Olympus FL-700WR User Manual

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Wireless Shooting
You can shoot an image using one or more fl ashes placing away from the
camera. You can adjust the positions and settings of the fl ashes to enjoy many
different lighting effects.
This fl ash supports wireless shooting with both radio communications and optical
communications.
Differences between radio communications and optical Differences between radio communications and optical
communicationscommunications
Wireless shooting with radio communications has some advantages over
wireless shooting with optical communications. Wireless shooting feature of being
less vulnerable to obstacles and ambient light allows fl exible receiver installation
and selection of shooting location.
The following chart shows the main functional differences.
Function Radio communications Optical communications
Maximum communication
distance
Approx. 30 meters
(98.4 ft.)
Up to approx. 5 meters
(16.4 ft.)*
Groups 3 groups (A / B / C) 3 groups (A / B / C) +
1 master fl ash
Communication channels 1 to 15 1 to 4
* The distance varies depending on the angle of the receiver and compatibility between the
fl ash and the receiver.
Optical communications
Flash commander
Receiver
Receiver
Wireless shooting is not possible
because the fl ash window of
the commander and the sensor
window of the receiver are not
facing each other.

Olympus FL-700WR Specifications

General

Type	Compact flash
Flash modes	Auto, Manual
Product color	Black
Channels quantity	15 channels
Operating frequency	2400 MHz
Camera brands compatibility	Olympus
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	100.2 mm
Width	70.4 mm
Height	106.3 mm
Weight	303 g