Product Details
Description:
The FL-50 provides GN28 at a 12mm focal length (equivalent to 24mm on a 35mm camera; ISO 100) and GN50 at 42mm focal length (equivalent to 85mm on a 35mm camera; ISO 100). Features: Bounce and swivel head TTL auto, auto, and manual modes can be set Flash coverage is automatically adjusted in several steps to correspond to the image area when zooming. A built-in diffuser can be used to obtain wide-angle coverage at an 8mm focal length (equivalent to 16mm on a 35mm camera)
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Flash Mode: TTL, Manual, Automatic
Summary
Product Title: Olympus FL-50 Digital Camera Flash Light
Manufacturer: Olympus
Power Score: 4.7 | 3 Reviews
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Product Reviews (3)
Good Buy for SLR
Strengths: High Range - 164 feet guide Professionally powered
Weakness: Expensive
Very happy with my purchase. I was debating a lot whether to buy FL-36 or FL-50 and finally ended up buying FL-50. Very happy with my purchase eventhough it is a bit expensive. Overall, this is a superb smart flash that is fully compatible with Olympus SLR E300. You will not regret this purchase if you're serious about your photography. The head rotates practially 360 degrees, swivels almost 240,...
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By rupdip - Jun 29, 2007
Excellent Olympus E-system DSLR flash
Strengths: Excellent power output • Seemless integration with E-system DSLR cameras • Outstanding user interface • Intuitive operation
Weakness: Slow maximum flash sync speed in non-FP modes • Flimsy battery cover door
Overall, this is an excellent dedicated TTL flash for Olympus E-system DSLR cameras, even if it's a bit underpowered relative to comparable flash units from C & N. One design flaw is that in non-FP modes, even Auto and Manual, the maximum flash sync shutter speed is limited to 1/180 sec, even though the E-1 (and presumably other E-DSLRs as well) can safely sync at 1/250 sec. FP mode overcomes...
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By SteveM61 - Apr 25, 2007
Great flash.
Strengths: Perfectly integrated to work with the Olympus E-series cameras.
Weakness: Price is fairly steep.
I tried the Promaster 5750DX with the TTL Olympus module before biting the bullet and buying the FL-50. The Promaster worked fairly well, but did not allow manual control without buying a different module. The FL-50 does exactly what you want a flash to do. It allows complete TTL automated function, while also affording the flexibility of full manual control. Furthermore, the FP-TTL capability...
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By byount - Aug 8, 2006