This is a manual for using Olympus electronic flash FL-40
This manual covers important safety instructions, battery installation, and proper handling of the Olympus FL-40 external flash. It explains how to mount the flash on compatible Olympus cameras, use the various flash modes, and adjust settings such as illumination angle and exposure compensation.
The guide also includes a specifications section that lists guide numbers, illumination angles, power requirements, and environmental limits, as well as a Q&A section that answers common usage questions. This manual is written in Japanese.
| Guide Number (Tele zoom) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Guide Number (Wide zoom) | 26 |
| Guide Number (Wide‑angle) | 18 |
| Illumination Angle (Wide zoom) | 58° vertical, 70° horizontal |
| Illumination Angle (Tele zoom) | 28° vertical, 34° horizontal |
| Emitting Time | ≈ 1/20000 s – 1/500 s |
| Maximum Flashes (AA batteries) | ≈ 100 |
| Maximum Flashes (Ni‑MH/Ni‑Cd) | ≈ 80 |
| Required Charge Time (AA) | ≈ 10 s |
| Required Charge Time (Ni‑MH/Ni‑Cd) | ≈ 8 s |
| Power Supply | 4 × 1.5 V AA alkaline (or Ni‑MH/Ni‑Cd) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 132 mm × 77 mm × 116.5 mm |
| Weight | 350 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 40 °C |
| Maximum Humidity | 80 % or less |
No, the flash cannot be used together with other external flashes.
It is useful when using bounced lighting or a flash converter, to verify illumination before shooting.
The batteries are probably run down, preventing the flash from charging fully.
It uses four AA alkaline batteries or AA Ni‑MH/Ni‑Cd batteries; other types are not recommended.