UFL-3_1-4.fm 1 ページ ２０１４年７月２５日 金曜日 午後７時７分 2014.08. UFL-3 UFL-3 Instruction Manual http://www.olympus.
UFL-3_JP_0.fm 1 ページ ２０１４年７月２５日 金曜日 午後７時９分 Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave flash unattended while in use. • Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Thank you for purchasing an Olympus product. Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it. Introduction EN z Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM For customers in North and South America Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM WARNING EN z Never use the flash in front of the eyes especially for infants or children within 1 m. It may cause permanent vision impairment, etc. z Keep the flash and batteries out of the reach of infants and children. There is the possibility of the occurrence of the following types of accidents: • Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM z Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes. The product may deteriorate or may cause a fire. z Do not alter the battery compartment or try to insert any foreign objects into it. z Do not store the flash at the locations subject to vibrations. It may cause malfunction.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM z Do not use solder, transform, modify or dismantle the batteries. There is the risk of destroying the terminal safety valve and the scattering of internal contents. It may cause a fire or an explosion. z Do not connect the batteries to a power socket or car cigarette lighter. It could cause a fire or an explosion etc.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM z If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. Please read the manual carefully to use the rechargeable batteries. z Do not use batteries if they are cracked or broken. It may cause an explosion or overheating. z If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using it. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM About O-ring Please note the following points to use the O-ring. z When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care. Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring EN Hair Fibers Grains of sand z The O-ring is a consumption product.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM • • • • z z z z Places where there are open fires. Places where water is deeper than 75 m. Places subject to vibrations. Places where high temperatures exist or high humidity and/or where extreme differences in temperatures exist. • Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used. Do not apply excessive force on the arm mount.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Contents Introduction............................................................................ 2 Please read the following items before use........................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 3 Battery handling precautions ................................................. 5 About O-ring .......................................................................... 8 Handling the product ..................
UFL-3_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Drying the flash.................................................................... 27 Perform maintenance on the O-ring .................................... 27 Replace consumable products ............................................ 27 8. Appendix ........................................................................28 Q & A on the use of the UFL-3 ............................................ 28 Troubleshooting......................................
UFL-3_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 1. Name of the Parts Flash EN 1 2 4 3 1 Light emitting part 2 Target light 3 Fiber-optic cable socket 4 Arm mount knob Checking the package contents The items listed at the right are included with the electronic flash. Contact your local service station or dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 2 3 1 4 5 EN 6 7 button • The target light turns on when press this button. The target light turns off when press this button again. • The target light turns off when the flash emits, and lights up again when the flash is ready to emit (when the Ready lamp turns in red). 2 Battery cap lock 1 Silicone grease Battery cap Light level dial Mode dial Ready/TTL lamp • Turns in red when the flash is ready. • Turns in green for approx.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 2. Maintaining the Waterproof Function This product is sealed with an O-ring. Maintenance of the waterproof function is required even before using this product underwater for the first time. For handling the O-ring, refer to P.8. Removing the O-ring EN Open the battery cap (gP.17) and remove the O-ring from the battery cap. 1 Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the wall of the O-ring groove.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Removing any sand, dirt, etc. After visually checking that dirt, sand, and other foreign matter has been removed from the O-ring, check for damage and cracks by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your fingertips. EN Using a clean cloth free of fibers or a lint-free cotton swab, remove any foreign matter attached to the grooves of the O-ring.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Applying grease to the O-ring 1 Apply the specified grease. Make sure there is no dirt on your fingers or on the O-ring; then squeeze about 10 mm of grease onto your fingertip. 2 Spread the grease over the O-ring. Using two fingers and a thumb, spread the grease over the O-ring while rubbing it in. Use caution not to squeeze or pull the O-ring too hard. 3 Check that there is no damage or irregularities on the O-ring.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 3. Inserting the Batteries Usable batteries (sold separately) Always use one of the following battery combinations: AA alkaline batteries/AA NiMH batteries • Manganese batteries are not to be used. Inserting the batteries While installing and exchanging batteries make sure to wipe off the any water from flash and always use dry hands. Pay especial attention for any drips from hair and wetsuits. 1 Make sure that the mode dial is in the OFF position.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 6 Align the round mark and “a” on the battery cap with the OPEN( position, insert the battery cap into the flash. O mark a EN 7 Turn “a” clockwise to the LOCK position. Turn until you hear the sound of it clicking into place. a CAUTION • Make sure to use the same type of batteries. • Always replace all batteries at the same time.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 4. Mounting the Flash Attaching to an arm Attach the flash to the arm. When attaching the arm to the camera, make sure to read the arm’s instruction manual on how to attach the arm. 1 Loosen the arm mount knob by turning in an counterclockwise direction. 2 Place part A in the space between the arm mount. 3 Turn the loosened knob, in step 1, in a clockwise direction all the way to clamp the arm to the flash.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Connecting to a camera’s underwater case Connect the flash to the camera’s underwater case. Use the underwater fiber optic cable (optional) for connection. EN Underwater fiber optic cable • Insert the plugs of the underwater fiber optic cable into the connectors on the camera’s underwater case and on the flash’s fiber optic cable, all the way in until the black rod of the connector to be inserted completely.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 5. Using as TTL (auto-modulating) flash When using the flash with a camera equipped with a wireless RC flash function, it can be used as the TTL (auto-modulating) flash. The light quantity of this flash can be controlled automatically by the setting of the flash mode, correction of the light emission amount and so forth on the camera. For information about the setting of the camera, refer to the camera’s instruction manual.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Shooting Using with RC A mode Operates according to the setting of the A group of the RC mode on the camera. EN 1 Turn the mode dial to set “RC A”. 2 Set the camera’s RC mode to ON and set the camera’s built-in flash so as to allow it to be emitted. 3 Set the camera’s RC flash (emits in accordance with the setting of the A group). • Set the channel to “1”. • This flash is not emitted when set the “Auto” or “Super FP Flash” in the camera.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 6. Using as Slave Flash When using the flash with a camera that is not equipped with a wireless RC flash function, use as a manual flash. Set the amount of light emission manually. 1 Turn the mode dial to set “Manual”. 2 Turn the light level dial to set the light level (GNo.). 3 Setup the camera in the following way. • Set cameras with slave mode to slave mode. • Set cameras with manual flash emission mode to manual flash mode.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Using the diffuser Use of the diffuser is highly recommended for shooting short camera-tosubject distances. Attaching the diffuser 1 Attach the included diffuser strap to the strap eyelets on the diffuser and the flash. Strap eyelet EN 2 Align the grooves on the top and bottom of the diffuser with the protrusions on the reflector. 3 Firmly set the tabs on the diffuser into the grooves on the right and left side of the body.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Detaching the diffuser Pinch in and pull up on the tabs (A) simultaneously to remove the tabs from the side grooves. Tabs (A) EN CAUTION • Do not try to forcibly remove the diffuser with the tab on only one side as doing so may cause breakage.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 7. Handling After Shooting Cleaning the flash with pure water EN After using this flash, seal it again with the battery cap and rinse it with pure water as soon as possible. After use in salt water, the flash should be immersed for an extended period of time in a bowl of pure water to remove any salt water or salt residues. Operate the switches of the flash when it is in clean tap water to remove any salt from their shafts.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Note : Moisten a towel etc. in advance with pure water and keep it in a plastic bag so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and fingers before handling the flash. Drying the flash After washing the flash, dry it with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Then, leave it to dry completely in a well-ventilated location protected from direct sunlight. EN CAUTION • Never use hot air from a hair dryer or other appliance to dry the flash.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM 8. Appendix Q & A on the use of the UFL-3 Q1: What cautions must be observed when taking off the battery cap? A1: Pay attention to the following points: 1 Take the cap off in a place where it is safe from spray and the scattering of sand. 2 Wipe off all water drops in the gap between the battery cap and the body, and any place that is uneven. As when taking off the cap water drops may run inside.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Q3: How to handle the flash after use? A3: Refer to P.28. Q4: What are the causes for entry of water? A4: The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please check them most carefully.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Q5: What are the important points for O-ring maintenance? A5: Please observe the following items. 1 Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When such chemicals are used, it is to be feared that the O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated. 2 Use the original Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap).
UFL-3_EN.book Page 31 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Q7: Please tell me about repairs. A7: Please contact your local service station or dealer, if repairs should be necessary. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the flash yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee. Q8: What are the model numbers of the UFL-3 accessories? A8: The following accessories are being sold.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Troubleshooting Q: A: EN Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: EN 32 What is the recommended white balance setting for the camera when using the electronic flash? The auto white balance mode is recommended. If you use the manual white balance mode, set the color temperature to around 5400K. Note that the color temperature varies depending on the flash intensity. The flash wasn’t emitted when shooting in RC mode.
UFL-3_EN.book Page 33 Thursday, July 17, 2014 5:21 PM Specifications MODEL NO. Type UFL-3 Electronic flash for the Olympus underwateruse digital camera Guide Number 22 (land shooting, flash intensity at FULL) Firing angle Equivalent to image angle of 24 mm (35mm conversion) lens (land shooting) Flash emission count AA alkaline batteries: Approx. 240 times AA NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): Approx. 330 times Recharge time (Full flash) AA alkaline batteries: Approx. 2.
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