Olympus C 700 C-700 UZ Reference Manual (10.2 MB) - Page 177

External flash The FL-40 external flash can be used when taking flash pictures, either by itself or together with the main flash. To connect the FL-40 to the camera, the exclusive FLBK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB01 bracket cable (optional) are required. Without these options, the FL-40 cannot be used with this camera. Using both the main flash and the FL-40 external flash If the FL-40 is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the main flash and external flash to function together. Using the two flashes together allows for more sophisticated lighting, such as catch lighting. 1 Mount the FL-40 external flash on the flash bracket, then fasten it to the camera's tripod socket and connect the flash bracket and the camera's 5-pin external flash socket using the bracket cable. ● Please refer to each separate instruction manual for the external flash, flash bracket, and flash cable. 8 ● The 5-pin external flash socket cover on the camera is threaded. Unscrew and remove it before connecting the bracket cable. 5-pin external flash socket 2 Set the Mode dial to the position 3 Turn on the external flash. that allows the flash mode you use ● The mode for the external flash is (P. 74). TTL-AUTO. ~ Continued on next page 177