Beginner Olympus Electronic Flash T20 and E-PL1

[teshuk]

Hi Members,

I have a OM10 camera with a T20 flash. Due to the cost of film processing and turnaround time I purchased a second hand E-PL1 camera. This allows me to use the same lens and get instant results. Well I still need an adapter DOH!

Anyway this is fantastic as the flash works with my E-PL1 if connect it to the top of the camera. I would like to make this flash movable and wanted to know if there is a way to do this without spending a fortune. Is this possible or should I invest in a new flash?

Thank you members.

Tesh

 

[wontolla]

I use THIS with my E-PL5 and E-PM1 from Amazon and it works just fine!
Not just with the T20, but all the other flashes too!

 

[teshuk]

Thats brilliant thank you so much. Now I can learn to use a flash. Apparently my family claim it blinds them for a second when its on the camera .

 

[wontolla]

Thats brilliant thank you so much. Now I can learn to use a flash. Apparently my family claim it blinds them for a second when its on the camera .

If you 'bounce' the flash off the ceiling (white or light) that will soften the flash effect and minimise the blinding effect on your family!
If your flash doesn't tilt, then there are several ways to achieve it, Cord, that fits into your flash mount and the flash attaches to the cord, Flash bracket with tilt, this attaches to the base of your camera then flash attaches to the bracket, with cord, or the remote method that the link refers to.
Cord is probably the cheapest method, then the Bracket with cord, and depending which remote you plumb for, that!

 

[teshuk]

Thanks, I will give that a try on the weekend when I have the items ordered.