This gallery shows the modification I made to the CB Folding S Flash Bracket for my Olympus E-M5. This modification is for using the full HLD-6 battery grip set, and aligns the flash directly over the lens, as well as allows installation of the CB 'Anti-twist' Plate on the back of the bracket. This modification is applicable to shooters like myself who prefer to have the shutter button on top of the camera when shooting in portrait mode -- that is, with the flash bracket handle to the right of the shutter button.

The tripod mount on the Olympus HLD-6 is offset to the right of lens axis, causing two problems when using the CB Folding S Flash Bracket standard mounting design -- the flash is aligned to the right of the lens, and if you are using the CB 'Anti-twist' Plate on the back of the bracket, it butts up against the power battery holder function buttons causing misalignment, and possibly damage.

By drilling and tapping a new mounting bolt hole to the right of the standard mounting slot, both of these problems are solved. An inexpensive drill and tap set can be purchased at most hardware stores like Ace or Home Depot -- it needs to be a 1/4in. - 20 thread pitch set to match the CB mounting bolt. The hole needs to be exactly 11/16 in. to the right of the standard slot (center to center), and 11/16 in. forward from the back of the bracket base (Without the 'Anti-twist' Plate installed). Use a center punch to index the spot, and I also suggest drilling a small 7/64 in. 'pilot' hole first.

I hope this is helpful to some other Olympus E-M5 users.

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