Olympus XZ-2 - Manual (Page 86)

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Using external fl ash units designated for use with this
camera
With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units to achieve
a fl ash suited to your needs. The external fl ashes communicate with the camera,
allowing you to control the camera’s fl ash modes with various available fl ash control
modes, such as TTL-AUTO.
An external fl ash unit specifi ed for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera
by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the fl ash to the fl ash
bracket on the camera using the bracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation
provided with the external fl ash units as well.
The upper limit of the shutter speed is 1/180 sec. when using a fl ash.
Functions available with external fl ash units
Optional fl ash Flash control mode GN (Guide number) (ISO100)
FL-14
TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL
GN14 (28 mm*)
FL-36R GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)
FL-50R GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*)
FL-300R GN20 (28 mm*)
FL-600R GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm fi lm camera).
Wireless remote control fl ash photography
External fl ash units that are designated for use with this camera and have a remote
control mode can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The camera can control the
fl ash units in up to three separate groups. See the instruction manuals provided with
the external fl ash units for details.
1
Set the remote fl ash units to RC mode and place them as desired.
• Turn each fl ash unit on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.
• Select a channel and group for each fl ash unit.
2
Select [On] for [ # RC Mode] in X Shooting menu 2 (P. 88).
• The super control panel switches to RC mode.
• You can choose a super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the
INFO
button.
• Select a fl ash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).