Olympus FL-40 Flash Synchronization

Normal synchronized

Flash Synchronization

When taking a flash-lit picture of people against a nightscape, it is likely that

the background comes out underexposed. Even dark backgrounds can be

illuminated by using flash synchronization.

1Set the camera's mode dial to "S (Shutter speed)" or "M (Manual)",

and the shutter to a slow speed.

2Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.

If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.

3Press the shutter release button down all the way.

Flash-lit slow synchronized

shooting

Contents

Main ELECTRONIC FLASH FL-40 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS CAUTION Radio and Television Interference - for the North & South American Continents WARNING Legal and other notices WARNING FOR SAFE USE Warning: Caution: CAUTION CARE AND STORAGE Cameras That the Flash Can Be Attached to CONTENTS with without Check the Contents of the Carton Names of Parts Names of Control panel Loading Batteries 1 2 3 E Turn the Power OFF after Checking the Battery 1 Turn the Power ON to Check the Battery 1 2 Mounting the Flash on the Camera 1 2 3 5 Detaching the Flash from the Camera with 1 2 3 Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras Taking Pictures in the Camera's P, A or S Shooting Modes 1 2 3 5 Taking Pictures with Both the FL-40 and the Camera's Built-in Flash 1 2 3 5 Bouncing Light 1 2 3 Flash Synchronization 2nd Curtain Synchronization Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode 1 2 3 Exposure Compensation 1 Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras without not Communication Capabilities Taking Pictures in the Regular AUTO Flash Mode Setting Illuminating Angle Manually 1 2 Wide Panel Focal Distance and Aperture in the MANUAL Flash Mode Available Combinations of CCD Sensitivity and Aperture Q & A Specifications