07-23-2023 10:15 AM
Hi
Upgrading form a t3i to r7. Although a few dollars more, i am considering buying an EL-100 to avoid any compatibility issues.
My only concern is the power of the flash and i was curious if you had any thoughts in this area. I currently have a Yongnuo YN560 that has served me extremely well (pretty much always use bounce flash), and the EL-100 seems like it might be a significant step-down in power. The AD-E1 is out of stock everywhere, and of course this huge Yongnuo is awkward on the r7. I wouldn't be as concerned power wise with the 430, but the price is pretty high for my needs.
I am not a professional photographer, just casual use.
Thanks
AJM
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07-23-2023 10:52 AM
The adapter won't help unless the speedlite is weather sealed. Your old Yongnuo speedlite is simply incompatible. The EL-100 will fit your needs for a new speedlite. If you want a speedlite for $100 or less you'll need to buy used then. You have no other alternatives other than 3rd Party speedlites. Some may or may NOT be compatible.
07-23-2023 10:34 AM
What is your budget for a speedlite. Only weather sealed speedlites require the adapter. The normal 5 pins are still there for legacy speedlites.
07-23-2023 10:46 AM
Ideally $100 or less, would consider as much as $150 if i had to buy the EL-100
My Yongnuo didn't work with an r7. After a couple of photos where it might or might not flash, it would then show an error (70 i think) and i then had to turn it off to use it. i researched and saw that the adapter should help it work. The flash I have is at least a couple of years old, so not sure if i bought a new one if it perhaps has newer firmware or was built with the new Canon mount in mind.
07-23-2023 10:52 AM
The adapter won't help unless the speedlite is weather sealed. Your old Yongnuo speedlite is simply incompatible. The EL-100 will fit your needs for a new speedlite. If you want a speedlite for $100 or less you'll need to buy used then. You have no other alternatives other than 3rd Party speedlites. Some may or may NOT be compatible.
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