Many thanks for the info and advice, I'll start searching for the bits and
pieces here in the UK.... there are some cords available on eb*y UK which
seem to fit the bill.
regards
Ian
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@Zuiko.s ls.bc.ca]On Behalf Of Larry J. Clark
Sent: 06 August 2002 03:04
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] Setting up multiple flash
Ian
For your T20s there is a little thing called a "TTL Auto Connector for T20".
The T20 slides into it and then you can plug one of the TTL Auto Cords into
the Auto Connector's socket.
To link the flash units together you use the TTL Auto Cords. They are
available in .3M, .6M (coiled) 2M, and 5M lengths. To get them all together
you'll need the TTL Connector T -- a rubbery block with three TTL connectors
on one side and one TTL connector on the other.
In normal configuration you'll need one TTL Auto Cord to connect between the
camera and the TTL Connector T. Then three TTL Auto Cords of appropriate
length, one running to each flash unit. You could reduce the number of
cords by mounting one T20 on the camera for a fill light (perhaps with a
piece of paper over the tube to act as a diffuser). I see the TTL Auto
Connector for T20 around at shows now and then...But they can also be a
difficult item to find. Mounting a T20 one as a fill light (on camera or on
a Bounce Grip 2) reduces the need for that component. In this respect the
T32 is sometimes a little easier to deal with.
John Hermanson has the Cords and Connector Ts for sale on his site, so you
can get an idea of the value. Also, KEH has some of these items in stock
now.
For studio, a common configuration is one moderate fill light (T20, maybe
with diffuser?) close to the lens axis (fills in the subject and reduces
deep shadows), the main light (T32) off axis to one side or the other
(allows shadow details on the subject), and a moderate light (T20) coming
from the opposite rear quarter. If you have a library near, check out some
books, since there are a few basic, traditional setups that get you through
950f the situations. The biggest problem you'll have with small strobes
is that you don't have a modeling light to let you visualize how your
configuration is working...You have to wait for the pictures. Don't forget
about reflectors...These can be as simple as white foam core board. Or you
can make them with little squares of heavy aluminum foil on a board
(tedious), or spray silver paint on a light weight board (don't try to
duplicate chrome plating -- you'll get hot spots).
Larry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of IanG
> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 11:42 AM
>
>
> I'd like to try a three flash gun setup with my OM4, all off
> camera. I've a
> T32 and can get hold of a couple of T20s quite easily but could somebody
> please advise as to what cords and connectors I need and how they
> fit. There
> are a few things available on eb*y but I'd like to be sure they will work
> before I bid.
>
> Any advice on setup would also be much appreciated - I seem to be doing
> studio still life and macro at the moment.
>
> Thanks
> Ian
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