Olympus FL-20 Electronic Flash for SP series, C5000, C750, C770, C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras

by Olympus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000099103
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• Item model number: 200858
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Exclusively designed for use with the Olympus digital cameras, this external flash unit combines power and versatile performance in a very compact, stylish form. With a high maximum guide number of 20, the FL-20 ensures effective illumination while the manual, normal auto and auto TTL control modes allow the user the choice between full creativity or worry-free automatic operation.

The FL-20 flash attaches directly the hot shoe of the camera. It can also be used with the FL-BK01 Flash Bracket . When used with the FL-BK01, the TTL-TTL Cable (FL-CB01) is required for cameras with a TTL connector. Cameras with a hotshoe will require the Hot Shoe Cable (FL-CB02) when used with the FL-BK01. Purchase the Hot Shoe Flash Cable (FL-CB05) if have a camera with a hotshoe and would like to use a generic flash bracket.

Product Description

Exclusively designed for use with the Olympus digital cameras, this external flash unit combines power and versatile performance in a very compact, stylish form. With a high max. guide number of 20, the FL-20 ensures effective illumination while the manual, normal auto and auto TTL control modes allow the user the choice between full creativity or worry-free automatic operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Olympus FL20, November 5, 2004

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thoang "tylerhoang" (Aliso Viejo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus FL-20 Electronic Flash for SP series, C5000, C750, C770, C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I just bought this flash to match with my Olympus C5050. This flash works flawlessly. Don't be fool by its small size; this one is exceed my expectation for versatility for power, portability, and very cute too. You will save lots of battery power from your camera . This thing sure beat my Promaster 5000 series with Olympus module. If you own the Olympus C or E model this is must have thing. Highly recommended !!!!!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this instead of the FL-14 for your E-P1 or E-P2, January 23, 2010

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Scott - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Olympus FL-20 Electronic Flash for SP series, C5000, C750, C770, C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Short and sweet review. This flash works great with your Olympus E-P1 or E-P2. It costs less than the FL-14 flash, is smaller, sits higher above the lens for less red-eye, and if you have the silver E-P1 or black E-P2 it looks better too.

Although not advertised, if you check out the Olympus support web page, you will see that this flash is fully compatible with the E-P1 and E-P2.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend for photographers that don't edit photos, December 27, 2004

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Bill B (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus FL-20 Electronic Flash for SP series, C5000, C750, C770, C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300 & E500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I just bought this for Christmas because our 8 month old has such bad red eye, even with the red eye prevention feature in my digital camera. So many previous shots have had to be edited to get rid his red eye it was getting frustrating and was becoming a chore. It is great.

Since I don't like to edit photos, except for the occassional overall color saturation, I knew from my 35mm photography that the best way to get rid of red-eye was an external flash / one not mounted on the camera. I'm more of a digital photographer than a digital imager, and I'd rather spend time doing other things if I can by taking a better photo rather than using an photo editor(not that there's anything wrong with that, that's just my priority)

I shot 73 pictures on Christmas with my Olympus C4000 zoom(great camera), and didn't get any red eye. Now his eyes look blue, like they're supposed to. I can now print the photos right away and not be disappointed with red eye.

The only downside is that with the flash and bracket, you can't just pop the camera in a pocket, and it looks more like a pro's 35mm camera. But I will only attach it when I know I will need it so that won't bother me.

Even when it's attached, you don't need to turn it on for every shot. There are several flash options, that include TTL metering, and you can have it work with or without your camera's flash. The flash adds longer range to your camera for flash pics as well.