Olympus FL- 50 is a new high-powered flash developed specifically for digital SLR cameras. It features GN28 at 12 mm focal length (equivalent to 24 mm on a 35mm film camera), and... more
It features GN28 at 12 mm focal length (equivalent to 24 mm on a 35mm film camera), and GN50 at 42 mm focal length (equivalent to 85 mm on a 35mm film camera). A...
studio or in the field, the FL-50R flash unit enables flash photography minus the complication of cords and inconvenient set-ups. Control is possible directly from the camera without the need for cables. These units represent the ideal accompaniment to the Olympus E-3, which features a newly developed RC Data Transfer System that transmits data optically. This significantly reduces the power consumption of the built-in flash when being used as the system commander. A wide range of flash-related settings can also be easily accessed and adjusted using the camera's LCD panel as the user interface. Moreover, flash control is available in three groups, allowing flash mode and compensation settings to be set independently for each group - thus enabling ultra-precise illumination. Four remote control communication channels can be set by the user to avoid interference with other peripherals in the vicinity. Photographers also have the option to control wireless transmission distance by choosing between three signal strengths - for a range of up to 10m. This flash model incorporates adjustable heads, which can be swiveled without impeding their ability to communicate. Using its slave function, the FL-50R can also be used with other Olympus SLRs with manual flash facility and Olympus SP series cameras capable of slave mode operation. Furthermore, this model can also be interlocked with a large strobe in the studio. The irradiation angle of each flash unit can be set either by automatic zooming according to the interchangeable lens used or manually. Thanks to a built-in wide panel, the expansive irradiation angle required with a focal distance of 8mm (equivalent to 16mm in 35mm terms) is covered. The high-performance FL-50R boasts multiple adjustment modes including TTL Auto and manual, high-speed synchronization - in Super FP Mode up to 1/4000th sec - and also features fast recycle intervals
Features: AF illuminator, illuminated LCD display, flash +/- compensation
Manufacturer's product description
Olympus FL- 50 is a new high-powered flash developed specifically for digital SLR cameras. It features GN28 at 12 mm focal length (equivalent to 24 mm on a 35mm film camera), and GN50 at 42 mm focal length (equivalent to 85 mm on a 35mm film camera). Automatically adjust the flash coverage to the lens when zooming, or set it manually. A wide range of features is also available, including redeye reduction, slow synchro, and second-curtain synchro. GN is equivalent to ISO-100.
Power
Required Battery: 4 x battery - AA type
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Listed on Ciao since : 10/24/2007
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