Q&A - Olympus MACRO FLASH SYSTEM Instructions Manual

Q&A
Q
The FC-1 cannot be turned on.
A
It cannot be turned on in the following cases.
• When the connector(s) for the unused flash (either the Ring Flash or Twin Flash) is not
capped.
• When both the Ring Flash and Twin Flash are connected.
Q
Is multi-flash shooting possible in the TTL AUTO mode?
A
No, it is not possible.
Q
Why does the flash get hot after successive firing?
A
The batteries generate heat when flash firing is repeated successively. In this case, use the
flash at intervals until the light-emitting section and batteries cool down.
Q
Why can't I mount the FC-1 on the camera?
A
It cannot be mounted if the lock pin is in the out position. If this is the case, turn the lock ring all
the way in the opposite direction to [fl LOCK] until it stops. Once the lock pin is in the in
position, you can mount the FC-1 on the camera (page 14).
Q
Why doesn't the control mode change when I press the MODE button?
A
When the Macro Flash System is connected to certain types of communication-capable cam-
era, the flash control mode may only be controlled from the camera.
Q
What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the flash?
A
The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode,
set the color temperature to 5500K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the
flash shooting conditions.
Q
When the Olympus E-1 Four Thirds System digital camera enters the sleep mode, the FC-1's
control panel display turns off. Is this normal?
A
Yes, it is normal. When the E-1 enters the sleep mode, so does the FC-1. When the camera
wakes up, so does the FC-1.
Q
Does the FC-1 also turn off when the Olympus E-1 digital camera is turned off?
A
When the Olympus E-1 Four Thirds System digital camera is turned off, the FC-1 enters the
sleep mode. When the E-1 is turned on again, the FC-1 also turns on. When you want to turn
off the FC-1, turn off the FC-1 before turning off the E-1. In addition, when connected to a
camera without communication capability, the FC-1 enters the sleep mode if it is not operated
for about 60 minutes.