| December 11, 2003 |
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Olympus Introduces 'Designed for Digital'
Macro Flash System Line-Up
for Olympus E-System SLR Cameras |
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| RF-11 Ring Flash |
TF-22 Twin Flash |
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| The information contained in this news release applies only to the Japanese market. |
| Summary |
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| Olympus Corporation (President: Tsuyoshi Kikukawa) is pleased to announce the introduction of the RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash for macro flash photography with Olympus E-System 'designed for digital' SLR cameras. |
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| The new RF-11 Ring Flash and TF-22 Twin Flash are macro flash units that have been specifically designed for use with the Olympus E-System. Like the rest of the E-System, they support Four Thirds System standard for digital SLR systems with 'designed for digital' interchangeable lenses. With their versatile macro flash capabilities they are an excellent choice for use with the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 lens, which offers a minimum shooting distance of 22cm at any zoom setting, or the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm F2 Macro lens, which offers maximum magnification that is equivalent to 1:2 on a conventional 35mm film camera. |
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| Main Features |
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| RF-11 Ring Flash |
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A ring flash unit that offers even illumination when used with the FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Can be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm F2.0 Macro lens by using the FR-1 flash adapter ring. |
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Can be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5, ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 zoom lens via the lens hood bayonet mount. |
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| TF-22 Twin Flash |
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A twin flash unit for macro shooting. Designed for use with the FC-1 macro flash controller, the flash heads can be fired separately or together. When fired together, left/right balance can be precisely controlled. Diffusers are also included for each head. |
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Offers TTL auto flash and manual flash capability when used with the FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Equipped with an SR-1 shoe ring for individual control of flash head position and angle. |
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Can be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm F2.0 Macro lens by using the FR-1 flash adapter ring. |
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Can be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm F2.8-3.5, ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5, ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 zoom lens via the threaded lens filter mount. |
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| SRF-11 Ring Flash Set |
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A set consisting of the RF-11 ring flash and FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Includes a case that accommodates both flash and controller units. |
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| STF-22 Twin Flash Set |
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A set consisting of the TF-22 twin flash and the FC-1 macro flash controller. |
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Includes a case that accommodates all three set components. |
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| FC-1 Macro Flash Controller* |
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Attaches to the E-1 digital SLR's hot shoe; used to control the RF-11 ring flash and TF-22 twin flash. |
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Can use flash high voltage set SHV-1. |
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Not sold separately; available only as a part of the SRF-11 ring flash set or STF-22 twin flash set. |
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| FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring |
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Allows the RF-11 ring flash or TF22 twin flash to be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED50mm F2.0 macro lens. |
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| Specification of Ring Flash RF-11 |
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| Controller |
Macro Flash Controller FC-1 |
Characteristic of
emission
(with Macro Flash
Controller FC-1) |
Guide numbers
(ISO100) |
GN11 |
| Flash Mode |
TTL AUTO
(GN0.7-11control with 1/8EV step)
Manual
(GN0.7-11 control with 1/3EV step) |
| Firing angle |
Up-down, Left-right 85 degrees |
| Mounting |
Bayonet |
| Available lenses |
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
50mm F2.0 Macro |
Yes ( using Flash Adopter Ring FR-1 optional ) |
ZUIKO DIGITAL
14-54mm F2.8-3.5 |
Yes |
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
50-200mm F2.8-3.5 |
Yes |
| Illuminator |
built in four lamps |
| Size |
120mm(W) x 135mm(H) x 24mm(D) |
| Weight |
145g |
| Code length |
about 190mm |
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| Specification of Twin Flash TF-22 |
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| Controller |
Macro Flash Controller FC-1 |
Characteristic of
emission
(with Macro Flash
Controller FC-1) |
Guide numbers
(ISO100) |
One flash : GN16
Two flashes : GN22 |
| Flash Mode |
TTL AUTO
(GN0.7-16 control with 1/8EV step)
Manual
(GN0.7-16 control with 1/3EV step) |
| Ratio between their light intensities |
You can adjust the ratio between their light intensities with 1/3EV step.
left:right 1:8-1:1-8:1
You can fire only one flash. |
| Firing angle |
Up down 50deg.
Left-right 55deg. ( single flash ) |
| Mounting |
Using Shoe Ring SR-1 (including)
67 or 72mm Screwing to the filter mount thread. |
| Available lenses |
ZUIKO DIGITAL
11-22mm F2.8-3.5 |
Yes |
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
50mm F2.0 Macro |
Yes ( using Flash Adopter Ring FR-1 optional ) |
ZUIKO DIGITAL
14-54mm F2.8-3.5 |
Yes |
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
50-200mm F2.8-3.5 |
Yes |
| Illuminator |
built in four lamps |
| Others |
including diffuser |
| Size |
TF-22 ( single flash ) :
73mm(W) x 50mm(H) x 39mm(D)
SR-1 :
146.5mm(W) x 100mm(H) x 22.5 mm (D) |
| Weight |
TF-22( single flash ) : 105g
SR-1 : 95g |
| Code length |
about 190 mm |
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| Specification of Macro Flash Controller FC-1 |
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| Illumination unit |
Ring Flash RF-11
Twin Flash TF-22 |
| Using Ring Flash RF-11 |
Characteristic of emission |
Guide numbers (ISO100) |
GN11 |
| Flash Mode |
TTL AUTO
(GN0.7-11control with 1/8EV step)
Manual
(GN0.7-11 control with 1/3EV step) |
| Using Twin Flash TF-22 |
Characteristic of emission |
Guide numbers (ISO100) |
One flash:GN16
Two flashes : GN22 |
| Flash Mode |
TTL AUTO
(GN0.7-16 control with 1/8EV step)
Manual
(GN0.7-6 control with 1/3EV step) |
| Ratio between their light intensities |
You can adjust the ratio between their light intensities with 1/3EV step.
left:right 1:8-1:1-8:1
You can fire only one flash. |
| Batteries |
AA alkaline dry cell batteries ( LR6 type )
AA lithium batteries ( FR6 type )
AA Ni-Mn batteries ( ZR6 type )
Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 )
AA Ni-cd batteries
AA Ni-Mh batteries
High Voltage Pack HV-1 |
| Size |
78mm(W) x 141mm(H) x 119mm(D) |
| Weight |
320g ( without battery ) |
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| Specification of Flash Adapter Ring FR-1 |
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| Mounting Method |
One-touch lock |
| Size |
82 x 60mm( in dia.) |
| Weight |
125g |
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| Related link |
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OLYMPUS E-SYSTEM.COM |
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*Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. was changed to OLYMPUS CORPORATION as of October 1, 2003.
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