80 en, Using an electronic view fi nder (sold separately), Using a dedicated fl ash unit (sold separately) – Olympus XZ-1 User Manual
Page 80: Functions available with external fl ash units, Wireless remote control fl ash photography, Third-party fl ash units
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Using an electronic view fi nder (sold separately)
An electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2) can be used as a shooting display. This is convenient when you are in a
very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is diffi cult to view the monitor, or are using the camera at a low
angle. The electronic viewfi nder attaches to the camera hot shoe and accessory port.
Using a dedicated fl ash unit (sold separately)
This camera supports optional external fl ash units, which can supply a variety of different types of fl ash lighting according
to your needs. External fl ash units can communicate with the camera for a rich variety of fl ash control modes, including
TTL-AUTO. Flash units designed exclusively for use with OLYMPUS cameras attach directly to the camera’s hot shoe.
Flash units can also be mounted on a fl ash bracket using a bracket cable (sold separately). Additional information is
available in the manual provided with the fl ash unit.
Functions available with external fl ash units
Functions available with external fl ash units
Optional fl ash
FL-36R
FL-20
FL-14
Flash control mode
TTL-AUTO, MANUAL
GN (Guide number)
(ISO100)
GN36 (85mm
*1
)
GN20 (24mm
*1
)
GN20 (35mm
*1
)
GN14 (28mm
*1
)
RC mode
D
–
–
*1
The focal length of the lens that can be used (35 mm fi lm camera equivalent).
The built-in fl ash can not be used when an external fl ash is connected.
Wireless remote control fl ash photography
Wireless remote control fl ash photography
External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for
wireless fl ash photography. The built-in fl ash can control up to three groups of fl ash units independently. See the
documentation provided with the external fl ash units for details.
Third-party fl ash units
Third-party fl ash units
Observe the following precautions when mounting an external fl ash unit not designated for use with this camera on the
camera hot shoe:
Using obsolete fl ash units that apply the voltages of 24 V or over to the camera hot shoe X-contact will damage the
camera.
Connecting fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifi cations may damage the camera.
Use only with the camera in shooting mode M and an option other than [ISO Auto] selected for ISO.
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