Flash for r7

[ajm133]

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

[deebatman316]

What is your budget for a speedlite. Only weather sealed speedlites require the adapter. The normal 5 pins are still there for legacy speedlites. 

[ajm133]

    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.

[deebatman316 · Accepted solution]

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.