The twin flash unit provides enormous versatility in lighting effects for macro photography, allowing, for example, an even illumination for copying documents or permitting the creation of strong shadow effects.
The two separate flash heads can be positioned in any desired direction or angle with the bundled Shoe Ring SR-1. In addition, they may be fired simultaneously or singly. It is also possible to adjust the balance of flash output between the heads up to a ratio of 8:1 for either head. With 19 adjustment levels between these points, this affords a great deal of control while still maintaining perfect overall exposure.
The unit, which can be attached to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm, 14-54mm and 50-200mm lenses using the bayonet for the lens hood or connected to the ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm macro lens with the Flash Adapter Ring.
The Macro Flash Controller FS-FC1 can simply be mounted on the Olympus E-1 flash shoe and facilitates macro photography using the TTL automatic flash. It is available as an individual product and also included in the ring flash set and twin flash set. For optimum flash performance we recommend the SHV-1 high voltage set.