P3D Olympus S-20 and T-20 flash on a Realist?

[Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I saw a couple of used Olympus flashes in a nearby photo shop, and was
struck by the fact that they have a very low profile.  Basically, the flash
seemed to be oriented horizontally rather than vertically, which I liked.
They were Olympus flashes, but I couldn't see a model number.  I've always
been bothered by the height of the Vivitar flash I use on the Realist ...
I'm afraid it's going to snap off.

Later, someone from the shop told me they were T-20's, and were going for
$89.95 each.  B&H has the T-20 for $94.95 new, so I couldn't see spending
almost that much for a used one.  The B&H catalog also listed an S-20 for
about $50, but I have no idea if the flash is at all similar, and there was
no picture.  So, for anyone who knows these flashes, I have some questions:

1)	Does the S-20 look like the T-20?  Is it also horizontally oriented,
with a low profile and low center of gravity?

2)	Are these flashes still being made?

3)	Has anyone tried to cut a groove in the foot of one of these to fit over
the Realist "bump?"  This is what I'd want to do.

Thanks,

-pd


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