This photographic accessory refers to a specific model of external lighting unit manufactured by Olympus. Designated the “A11,” it served as a compact and readily portable source of supplemental illumination for cameras. It attached directly to the camera body, typically via a hot shoe, providing a burst of light synchronized with the shutter release to brighten the scene being photographed.
The device offered advantages like enhancing low-light image capture, reducing shadows, and allowing for creative lighting effects. Its small size made it a convenient alternative to larger, more powerful studio strobes. The A11’s introduction reflects a period where compact camera systems were gaining popularity, demanding similarly scaled accessories to support their capabilities. Its presence within the Olympus ecosystem contributed to a photographer’s ability to achieve well-exposed and visually appealing photographs in varied shooting conditions.
