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USER MANUAL FL-36 R OLYMPUS

‘e When the subject is dark or low-contrast, the buil-in A iluminator emits light to faciltate focusing,

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

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Bounce lock release button (left-right direction) ESP. 9, 22

Bounce lock release button (up-down direction) EF P.9,22

indices EP. 22 Accessory shoe

EP. 12 MODE button EP. 12

EP.4 ne Battery compartment cover EP. 7

button ESP. 11 à LIGHT button

e Press to light up the control panel for about 15 sec.

The control panel also lights under control by à digital camera with communication capability.

ZOOM button POWER button LP. 11 uyP.21

€ Instruction manual (this manual) e Warranty card

Super FP flash Flash control mode Flash intensity control FOUR THIRDS EPP.18,20 EFP.13 se? 14 EP. 29 Wide panel L Firing angle EP. 24 ee n Close-up flash RMAENES ) EP. 21 EP.25 +0 Firing angle 150 sensitivity (00m) EP. 30, 46 value EP.21 Guide number (GN) Aperture (F) LP. 17, 38, 44 EP. 16, 30, 37,46 Setting display Feet EP. 29 ee) L Meter L EP. 29

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 fring angle (ZOOM) can be displayed in either of the following modes.

@ FOUR THIRDSFocal length of a Four Thirds System digital camera @ 135. …Focal length converted to an equivalent angle of view on à 135 type (35 mm film) camera

The text in this manual employs the (FOUR THIRDS] display mode and puts values in the [135] display mode inside parentheses, for example “(xx mm with the 135 type)". Forthe selection of the display modes, refer to “Custom setup” (E®P. 28).

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Names of parts Flash. Control panel

Basic shooting Loading batteries . Attaching to the camera Tuning on the electronic flash. Shooting. Flash intensity control

Other flash photography modes

MANUAL FP TTL AUTO FP MANUAL .

Setting the firing angle (ZOOM)

O Bounce shooting … Using the wide panel .

Various flash shooting methods

Custom setup. All reset...

Wireless flash . Basic wireless photography . About the placement of the electronic flash.

Picture shooting using a digital camera without communication capability

AUTO. MANUAL Slave flash .

Light control range in AUTO mode … Continuous firing.

Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following).

Caution for usage environment. Specifications …

The batteries are available separately. Always use one of the following battery combinations. e AA (R6) alkaline batteries/AA (R6) NiMH batteries/

AA (R6) lithium batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/

AA (RG) NiCd batteries x2 e Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) : x1 o Notes

e Carry spare batteries when traveling or when using the electronic flash in cold areas

1 open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment

AA (RG) batteries CR-V3

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

AA (RG) NiMH batteries (2,400 mAh)

CR:V3 lithium battery pack

* Measurements obtained from in-house tests at Olympus. Actual figures may vary

depending on shooting conditions.

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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.

L Pressing the bounce lock release button, place the light-emitting section in standard position (horizontal, front)

Bounce lock release button {left-right direction)

Bounce lock release button {up-down direction)

2 Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera

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

Lock pin 3 Loosen the lock ring. © ifthe lock pin is protruding, pull it back

inside by turing the lock ring as far as it

(C will go in the direction opposite to LOCK LE © notes

Electric Lock ring contacts

e Do not touch the electric contacts with a finger or metallic object.

€ Do not attach the electronic flash while the lock pin is protruding. Otherwise, malfunction may result. 9

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4 Slide the electronic flash all the way into the hot shoe until it stops with a click (@.

5 Tumthe lock ring as far as it will go in the direction of LOCK (@).

1 Loosen the lock ring completely, then slide the electronic fiash out ofthe hot shoe.

2 Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera

Using with a camera not equipped with hot shoe

Ifthe camera has an external flash connector, connect the electronic flash using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional)

e The electronic flash can be used as a wireless flash with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. LE “Wireless flash” (P.32)

e The electronic flash can be used as a slave flash with cameras equipped with the slave mode or manual flash mode. IF “Slave flash" (P.39)

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Turning on the electronic flash

Tum on the camera and electronic flash only after attaching to the camera. After tuming on the electronic flash, be sure to check the

remaining battery charge.

AUTO CHECK lamp Control panel

L Press the POWER button.

e Press the POWER button again to turn the electronic flash off.

2 Verify thatthe CHARGE lamp lights up.

e lfthe CHARGE lamp and AUTO CHECK lamp blink simultaneously, it means that the battery capacity is running low. In this case, replace the batteries.

Akaline or oxyride batteries [30 sec. or more N 10 sec. or more

Let try shooting pictures using the TTL AUTO mode. In TTL AUTO mode the flash intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera's settings.

Firing angle , Displayed according t the 1 Setthe camera's shooting mode to P focal length of the lens. (Program Auto).

Flash control mode 2 Press the MODE button ofthe electronic

flash repeatedly to set the flash control mode to [TTL AUTO].

3 Press the shutter button halfway. © Shooting information will be communicated

EP e between the camera and the electronic lash and the light control range will be € flash and the lighi 1 Il bé displayed on the control panel. Light control range © Ifthe subjectis not within the light control MODE button range, adjust the distance to the subject. AUTO CHECK © The light control range will vary according tmp to the camera's setup (ISO sensitivity,

aperture value and focal length ofthe lens)

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Selectthe flash control mode according to the subject and the shooting conditions. Press the MODE button repeatedly to change the flash control mode.

R Control operation Main application age

The flash light intensity is controlled automatically Usually use this according to the camera's setup. | mode with a camera

TTLAUTO | The fash wi be adjusted based | with communication | * 12 on the brighiness taken through | capability. the camera's lens. The flash light intensity is Ifthe camera has controlled automatically communication according to the camera's setup. | capabilty, this mode AUTO The flash will be adjusted based | can be used only | P. 16 on the brighiness captured when the camera by auto light receptor on the is an AUTO- electronic flash compatible model. Inthis mode, he flash 5 emited | on using MANUAL according to the guide number P.17

manual flash setting.

is controlled automatically. In | inthe daytime. MANUAL | MANUAL mode the flash is emitted according to the guide number selected.

e Certain modes may be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set on the camera and the functions ofthe camera in use. e Itis not possible to select an unavailable mode.

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Operation of the flash in each shooting mode

Values and operation details in the table will vary depending on the camera. Refer to your cameras instruction manual

Flash emission Shutter spee Aperture

The camera sets the shutter speed automatically, Atthe shooting conditions | The camera sets the that will trigger a flash | aperture automatically. emission, Shutter

speed is fixed at 1/30 The flash is emitted | or 1/60.

automatically when The aperture will be either backlight or set to the value you à brightness level The camera sets select. requiring flash is the shutter speed Use the guide number detected automatically. Atthe | and the light control À shooting conditions | range as a reference

that will require slower | when setting the shutter speeds, shutter | aperture value. speed is fixed at1/30 | [3 “Guide number or 1/60. (NI) list” (P. 44), “Light control range in AUTO mode” (P. 46)

The flash wi g |emeys be emited The camera sets the at shutter speeds aperture automatically. slower than the flash | The shutter speed will synchronization speed | be set to the value you ofthe camera. The |select. The aperture will be M flash will always be adjusted to the value emitted with Super FP you select. flash.

Flash intensity control The flash light intensity can be adjusted between +3 and -3

L'intne custom setup, set the flash intensity control to [on]. L& “Custom setup” (P. 28) e The 2 indicator appears in the control panel. 14 EN

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Flash intensity control

Flash intensity value

2 Tumthe dial to select a flash intensity

value as follows: 0 » -0.3 » -0.7 »-1.0.. »-3.0.

When the cameras flash intensity

control mode is set, the actual flash light

intensity will be the total of the flash

intensity value set on the electronic

flash and that set on the camera.

Adjustment value displayed on the control panel

Actual flash intensity value

@ In MANUAL and FP MANUAL mode settings on the camera will be

CO Other flash photography modes

AUTO The fiash 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.

Firing angle Displayed according to the focal length of the lens. © The light control range is not displayed if the camera's setup (ISO sensitivity and aperture value) does not match one of

the usable ISO sensitivity/aperture value combinations. In this case, the [ISO ] and IFlindicators blink to alert you. Change

the camera's setup (ISO sensitivity and/or aperture value). Er “Light control range in AUTO mode” (P. 46)

L The control panel shows the light control range according to the camera's setup.

Light control AUTO CHECK range 2 When flash activation has been

lamp performed correctiy, the AUTO CHECK

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

Test flash activation

Flash activation can be tested before actually releasing

Press the TEST button for test flash activation.

Ifthe AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after

the test flash activation, the flash is adjusted correct.

Ifthe lamp does not blink, change the aperture value, ISO Sensitivity, subject distance, etc.

‘e Checking the light by means of test flash activation is possible only in AUTO mode.

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MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting, Firing angle . : Dinlayed according to the À Trumthe dial to setthe guide number. focal length of the lens. e The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera's setup.

2 ifthe distance to the subject does not match the optimum shooting distance, change the guide number or the distance to the subject. © The optimum shooting distance varies

according to the camera's setup (ISO

Optimum shooting sensitivity, aperture value, lens focal

Guide number distance distance and shutter speed). For details refer to “Guide number (GN) list” (EP. 44),

Optimum shooting distance When the 150 sensitivity is set to 100, you can calculate the optimum shooting distance by dividing the guide number (GN) by the aperture value (F). L& “Guide number (GN) list’ (P. 44)

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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.

e Attenuation of shades when shooting a backlt picture.

e Outdoor portrait shooting using daytime fil-in flash shooting with the aperture opened up to blur the background.

Shooting against light

Without flash With flash (FP TTL AUTO) Portrait shooting

With aperture adjusted With aperture open

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Mode L The control panel shows the light control

Firing angle range according to the camera's setup.

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

e lfitis not within the light control range, change the distance to the subject or the camera's setup.

Light control to the camera's setup [ISO sensitivity, AUTO CHECK range aperture value, lens focal length and lamp shutter speed).

3 when fiash activation has been performed correctiy, the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released.

With Super FP fiash the highest guide number will be lower than in TTL AUTO mode. As a result, the light control range will be shortened.

FP MANUAL In this mode, Super FP fiash is performed at the set flash intensity.

Firing angle . : Disphayed according + the À Trumthe dial to setthe guide number.

focal length of the lens. © The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera's setup.

2 ifthe distance to the subject does not match the optimum shooting distance, change the settings or the distance to the subject.

= according to the cameras setup (ISO Optimum shooting Sensitivity, aperture value, lens focal Guide number distance distance and shutter speed). For details refer to “Guide number (GN) list” (EP. 44)

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Setting the firing angle (ZOOM)

The firing angle can be adjusted manually.

L Press the ZOOM button to adjust the firing angle.

e The [M ZOOM]indicator lights in the control panel.

© The fiing angle can be set to one of 12, 14, 17, 25, 35 and 42 mm (24, 28, 35, 50, ZOOM button 70 and 85 mm with the 135 type) Each press of the ZOOM button switches the fring angle as follows. 121 1725 35 2

20007 LE STE 24) (28) (85) (50) 7 (70) (85)

When the wide panel is used LE “Using the wide panel” (P. 24) 8

* [ZOOMI] (auto) can be selected only when the camera in use is equipped with the communication capability.

e Selecting a value larger than the focal length of the lens in use will darken the peripheral areas of the image.

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 with bounce

DA) 1 Pressing the bounce lock release

7° button, turn the lightemittng section up/down and leftright. © You can turn it down: 7°

EF “Close-up flash” (P. 25)

Bounce lock release button {up-down direction)

Bounce lock release button {left-right direction)

When the light-emitting section is atthe bounce position, the light control range and optimum shooting distance are not displayed in the control panel.

e The color of the surface (ceiling and/or walls) off which the light is bounced will affectthe pictures you take. Whenever possible, bounce the light off a neutral surface (white or very light grey will work best}.

e The firing angle will be set automatically to 25 mm (50 mm with the 135 type), and “- -" will be displayed on the control panel. You can press the ZOOM button to adjustthe fring angle manually. L "Setting the firing

angle (ZOOM)"(P. 21)

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 refiection on people's eyes. You can also illuminate with the reflector light parts ofthe picture that might have been shaded because of the bounce flash.

Shooting with bounce alone Shooting with reflector adapter To achieve the catch-light effect, turn the light-emitting section directly up or directiy sideways and aim the plate towards the subject.

L Pass the end with the mark ofthe reflector adapter's bel through the plate (@) and insert the 4 part of the belt into the plate (2).

2 Align the flat surface of the plate with the electronic flash and wrap the belt around the flash ((). Insert the other end of the belt firmiy into the plate (2).

Using the wide panel

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

L when the lens focal length is shorter than 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type), the wide panel waming indicator blinks in the control panel.

e This does not occur ifthe camera is not equipped with communication capability.

2 Slide outthe wide panel and place iton the light-emitting area.

3 Press the ZOOM button to adjustthe firing angle.

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

e lfthe wide panel is damaged when itis slid out, the ZOOM button will no longer be operable. Ifthat happens, disable the wide panel switch to restore operability. EE “Custom setup" (P. 28)

€ The fiing angle can be selected from 8 mm

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, pointthe flash to the down-most angle (7°) using the bounce lock release button.

L Pressing the bounce lock release button, tit the light-emitting section to the down-most angle (7°). The close-up flash indicator lights in the control panel.

Close-up flash Shooting range

e The available shooting range is up to 2.5 m.

e Do notuse this function for any purpose other than close-up shooting. If itis used in normal shooting, there wil be insuffcient ilumination for the upper half of the picture.

Various flash shooting methods

The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the

e Some fiash shooting methods may be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera.

e For details on how to use these modes, refer to the instruction manual for your camera.

Red-eye reduction flash Reduces the appearance of red eyes due to flash emission.

Slow synchronization

The fiash is emitted while the shutter is open for a longer time Usually when the flash is emitted, the shutter speed is fixed. However in this mode, the shutter speed is extended depending on the brightness. You will be able to take great pictures of people in night or tuilight scenes.

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 à streaming effect.

Combination with camera's built-in flash

When the camera in use has a built-in flash, it can be used

simuttaneously with the electronic flash

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

e With certain camera models, the builtin flash may be disabled when the electronic flash is attached to the camera's hot shoe.

Custom setup allows you to customize the electronic flash to suit your preferences.

L 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 selectthe setup mode.

MODE button 3 Tum the dial to selectthe value.

4 Press and hold the MODE button for more than 2 seconds to confirm the setup.

AF illuminator is f} |sctvated according ü Lo the control from

the camera A LTÉE À |ar ituminator is of,

A iluminator iL Use this setting when not using the flash cable 244 |(attaching to the Flash cable ro aise orusinga | Use this settng Fe when using the

Firing angle is displayed in terms of the lens focal length of a FOUR THIRDS

Firng angle 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 display unit

Distance is displayed in meter.

Distance is displayed in feet.

Flash intensity control

Flash intensity cannot be adjusted.

Flash intensity can be adjusted.

OFF Wide panel Switch disabling

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 50 as to be able to change the fring angle with the ZOOM button.

IS0,F and aperture communication value setup will in AUTO mode DM |be adjusted e Available automatically by the onyAUTO [ISO F camera. on HUE You can adjustthe commnication PIE E |1S0 sensiiviy and capability. LI 17 #7 |'aperture value on the electronic flash. 150 sensivity selection in AUTO mode e Works with à camera without communication 25 £ The 150 sensitivity capabli AIO ISO 1_ _|cnbesetwinthe | 100 ee 2 m5] dial camera with Je DE der communication capabilty when the 150,F communication is setto [OFF].

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

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Press the MODE and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for 2 or more seconds to reset to default settings.

This flash is compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Using the electronic fiash 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 camera and it controls the electronic flash automatically.

You can also combine several flashes to create à multiple flash array. To find out if your camera is compatible with this system, refer to the camera's instruction manual.

In wireless photography mode, the camera controls the electronic flash through a light communication system with the cameras built-in flash. Adjust the following settings on the camera and the electronic flash in advance

RC mode: \ This is the wireless mode. Set both the camera and the electronic E fiash to RC mode. À

Channel Changes the channel so the camera will not receive mistaken signals from other Olympus wireless RC flash systems operating nearby. Select a channel between 1 and 4 and setthe same channel on the camera and the electronic flash

Group: You can control remotely up to three groups (A, B, C) of flash arrays with different flash modes and other settings. On the electronic flash set in advance the group with which the flash will be emitted.

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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. RC mode 1 place the camera and the electronic flash. L "About the placement of the electronic flash" (P. 35)

sin 2 Press the MODE button ofthe electronic Rs) fiash repeatedly to set the flash control ro: © mode to RC mode.

3 Set{&RC MODE Jon the camera to [ON] and setthe camera's built: flash to a condition that it can be emitted.

e Setthe flash mode and the flash intensity on the camera

Flash intensity value

Normal flash/S uper FP

Group e Switch between

‘ Selectthe flash mode normal flash and and adjustthe flash Super FP flash. intensity individually for

groups A, B, and C. For :] Communication light MANUAL mode, select _! M} level :

the flash intensity. 1 esetthe En communication light level to [HI], [MID], or

Flash control Lo] mode Channel Flash intensity eSetthe communication channel t the same channel used on the electronic flash.

Æ While holding down the MODE button, Group

turn the dial to select the channel and

o u e When 2 seconds pass with the MODE LI button held, the camera enters custom CA setup. ce (@: € © 5 After shooting preparations are È completed, take some test shots to

check the flash operation and images. MODE button

6 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications ofthe camera and the electronic flash.

© The charge condition of the electronic flash is not communicated to the camera. Shoot the picture only after checking thatthe CHARGE lamp at the back of the electronic flash is on, or thatthe AF illuminator part at the front of the electronic flash is blinking,

When the camera's flash intensity control mode is set, the actual flash light intensity will be the total of the flash intensity value set on the electronic fiash and that set on the camera

© The fiing angle ofthe flash cannot be controlled automatically so be sure to check it beforehand. Pressing the ZOOM button on the electronic flash once will display the fing angle for about 2 seconds. You can change the fiing angle by pressing ZOOM button again while the current fiing angle is displayed. Verify whether the fiing angle setting is appropriate or not by performing a test shot.

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 details, refer to the camera's instruction manual.

L Atach the flash stand to the camera. e Slide the electronic flash all the way into

the flash stand until it stops with a click.

inside by turing the lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK.

== CZ € You can also fix the flash stand on a tripod.

2 Place the electronic flash so that the remote sensor is facing the camera, and tum the light-emitting section in the direction of the subject you want to shoot.

Placement examples: Placement of a single flash

Remote sensor Direction

Direction of the camera

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Placement examples: Placement of three flashes

Group B Groups À, B: Placed at the sides of the subject to bring out perspective and avoid a flat look.

Group C: Directed at the wall and bounced to diffuse shadows from the background.

Changing the amount of light of each flash

When shooting with multiple flashes you can create different effects of the flash photography by changing ie amount of ant of each flash. First, ty to change the flash mode and flash intensity value for each group. If that is not enough to create the expression you want, try the following.

€ Change the flash intensity value on the electronic flash

e Change the firing angle.

e lfthere is an object between the camera's butin flash and the electronic fiash it may obstruct the light signal and the flash may not be emitted.

e If enough light can be reflected back from the subject or from the background (for example a wall when shooting indoors), the arrangement will work even if is not perfectiy aligned.

e Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, itis recommended that each group have no more than three flashs to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference.

e Place flashes that are to be emitted in AUTO mode so that the auto light receptor will face the subject. In such case, the remote sensor will notface the camera so the flash will be emitted making use to reflected light from the subject or background.

36 e After you finish placing the electronic flash, be sure to perform a test shot.

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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.

You can also emitthe flash wirelessly as a slave flash. I “Slave flash” (P. 39)

AUTO In this mode, the flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the aperture setting.

AUTO CHECK lamp L while holding down the MODE button, 150 Aperture turn the dial to adjustthe ISO sensitivity. sensitivity value e When 2 seconds pass with the MODE

button held, the camera enters custom

Press the ZOOM button to adjustthe

firing angle according to the focal

Turn the dial according to the aperture

e lfthe ISO sensitvitylaperture value combinations do not match the usable range, the ISO sensitvity and aperture

MODE button value blink to alert you. In this case, 200M button change the ISO sensitivity and/or aperture value. && “Light control range in AUTO TEST button mode” (P. 46)

e Press the TEST button to test the flash activation. E&° ‘Test flash activation” (P. 16) Æ When flash activation has been performed correctiy, the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released.

Flash intensity value

By selecting an ISO sensitivity and aperture value different from those set on the 37 camera, the flash intensity can be adjusted in 1/3 steps. EN

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

L The control panel shows the current

e Flash intensity ratio: Ratio of emitted flash intensity with respect to the intensity at full emission.

2 Press the ZOOM button to adjustthe firing angle according to the focal ZOOM button distance of the lens.

3 Tumthe dial to set the guide number.

How to determine the aperture value and guide number a When the shooting distance and aperture value are already ’ determined:

Determine the guide number with the following formula and setthe value on the electronic flash

Aperture value (F) x Shooting distance (m) 1S0 sensitivity coefficients

When itis necessary to determine the aperture value: Determine the aperture value with the following formula and setthe value on the electronic flash

Guide number (GN) x1SO sensitivity coefficient

Shooting distance (m)

When itis necessary to determine the optimum shooting distance:

Guide number (GN) x1S0 sensitivity coefficient

Optimum shooting distance (m) = Apenire value (F}

1S0 sensitivity and their coefficients

EEE 25 | so | 100 | 200 | 400 | 800 | 1600 | 3200 CEE 05 |o71 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 40 | 56

38 For details aboutthe guide number, refer to “Guide number (GN) list” (EP. 44) EN

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The electronic flash is equipped with the slave function. In this function you can emitthe flash with a wireless remote control by synchronizing itto the emission of another flash.

L Place the electronic flash.

Slave mode 2 Press the MODE button of the electronic fiash repeatedly to set the flash control mode to [SL AUTO] or [SL MANUAL].

e The flash setup is the same as in AUTO

8 or MANUAL mode. & “AUTO” (P. 37), “MANUAL" (P. 38)

c> 3 Setup the camera in the following way.

e Iother photographers are shooting using flash, the electronic flash may reactto those lights and be emitted

© The fiing angle ofthe flash cannot be controlled automatically s0 be sure to check it beforehand. Pressing the ZOOM button on the electronic flash once will display the fiing angle for about 2 seconds. You can change the fring angle by pressing ZOOM again while the current fiing angle is displayed. Verify whether the fiing angle setting is appropriate or not by performing a test shot.

Ref. Remedy ei page P.16 (camera with communication RS pero _GPebiy)__ | Change the camera's 150 sensitivity ge 2] | or aperture setting RES P.37 {camera without communication capability) When the opüimum shooting distance is less than 0.6 m (1.9 fL) (0.5 m (L6 fL) in case of close-up flash}, = | the displayed value blinks to alert O In MANUAL mode: M ségsel | you thatthe shooting range does par { Subject too close Ga =#n) |notmatch the light emission area of | P FT Jhefiash. 1 Change the camera's 150 Sensitivity or aperture setting 2 Change the guide number setting. In FP MANUAL ) Change the camera's 150 mode: sensitvity or aperture setting. P.20 Subject too close 35% | (2 Change the guide number setting. In all modes: Wide panel : Setthe wide panel. P.24 request warning The lightemiting section is üited 7° In all modes: mn downwards. p.25 Dounward bounce Cancel this setting except for close- | P- up flash photography. The wide panel is set. modes " Pay attention to the distance tothe | } 24 parts subject since the guide number will | P- Warning be lower.

Q when are test flash activation and auto checking effective?

À Checking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effective in bounce flash (in AUTO modes only)

Q why does the electronic flash get hot after successive emissions?

À The batteries generate heat when flash is emitted repeatedly. In this case, use the electronic flash at intervals until the flash emission section and batteries cool down.

Q why can'ti mount the electronic flash on the camera?

À The electronic flash cannot be attached if the lock pin is protruding. In such case, tum the lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK (ESP. 9).

Q why doesn'tthe flash control mode change when 1 press the e MODE button? Ï À When the electronic flash is connected to certain types of À communication-capable cameras, the flash control mode can only be controlled from the camera

Q what is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the electronic flash?

À The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode, setthe color temperature to around 5500K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the fiash intensity.

Q The AF illuminator does not light up. What is wrong?

À The AF illuminator only works when you use the electronic flash with Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR cameras. It does not work with other cameras. The AF illuminator will not work also when lenses large in diameter that can obstruct it are attached to the camera

Q The light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong?

À 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. e When the ISO sensitvity and aperture value are outofthe setting range

Q The flash wasn'temitted when shooting in RC mode. What is wrong?

À Verify that the camera and the electronic flash are set to the same channel and thatthe group is set correctiy (LS P. 34).

Q How can | find out if my camera is compatible with wireless flash?

À You can use the RC mode only with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With other cameras you may be able to use the electronic flash as slave flash ifthe camera's built-in flash can be set to slave flash mode or manual flash mode For details, refer to the cameras instruction manual

Q when the Olympus digital camera entered the sleep mode, the control panel on the electronic flash tumed off as well. Is this normal?

À Yes, itis normal. When the camera enters the sleep mode, the FL-36R does as well. When the camera wakes up, so does the FL-36R. After approximately 15 minutes in sleep mode, the FL-36R turns off. In such a case, press the POWER button to turn the FL-36R back on

Q Does the FL-36R also tu off when the Olympus digital camera is tumed off?

À When the camera is tumed off, the FL-36R enters the sleep mode. After approximately 15 minutes, the FL-36R automatically turns off.

In such a case, press the POWER button to turn the FL-36R back on

Q why did the FL-36R automatically turn off?

À 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 ifitis not operated for about 15 minutes. After another 15 minutes, the power tuns off.

eFP MANUAL The following guide number figures have à 1/1 flash intensity ratio.

28200 |17/20/28/31/34/39[45[50

aa000 |15/18/25/28/30/35[40[45

25000 |13/16/22/25/27/31|36[40

m6400 |12/14/20/22/24/28|[32[36

O a8voo [i1fi2/[18/19/21/25[28[32 L The guide numbers for flash intensity ratios other than 1/1 in the FP MANUAL mode

can be calculated with the following formula. Guide number = Guide number at 1/1 x Flash intensity ratio coefficient

Flash intensity ratios and their coefficients

Flash inten: 11 [12/14 [18 [uns

Coefficient 10 [on/0s [035 [025

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

06/05-09 The right part of the table shows light control ranges when using à camera without communication capability. The figures given are for reference only. When you use à camera equipped with the communication function, the light metering range for the lens in use is displayed on the control panel. This range may be different from the figures in this table.

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CO Continuous firing

À\ For your safety, be sure to observe the following.

Continuous frings make the light-emitting section hot and may result in its deterioration, malfunction or deformation. Therefore, continuous fiing 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

Flashinterval Limit count

FULL; 1/1 Gsec. 10 12 35ec. 20 La 1sec. 40

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Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following)

This instruction manual uses à variety of common symbols and icons to assist you in proper handling and usage of this product and to wamn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. These symbols and their significance are described below.

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Mhis electronic flash has been designed exclusively for use with Olympus digital cameras. Do not connectthe electronic flash to à camera not manufactured by Olympus, as this may result in à malfunction or damage to the camera and/or flash

| ÂÀ\ DANGER Me electronic fiash incorporates high-voltage circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble or modify it, as this may result in electric shock and/or LS injury.

Do notuse the electronic flash in a place where it may be exposed to S flammable or explosive ges. Otherwise, fre ignition or explosion may LS

Mo prevent a traffic accident, do not direct the flash towards the driver S of a car. KL

Do not fre the fiash or AF illuminator light immediately in front of a S person's eyes (particulariy an infant). Exposure to the lightfromthe fiash 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. M Do not leave the electronic flash and batteries within reach of children. © lfa child swallows a battery or small accessory, see a doctor O immediately Ifthe fash is emitted near a child, their eyes may be injured irreparably. ‘+ Moving parts of the electronic flash could injure à child. MAvoid the following actions to prevent fire or injury due to battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition or bursting S « Do not use batteries that are not specified for use with this electronic fash Do notthrow the battery in a fire, expose itto heat, short-circuit it, or disassemble it ‘ Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types or brands. O ‘ Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline { batteries. ‘ Do not load batteries with the #/- polarity reversed M Do not store the electronic flash in a place exposed to excessive dust or moisture. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result

Do notuse the flash when itis covered by a flammable object such as a handkerchief. Do not touch the light-emittng area after use. It will be very hot and could burn you

Mitre electronic flash is dropped in water or any fluid gets inside, immediately remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or consult your Olympus Authorized Service Station: Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.

M Do not expose the electric flash to dripping or splashing,

M Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like

Mi you notice any abnormalities such as leakage, discoloration,

deformation, overheating, or odor, stop using this device. Continued O 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. Contact your dealer or consult your Olympus Authorized Service Station.

MAieys remove the batteries when you don't expect to use the S 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 resultin fire or electric S shock.

Do not handie the electronic flash with wethands. Doing so could S result in electric shock. Ne

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.

ù Do nottake out the batteries immediately after using the electronic S en) fiash continuously for a long period L Otherwise, the hot batteries may cause burns I Do not deform the battery compartiment or allow any foreign objects to S get inside.

Use oniy the specified batteries

Me sur to observe the following points. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fie 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. Ifthe batteries do not fit smoothly in the battery compartment, do not force them

« Never use a battery ifits outer coating (insulation) has been partally 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 partally. Never use these

batteries. \ M Do not use the following kinds of batteries S O #5 +5 Outer coating 2@a Thenegatve <@ <@a The negative end \ {insulation) is end is slightiy is ft (uhether or 2° | «MM pecting or has suolenand 2%] “M nota partottne peeled off [even is not covered negative pole is ifthe battery is by the coating covered by ne brand-neu)! finsulation) coating) Mibatery fluid gets on your skin or clothes, i may imitate your skin. immediately rinse your skin or clothes with clean water.

Mibatery fluid comes in contact with your eyes, blindness may result Rinse your eyes with clean water without rubbing them and see à doctor immediately.

Do not apply a strong shock to a battery or throwr it S ADo not immerse batteries in water or expose to moisture including rain, K° seawater and animal urine.

Do notthrow a battery in fire or heat it. S

CO Cau or usage environment

€ To protectthe high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the flash in the places listed below, no matter ifin use or storage:

* Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.

+ In sandy or dusty environments.

+ Near flammable items or explosives.

+ In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.

+ In places prone to strong vibrations.

e Never drop the flash or subject itto severe shocks or vibrations.

e When the electronic flash has not been used for a long period, mold or moss may form. This can cause à malfunction. To prevent this, it is recommended to check the operations before using the electronic fiash after a long period of storage.

€ Do not touch electric contacts on the flash

Battery Handling Precautions

elfthe +/- terminals of a battery are stained with sweat or oil smudges, contact failure may result Clean the terminals well with a dry cloth before using the batteries.

e 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.

ein general, battery performance will be temporarily reduced as the ambient temperature drops. When using batteries in a cold place, keep them warm by keeping the electronic flash in cold protection gear or clothing.

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

e When disposing of a rechargeable battery, insulate the +/- terminals with pieces of tape and be sure to follow local regulations.

For customers in USA FCC Notice

This device complies with part 15 ofthe 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

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex (an) IV]indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. BE Pease use the retum and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

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

O Flash emission period:

Flash emission count {at full activation)

Recharge time {from full activation to CHARGE lamp lighting) Flash modes

FS-FL36R External electronic flash for digital stil camera

36: When in 42 mm (85 mm with the 135 type)

20: When in 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type)

12/14 switching (when the wide panel is used)

At 12 mm: Up/doun 61°, Lefyright 78°

(equivalent to image angle of 12 mm lens)*

At 42 mm: Up/down 21°, Lefyright 28°

(equivalent to image angle of 42 mm lens)*

* ZOOM values are the FOUR THIRDS camera values

Approx. 1/20000 to 1/500 sec. (variable according to L

the flash intensity, except in Super FP flash)

Approx. 140 times (using AA (RG) alkaline batteries)

Approx. 320 times (using lithium battery packs)

{Variable depending on shooting conditions)

Approx. 7.5 seconds (using AA (R6) alkaline batteries)

Approx. 6.5 seconds (using lithium battery packs)

TTLAUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL, RC, SL AUTO, SL MANUAL Up: 0 to 90°, down: 7°

Right: 0 to 90°, left: O to 180°

Interlocks with the auto power off operation of a camera with communication capability

Automatic fing at low intensity, possible only when à camera with communication capabiliy is connected. Standard effective distances: 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft) {Variable depending on the camera and lens in use.)

RC function :_ Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash

system. Effective distance : Up to approx. 10 m (32.9 ft) Power supply 2 AA(R6) alkaline batteries, AA (R6) NiMH batteries, AA

(RG) lithium batteries, AA (RG) oxyride batteries, AA {R6) NiCd batteries x 2 or CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Olympus LB-01) x1

Dimensions 2 67 (W) x108 (H) x95 (D) mm (2.6 x4.3 x 3.7 in.)

excluding protrusions)

260 g (9.2 oz.) (excluding batteries)

Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Humidity: No more than 80% (without condensation)

Weight Operating environment

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

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