Olympus FL-40 EXT Dedicated Flash for C-2500L Hot Shoe Design Connector

by Olympus

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Z97S
• Item model number: FL-40
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 2, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Olympus introduces the FL-40 flash, an external flash unit for digital cameras brings exceptional power and precise creative control to Olympus' popular digital camera models. When they use the FL-40 with a built-in flash, photographers can experiment with sophisticated lighting techniques. The external unit can bounce the flash off the ceiling, for example, while the built-in unit creates a catchlight effect by illuminating the subject directly.

Main Features

• Broad, Powerful Coverage: GN 26 illumination is suited to wide-angle images, while GN 40 has the power for telephoto shots. The settings can be changed automatically, making it easy to enjoy the full capabilities of a high-powered external flash.
• High-Precision Control: Where other flash systems typically have steps of 1/2-1 EV, the FL-40's illumination can be controlled with the extra precision of 1/4 EV steps. When this control is combined with the camera's flash modes, it opens up a wide range of creative possibilities.
• Uniform Light Distribution: The FL-40 distributes light precisely and evenly, maintaining illumination of approximately -0.5 EV around the subject. This broad coverage ensures that images are bright and clear all the way to the edges.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The ONLY flash for the C-3030, October 30, 2000

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C. McManis "Chuck McManis" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Olympus FL-40 EXT Dedicated Flash for C-2500L Hot Shoe Design Connector (Electronics)

The FL-40 flash is the ONLY flash that really works correctly with the C-3030Z camera. If you buy it however be sure and also get the FL-BK01 handle and FL-CB01 cable! Since the 3030 doesn't have a hot shoe like the C-2500 does. (they'll set you back another $90 or so!) This flash upgrades your digital camera for some serious photography, it is adjustable in 30 degree increments for 270 degree pointing (full right to straight back going counter clockwise). Vertically it has five steps, 0, 45, 60, 75, 90 degrees (straight up). Comes with a "wide angle" lens (more disperse flash). Recharge time is ok with 4 NiMh batteries but I was disappointed at the lack of an external power jack. For long setups it would be nice to run from wall power. The on-board sensor works with the camera's flash in a zillion ways, the display is easy to read and setup is pretty straight forward. With the handle and flash the camera gets to be a bit bulky.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This works with the Camedia E-10, perfectly., January 4, 2001

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"kawwwwww" (Cranston, RI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Olympus FL-40 EXT Dedicated Flash for C-2500L Hot Shoe Design Connector (Electronics)

On the E-10, this flash is completely automatic. It adjusts appropriately throughout the zoom range. The light spread is also extremely even from edge to edge, and in the corners. The only reason I don't give it 5 starts is that is hasn't the recycle speed of many flashes in this price range. But, you can't beat the quality at any price. I also love the pivoting head. Plus, it also works in tandem with the built-in flash. A real advantage.

I love this thing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality product, December 8, 2010

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marsh - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Olympus FL-40 EXT Dedicated Flash for C-2500L Hot Shoe Design Connector (Electronics)

Thank you for sending the Olympus FL-40 EXT Dedicated Flash. We are using it at this time. Our students appreciate having good equipment to rent for classes.

Marla Marsh, Secretary
Digital Media & Photo Dept