Q&A
QIs multi-flash shooting possible in the TTL AUTO mode?
ANo, it is not possible.
QWhen are test flash activation and auto checking effective?
AChecking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effec-
tive in bounce flash (in AUTO modes only).
QWhat will happen if the electronic flash is activated simultaneously with the camera’s built-in
flash?
AIn the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is deter-
mined 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 59).
QWhy does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing?
AThe batteries generate heat when flash firing is repeated successively. In this case, use the
electronic flash at intervals until the flash emission section and batteries cool down.
QWhy can’t I mount the electronic flash on the camera?
AThe 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 44).
QWhy doesn’t the control mode change when I press the MODE button?
AWhen the electronic flash is connected to certain types of communication-capable camera,
the flash control mode can only be controlled from the camera.
QWhat is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash?
AThe 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.
QThe light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong?
AThe 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
QWhen the Olympus E-1 digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FL-50 control panel displays
turn off. Is this normal?
AYes, it is normal. When the E-1 enters the sleep mode, the FL-50 does as well. When the
camera wakes up, so does the FL-50.
QDoes the FL-50 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off?
AWhen the E-1 is turned off, the FL-50 enters the sleep mode. When the E-1 is turned on again,
the FL-50 also turns on. When you want to turn off the FL-50, turn off the FL-50 before turning
off the E-1. In addition, when connected to a camera without communication capability, the
FL-50 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated for about 60 minutes.
WARNING DISPLAY LIST
Warning details Control panel display Ref. Page
Out of light control
range in AUTO mode
Subject too close in
MANUAL mode
Subject too close in
FP MANUAL mode
Downward bounce
in all modes
Wide panel request
in all modes
Wide panel warning
in all modes
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49
52
57
58
58
Camera that dis-
plays warnings
Remedy
Change the camera’s ISO
speed or lens iris (F) set-
ting.
Change the camera’s
ISO speed or lens iris
(F) setting.
Change the guide num-
ber (GN) setting.
Change the camera’s
ISO speed or lens iris
(F) setting.
Change the guide num-
ber (GN) setting.
Set the wide panel.
The light-emitting section
is set at 7° downward.
Cancel this setting except
for close-up flash photog-
raphy.
The wide panel is set.
Pay attention to the dis-
tance to the subject since
a lower guide number (GN)
is selected.
Out of light control
range in AUTO
mode
Change the camera’s ISO
speed or lens iris (F) set-
ting.
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Digital camera with communication capability
Digital camera without communication capability