Name: Canon OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord
Brand: Canon
SKU: CAOCSCE3
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.04 (69 reviews)

Canon OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord

Canon OC-E3

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Buy: Canon OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord Type: TTL Connection Accessories

Discover the OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord, an essential accessory for photographers looking to enhance their flash photography with Canon EOS DSLR cameras. This specialized cord is designed to facilitate off-camera flash techniques, allowing you to achieve more natural and dynamic lighting effects without the harsh shadows that often accompany direct flash exposures.Crafted with a focus on durability and reliability, the OC-E3 cord is engineered to exhibit a high level of dustproof and water-resistance, closely matching the robust performance of the Speedlite 580EX II. Its compact and versatile design makes it an indispensable tool for photographers who require the flexibility to position their flash at various angles and distances from the camera.The cord extends up to 0.6 meters, providing ample length to position your Canon Speedlite in the optimal location to illuminate your subject. Whether you're capturing portraits, events, or macro shots, the OC-E3 cord gives you the freedom to direct your flash in any shooting angle you desire.At one end of the cord, you'll find a hot shoe connection that securely mounts to your Canon EOS camera. The other end features a mounting point for your Speedlite, complete with a built-in tripod socket. This thoughtful addition allows you to attach the flash unit to a tripod, enabling hands-free operation and further expanding your creative lighting possibilities.The OC-E3 is compatible with a wide range of Canon products, including the PowerShot G15, Speedlite 580EX II, Speedlite 320EX, Speedlite 430EX III-RT, PowerShot G5 X, Speedlite 430EX II, PowerShot G3 X, and Speedlite 600EX-RT, among others. This ensures seamless integration with your existing Canon gear, maintaining the high-quality performance and reliability that Canon users have come to expect.Elevate your flash photography with the Canon OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord, a high-quality accessory that offers the versatility and reliability needed to capture stunning images in any lighting condition.

Works exactly as described. All of the functions on the flash work exactly like they do when attached directly to the camera hot shoe. 

The coiled cord is a good length allowing easy attachment but stays out of the way in use. Both "shoes" attach firmly and I had no concern with my large, heavy 600 EX II-RT flash coming loose.

Great accessory

Only problem is it was a little short for what I needed it for.

Good cable

Great results with this off shoe camera cord. I got what I paid for!

Buy only the Canon OC-E3, it will hold up better than a generic one!

Works every time.  Solidly built and hot-shoe seats perfectly.  Cord extends to just the right length to attach to flash on my offset mount.  Excellent product.

OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord

Whether your shooting at night a snap of your wife or setting up an outdoor sunset pic, nothing beats this tool. The flexibility it offers is so handy. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with the quality because I don't use it all the time. Like anything in this life under heavy use I am sure it can fail. But I haven't had this issue at all. Its worked great for me every time.

Most useful accessory!

Just wish Id gotten one with a longer chord.

works well

This is the third one I bought but different brands. The others didn't work properly or broke. So far the Canon unit is better quality and works great. 

Trust Canon original parts.

Used it several times over the last week since purchased. Works as advertised. Seems pretty sturdy. Will see over time.

Works as advertised

I have been using the Canon OC-E3 EOS Dedicated TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord for all my Canon digital cameras when photographing candid events.  My only recommendation to Canon is to make the Off-Camera end with a metal foot instead of plastic.  I have several that have broken feet and must be attached to the bracket holding my strobe with a screw. I love this connector.

Off Camera Connector

Enjoyed previous model but found that footer for mounting to camera was all plastic (which broke to easily).  New version has metal plate (see illustration).  Great for use with Stroboframe bracket with allows greater modeling of faces and avoids red eye.

Appeciate addition of metal to mounting foot

I am onto my third one because this is not designed to handle the weight of the flash with any type of head movement or a modifier.  It breaks at the plastic at the screw plate.   I've spoken to Canon and they state it is designed for forward flash only. No modifiers, and no head movement.   Poor design not great for any type of larger speed light flash

Not designed for the 600 EX RT weight

I have used this cord on my 5D MarkIII for fill flash  and found it very easy to use.  It seems to be very durable.  I have used an off brand and the quality of this cord is much better and worth the cost.

Canon OC-E3 off-camera shoe cord

I use this with my Custom Bracket, Canon DSLR. worth the money.

Just what I needed!

This cord goes perfect with the Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC angled Camera Flash platform. Locks in nicely, overall good product.

Just the right size

An absolute necessity if you want the flash off of the camera to eliminate that "Deer in the Headlights" look.

Get That Flash Off of the Camera!

If you forgot your ST-E2, this is a reliable substitute if 3 feet off camera is enough.  Or, if you are using an off camera flash that doesn't slave.

Useful and reliable

I've tried the other brands, I'll stick with Canon products; they are more dependable and have higher build quality.

Great quality

I wanted this for the purpose of angling my light as needed on exterior shoots when larger pieces of equipment were not practical. Unfortunately, the cord is not nearly long enough or flexible enough for this use. Otherwise, it works as intended.

Could Be Better

Extremely Happy Customer

I've used aftermarket brands in the past, but never really felt confident when using them. I have not had a single problem when using Canon products.

Buy Canon

I have tried the less expensive brands in the past, but they didn't hold up.

Has not let me down

It works as advertised however the plastic used is brittle and esily broken.  No relacement parts are available so the whole unit must be relplaced.
Also the cord should be a little longer. My recommendation is only if nothing better can befound.

Fragile

When I bought this accessory, I somehow thought the cord was a little longer. Depending on your intended use, it could use another 12 inches or more of stretch to satisfy all of your needs. Otherwise, it's not a bad piece of equipment. It does what it is supposed to....if only the cord was longer. That one little detail and the price makes it slightly less desirable.

Short Cord Limits Use

Wanted to use my flash on my old Vivitar flash bracket, to get the flash off of the hot shoe, and allow more flash flexibility. Makes a great combination with my Sunpak PZ42XC. With the flash bracket, I can turn the flash completely around, and bounce from anywhere. Fires every time. Worth the money!

Flashes Every Time

I have read that this product breaks very easily, but I haven't had any problems yet.  It seems pretty sturdy with my 580EXII attached.  So far,  so good.

Good Product

It worked perfectly at first.  I used it to place my flash off camera to an L bracket.  After several uses I was photographing my new granddaughter when the plastic shoe that mounts it to the L bracket broke.  

I am a long time Canon customer going back to when my Canon A-1 was new.  Until now a Canon product never failed me.  The 40 year old A1 works perfectly.  This product used with my XSI does not measure up to what I thought were Canon's quality standards.

Disapointed

I use my oc-e3 for mostly for weddings and event photography. It's  was great purchase that all photographer should.

"Worth every penny"

I own a few of these cords, all mounted on my "CB Folding-T" brackets. After reading all of the negative, least helpful reviews first before I purchased them (as I always do), and if you have done the same then you need to read the following: after I received my OC-E3 cords, I came up with a quick fix to help the durability. Before mounting a flash on it or attaching it to a flip-bracket, remove the four small screws from the flash side & split it in half. Line the outer edge of one of the halves with a small bead of strong glue or epoxy (I used Gorilla Glue) & re-attached & screw the two halves back together. I have had NO PROBLEMS at all. I use these cords with 580EX II's, & 480EX II's and they handle the weight just fine! They are very reliable, & function just fine with my 5D MkII's, 50D, & 30D. I wanted to stick with the CANON brand for product compatibility & dependability when I bought these cords, & I am very happy with their performance! The OC-E3 is a great piece of equipment to compliment your Canon EOS cameras, just treat it gently (as you should all of your camera gear)& you won't be disappointed!

Dependable Off-Camera Cord

Nice for moving flash or transmiter away from camera. But it is not heavy duty. So be gentle.

Nice accessory!

I am on my third OC-E3 out of necessity.  Anyone know of a better designed / better made product that does the same thing?  I'll be the first in line.  This OEM product is of no better quality than the cheap knock-offs that are 1/3 of the price - I expect better.

My two previous cords have failed in the same way - the fine-threaded cap screws that connect the two pieces of cheap plastic containing the "guts" of the shoe (on the flash end) strip right out of the holes.  I cross my fingers that when the next one fails, I am able to catch $400 worth of flash before it takes a nose-dose into the floor.

This piece of equipment is most definitely -not- for professional use and is just not capable of supporting a large flash (i.e. 580ex) in anything but the vertical position in a stationary set-up - i.e. completely inadequate for "flip-flop" wedding-style or macro photography flash brackets.

Bottom line - the design / construction is garbage and Canon should be ashamed to put it's name on it.