OLYMPUS Digital FL-50 Electronic Flash

The Olympus FL 50 is a high power, professional grade electronic flash designed specifically for Olympus digital SLR cameras, offering advanced TTL auto exposure, versatile bounce/swivel capabilities, and Super FP mode for high speed sync up to 1/4000s.

Key Features

  • Guide Number: GN 50 (meters at ISO 100) / GN 164 (feet at ISO 100)
  • Flash Modes: TTL Automatic, Auto, and Manual
  • Super FP Mode: Enables flash synchronisation at shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second, ideal for outdoor fill flash
  • Bounce & Swivel Head: Allows flexible light direction for creative lighting setups
  • Power Zoom: Automatically adjusts flash coverage to match lens focal length
  • AF Illuminator: Assists focusing in low light conditions
  • Compatibility: Designed for Olympus E System digital SLRs, fully integrated with their TTL metering

Specifications

  • Dimensions: Approx. 185 × 79 × 67 mm
  • Weight: ~380 g (without batteries)
  • Power Source: 4 × AA 1.5V batteries
  • Colour Temperature: Daylight balanced for natural results
  • Build: Durable plastic body

Practical Benefits

  • Professional Lighting Control: Reliable, even illumination with reduced corner fall off compared to film era flashes
  • Creative Flexibility: Bounce and swivel head makes it easy to soften shadows or create directional light.
  • High Speed Sync: Perfect for outdoor portraiture, sports, or action photography where fast shutter speeds are essential.
  • Compact & Portable: Despite its power, the unit remains lightweight and easy to carry.

Summary: The Olympus FL 50 Electronic Flash is a powerful, versatile unit built for Olympus digital SLRs. With GN 50 output, TTL auto exposure, bounce/swivel flexibility, and Super FP high speed sync, it remains a respected tool for photographers seeking professional lighting control, even though it is now primarily available second hand.

The Olympus FL 50 flash is fully compatible with the E System DSLRs (its native platform), partially compatible with PEN and OM D cameras (works in TTL and Super FP sync but lacks wireless RC), and limited with new OM System models (fires via hot shoe but does not integrate with modern wireless/RC features).

Compatibility Matrix for Olympus FL 50

Camera System

Compatibility

Notes

E System DSLRs (E 1, E 300, E 500, E 330, E 410, E 510, E 3, etc.)

Full

Designed for E System. Full TTL auto exposure, Super FP sync up to 1/4000s, bounce/swivel, power zoom.

PEN Digital Series (E P1, E P2, E P3, E P5, PEN F, E PL models)

Partial

Works via hot shoe with TTL and FP sync. No RC wireless support. Focus assist may not function on some models.

OM D Series (E M1, E M5, E M10, E M1X, etc.)

Partial

Fires via hot shoe, TTL and FP sync supported. No RC wireless. Some advanced features (AF assist, auto zoom sync) may be limited.

New OM System Models (OM 1, OM 1 Mark II, OM 5, OM 5 Mark II, OM 3)

Limited

Hot shoe firing works. TTL may function, but RC wireless and modern flash integration are not supported. Olympus recommends FL 700WR or FL 900R for full compatibility.

Condition: NEW (Old stock)

Contents:

  • OLYMPUS FL-50 Elecronic Flash
  • Pouch
  • Instructions
  • Box

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