Olympus TG-2 iHS - Manual (Page 82)

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Taking pictures with the
Olympus Wireless RC Flash
System
You can take pictures with a wireless fl ash when
using a fl ash compatible with the Olympus Wireless
RC Flash System. The camera’s built-in fl ash is used
for communication between the camera and fl ash.
• For details about operation of a wireless fl ash, refer
to the instruction manual for the special external
fl ash.
1
Set the wireless fl ash based on
the guidelines below.
Wireless fl ash setup range guidelines
• The setup range varies depending on the ambient
environment.
Point the remote
sensor toward the
camera Flash direction
10m
30°
30°
5m
50°
50°
50°
50°
30°
30°
2
Turn on the wireless fl ash.
3
Use the MODE button on the
wireless fl ash to set to RC mode,
and make the channel and group
settings. (Channel: CH1, Group:
A)
4
Set [Remote Flash] (p. 41) on the
camera to [
#RC].
5
Select the fl ash option in the
function menu, and then select
the remote control.
● “Using the fl ash” (p. 12)
6
Take a test shot to check the
operation of the fl ash and the
resulting image.
● Be sure to check the charge level of the
camera and wireless fl ash before taking
pictures.
● Although there is no limit on the number of
wireless fl ash units that are set up, usage of
a maximum of three units is recommended to
prevent malfunction due to interference with
each other.
● When the camera fl ash is set to [ #RC], the
camera built-in fl ash is used for communication
with the wireless fl ash. It cannot used for
taking pictures.