Manfrotto make a twin macro bracket that is still available, about $40.00.
The camera mounts to the bracket center piece and there are two adjustable
arms to hold the flash heads. There are lots of adjustments to allow
various settings. Not as easy to use as a T28 but it is an alternative.
Michael.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Long" <adamlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 9:06 PM
Subject: [OM] Cheap macro twin flash
> Over the last couple of years I've accumulated all the bits to make just
the
> set up described, but have struggled to find or make a usable bracket.
With
> the weight of the flashes I don't want to mount to the lens - the best
idea
> I've seen uses two flexible stems like those used on desk lamps. These can
> be bent into position at will and should handle even a T-32. This was in
an
> 8 year old magazine and I haven't found a real one yet.
>
> However, still unable to afford a T-28 twin, my next idea is to butcher
two
> T-20s and a T-32 to make my own. First remove the flash reflectors/ bulbs
> from all three units, then connect the T-20 reflectors, on foot long
leads,
> to the power going to the T-32 reflector in parallel. Should be very
simple
> electrically - no need for any elctronic work, just connecting leads. Hey
> presto, twin flash with very light weight heads, and the T-32 sits in the
> hotshoe. Should work on auto too, output could be varied with ND filters.
> Again the bracket is the problem, but without the weight should be easier,
> and could mount to the lens. Without buying all the leads and connectors
it
> would probably work out cheaper too.
>
> So, can anyone with any experience tell me, in principle, if this would
> work. (ie swapping one flash bulb for two, in parallel. Please no lectures
> on the dangers of electric shocks from flash capacitors ;-).
>
> Adam
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