Olympus STF-22 Instruction Manual

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  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    [4UFVFSVOH'$ 3JOHCMJU[3';XFJGBDICMJU[5' $POUSPMFVSEFGMBTIFOHSPTQMBO'$ 'MBTIBOOVMBJSF3''MBTIFTKVNFBVY5' $POUSPMBEPSEFGMBTIQBSBNBDSP'$ 'MBTIEFBOJMMP3''MBTIEPCMF5' Instructions Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Instrucciones 2 53 107 161
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    Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Macro Flash System. Before use, please read this instruction manual to ensure your safety, and keep it handy for future reference. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Be sure to read and observe the following.) This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons
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    Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. Please contact your dealer or Olympus. Do not handle the Macro Flash System with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. Do not leave the Macro Flash System in a place where it may be exposed to high temperatures. Otherwise, deterioration
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    strong vibration or shock to the Macro Flash System by dropping it or hitting it against something. When the Macro Flash System has not been used for R6) lithium batteries (FR6 type x 4 • Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ....... x 2 * AA (R6) manganese batteries cannot be used. Be
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
    battery charger instruction manual. Improper Macro Flash System ˔ The functions available from the Macro Flash System are limited with certain digital cameras. For details, please check the Olympus website (http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1). Before reading this manual ˓ The information in this manual
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    for Macro Flash System ...12 • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 ...13 Loading batteries ...13 Attaching to the camera/Removing from the camera 14 • Ring Flash mode 18 Using the illuminators ...19 TTL AUTO ...20 MANUAL ...22 Light control range ...24 • Twin Flash TF-22 ...27 Attaching to the camera ...
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    just one of the two flash lamps. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 must be connected to the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller for use. When an Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera is used, the TTL AUTO mode can be used to optimize exposure. The RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash cannot be used
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    Ring Flash Set SRF-11 ˓ ˓ ˓ ˓ Twin Flash Set STF-22 ˓ Ring Flash RF-11 ˓ Twin Flash TF-22 ˓ ˓ ˓ Items marked ˓ are provided with each product. This instruction manual applies to the SRF-11 and STF-22. • Macro Flash Controller FC-1 • Ring Flash RF-11 • Macro Flash Case • Twin Flash TF-22
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    LENSES Olympus Four Thirds System Digital SLR Camera E-1 The Macro Flash System can be combined with this camera together with one of the Zuiko digital lenses marked with ˓ in the following table. ˓: Applicable. ʷ: Not applicable. Zuiko digital lens Ring Flash RF-11 Twin Flash TF-22 Remark
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
    Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Ring Flash connector (Page 15) Twin Flash connector (B) (Page 27) Twin Flash release button (Page 28) External power connector Connect the optional HV-1 Flash digital camera with communication capability. Dial A Dial B  Ring Flash release button (Page 15) Twin Flash
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    Control Panel Display Twin Flash Control mode Ring Flash Guide number (GN) Setting display (GN, light intensity and light intensity adjustment) Meter (Page 46) Feet (Page 46) * For simplicity, this figure shows the panel with all indicators lit. Twin Flash light ratio display (Pages 36& 40)
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
    ring mount (TF-22 flash section) Tripod screw Release button (Shoe Ring SR-1) Shoe frame CASE FOR MACRO FLASH SYSTEM The semi-hard case can accommodate all of the Macro Flash System components. Ring Flash RF-11 Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Diffuser FDT-1 Twin Flash TF-22  Flash Adapter Ring
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
    Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) ......... x 2 * AA flash in cold areas. • If the Power button of the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller is pressed when the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash is not connected, the [RING] or [TWIN] indicator on the control panel blinks and the Macro Flash
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
    the lock ring, then slide the Macro Flash Control- ler out of the hot shoe. 2. Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera. Attach the RF-11 Ring Flash or TF-22 Twin Flash to the Macro Flash Controller. • How to use the RF-11 Ring Flash : See page 15. • How to use the TF-22 Twin Flash : See page 27. 
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
    , malfunction may result. • Be sure to leave the Twin Flash connectors capped. Otherwise, the Macro Flash Controller cannot be turned on. Memo The Ring Flash and Twin Flash connector terminals are subject to high voltages. To ensure safety, the Macro Flash Controller is designed so that it cannot be
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
    stops, then turn the camera off and re-connect the Ring Flash to the Ring Flash connector (page 47). • Both Twin Flash connectors must be capped or the Ring Flash will not turn when the Power button is pressed. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN
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    MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 3. Press the Power button again to turn the Ring Flash off. Turn the Ring Flash off in the following cases: • Before mounting it on the camera or dismounting it from the camera. • When flash emission is not
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
    is controlled automatically by Usually use this mode with a digital performing pre-flash according to camera with communication capa- the camera setup. bility. Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash. set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may be unavailable depending
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
    makes it easy to confirm subject s in low light. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera, the illuminators function as red-eye reduction lamps that light up for about 1 second to minimize red eyes caused by flash
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    the actual flash is emitted. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE 1. See the following table and set the lens iris (F) according to the lens in use. LIGHT RATIO LAMP AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Standard lens iris Zuiko Digital lenses ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro F11 ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm
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    intensity can be adjusted between +3 and -3. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (page 46). • The indicator appears in the control panel. 1. Turn dial B to select
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    or guide number (GN) Since the distance to the subject is very short and the shooting magnification is very high in Macro shooting, flash light intensity and lens iris in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the light control range of the lens used and set
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    adjustment The light intensity ratio (guide number) can be adjusted in 1/3-step increments. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Light intensity ratio Adjustment setting The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the Custom Setup
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    to read the chart 1.TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure is available by setting the lens iris (F) in the range for each shooting distance shown in the following charts. Range with ISO 100 Range with ISO 400 2. MANUAL • Flash at optimum exposure can be obtained by setting the light intensity ratio
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    25m 0.22mm TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 400 The EX-25 Extension Tube cannot be used. ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm f2 (1/256 1/128(ʵʵ 8m 4m 2m 1m 0.5m 0.25m 0.22mm 22.2cm 17.7cm TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 When EX-25 Extension
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    1/4 1/2 1/8 1/4 1/16 1/8 1/32 8m 4m 2m 1.2m TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 400 1/1 1/4 1/2 1/8 1/4 1/16 1/8 1/32  1/16 1/64 28cmʙ27.6cm When EX-25 Extension Tube is used. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50-200mm f2.8-3.5, At 200 mm *SJT ' F22 F16
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    TWIN FLASH TF-22 • Attach the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller to the camera beforehand. 1. Attach the SR-1 Shoe Ring (provided) to the lens. Rotation ring Release button Rotation lock button 2. Attach the TF-22 Twin Flash to the shoe frame. • When removing the Twin Flash,
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    4. Insert the TF-22 Twin Flash connector terminal into the Twin Flash connector on the FC-1 Macro Flash Controller until it clicks. • When unplugging the connectors, be sure to press and hold the Twin Flash release button. Be sure to attach the cap after unplugging the connectors. • Do not pull the
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    connector (page 47). • If both the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are connected, the Twin Flash cannot be turned on by pressing its Power button. (The Ring Flash and Twin Flash cannot be connected simultaneously.) MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE
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    MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 3. Press the Power button again to turn the Twin Flash off. Turn the Twin Flash off in the following cases: • Before mounting it on the camera or dismounting it from the camera. • When flash emission is not
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
    . Usually use this mode with a digital camera with communication capability. Flash is performed at the manually Shooting using manual flash. set light intensity Notes • Certain modes may be unavailable depending on the shooting mode set on the camera. • The [TTL AUTO] mode may be unavailable with
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    • The intensity of the light directed at the subject varies according to the angle. TTL AUTO Flash is fired at optimum exposure, but the light adjustment range varies depending on the angle. MANUAL Set the flash ratio after taking some test shots. Note Pointing the light emitting section at the lens
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    makes it easy to confirm subject s in low light. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE Olympus Four Thirds System digital SLR camera, the illuminators function as red-eye reduction lamps that light up for about 1 second to minimize red eyes caused by flash
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    then the actual flash is emitted. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER 1. See the following table and set the lens iris (F) according to the lens in use. Standard lens iris Zuiko Digital lenses ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm
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    of the light intensity adjustment value set on the Twin Flash and that set on the camera. The light intensity adjustment value displayed on the control panel applies to the Twin Flash only. [Example] TF-22 Camera Adjustment setting +0.3 +0.3 Light intensity adjustment Actual adjustment display
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    shows both the light intensity ratio and bar graph simultaneously. • The setting can be varied in steps of 1/3.  MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Twin Flash light ratio Note In situations where optimum exposure cannot be obtained with the
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    of illumination from the Twin Flash that is applied to the subject varies depending on such conditions as whether one flash unit is used or two flash units are used, angle adjustment and light ratio. Set the appropriate iris (F) or light intensity ratio by referring to the guide number charts. When
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    should be taken in consideration when determining the flash light intensity and lens iris in the MANUAL mode. 1.When using an Olympus Four Thirds System SLR camera: • Check the TF-22 Twin Flash light control range diagram for each lens on page 42, and set the combination of the lens iris (F) and
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    Light intensity adjustment The light intensity ratio (guide number) can be adjusted in 1/3-step increments. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Adjustment setting The light intensity adjustment must be set to ON in the Custom Setup operation (
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
    . • The setting can be varied in steps of 1/3.  MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK TEST/ CHARGE GN/ POWER Twin Flash light ratio Note If the selected Twin Flash light ratio is too low for the selected light intensity ratio (guide number), the Twin Flash light ratio
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    of the Twin Flash. • Since the use of the diffuser reduces light intensity by about 2 steps, the guide numbers (GN) change as shown in the following tables. TTL AUTO • Flash at optimum exposure is possible, but the light con- trol range is reduced due to decrease in the guide number (GN). MANUAL
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    TF-22 Twin Flash with each type of lens. The figures assume that both flashes are used at the recommended angle (page 32). 1.TTL AUTO Flash at optimum exposure is available by setting the optimum settings by taking some test shots based on the following charts. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm f2 Macro 1/16
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    4m 2m 1m 0.5m 0.25m 0.22mm ˑWhen one flash unit is used (ISO100 1/512 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 400 Light control range using one flash unit at 1/512 flash emission ratio with ISO 100 ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm f2.8-3.5, At 54 mm 111
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    1/64  1/32 1/128 16m 8m 4m 2m 1.2m TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 400 1/4 1/16 1/8 1/32 1/16 1/64 1/32 1/128 1/64 1/256 28cm - 278.6cm When EX-25 Extension Tube is used. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50-200mm f2.8-3.5, At 200 mm *SJT ' F22 F16
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    The EX-25 Extension Tube cannot be used. TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 100 TTL AUTO light control range, with ISO 400 Light control range using one flash unit at 1/512 flash emission ratio with ISO 100 ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm f2.8-3.5, At 22 mm 1ʵʵ/1ʵʵ(((111///421))) 1/2(1/8) 11//84((11
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    displayed in terms of light intensity ratio. The light intensity in MANUAL mode is displayed in terms of guide number. OFF Guide numbers are displayed in meters. m Guide numbers are displayed in feet. • Custom setup can be performed separately for the Ring Flash (RING) and Twin Flash (TWIN). 
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
    Reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings. MACRO FLASH CONTROLLER FC-1 MODE LAMP LIGHT RATIO AUTO CHECK Flash or Twin Flash. The Twin Flash light ratio is improper. • Flash emission with the selected light ratio is not possible in Manual mode. • Set the proper Twin Flash
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    firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following tables. Do not use the Macro Flash System for at least 10 minutes after continuous firing up to the limit count. Limit counts of continuous firings Ring Flash RF-11 Limit count 40 times Twin Flash TF-22 Limit count 40 times 
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    Adapter Ring FR-1 Mounting adapter for use with a Zuiko Digital ED50mmf2.0Macro lens for Olympus Four Thirds System digital cameras. External power supplies • Flash High Voltage Set SHV-1 (Includes the HV-1 High Voltage Pack, BN-1 Ni-Mh Battery Pack and AC-2 AC Adapter.) The included BN-1 Ni-Mh
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    white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to 5500K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the flash shooting conditions. Q When the Olympus E-1 Four Thirds System digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FC-1's control panel
  • Olympus STF-22 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
    MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Macro Flash Controller FC-1 Model Number : FS-FC1 Type : External flash controller for digital still camera Light-emitting device : Ring Flash RF-11 or Twin Flash TF-22, exchangeable. Auto power OFF : Interlocks with the auto power OFF operation of a camera with
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    Twin Flash TF-22 Model Number : FS-TF22 Type : External flash for digital still camera Guide numbers : Full flash activation: 22 (using 2 flashes) or 16 (using 1 flash). Minimum flash activation : 1.0 (using 2 flashes) or 0.7 (using 1 flash). MANUAL flash activation : 1.0 to 22 (using 2
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Macro Flash System / Makro-Blitz-System
System de flash gros plan / Sistema de flash macro
Macro Flash Controller FC-1
Ring Flash RF-11 / Twin Flash TF-22
Makro-Blitz-Steuerung FC-1
Ringblitz RF-11 / Zweifachblitz TF-22
Controleur de flash en gros plan FC-1
Flash annulaire RF-11 / Flashes jumeaux TF-22
Controlador de flash para macro FC-1
Flash de anillo RF-11 / Flash doble TF-22
Instructions
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Mode d’emploi
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Instrucciones
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