2-15 Flash Photography; Compatible Flash Units - Olympus E-M1X Instruction Manual

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2-15 Flash Photography

When using an optional ﬂ ash unit designed for use with the camera, you can

choose the ﬂ ash mode using camera controls and take pictures with the ﬂ ash. See

the documentation provided with the ﬂ ash unit for information on ﬂ ash features and

Choose a ﬂ ash unit to suit your needs, taking into consideration such factors

as the output required and whether the unit supports macro photography. Flash

units designed to communicate with the camera support a variety of ﬂ ash modes,

including TTL auto and super FP. Flash units can be mounted on the camera hot

shoe or connected using a cable (available separately) and ﬂ ash bracket. The

camera also supports the following wireless ﬂ ash control systems:

Radio-Controlled Flash Photography: CMD, #CMD, RCV, and X-RCV Modes

The camera controls one or more remote ﬂ ash units by means of radio signals. The

range of locations in which ﬂ ash units can be placed increases. Flash units can

control other compatible units or be ﬁ tted with radio commander/receivers to allow

the use of units that do not otherwise support radio ﬂ ash control.

Wireless Remote-Control Flash Photography: RC Mode

The camera controls one or more remote ﬂ ash units by means of optical signals.

The ﬂ ash mode can be selected using camera controls (P. 254).

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