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Battery| battery type 1 | LR6-type AA (R6) alkaline dry cell batteries |
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| battery type 2 | LB-01 type lithium battery packs |
| battery type 3 | AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries |
Operating Environment| operating temperature | 0 to 40˚C |
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| operating humidity | up to 80% (without condensation) |
| recycling time with LR6 batteries | seconds |
Flash Rotation Angles| flash rotation angle down | 61˚ |
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| flash rotation angle left-right | 78˚ |
| equivalent image angle of 12 mm lens | 78˚ |
Weight and Dimensions| dimensions | 102(W) x 131(H) x 102(D) mm |
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| dimensions (inches) | 5.2 x 3.1 x 4.0 in |
| weight | 15.5 oz |
Covers DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION statements for safe operation.
Guidelines for safe use, storage, and battery management.
Explains notes regarding the user manual's content and presentation.
Table showing flash emission intervals and counts per battery type.
Explains how to choose operational modes like TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL.
Information on usable shooting distances for AUTO mode based on camera settings.
Procedure for testing flash activation effectiveness in AUTO mode.
How to fine-tune the flash output intensity in MANUAL mode.
Adjusting flash output for high-speed sync shooting.
Choosing operational modes like AUTO and MANUAL without camera data.
Formulas and methods for calculating GN and lens iris for manual settings.
Table of ISO speed coefficients used in flash calculations.
Adjusting flash for close-up shots when subject distance is critical.
Manually setting the flash's zoom coverage to match the lens.
Method to minimize red-eye effect in portraits.
Flash sync with slow shutter speeds for night scenes.
Capturing motion blur with flash and slow shutter.
Using the flash unit alongside the camera's internal flash.
Step-by-step guide to accessing and changing custom settings.
Description of available setup modes like AF Illuminator, Flash Cable, ZOOM display.
Tables of guide numbers for FP MANUAL mode across various settings.
Clarification on whether multi-flash is possible in TTL AUTO mode.
When test flash activation and auto checking are most useful.
How the camera's and flash's built-in flashes interact.
Explanation for flash unit heat and cooling recommendations.
Information on whether the flash works with Olympus film cameras.
Troubleshooting problems with mounting the flash onto the camera.
Reasons why the control mode might not change when the button is pressed.
Guidance on optimal white balance for flash photography.
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