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morgansimoneca · ‎12-07-2022

Hi! I've been doing some research to find a Canon flash that is compatible with my SL3, since my third party options are unable to work since the center pin is missing on the hot shoe. I've found several options, but before I purchase one of them, can someone tell me from this list, which ones will work with my SL3? I'm trying to be budget friendly as well, but I'm in need of a flash that works when I'm doing studio shoots so I don't have to use my Nikon.

Here's the list of Canon Speedlites I've found that may work:

EL-100
600 EXII-RT
430 EX
430 EX II
430 EX-RT
470 EX-AI
270 EX-II
90 EX

Out of this list, which would work for my Canon SL3?

amfoto1 · ‎12-08-2022

If you are triggering the Godox strobes optically, you can probably use any on-camera flash.

But if you are using wireless "radio" triggering with the Godox strobes, you will probably need to use a Godox flash or trigger unit. As KVBarkley noted, all manufacturers have their own unique radio control and triggering. I don't use Godox, so you should check with them what's compatible with your strobes. They probably have a website that can tell you... or will provide an email address for support.

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morgansimoneca · ‎12-08-2022

I can’t use a brand other than Canon for the flash because it’s not compatible with my SL3, due to the center pin missing. I’ve tried to use a Godox flash, as well as other third party flashes, and it does not work with my camera! However, I know it’s possible for me to use a third party flash as a sender and it will communicate with my other Godox strobes and the flash works.

morgansimoneca · ‎01-03-2023

Thanks! I grabbed the Godox V1C and it works perfectly with my camera.

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