Using A Fl Ash (Flash Photography) - Olympus E-M1 Mark III Instruction Manual

• The following cannot be used:
interval-timer photography, multiple exposure, keystone compensation, bracketing,
fi sheye correction, and HDR.
• Pictures taken with [e-Portrait] or an art fi lter selected for picture mode will be recorded in
[Natural] mode.
• Image quality may drop under fl ickering light sources such as fl uorescent or LED lamps.
• If the camera is unable to record a composite image due to blur or other factors, only the
2 fi rst shot will be recorded. If [JPEG] is selected for image quality, the shot will be recorded
in JPEG format, while if [RAW+JPEG] is selected, the camera will record two copies, one
in RAW (.ORF) and the other in JPEG format.
Using a fl ash
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 their
use.
 Attaching Compatible Flash Units
The methods used to attach and operate external fl ash units vary with the unit. See
the documentation provided with the unit for details. The instructions here apply to the
FL-LM3.
• Confi rm that both the camera and fl ash unit are off. Attaching or removing a fl ash unit
while either the camera or fl ash unit is on could damage the equipment.
1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the fl ash.
• Slide the fl ash in until the foot clicks into place at the
back of the shoe.
2
Position the fl ash head for bounce-fl ash
photography or direct lighting.
• The fl ash head can be rotated up and left or right.
• Note that fl ash output may be insuffi cient for correct
exposure when bounce fl ash lighting is used.
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(Flash photography)
Hot shoe cover