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The Olympus STF-8 Macro Flash features a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof design for use in all types of shooting environments

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 2, 2016 — Olympus announces the STF-8 Macro Flash, the world’s first¹ macro twin flash with weatherproof construction. This compact and lightweight flash is dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof down to 14°F (-10°C) so that photographers may take advantage of every photo opportunity without worrying about their gear.

Twin flashes tend to be large, heavy, and lack dustproof and splashproof capabilities, making them virtually impossible to use in many outdoor environments. The compact STF-8 combines with the weatherproof performance of the OM-D® E-M1 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO® lenses to capture properly illuminated macro shots wherever your photography takes you, even outdoors in the rain.

The STF-8 offers unparalleled flexibility and is compatible with the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro and M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO lenses. The STF-8 boasts a guide number of 8.5 when firing both heads and 6 when firing one head to deliver ideal flash output for macro shooting. In addition to full TTL auto sync, users can manually control the output from full power down to 1/128. The ratio between the left and right heads is fully adjustable, allowing for superior versatility to fine tune lighting for limitless creative possibilities. The heads are also removable; users may position one to light their subject and the other to light the background, or utilize any positioning combination to match the shooting scenario.

Designed to support various shooting techniques, the STF-8 is compatible with Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking modes on select OM-D models, including the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, to further expand photographers’ creative expression.

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