11-03-2022
12:39 PM
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04-11-2023
09:55 AM
by
Danny
I am surprised that the compatability for the R5 and R5C is not listed. Can Canon officially confirm it will be supported when released so that I can pre-order??
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11-03-2022 01:43 PM - edited 11-03-2022 01:54 PM
I concur with Ricky. The shoe on our R5 C's have the updated shoe. Same as the R3. I would not hesitate to pre-order.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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11-04-2022 12:15 AM - edited 11-04-2022 12:19 AM
It's only compatible with newer cameras (R7,R10,R3,R6II) with multi-function hotshoe.
Per the product page: Important: Because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
Also in the tech specs: Compatible Cameras EOS cameras equipped with a Multi-purpose Shoe
11-03-2022 01:01 PM
Where do you see that? The product page mentions:
I do see the following note, but the list of mentioned cameras would not imply the full list of compatible cameras (just a subset used as an example):
"Gold-plated terminals in the shoe improve connection quality, and the installation status is checked before starting communications, to ensure reliable connection to cameras such as the Canon EOS R3, R7, R10, and R6 Mark Instant Interactive."
I don't yet see a manual for the new flash, or a part of the web site that enumerates all compatible cameras. I image though that if the camera has the more modern hot shoe, it should be ok.
11-03-2022 01:43 PM - edited 11-03-2022 01:54 PM
I concur with Ricky. The shoe on our R5 C's have the updated shoe. Same as the R3. I would not hesitate to pre-order.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.9.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
11-04-2022 12:15 AM - edited 11-04-2022 12:19 AM
It's only compatible with newer cameras (R7,R10,R3,R6II) with multi-function hotshoe.
Per the product page: Important: Because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
Also in the tech specs: Compatible Cameras EOS cameras equipped with a Multi-purpose Shoe
11-04-2022 01:58 AM
From the EL-5's web page.
Multi function / Multi purpose... check, check 👍
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.9.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
11-04-2022 06:34 PM
The Canon El-1 and EL-100 use the older hot shoe design not the newer multi purpose shoe. I believe the manual for the R5C mentions those speedlites.
-Demetrius
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11-08-2022 08:11 PM
I see this too. It’s just weird they did not call out compatability like they did for: R7,R10,R3,R6II). I am thinking it will need a firmware update to communicate correctly so while we all know the r5c has the newer multifunction shoe; why didn’t they say it’s compatible in all their pre-release??
11-08-2022 08:12 PM
The r5c has the newer hot shoe. Why isn’t it listed?
11-08-2022 08:13 PM
It’s weird they only call out R7,R10,R3,R6II. I am thinking we will need a firmware update though…
11-08-2022 08:15 PM
It may not necessarily be compatible. Some EOS-M series cameras have a multipurpose hot shoe that allow optional use of an EVF. I don't think any of these cameras are compatible either.
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