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Exclusively designed for digital, the Olympus FL-36R Dedicated Flash is a powerful, intelligent flash. It is the ideal companion to the Olympus E-3 digital SLR, which features Olympus' 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 be easily accessed and adjusted using the camera's LCD display. Wireless flash control is available in three groups, allowing flash mode and compensation settings to be set independently for each group, enabling ultra-precise illumination.

The high guide number of 36 meters/118 feet at 42mm (35mm equivalent of 84mm) and ISO 100 delivers power in a compact design, while the built-in wide panel makes it possible to deliver effective brightness at a focal distance of 8mm (equivalent to 16mm with 35mm camera). Light emitting and brightness control circuitry achieve uniform lighting in the picture area and high brightness control accuracy. The FL-36R flash unit allows 1/8EV-step accuracy to satisfy the high light metering precision digital photography demands, and has a rotary flash head that can be rotated in four directions.

Olympus FL-36R Flash Key Features

FL-36R Box Contents

• FL-36R Flash
• FLST-1 Flash Stand
• Soft Case
• Manual
• Warranty Card

Abundant Power - GN 118 (feet) / GN 36 (meters) at 42mm and ISO 100

With a Guide Number of 36 meters/118 feet at 42mm (35mm equivalent of 84mm) and ISO 100, the FL-36R provides impressive illumination in a compact package. The FL-36R also boasts GN 66 (feet) / GN 20 (meters) performance at the 12mm focal length (equivalent to 24mm on a 35mm camera; ISO 100).

Wireless Remote Control in Three Groups (A, B and C)

Giving professionals the freedom and control they need to operate effectively in the studio or in the field, the FL-36R flash unit enables flash photography minus the complication of cords and inconvenient setups. Control is possible directly from the camera without the need for cables. The FL-36R is the ideal companion to the Olympus E-3 digital SLR, which features Olympus' 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. Flash control is available in three groups, allowing flash mode and compensation settings to be set independently for each group, enabling ultra-precise illumination.

The user can select from four remote control communication channels to avoid interference with other wireless devices 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 about 33 feet (10 meters). And the FL-36R's adjustable head can be swivelled without impeding its ability to communicate. Any flash mode (TTL-AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL-AUTO/FP MANUAL) can be used. When used in combination with the Olympus E-3 Digital SLR, which features a commander function incorporated in the built-in flash, wireless multi-flash photography is possible without using an outside commander.

Slave Function

The slave function allows the FL-36R flash to be used with other Olympus SLR cameras with manual flashing capability and SP Series compact cameras with slave mode operation capability. In addition, the FL-36R be interlocked with a large flash in the studio.

Super FP Flash Mode

In addition to supporting the cameras' normal synchronization speed of 1/180 second, the FL-36R flash unit features Olympus' Super FP Flash Mode for wider creative photographic possibilities. The Super FP Flash Mode activates the flash from the instant the shutter opens until it closes again, allowing the flash to be used even at the highest shutter speeds. The Olympus E-3 and E-1 permit flash synchronization at all shutter speeds right down to 1/4000 second.

TTL-Auto, Auto and Manual Modes

Bounce and Swivel Head

Flexible swivel control lets you fine-tune flash direction for maximum creative control.

Built-in Wide Panel

The built-in wide panel makes it possible to deliver effective brightness at a focal distance of 8mm (equivalent to 16mm with 35mm camera).

Automatic Flash Coverage Adjustment

The flash reflector adjusts automatically in several steps during lens zooming to match the flash coverage to the lens angle of view. A built-in diffuser can be used to obtain wide-angle coverage at an 8mm focal length (equivalent to 16mm on a 35mm camera).

AF Assist Illuminator

The flash unit has an AF assist illuminator that extends the range of the camera's focus assist illuminator from 7 to 10 meters.

Olympus FL-36R Flash Specifications

Type

External electronic flash for digital still camera

Guide Number (ISO 100)

Automatic switching
GN 66 (feet) / GN 20 (meters) at 12mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
GN 118 (feet) / GN 36 (meters) at 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 84mm)
12/14 switching with wide panel

Firing Angle

Automatic switching
At 12mm focal length (35mm equivalent 24mm): Up-down 62°, Left-right 78°
At 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent 84mm): Up-down 21°, Left-right 28°
At 8mm focal length with wide panel (35mm equivalent 16mm): Up-down 83°, Left-right 101°
*All FourThirds system focal lengths

Flash Modes

TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual

Wireless (RC) Function

Available when flash used with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system
Channel: 4 channel setup
Group: 3 groups control
RC Mode: TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual

Slave Function

Auto, Manual

Bounce Angles

Up: 0 - 90°
Down: 7°
Left: 0 - 180°
Right: 0 - 90°

Custom Setup

AF illuminator: on/off
Flash cable: on/off
Firing angle display: FourThirds/35mm equivalent
Distance display: m/ft
Flash intensity control: on/off
Wide panel switch disabling: on/off
ISO, F communication in Auto mode: on/off
ISO setting in Auto mode

Power Supply

2 x AA alkaline, 2 x AA NiCd, 2 x AA NiMH, 2 x AA oxyride, 2 x AA lithium or 1 x LB-01 (CR-V3) lithium battery packs

Dimensions (H x W x D, excluding projections)

4.3" x 2.6" x 3.7" (108 x 67 x 95 mm)

Weight

9.2 oz. (260 g) without batteries

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