topic Re: Flash recommendations for EOS R50 in Speedlite Flashes

Flash recommendations for EOS R50

igorleon — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:05:21 GMT

Good afternoon.

I'm interested in purchasing a Canon R50, but I'm having trouble finding a Flash that will fit.

Is there a flash that does not require the adapter? Godox or Yongnuo?

Thanks.

Re: Flash recommendations for EOS R50

rs-eos — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:12:02 GMT

You could use the Speedlite EL-5 which doesn't require the Multi-Function Shoe Adapter AD-E1.

Re: Flash recommendations for EOS R50

DonCudney — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:49:09 GMT

I read somewhere that the 580ex2 works with the r50 without the unavailable adapter, but that makes no sense since the hotshoe is completely different.

Re: Flash recommendations for EOS R50

deebatman316 — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:08:17 GMT

No it won't work because the camera lacks the pins for older EX and 5 pin EL series speedlites to work. Cameras such as the EOS R7 and EOS R6 Mark II have the legacy 5 pins and the new digital connection pins at the front of the hot shoe. This preserving backward compatability with older EX and 5 pin EL series speedlites.

Re: Flash recommendations for EOS R50

p4pictures — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:06:14 GMT

When the hotshoe looks like this the only devices compatible are ones with the 21-pin multifunction shoe fitting.

Such unit currently are…

Speedlite EL-10
Speedlite EL-5
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10
Hotshoe Adapter AD-E1