too ignorant to even know what I have - or what to ask: All right, I own a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight For Olympus, as well as a Flashpoint R2 TTL...

kennmurrah

All right, I own a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight For Olympus, as well as a Flashpoint R2 TTL Transmitter for Panasonic and Olympus Cameras.

I recently bought a used Olympus EM-1 mark ii, and seller "threw in" a Olympus electronic flash FL36R, a Nissan i40, and Mcoplus speedlite MCO320. I have no idea what I have or how I might use it.

Tell me what to buy. Or if I should chunk these new lights in the trash. Is it possible to control these as extra flashes?

I apologize for the seemingly elementary questions, but I am truly lost and I would appreciate any suggestions, even the snarky ones.

Thanks.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

kennmurrah wrote:

All right, I own a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL O... (show quote)

They will always work in manual mode with a generic manual trigger. I don't know the Olympus system but I suspect if the speedlights are set up for Olympus, they should all be fine. The weakest of the bunch would be the MCO320. The other lights cost between $150 and $250 new.

The question is how do you intend to use what you have? What subject matter?

I wouldn't toss them. I would, however, look for a local photo club where there will be other photographers who can help you make sense of what you have and how to use it.

Ignorance is only temporary and can easily be addressed.

jcwood

Snarky? Been lurking a while huh?

traderjohn Loc: New York City

jcwood wrote:

Snarky? Been lurking a while huh?

Ya Think??

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts

jcwood wrote:

Snarky? Been lurking a while huh?

CWGordon

It really is too bad that a member w/a legit question feels the need to apologize his butt off and refer to “snarky” responses. I hope we can continue to attract and keep them. I hope some current members do not leave or fail to participate because of the “snarky” responses we too often receive. It would be nice to have a site where people can feel welcome to ask questions and more fully participate. Maybe we can get there.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

CWGordon wrote:

It really is too bad that a member w/a legit question feels the need to apologize his butt off and refer to “snarky” responses. I hope we can continue to attract and keep them. I hope some current members do not leave or fail to participate because of the “snarky” responses we too often receive. It would be nice to have a site where people can feel welcome to ask questions and more fully participate. Maybe we can get there.

Ouch!
I will try to do better in the future, sigh. . . .
Smile,
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leenso52

Maybe I'm just used to it by now but I missed snarky comments. I thought both the op and first responder quite respectful. But I've heard some rough stuff on here, really not for over a year when it was again addressed.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

CWGordon wrote:

It really is too bad that a member w/a legit question feels the need to apologize his butt off and refer to “snarky” responses. I hope we can continue to attract and keep them. I hope some current members do not leave or fail to participate because of the “snarky” responses we too often receive. It would be nice to have a site where people can feel welcome to ask questions and more fully participate. Maybe we can get there.

I sure hope so too! I didn't ask or comment until more recently because of the snarky. I joined this group as a new photographer to learn and grateful to those who would ask. Sad, really.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

CWGordon wrote:

It really is too bad that a member w/a legit question feels the need to apologize his butt off and refer to “snarky” responses. I hope we can continue to attract and keep them. I hope some current members do not leave or fail to participate because of the “snarky” responses we too often receive. It would be nice to have a site where people can feel welcome to ask questions and more fully participate. Maybe we can get there.

Totally agree! This has been a pet peeve of mine on this site for awhile and have opened up a thread, maybe two, on this very subject!

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

kennmurrah wrote:

All right, I own a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL O... (show quote)

First visit https://strobist.blogspot.com/. David Hobby has a 3 part series on how to use speedlights & equipment associated with them.

Then you can you can make a judgement on a flash transmitter and 4 receivers, one for each flash, that will work with the Olympus camera.

Hope this helps, Good luck with your new purchase and please be safe.

Steve

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

Seems odd that the first 9 responders, 8 of which had nothing to do with the OPs question

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Steve DeMott wrote:

Seems odd that the first 9 responders, 8 of which had nothing to do with the OPs question

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

kennmurrah wrote:

All right, I own a Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL O... (show quote)

I suggest you search YouTube regarding your lights then I suggest you give the batteries a good charge to get new ones. Flashes are best used off-camera in my opinion. I love flash photography and once you get it you will too. Good luck.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

CWGordon wrote:

I hope some current members do not leave or fail to participate because of the “snarky” responses we too often receive.