Olympus E-3 User Manual page 62

of which are also available when using the FL-20, FL36R and
FL50R:
TTL Auto
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Manual at full power
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Manual with power level settings
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TTL with first curtain synchronisation
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TTL with second curtain synchronisation
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Flash OFF
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Red-Eye reduction
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Red-Eye reduction with slow shutter
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Fill-in flash
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POWER USER TIP: The built-in flash also performs an AF
ILLUMINATION function. This pulses the built-in flash to enable the
camera to detect a focus point. This can draw attention to the
photographer in a crowded location and/or severely irritate your
subjects. To de-activate this function press MENU. Press the DOWN
arrow pad key 3 times to highlight the first tools menu. Press the
RIGHT arrow pad twice and you should have the AF ILLIMINAT
option highlighted. Press the RIGHT arrow pad key and then select
OFF.
TTL AUTO has already been explained earlier. Simply pop up the
flash, select your settings from any of those on P, A or S modes
and shoot. If you are out of range, the camera will pulse the
flash ready symbol in the viewfinder to alert you after the shot
has been taken. In such a case either increase the ISO or get
closer to your subject.
When using manual flash mode, you need to apply the guide
number/aperture formula to determine the correct shooting
distance for full power operation.
The built-in unit does, however, permit you to reduce its power
setting up to 1/64
use this setting (which permits you to fire numerous frames on Hi
with flash provided you are within the range of the flash at that
th
power. In cases where you have decided to
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