Olympus FL-36R Electronic Wireless Flash

Olympus FL-36R Electronic Wireless Flash

The FL-36R is a lightweight and compact wireless external flash. Wireless flash transmission channel settings can be controlled from the camera body, and they enable selection of flash/no flash for groups of multiple flash units. It's equipped with a 1/8 step illumination control for precision shooting, a wide-angle diffuser panel for even illumination with wide-angle lenses and a compact zoom head to accommodate lenses from wide-angle to telephoto.

Wireless multi-flash photography

Made possible by the implementation of compatibility with the "Olympus Wireless RC Flash System" based on the Olympus-original "RC data transfer" wireless communication format, this function is available when these flashes are used with the E-3 D-SLR camera. Three wireless flashing control groups can be set up independently so that control of multiple flashes is possible even in an environment in which both the FL-50R and FL-36R coexist. In addition, four information channels are available to prevent interference with the control of other users. Any of the flashing modes available with the clip-on flash system (TTL-AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL-AUTO/FP MANUAL) can be used and the intensities of different flash groups can be set according to the user's preference.

When these flashes are used in combination with the E-3 D-SLR camera, which features a commander function incorporated in the built-in flash, wireless multi-flash photography is possible without using an outside commander. This system also ensures the same body balance as in normal photography. In addition, the centralized control/display system makes it possible to enter and check all of the selected items on the Super Control Panel directly on the back of the camera body. This ensures excellent operability and mobility without stress for the user.

Slave function

The slave function allows these flashes to be used with other Olympus SLR cameras with manual flashing capability and SP Series compact cameras with slave mode operation capability. In addition, they can also be interlocked with a large strobe in the studio.

High performance in a compact unit thanks to digital-dedicated design

Exclusively designed for digital, the light emitting and brightness control circuitry achieve uniform irradiation in the picture area and high brightness control accuracy. The FL-36R has a rotary head that can be rotated in four directions. The guide number is 20 at 12 mm (equivalent to 24 mm with 35 mm camera) and 36 at 42 mm (equivalent to 85 mm with 35 mm camera) (when the ISO speed is 100).

The irradiation angle is set either by automatic zooming according to the interchangeable lens or by manual setting, while the built-in wide panel makes it possible to effectively cover the wide irradiation angle required with a focal distance of 8 mm (equivalent to 16 mm with 35 mm cameras).

Powered by two AA-size batteries, the FL-36R exemplifies the compatibility of high performance and compact size.

Compatibility:
E-1 - Clip-on
E-3 - Clip-on / Wireless
E-300 - Clip-on
E-500 - Clip-on
E-330 - Clip-on
E-400 - Clip-on
E-410 - Clip-on    
E-510 - Clip-on