 → –0.7→–1.0 ... –3.0

2. The display shows the light intensity adjustment value ex-

cept when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed light control range corresponds to an adjustment value of 0.

3. If the camera’s flash adjustment mode is selected, the

Light intensity adjustment value

actual flash light intensity will be the total of the light intensity adjustment value set on the FL-36 and that set on the camera. The light intensity adjustment value displayed is that of the FL-36 only.

[Example]

FL-36 +0.3

Camera +0.3

Selected adjustment value

Adjustment value displayed on FL-36

+0.3 +0.6

Actual light intensity adjustment

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<AUTO>

Lens iris

ISO speed

F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8

F32 F22 F16 F11

3200 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25

In this mode, the flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the lens iris (F) setting and the amount of light input to the auto light receptor.

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Езенкздд~ДдЙ=бе=^rql=гзЗЙ

AUTOindicator

ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal distance of the lens.

Light control range

1. The control panel shows the light control range according

to the camera setup. The light control range is not displayed if the camera setup (ISO speed and lens iris (F)) does not match one of the usable ISO speed/lens iris (F) combinations. In this case, the ISO and F indicators blink to alert you. Change the camera setup (ISO speed and/or lens iris (F)). (See page 55.)

2. Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light

control range. If not, adjust the lens iris (F) or the subject distance. The light control range varies according to the camera setup (ISO speed, lens iris (F) and lens focal length (ZOOM)).

3. When flash activation has been performed correctly, the

AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released.

Memo: Test flash activation

Flash activation can be tested before actually releasing the shutter. Press the Test button for test flash activation. The light control is OK when the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the test flash activation. If the lamp does not blink, change the lens iris (F), ISO speed, subject distance, etc.

•

The light check by means of test flash activation is possible only in the AUTO mode.

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Light intensity adjustment

The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +3 and –3.

The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47).

• The indicator appears in the control panel.

Tu rn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value.

0 → +0.3 →+0.7→ +1.0 ... +3.0 0 → –0.3 → –0.7→–1.0 ...–3.0

2. The display shows the light intensity adjustment value ex-

cept when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed light control range corresponds to an adjustment value of 0.

3. If the camera’s flash adjustment mode is selected, the

Light intensity adjustment value

[Example]

FL-36 +0.3

Camera +0.3

Selected adjustment value

Adjustment value displayed on FL-36

+0.3 +0.6

Actual light intensity adjustment

In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting.

MANUAL indicator

ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal distance of the lens.

1. The control panel shows the current guide number (GN)

together with the optimum shooting distance according to the camera setup.

2. Tu rn the select dial to set the guide number (GN).

Set the guide number (GN) so that the optimum shooting distance is equal to the subject distance. When the optimum shooting distance is 0.6 m (0.5 m in case of close-up flash) or less, the displayed figure blinks to warn that the subject is located outside the flash light emission area. Optimum shooting distance varies according to the camera settings (ISO speed, lens iris (F) and lens focal dis-

Guide number (GN)

Optimum shooting distance

tance (ZOOM)). See page 52 for details.

Memo: Assuming that the ISO speed is 100, the optimum shoot-

ing distance can be calculated with the following formula. Optimum shooting distance = Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F) (See page 54.)

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Light intensity adjustment

The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +0.7 and –0.7.

The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47).

• The indicator appears in the control panel.

Tu rn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value.

0 → +0.3 →+0.7 0 → –0.3 → –0.7

2. The display shows the light intensity adjustment value ex-

cept when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed guide number (GN) and optimum shooting distance correspond

Light intensity adjustment value

to an adjustment value of 0.

3. Even if the camera’s flash adjustment mode is selected,

only the FL-36’s adjustment setting will work. The camera’s setting will not work.

[Example]

Selected adjustment value

FL-36 +0.3

Camera +0.3

Adjustment value displayed on FL-36

+0.3 +0.3

Actual light intensity adjustment

• In this mode, the flash uses Super FP emission to synchronize with high shutter speeds. For details on using the camera’s built-in flash, see “Various Flash Shooting Methods” on page 45.

•

The following operations are possible at high shutter speeds in this mode.

• Attenuation of shades when shooting a picture against the light.

•

Outdoor portrait shooting using daytime sync shooting with the lens iris opened up to blur the background.

Without flash With flash (FP TTL AUTO)

Shooting against light

With lens iris adjusted With lens iris open

Portrait shooting

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FP TTL AUTO indicator

Light control range

ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal length of the lens.

1. The control panel shows the light control range according

to the camera setup.

2. Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light

control range. If not, adjust the lens iris (F) or the subject distance. The light control range varies according to the camera setup (ISO speed, lens iris (F) and lens focal distance (ZOOM). The light control range is smaller than that in the TTL mode.

3. When flash activation has been performed correctly, the

AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released.

Light intensity adjustment

The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +3 and –3.

The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47).

• The indicator appears in the control panel.

Tu rn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value.

0 → +0.3 →+0.7→ +1.0 ... +3.0 0 → –0.3 → –0.7→–1.0 ... –3.0

2. The display shows the light intensity adjustment value ex-

cept when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed light control range corresponds to an adjustment value of 0.

Light intensity adjustment value

3. If the camera’s flash adjustment mode is selected, the

[Example]

FL-36 +0.3

Camera +0.3

Selected adjustment value

Adjustment value displayed on FL-36

+0.3 +0.6

Actual light intensity adjustment

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In this mode, Super FP emission is performed at the set light intensity.

FP MANUAL indicator

ZOOM indicator Displayed according to the focal distance of the lens.

1. Tu rn the select dial to set the guide number (GN). Together

with the optimum shooting distance according to the camera setup.

2. Tu rn dial A to set the guide number (GN).

Set the guide number (GN) so that the optimum shooting distance is equal to the subject distance. When the optimum shooting distance is 0.6 m (0.5 m in case of close-up flash) or less, the displayed figure blinks to warn that the subject is located outside the flash light emission area. (see page 55.) The optimum shooting distance varies according to the camera setup (ISO speed, lens iris (F), lens focal length (ZOOM) and shutter speed). See page 54 for details.

Guide number (GN)

Optimum shooting distance

The optimum shooting distance can be calculated with the

Memo:

following formula. Optimum shooting distance = Guide number (GN)/Lens iris (F)

Light intensity adjustment

The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +0.7 and –0.7.

The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the custom setup operation (page 47).

• The indicator appears in the control panel.

Tu rn the select dial to choose a light intensity adjustment value.

0 → +0.3 →+0.7 0 → –0.3 → –0.7

2. The display shows the light intensity adjustment value ex-

cept when the value is 0. In this case, the displayed guide number (GN) and optimum shooting distance correspond

Light intensity adjustment value

to an adjustment value of 0.

3. Even if the camera’s flash adjustment mode is selected,

only the FL-36’s adjustment setting will work. The camera’s setting will not work.

[Example]

Selected adjustment value

FL-36 +0.3

Camera +0.3

Adjustment value displayed on FL-36

+0.3 +0.3

Actual light intensity adjustment

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PICTURE SHOOTING USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITHOUT COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY

1. Tu r n the electronic flash on. The batteries are recharged

when the Charge lamp lights up.

2. Press the MODE button to select the flash control mode.

• The selected mode is shown in the control panel.

• The mode is switched every time the MODE button is pressed.

Flash control mode

AUTO

MANUAL

Control panel display

Control operation Main application

Flash light intensity is controlled according to the light detected through the auto light receptor of the flash and to the lens iris (F).

Flash activation is performed according to the manually set guide number (GN).

Usually use this mode.

Shooting using manual flash.

Ref. Pages

<AUTO>

In this mode, the flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the lens iris (F) setting.

ISO speed

AUTO indicator MZOOM indicator

1. Adjust Zoom according to the focal length of the lens.

While keeping the MODE button pressed, turn the select dial within 2 seconds to set the ISO speed. Note: If the MODE button is kept pressed for more than 2 seconds, the flash mode changes to the Custom Setup mode (see page 47).

Tu rn the select dial according to the lens iris (F). If the camera setup (ISO speed and lens iris (F)) does not match one of the usable ISO speed/lens iris (F) combinations, the ISO and F indicators blink to alert you. In this case, change the camera setup (ISO speed and/or lens iris (F)).

4.When flash activation has been performed correctly,

the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds

Lens iris (F)

Memo: Test flash activation

•

after the shutter is released.

Memo:

By selecting an ISO speed and lens iris (F) different from those set on the camera, the light intensity can be adjusted in 1/3 steps.

The light check by means of test flash activation is possible only in the AUTO mode.

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ISO speed

AUTO light control range (m)

F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4

F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6 F4

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8 F5.6

F32 F22 F16 F11 F8

F32 F22 F16 F11

0.8 - 8.6 0.9 - 10.0 1.3 - 14.3 1.4 - 15.7 1.5 - 17.1 1.8 - 20.0 2.0 - 22.9 2.3 - 25.7

0.6 - 6.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.9 - 10.0 1.0 - 11.0 1.1 - 12.0 1.3 - 14.0 1.4 - 16.0 1.6 - 18.0

0.5 - 4.3 0.5 - 5.0 0.6 - 7.1 0.7 - 7.9 0.8 - 8.6 0.9 - 10.0 1.0 - 11.4 1.1 - 12.9

0.5 - 3.0 0.5 - 3.5 0.5 - 5.0 0.5 - 5.5 0.5 - 6.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.0 0.8 - 9.0

0.5 - 2.1 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 3.6 0.5 - 3.9 0.5 - 4.3 0.5 - 5.0 0.5 - 5.7 0.6 - 6.4

0.5 - 1.5 0.5 - 1.8 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.8 0.5 - 3.0 0.5 - 3.5 0.5 - 4.0 0.5 - 4.5

0.5 - 1.1 0.5 - 1.3 0.5 - 1.8 0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.2 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.9 0.5 - 3.3

0.5 - 0.8 0.5 - 0.9 0.5 - 1.3 0.5 - 1.4 0.5 - 1.5 0.5 - 1.8 0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.3

0.5 - 0.5 0.5 - 0.6 0.5 - 0.9 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.1 0.5 - 1.3 0.5 - 1.5 0.5 - 1.6

3200 1600 800 400 200 100 50 25

8 (W panel)

10 (W panel)

12 14 17 25 35 42

16 (W panel) 20 (W panel)

24 28 35 50 70 85

Firing angle (mm) Upper row: FOUR THIRDS. Lower row: 135

Lens iris

Light control range in AUTO mode

The above table shows the light control ranges in the off-flash condition. The displayed nearer value is 0.6 or more when the light emission section faces the front and 0.5 or more when it faces downward.

In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting.

Guide number (GN)

MANUAL indicator

1. The control panel shows the current guide number (GN).

2. Adjust the MZOOM indicator according to the focal length

of the lens.

3. Tu rn the select dial to set the guide number (GN).

MZOOM indicator

Light intensity ratio

In the Custom Setup mode, the flash intensity can be displayed in a light intensity ratio instead of the guide number (see page 49). Light intensity ratio: Ratio of emitted light intensity with respect to the intensity at full emission.

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How to determine the lens iris (F), guide number (GN) and shooting distance

OTHER OPERATIONS

1. When the shooting distance and lens iris are already determined:

Determine the guide number (GN) with the following formula and set the GN on the FL-36.

Guide number (GN) =

Lens iris (F) x Shooting distance (m)

ISO speed coefficient

2.When it is necessary to determine the lens iris (F):

Determine the lens iris (F) with the following formula and set F on the FL-36.

Lens iris (F) =

Guide number (GN) x ISO speed coefficient

Shooting distance (m)

3.When it is necessary to determine the optimum shooting distance:



Optimum shooting

distance (m)

Guide number (GN) x ISO speed coefficient

ISO speeds and their coefficients

ISO speed

Coefficient

See page 52 for the guide number list.

25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200

0.5 0.71 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6

Lens iris (F)

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

Bounce shooting

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Operation

180˚

7˚

90˚

Close-up Flash

1. While holding the Bounce lock release button, revolve the

light-emitting section in the up-down and left-right directions. The light-emitting section can be revolved in the range shown in the figure on the left.

Bounce lock release button (up-down direction)

Bounce lock release button (left-right direction)

• The light control range and optimum shooting distance are not displayed in the control panel.

• The color of the surface (ceiling and/or walls) off which the light is bounced will affect the

• When the firing angle adjustment is automatic (ZOOM), the ZOOM display on the control

•When the firing angle adjustment is based on manual switching (M ZOOM), the firing angle

pictures you take. Whenever possible, bounce the light off a neutral surface.

panel shows “- -” and the firing angle is set to 25 mm (50 mm with 135 type).

can be varied manually (see page 42).

Down: 7° (See “Close-up Flash” on page 41.)

If the position of the light-emitting section is locked, press and hold the Bounce lock release button and then change the position.

The flash activation area is inaccurate when the subject distance is between 0.5 and 1.0 m. In this case, tilt the flash down.

1. While keeping the Bounce lock button pressed, tilt the flash

down (7°)

2. The close-up flash indicator lights in the control panel.

Close-up flash indicator

(0.5〜1.0m)

• The recommended range for this flash is 0.5 to 1.0 m.

•

The available shooting range is displayed on the control panel. The maximum shooting distance is 2.5 m.

•

The flash light may be blocked when the lens is long or large in diameter. Be sure to perform test shooting.

• Do not tilt the flash down in normal shooting. This will darken the upper part of the image.

Available shooting range

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Manual Switching of Firing angle (ZOOM)

Using the Wide Panel

The firing angle can be adjusted manually.

MZOOM indicator

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 135 type). Each press of the ZOOM button switches the firing angle as follows.

• The ZOOM indicator lights in AUTO ZOOM mode.

AUTO 12 14 17 25 35 42

ZOOM (24) (28) (35) (50) (70) (85)

When the wide panel is used: (see page 43)

AUTO 10 8

ZOOM (20) (16)

•AUTO ZOOM can be selected only when the camera in use is equipped with the communication capability.

Note

Selecting a ZOOM value larger than your lens’s focal length will darken the peripheral areas of the image.

Use the built-in wide panel in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to a wider position than 12 mm.

1. When the lens focal length is shorter than 12 mm (24 mm

with the 135 type), the wide panel warming indicator lights in the control panel. (This does not occur if the camera is not equipped with communication capability.)

Slide out the wide panel and place it on the light-emitting area.

• The wide panel indicator lights in the control panel.

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Wide panel indicator

3. Press the ZOOM button to select the firing angle from 8

mm and 10 mm (16 mm and 20 mm with the 135 type).

• When the wide panel is used, the actual guide number (GN) will be lower than set. In the TTL AUTO, AUTO and FP TTL AUTO modes, this results in a reduction of the available shooting range. In the MANUAL and FP MANUAL modes, this results in a reduction of the optimum shooting range.

• Be sure to store the wide panel again after shooting.

•To prevent damage to the wide panel, do not flip it in the upward direction.

•If the wide panel is damaged when it is slid out, the ZOOM button will no longer be operable. If that happens, disable the wide panel switch to restore operability (page 47).

Various Flash Shooting Methods

The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the camera setup.

• Some flash shooting methods may be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera.

•For details on operating procedure, refer to the instruction manual for your camera.

1. Red eye-reduction flash

Reduces the appearance of red eyes due to flash emission.

2. Slow sync

The flash is emitted with slow shutter. This makes it possible to take clear pictures of subjects against a night background.

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3. Background screen sync

Slow shutter is used and the flash is emitted immediately before the end of exposure period. This makes it possible to take pictures of moving objects such as car taillights with a streaming effect.

CUSTOM SETUP

Custom setup allows each user to customize flash setup to suit his or her preferences.

Setup procedure

1. Tu rn the electronic flash on.

4. Combination with camera’s built-in flash

When the camera in use has a built-in flash, it can be used simultaneously with the electronic flash.

•

Advanced shooting techniques are possible. For example, you can bounce the light from the electronic flash off the wall or ceiling while using the camera’s built-in flash for a catch-light effect.

• With certain camera models, the built-in flash may be disabled when the electronic flash is mounted on the camera’s hot shoe.

Note

The electronic flash control mode should be set to TTL AUTO or FP TTL AUTO.

2. Press and hold the MODE button for more than 2 sec-

onds, until the setup mode display appears in the control panel.

3. Press the MODE button momentarily to select the setup

mode.

4. TTurn the select dial to select the value.

5. Keep the MODE button pressed for more than 2 seconds

to exit from setup and return to the previous control panel display.

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Setup mode

AF illuminator

Only works with the Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera. It does not work with other cameras.

Flash cable

Firing angle (ZOOM) display

Distance display unit

Light intensity adjustment

Mode display Value display

Dial A Dial B

Function Default

AF illuminator is activated according to the control from the camera.

AF illuminator is defeated.

Use this setting when not using the flash cable (clipping on to the hot shoe).

Use this setting when using the flash cable (off flash cable).

Firing angle (ZOOM) is displayed in terms of the lens focal length of a FOUR THIRDS digital camera.

Firing angle (ZOOM) is converted into the focal distance of the 135 type. This allows the flash to be used in the same feeling as the flash for a 135 type (35 mm film) camera.

Distance is displayed in meters.

Distance is displayed in feet.

Light intensity cannot be adjusted.

Light intensity can be adjusted.

4-3

OFF

Setup mode

Wide panel switch disabling

GN (guide number) indicator

ISO and F communication in AUTO mode Only works with a camera with ISO speed setting communication capability in AUTO mode.

Mode display Value display

Dial A Dial B

Function Default

The wide panel switch is activated. Use this setting to detect that the wide panel has been slid out.

The wide panel switch is deactivated. Use this setting when the wide panel is damaged so that the firing angle can be changed with the ZOOM button.

The flash intensity is displayed in a GN (guide number).

The flash intensity is displayed in a light intensity ratio.

The ISO speed and lens iris (F) are automatically set by the camera side.

The ISO speed and lens iris (F) can be set with the select dial.

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Setup mode

ISO speed selection in AUTO mode Works with a camera without ISO speed setting communication capability in AUTO mode. Also works with a camera with ISO speed setting communication capability in AUTO mode when the ISO and F communication in AUTO mode is set to OFF.

Mode display Value display

Dial A Dial B

ALL RESET

All Reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings.

• Press the MODE and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for 2 or more seconds to reset the custom setups (except for the distance display unit (m/ft)) to the default settings.

• The distance display unit (m/ft) is not altered by the all reset operation.

Function Default

The ISO speed can be set with the select dial.

100

CONTINUOUS FIRING

Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may cause it to deteriorate or malfunction. Therefore, continuous firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following table. Always leave the electronic flash unused for at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to the limit count.

Limit counts of continuous firings

Flash control mode

TTL AUTO AUTO MANUAL FP AUTO FP MANUAL

Light intensity ratio

1/1 6 sec. 10 1/2 3 sec. 20 1/4 1 sec. 40

1/8 to a/128 0.5 sec. or less 80

Flash interval Limit count

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FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42

With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85

1/125 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5

1/160 7.5 8.8 12.5 13.8 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5

1/200 6.7 7.8 11.2 12.3 13.4 15.7 17.9 20.1

1/250 6.0 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0

1/320 5.3 6.2 8.8 9.7 10.6 12.4 14.1 15.9

1/400 4.7 5.5 7.9 8.7 9.5 11.1 12.6 14.2

1/500 4.2 4.9 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7

1/640 3.8 4.4 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.8 10.0 11.3

1/800 3.4 3.9 5.6 6.1 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.1

1/1000 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0

1/1250 2.7 3.1 4.5 4.9 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.0

1/1600 2.4 2.8 4.0 4.3 4.7 5.5 6.3 7.1

1/2000 2.1 2.5 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.9 5.7 6.4

1/2500 1.9 2.2 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.4 5.1 5.7

1/3200 1.7 2.0 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.9 4.5 5.0

1/4000 1.5 1.8 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

1/5000 1.3 1.6 2.2 2.5 2.7 3.1 3.6 4.0

1/6400 1.2 1.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6

1/8000 1.1 1.2 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2

ZOOM (mm)

ISO100, m

Shutter speed

• FP TTL AUTO

GUIDE NUMBER (GN) LIST

FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42

With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85

Full emission 12 14 20 22 26 28 32 36

ZOOM (mm)

ISO100, m

TTL AUTO/AUTO

• TTL AUTO/AUTO

FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42

With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85

1/1 12.0 14.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 28.0 32.0 36.0

1/2 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5

1/4 6.0 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0

1/8 4.2 4.9 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7

1/16 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0

1/32 2.1 2.5 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.9 5.7 6.4

1/64 1.5 1.8 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

1/128 1.1 1.2 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2

ZOOM (mm)

ISO100, m

MANUAL

Light intensity ratio

• MANUAL

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ZOOM (mm)

ISO100.m

Shutter speed

• FP MANUAL

The following guide number (GN) figures have a 1/1 light intensity ratio.

FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42

With 135

16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 1/125 8.5 9.9 14.1 15.6 17.0 19.8 22.6 25.5 1/160 7.5 8.8 12.5 13.8 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 1/200 6.7 7.8 11.2 12.3 13.4 15.7 17.9 20.1 1/250 6.0 7.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 1/320 5.3 6.2 8.8 9.7 10.6 12.4 14.1 15.9 1/400 4.7 5.5 7.9 8.7 9.5 11.1 12.6 14.2 1/500 4.2 4.9 7.1 7.8 8.5 9.9 11.3 12.7 1/640 3.8 4.4 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.8 10.0 11.3 1/800 3.4 3.9 5.6 6.1 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.1

1/1000 3.0 3.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 1/1250 2.7 3.1 4.5 4.9 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.0 1/1600 2.4 2.8 4.0 4.3 4.7 5.5 6.3 7.1 1/2000 2.1 2.5 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.9 5.7 6.4 1/2500 1.9 2.2 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.4 5.1 5.7 1/3200 1.7 2.0 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.9 4.5 5.0 1/4000 1.5 1.8 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 1/5000 1.3 1.6 2.2 2.5 2.7 3.1 3.6 4.0 1/6400 1.2 1.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 1/8000 1.1 1.2 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.2

The guide numbers (GN) for light intensity ratios other than 1/1 in the FP MANUAL mode can be calculated with the following formula.

Guide number (GN) = Guide number at 1/1 x Light intensity ratio coefficient

Light intensity ratios and their coefficients

Light intensity ratio 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16

Coefficient 1.0 0.71 0.5 0.35 0.25

WARNING DISPLAY LIST

• Digital camera with communication capability

Warning details

Out of light control range in AUTO mode

Subject too close in MANUAL mode

Subject too close in FP MANUAL mode

Wide panel request in all modes

Control panel display

Remedy

Change the camera’s ISO speed or lens iris (F) setting.

①Change the camera’s ISO speed or

lens iris (F) setting.

②Change the guide number (GN) set-

ting.

①Change the camera’s ISO speed or

lens iris (F) setting.

②Change the guide number (GN) set-

ting.

Set the wide panel.

Ref. Page

P. 24

P. 27

P. 32

P. 43

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Warning details

Downward bounce in all modes

Control panel display

Remedy

The light-emitting section is set at 7° downward. Cancel this setting except for close-up flash photography.

Ref. Page

P. 41

• Digital camera without communication capability

Warning details

Downward bounce in all modes

Control panel display

Remedy

The light-emitting section is set at 7° downward. Cancel this setting except for close-up flash photography.

Ref. Page

P. 41

Wide panel warning in all modes

The wide panel is set. Pay attention to the distance to the subject since a lower guide number (GN) is selected.

P. 43

Wide panel warning in all modes

Out of light control range in AUTO mode

The wide panel is set. Pay attention to the distance to the subject since a lower guide number (GN) is selected.

Change the camera’s ISO speed or lens iris (F) setting.

P. 43

P. 35

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Q&A

Q Is multi-flash shooting possible in the TTL AUTO mode? A No, it is not possible.

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 AUTO modes only).

Q What will happen if the electronic flash is activated simultaneously with the camera’s built-in flash? A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is determined

according to the combined total light intensity (provided that the camera is in the P or A shooting mode). In bounce flash photography, the camera’s built-in flash can also be used for catch-light photography (see page 46).

Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing? A The batteries generate heat when flash firing is repeated successively. In this case, use the elec-

tronic flash at intervals until the flash emission section and batteries cool down.

Q Why can’t I mount the electronic flash on the camera? A The electronic flash cannot be mounted if the lock pin is in the out position. If this is the case, turn

the lock ring all the way in the opposite direction to [←LOCK] until it stops. Once the lock pin is in the in position, you can mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 18).

Q Why doesn’t the control mode change when I press the MODE button? A When the electronic flash is connected to certain types of communication-capable camera, the

flash control mode can only be controlled from the camera.

Q The picture is overexposed. What should I do? A First check the shooting range displayed on the control panel. If your subject is closer than the

displayed shooting range, try one of the following so that the shooting range becomes valid to your subject.

• Stop down the lens aperture.

• Set the light intensity adjustment value to the negative side (

• Use the wide panel.

Q What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash? A The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode, set the

color temperature to 5500K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the flash shooting conditions.

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 is removed

• During bounce photography

• During light intensity adjustment

• When the ISO speed and lens iris (F) are out of the setting range

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Q When the Olympus E-1 digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FL-36 control panel displays

turn off. Is this normal?

A Ye s, it is normal. When the E-1 enters the sleep mode, the FL-36 does as well. When the camera

wakes up, so does the FL-36.

Q Does the FL-36 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off? A When the E-1 is turned off, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode. When the E-1 is turned on again, the

FL-36 also turns on. When you want to turn off the FL-36, turn off the FL-36 before turning off the E-1. In addition, when connected to a camera without communication capability, the FL-36 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 15 minutes.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number : FS-FL36 Type : External electronic flash for digital still camera Guide number : Automatic switching

Firing angle : Automatic switching.

Flash emission period : Approx. 1/20000 to 1/500 sec. (Variable according to the light intensity, except in FP

Flash emission count : (at full activation) Approx. 320 times (using the LB-01 type lithium battery packs)

Recharge time : (from full activation to Approx. 6.5 seconds (using the LB-01 type lithium battery packs) charge lamp lighting) Flash modes : TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL Bounce angles : Up 0 to 90°, down 7°, right 0 to 90°, left 0 to 180° Auto power OFF : Interlocks with the auto power OFF operation of a camera with communication capa-

36: When in 42 mm (85 mm with 135 type) 20: When in 12 mm (24 mm with 135 type) 8/10 switching: When the wide panel is used.

At 12 mm: Up-down 61°, left-right 78°(equivalent to image angle of 12 mm lens)* At 42 mm: Up-down 21 When the wide panel is used for 8 mm: Up-down 83°, left-right 101° (equivalent to image angle of 8 mm lens)* * ZOOM values are the FOUR THIRDS camera values.

emission.) Approx. 150 times (using the LR6-type AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries)

(Variable depending on shooting conditions) Approx. 7.5 seconds (using the AA (R6) alkaline manganese batteries)

bility

, left-right 28°(equivalent to image angle of 42 mm lens)*

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AF illuminator : Automatic firing at low intensity, possible only when a camera with communication

Power supply :

Dimensions : Weight : 210 g (7.4 oz) (excluding batteries) Operating environment : Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

capability is connected. Standard effective distances (Variable depending on the camera and lens in use.) 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft) AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries (LR6) x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mh batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries (ZR6) x 2, AA (R6) oxyride batteries (ZR6Y type) x 2, AA (R6) lithium batteries (FR6) x 2 or 3 V lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x 1 67(W) x 108(H) x 95(D) mm (2.6 x 4.3 x 3.7 in) (excluding protrusions)

Humidity: No more than 80% (without condensation)

Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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