Olympus E-PL3 - Manual (Page 105)

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Flash synchronization and shutter speed
Shooting
mode
Flash timing
Upper limit of
synchronization
timing *1
Fixed timing
when fl ash
fi res *2
P
1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization
timing, whichever is slower
1/160
1/60
A
S
The set shutter speed ―
M
*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/160 [ # X-Sync.]: g “Customizing camera
settings” (P. 81)
*2 Can be changed using menu: 30 – 1/160 [ # Slow Limit]: g “Customizing camera
settings” (P. 81)
External fl ash unit
Optional fl ash units designed for use with this camera can be used for a variety of fl ash
effects. 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
and Super FP fl ash.
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.
Functions available with external fl ash units
Optional fl ash Flash control mode GN (Guide number) (ISO100) RC mode
FL-50R TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) D
FL-36R GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) D
FL-300R TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (28 mm*) D
FL-14 TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*) –
RF-11
TTL-AUTO, MANUAL
GN11 –
TF-22 GN22 –
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm fi lm camera).