Olympus Electronic Flash T20

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Olympus Electronic Flash T20

Entry/Object ID

488

Tags

Pro

Description

The T20 was a cornerstone of the legendary Olympus OM System. Designed primarily for the OM-2, OM-2n, and later OM-series cameras, it was one of the first flash units to offer TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering. This meant the camera could actually "see" the flash hitting the subject and cut the power instantly once the exposure was perfect—a massive technological leap for the era. It is remarkably compact, following the Olympus design philosophy of "small but powerful," and features a reversible back plate that allows it to be used in either "Full Auto" or "Manual" modes with non-TTL cameras.

Category

Flash, Accessories

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Olympus

Date made

1979 - 1985