Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent)
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Manufacturer: OptekaModel: OPT-C-TTL-CORD
Product features:
- Heavy-duty coiled cable (Extends up to 4 Feet)
- Compatible with Canon Brand & Canon Compatible Flashes
- E-TTL & E-TTL II Compatible
- 1 Year Warranty
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent)
Customer Review: Great deal, Great Price but, the Cable is too stiff.
Summary: 4 Stars
INTRO
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I am a pro photographer looking for other ways to use off camera flash. I can now use E-TTL & High Speed Sync off camera. Pocket wizards are great, but your options are too limited.
Amazing things can happen when you sync with shutter speeds over 1/200. The effects can be awesome! You're able to control the ambient (outdoor) light so much that it can become a fill, or a hair light. And use less power too!
PROS
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1. Price: At the time I bought this cord it was under half of Canon's price.
2. Effects: The simplicity of E-TTL mixed with HS sync - most of the guesswork is gone (leaving you with the ability to experiment).
3. Radio Poppers can wait: Modify this cable so that it can be extended upto 50ft. Buy a second Canon flash and Slave it..the options are endless!
4. Build Quality: FANTASTIC! Everything locks just like you would expect with the Canon. Connections are solid and well constructed!
CONS
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1. Build Quality: Yes, this is a PRO and a CON - The cable is not stretchy enough. It needs to be more like the cord between the headset and base of an office phone.
Instead it's so STRONGLY built that although it's a 4ft cable, it won't stretch past 2 OR 3 ft without the risk of breaking.
I've tried to forcefully stretch it out to loosen the cable up, but it doesn't work. So be careful.
2. Not extendable: Not without Modifying your cable. (This cable is cheap enough to risk a mod / which I do plan to do once the 2nd one arrives for back-up. ~~ Google 'CAT 5 E-TTL CABLE MOD' for more info.)
CONCLUSION
Oh, do I LOVE this cable! It's saved me so much $$ vs the Canon. It's saved me hundreds more by delaying the purchase of Radio Poppers (supposed to be my next equipment purchase). Why would you want to have a $500 flash stuck on the top of your camera when you can take it off and start creating something special!
P.S.- I get upset when reviewers comment negatively about build quality when the product is FANTASTIC. The issue isn't build quality here, it's design. The cable just lacks the malleability required to stretch to it's full length.
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Description of Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent)
The TTL Off-Camera Flash Remote Cord provides full TTL control for Canon Speedlites when used off-camera with Canon cameras which have the TTL hot flash shoe. It permits easy use of flash when the camera is mounted upon a bracket. Will work on the with all speedlites including the 580EX II & 430EX II.Synch & PC Cords
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