Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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

Hi, I would like to know if this FL-40 can be used on E-510 with fully automatic fuction? Please feel free to give me your comment. Thanks!

I bought this thinking it was a mid priced version in the FL-36, (-40) -50
line with similar TTL capabilities. My Oly C-2100UZ could not use TTL with it,
then my Panasonic Lumixes DMC-FZ-10 and now -50 can't either, although
they, apparently can use the other two units with TTL.

At the price (around $400 in about 2001) it should have been at least as
TTL compatible as its stablemates. Pretty much only a thyristor auto
and manual flash -- inexcusable when it links with the unique Oly
data cable via OLY FL-BK01 Flash bracket..
Make certain your specific camera is compatible; don't just guess that
it ought to or someone says it should.