Description
Exclusively designed for use with the Olympus digital cameras, this external flash unit combines power and versatile performance in a very compact, stylish form. With a high max. guide number of 20, the FL-20 ensures effective illumination while the manual, normal auto and auto TTL control modes allow the user the choice between full creativity or worry-free automatic operation.
Quick Glance
Flash Mode: TTL, Manual, Automatic
Summary
Product Title: Olympus FL-20 Digital Camera Flash Light
Manufacturer: Olympus
Power Score: 4.0 | 4 Reviews
Compatibility
Flash Mode: TTL, Manual, Automatic
Performance
Guide Number: 20 m/65 ft at ISO 100
General
Weight: 2.60 oz
Warranty Information: 1 Year
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Mount Type: Shoe Mount
Flash Color Temperature: 9440.3F (5226.8C)
Strengths: Small and lightweight
Weakness: Slow to recharge
The FL-20 flash works great with my Olympus C-770, but is disappointingly slow to recharge. Most always takes 4-5 seconds using newly recharged NIMH rechargable AA batteries. Would still recommend if you need a flash distance further than the approximate 10 feet from the C-770's built-in flash and a speedy recharge is not a factor. This is a surprisingly small flash and doesn't weigh down the...
Strengths: Full integrated with the Olympus C770 camera; small and handy
Weakness: tkaes a few seconds to recharge even with new batteries
This small flash works very well with the Olympus C770 camera and it doesn't weigh down the camera. When installed, it is offset from the center of the camera and does not feel heavy on the camera. It takes about 4-5 seconds to recharge even with new batteries and that was a little disappointing.
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Strengths: Using the external flash helps prevent red-eye, so there's always an advantage with an external flash. Hot shoe syncs the flash with the camera.
Weakness: Relatively slow response time.
I bought this for use with an Olympus E-Volt E-300. It works fine, but the response time could be better. I will probably pick up either the FL-36 or the FL-50 to improve this response time issue. If you think this will be an issue with your camera, consider the higher models before purchasing this one.