Hi Bob,

Thanks, that's exactly what I had in mind. Too bad they don't seem to make
them anymore. I'll monitor eBay for one.

Thanks,

Greg


> Greg,
> I do like the Super Program and TTL flash.
> I have used two AF280T flashes on it.
> I found a simple connecting cord by Altrex (?).
> (Two blocks connected by a black spiral telephone handset cord)
> You see them on ebay from time to time for $10-$15US.
>
> One block is a pick-up and both serve as a flash shoes.
> You put one on the camera and the other into your brackets.
> Then, mount a flash on top of both.
> You would need a 2nd cord to put both flashes off camera.
> This works but can get a bit fiddley.
>
> Pentax also makes flash shoes and distributor cords,
> but you are talking $100+ to get all the parts for 2 flashes off camera.
>
> As to doing this with any flash in auto mode on a KX, good luck.
> I don't know how that could be accomplished.
>
> Regards,  Bob S,
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>>  Sorry, I forgot to mention what flash unit I have, in case that makes a
>>  difference. I have a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 550FD, M/P/O edition. I've
>>  also been losing several eBay auctions for a Pentax AF-280T, trying to
>> get
>>  one relatively cheaply, but eventually I'll pay whatever I have to to
>> get
>>  one.
>
>

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