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Olympus E-M1X
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K 2-15 Flash Photography
Wireless Flash Control Range
The illustration is intended as a guide only. The ash control range varies with the
type of ash mounted on the camera and the conditions in the surrounding area.
Flash Control Range for Camera-Mounted FL-LM3 Flash Units
7m
5m
100°100°
50°
50°
50°
50°
60°
60°
30°
30°
30°
30°
We recommend that each group contain no more than 3 ash units.
• Wireless ash photography is not available in anti-shock mode or in rear-curtain slow sync
mode when a shutter speed slower than 4 s is selected.
Start wait times longer than 4 s cannot be selected in anti-shock and silent modes.
Flash control signals may interfere with exposure if subject is too close to the camera. This
can be mitigated by reducing the brightness of the camera ash, for example by using a
diffuser.
Third-Party Flash Units
Third-party ash units can be mounted on the hot shoe or connected via a sync
cable. Be sure to replace the cap on the external ash connector when it is not in
use. Observe the following precautions when mounting a third-party ash unit on
the hot shoe:
The camera X contacts (hot shoe and external ash connector) are not polarized. Note,
however, that older ash units requiring voltages over about 250 V must not be used, as they
could damage the connectors.
• Attaching ash units with connectors that do not conform to Olympus speci cations could
cause product malfunction.
When using a third-party ash unit, select shooting mode
M
, choose a shutter speed no
faster than the ash sync speed, and choose a setting other than [AUTO] for [K ISO].
• When adjusting ash output using ash controls, you will need to supply the ash with
information on the ISO sensitivity and aperture selected with the camera. Be sure to set ISO
sensitivity or aperture appropriately when adjusting ash output.
• Use a ash that covers the angle of the lens. Be aware that coverage is typically stated using
35 mm format equivalent focal lengths.
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