Olympus FL-36 - Manual (Page 30)

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Q Why doesn’t the control mode change when I press the MODE button?
A When the electronic flash is connected to certain types of communication-capable camera, the
flash control mode can only be controlled from the camera.
Q The picture is overexposed. What should I do?
A First check the shooting range displayed on the control panel. If your subject is closer than the
displayed shooting range, try one of the following so that the shooting range becomes valid to
your subject.
• Stop down the lens aperture.
• Set the light intensity adjustment value to the negative side (-).
• Use the wide panel.
Q What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash?
A The auto 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 shoot-
ing conditions.
Q The light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong?
A The light control range is not displayed in the following cases:
• When the Extension Tube EX-25 (optional) is used
• When the lens is removed
• During bounce photography
• During light intensity adjustment
• When the ISO speed and lens iris (F) are out of the setting range
Q&A
Q Is multi-flash shooting possible in the TTL AUTO mode?
A No, it is not possible.
Q When are test flash activation and auto checking effective?
A Checking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effective in
bounce flash (in AUTO modes only).
Q What will happen if the electronic flash is activated simultaneously with the camera’s built-in flash?
A In the TTL mode, both flashes emit light simultaneously and the optimum exposure is determined
according to the combined total light intensity (provided that the camera is in the P or A shooting
mode). In bounce flash photography, the camera’s built-in flash can also be used for catch-light
photography (see page 46).
Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive firing?
A The batteries generate heat when flash firing is repeated successively. In this case, use the elec-
tronic flash at intervals until the flash emission section and batteries cool down.
Q Why can’t I mount the electronic flash on the camera?
A The electronic flash cannot be mounted if the lock pin is in the out position. If this is the case, turn
the lock ring all the way in the opposite direction to [
LOCK] until it stops. Once the lock pin is in
the in position, you can mount the electronic flash on the camera (see page 18).