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(based on 16 ratings)
Brand: Adorama
Located in: Flash/Lighting, Flash & Lighting Accessories, TTL Connecting Accessories
Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630)
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.4 stars
(based on 16 reviews)
69% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Best Uses:
Fill flash(8), Lighting(7), Night photography(4), Photography(4)
Pros:
Excellent interface(3), Lightweight(5), Reliable(5), Strong construction(8)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(12)
 
ETTL does not work
By UnhappyVerified Reviewer from Salem, OR on 11/13/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Pros:
Cheaper than canon
Cons:
ETTL does not work
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Put it on with Canon Rebel 350 and XTI, and the flash fired. But ETTL function does not work. Per reviewer JIMography, the connector does not match with flash head. Dremmel out the plastic end hoping to slide the flash head in further, but it does not work because the flash connector has a lip at the end that prevented it from sliding in further. Grind down the metal part where the flash slides in and this allows the flash head to slide forward further. Then ETTL works. Like JIMography reviewer said, it should have work right off the back. Would not recommend.

 
New & Imporved
By Jeremiah Blatz from New York, NY on 11/11/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Night Photography, Photography, Photojournalism
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

I just picked up one of these for my Olympus e-500 (yes, it does TTL for Olys, too). The little lever on the front now has a plastic knob bonded to it; it's not pointy and it's easy to use. Construction appears good, though I just got it.

The only negative thing I can say is that I wouldn't feel comfortable extending the cord to its full 3 feet. Of course, my arm is shorter than 3 feet, and it's fine up to my full reach.

 
I Would Not Recommend This To A Friend
By PleinAirPhotographyVerified Reviewer from Fort Gordon, Ga on 10/27/2007
Cons:
TTL Functions do not wor
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

This cord does not support TTL functions on the Canon Rebel XTi as advertised. Even after 'wiggling' as suggested to make it fit, auto zoom does not work, power gets to the flash to make it flash, but none of the TTL exposure functions work as they should. I would not recommend this cable at all. I will pay the extra bucks for the Canon cable.

 
More durable than Canon brand
By ScoboVerified Purchaser from Norfolk, VA on 9/27/2007
Pros:
Strong Construction
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Cheaper than factory model and has better length.

 
Fit nicely in my flash bracket.
By jon21Verified Purchaser from Dallas on 9/27/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Night Photography, Photography, Photojournalism, Sports Photography
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Lightweight, Reliable, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Work very well for the price.

 
Adorama listens
By dblackdogVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 9/26/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting, Photography
Pros:
Convenient Interface, Softens Light, Strong Construction
Cons:
None right now.
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Pro
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Get the dang flash off the camera. It's 3 feet! I'm having a ball with this thing and the Canon 580 EX II flash and my Canon D20. With my remote switch I can play with shadows all day long in still life and portrait. Adorama makes some great products and this is one of them.

 
It's not a Canon
By JIMographyVerified Purchaser from Southern California on 9/26/2007
Best Uses:
Lighting
Pros:
Works after modification
Cons:
Modification required
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

When I first hooked up the device, TTL communication did not work.

After closer inspection, I realized that the flash head(580 EX) was not able to slide far enough into the extension's hot shoe to make proper contacts. This was fixed with a Dremel by grinding out the areas on the hot-shoe mount which prevented proper insertion of the flash head. Once done, the extension works perfectly.

I do not recommend this product. I believe it should have been designed to work right out of the box as advertised with no need for modification. It is obvious that the product was not designed for the Canon 580 EX flash head.

 
Better than the brand name
By new guy from california on 9/23/2007
Pros:
Reliable, Strong Construction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

I was questioning this product when I bought it because the reviews said it was hard to remove. I have not experienced any trouble removing it and it has been used several times. Much better than the plastic brand name one.

 
Horrible design
By TypicalG from Brooklyn NY on 8/2/2007
Cons:
Weak Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

This cord has a very sharp metal lock lever that will cut your finger when removing it from the camera mount. The lever doesnt really do much and the prong did damage to my camera. It is incredibly difficult to attach and remove and I could not get it to work in Ettl mode even though it is advertised.

 
Great cord for the money
By JC from Baltimore, MD on 7/12/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Glamour, Lighting, Night Photography, Photography, Portraits
Pros:
Reliable, Strong Construction
Cons:
None as of yet
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

This is a great alternative to the Canon cord that always breaks. It seems to be much sturdier (metal flash bracket) and works well. It also give you an extra foot of reach. The release pin could be better but it works fine. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an off-shoe flash cord.

 
Better than Canon version
By AaronVerified Purchaser from Burlington, VT on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Lighting
Pros:
Lightweight, Reliable, Strong Construction
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Better build than Canon house-brand off shoe cord, and stretches to a foot longer also. Appears sturdier with metal base instead of plastic. [$]

 
Worked great
By DwhVerified Purchaser from West Virginia on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
WEDDINGS
Pros:
Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Ordered paired with the Stroboframe Quick Flip 350, worked perfectly with my e-ttl2 flash.

 
Release Pin hard to trigger
By GaryVerified Purchaser from Louisiana on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Lighting
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Hard to manipulate
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Sometimes if not securely fastened in place, the ETTL function is not usable...wiggle till set into place well.

 
Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 flash cord
By DonVerified Purchaser from South San Gabriel, CA on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash, Off-camera flash
Pros:
Strong Construction
Cons:
Difficult to put on, Difficult to remove
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

I found the Adorama Off-Camera flash cord for Canon EOS well made, but it is extremely difficult to put on to the hot shoe and extremely hard to remove. On the top of the hot shoe connector, there is this metal lever which I assume is meant to be used to help remove the flash cord from the hot shoe; it isn't very useful and I fear that one day I will stab my finger with it. Although the Canon flash cord is more expensive, I think it might slide on and off the hot shoe easier than the Adorama flash cord.

 
Time will tell
By hoplangVerified Purchaser from Langley, British Columbia on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Night Photography
Pros:
Strong Construction
Cons:
Poor Interface, Very difficult to remove
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

The product is well made and a good price but removing the unit from the hot shoe is a challenge. Maybe it will get easier the more it is used. I need to reserve judgement as I haven't used it enough.

 
1 foot longer, [$] cheaper
By ScoutertbVerified Purchaser from Roswell, GA on 7/10/2007
Best Uses:
Fill Flash
Pros:
Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Off-Camera eTTL2 Coiled Flash Cord (3-Ft Max) for All Canon EOS Cameras (Except RT & 630):

Moving the flash off of the camera is essential to achieving good lighting for portraits. When I began to look at the Canon flash cord I saw multiple negative reviews concerning the quality of the Canon cord. The [...] cord is a full foot longer and [$] cheaper than the Canon. I am pleased with the build quality.

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