Does Olympus FL-600R's flash assist work on 4/3 DSLRs?
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If it isn't a micro 4/3 camera, I would say no. The focus assist on this is designed for contrast detect focusing and as such pretty much just emits a white light. Whereas something like the FL-50R designed for Olympus 4/3, it emits a series of red beams. In fact, if you out the FL-50 on a M4/3 the focus assist doesn't emit at all so I would guess the same is true the other direction.
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Rats...I just realized you said 4/3 and not micro 4/3. I've been trying to get the LED to turn on automatically with a half shutter press with my E-PL1, a micro 4/3. Sorry if I've misled you.
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Got an answer on the micro 43 forum at dpreview.com - only works on newer models of micro 43 cameras - don't know about non micro 43 models.
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I'm glad you asked this question because I wasn't aware of this function and had to read my manual, which you can download here: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/dslr.cfm#eflash Answer is, yes, the led light will turn on to assist focus in low light BUT as far as I can tell, although there is an automatic setting as an option, it won't go on automatically. IF you set it to M, or manual, you can press the right side of the settings ring and it will stay on. It is EXTREMELY fiddly rotating through the settings with that small wheel and then having to press each of the four positions to change settings. I'm glad you asked this question because I wasn't aware of this function and had to read my manual, which you can download here: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/dslr.cfm#eflash Answer is, yes, the led light will turn on to assist focus in low light BUT as far as I can tell, although there is an automatic setting as an option, it won't go on automatically. IF you set it to M, or manual, you can press the right side of the settings ring and it will stay on. It is EXTREMELY fiddly rotating through the settings with that small wheel and then having... » Read More I'm glad you asked this question because I wasn't aware of this function and had to read my manual, which you can download here: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/dslr.cfm#eflash Answer is, yes, the led light will turn on to assist focus in low light BUT as far as I can tell, although there is an automatic setting as an option, it won't go on automatically. IF you set it to M, or manual, you can press the right side of the settings ring and it will stay on. It is EXTREMELY fiddly rotating through the settings with that small wheel and then having to press each of the four positions to change settings. « Show Less
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It works on newer models, but I would call Olympus customer service. They are great folks and will give you the information you need for your model Dslr. Enjoy great flash
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It works on my Olympus micro four thirds OM-D EM-5. Not sure about other cameras.
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It also works with the Panasonic FZ150 and FZ200 in TTL mode, (tested OK). It's really made for the OMDem5 for use with all it's functions. It should work with any Olympus or Panasonic camera.(not tested)
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No the lm1 or lm2 will not, here is the link Fk the comparability list http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/compati/pen_flashes.cfm
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It should provided you buy the version of the receiver with the correct mount type for the flash unit. In most cases this is not going to be an issue unless you are trying to use either a receiver or a flash that has a Sony/Minolta flash mount, but just don't expect a flash synch above about 100/sec from these units. Other than that I'm quite happy with the 3 NPT-04's that I have.
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I just tried it with my Canon t4i and it seems to work! It would not work with my canon Optura 600 movie camera
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It works fine with the canon 600 speed lights without any extra adapters. This is all I shoot with now!
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I use the HLVF43M on my A6000. It is part of the A6000 system. BTW it is a very good flash.
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As the previous respondent mentioned, it will pretty much work with all external hotshoe type flashes.I have SB600/700/800/900 and they will all work on it as well as non-Nikon flashes such as Youngno.
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I have a canon t3i/600D and it works fine. It is a very bright/strong flash.
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The FD lens adapter will work with the FL lenses as well. I have used my old FL lenses on my 5D Mark III and you can get some interesting shots.
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I use this flash with my Rebel T3 and it works flawlessly. If you use the half power setting or lower the flash recycles almost instantly.
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I checked the Sigma website. It appears to work except for built in flash. http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/flash_and_accessory/flash/flash_610dg_super_match.html
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If you order the NIKON version, yes. Each TTL (Through The Lens) hotshoe is designed FOR that camera, so the flash has to be the right version to get the fully automatic interaction.
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It should let you use any older flash unit with todays Digital camera. You wont be able to use any of the cameras through the lens light evaluation abilities, but using this devise will allow the flash to go off without damaging the cameras synchronization contacts.
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Yes it will work with an appropriate 4/3rds to micro 4/3rds adaptor from panasonic or olympus, I have used with a micro 4/3rds camera and it works quite well with a slower focusing on low light situations
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No, unfortunately it didn't work for me. I went to my local store with my 565 ex flash for nikon and my 2 sets of yongnuo triggers (rf-602 and rf 603) and I was not able to make them work on the sony a6000. :(
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I use it on my a6000 and I haven't ever hadany problem. It works great, just that in direct flash mode gives you sometimes harsh shadows
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Yes it's very flexible, I have a 430exii and it works flawlessly I'm sure it would work with any flash