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Instruction Manual
Waterproof Case
PFL-01
For the electronic flash
FL-20
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01.
■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■ Wrong use may cause damage to the flash on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform an advance check as described in this m
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-1 (1,1) Disclaimer WARNING ● Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private 1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. use, is prohibited. Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way accidents. for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage Injury b
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-3 (1,1) 5. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the If water gets inside this product during use, irreparable damage may water could lead to water penetration. Please always take care be caused to the electronic flash inside the case. Please note the when using the case. following points. 6. If the electronic flash contained in
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-5 (1,1) outside of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force. Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner 9. Please be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each Volatile organic solvents, or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical time before using the case. chemical detergents detergents etc. Pure water or l
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-7 (1,1) Contents Disclaimer⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-1 4. Taking photos underwater ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-22 Please read the following before using the product ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-1 Setting the flash mode ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-22 For safe use ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-1 Underwater TTL AUTO shooting ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-22 Batteries ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-3 Underwater MANUAL shooting ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-22 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯E-4 Handling the Product ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-9 (1,1) Names of the parts 1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. & & & $$% & ’ # ’ " # $$% ! & * Mode dia
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-11 (1,1) Preparing the case Connection to the camera case To perform underwater TTL shooting using this case, connect the Before shooting, prepare the case as described below. underwater TTL cable between this case and the camera case. Connect the hot shoe cable (provided with this case) between the TTL cable Attaching/removing/ the diffuser plate connector in the camera case and the camera’s hot shoe. This case is equipped with a diffuser plate that can b
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-13 (1,1) 2)Connecting the hot shoe cable 3)Mounting on an arm Connect the hot shoe cable, provided with this case, between the This case can be mounted on a commercially available arm or TTL cable connector on the inner side of the camera case and the similar tool as described below. hot shoe of the camera. Pay attention to the following points: When using a commercially available arm with a width of 12 mm, before inserting the camera into the camera cas
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-15 (1,1) 2. Advance Check of the Case 3. Inserting the electronic flash. Advance test before use Checking the electronic flash This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the Load batteries into the electronic flash and perform the flash check parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function before inserting the flash in the case. inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with a water pr
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-17 (1,1) Open the Case. Insertion of silica gel Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening Before closing the case, place the provided bag of silica gel (to lever as shown in the figure (in direction ) Pull the buckle opener prevent fogging) between the right side panel of the flash and the slowly (in direction ). When not using the buckle opener, hold the case. Insert the bag with the longer, glued side first. buckle opening lever w
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-19 (1,1) Check the loading status. Perform the final checks. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Visual Inspection Has the electronic flash been inserted properly into the hot shoe of After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid the case? visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified and that no foreign matter h
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-21 (1,1) Final Test 4. Taking photos underwater After the electronic flash has been inserted in the case, you should perform Setting the flash mode the final system check. This covers all tests that you must carry out to make sure that no water can enter the case. The tests are easy to do and only take This case enables underwater TTL AUTO shooting. about 5 minutes. All you need is a bowl or tub of water. ❈The following procedure was originally developed t
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-23 (1,1) Removing the electronic flash 5. Handling After Shooting Carefully open the case, loosen the Wipe off any waterdrop. shoe lock dial of the flash and, while holding the mode dial knob on the After underwater shooting, remove case firmly, slide the flash out of the any drops of water from the case. case’s hot shoe. Use pressurized air or a soft, lint- free cloth to carefully wipe away any moisture from the hinge between the front and rear lids, the
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-25 (1,1) Disconnecting the TTL cable 6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function After making sure that the case Remove the O-ring. and TTL cable are free of water drops, loosen the lock dial screw Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. and disconnect the TTL cable. Removal of the O-ring Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-ring groove. Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to damag
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-27 (1,1) CAUTION : • When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp CAUTION : •Always perform maintenance of the waterproof object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the function even when the Case has been opened to inside of the O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring exchange the battery or the image storage during may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. shooting. Neglecting this maintenance may become •When the O-ring is checked with th
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-29 (1,1) operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test. 7. Appendix (5) When not using this case, be sure to take the flash out. Q & A on the use of the PFL-01 Q4 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case? Q1 : Which electronic flashes can be used with this case? A4 : Pay special attention to the following items. A1 : The PFL-01 case is designed exclusively for the FL-20 Electronic Flash. (1) Do not open and close
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-31 (1,1) these modes, refer to the instruction manual for the camera or flash.) and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease. Excessive Q7:How can I check for water leakage? application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the A7 : Here you should carry out the first check and the final system check with permissible withstand pressure. However, it may facilitate attachment of the flash inside the case. sand, dirt, etc. It is
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-33 (1,1) ❈Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when After-sale Service replacement is required. Replacement will be made against payment. ● You will receive the Warranty card from your dealer. Please make Q13: How can I take good underwater photos? sure that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been A13: The web page of the visual college of the Club Camedia has a corner for entered. If they have not been entered, im
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*PFL-01(E).qxd 03.11.27 3:14 PM ページ E-35 (1,1) Specifications MEMO Available models Olympus digital camera and Electronic Flash (FL-20) Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Main body : Transparent polycarbonate Buckle : Stainless steel Buttons, arm mount screw, adapter : Nickel-plated brass Diffuser plate : Acrylic resin Dimensions Width 111.5 mm x height 154.2 mm x thickness 76.2 mm (excluding the diffuser plate) Weight 325 g (without flash and accessories) ❈ We reserve th
