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Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras

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★★★★☆
4.0

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★★★★☆
4.1

$69.88 - $79.99

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Pros

  • Lightweight (102)
  • Quality construction (97)
  • Easy to use (90)
  • Reliable (80)
  • Convenient interface (45)
  • Durable (21)
  • Improves performance (21)
  • Softens light (13)
  • Improves product function (10)
  • High quality (5)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (17)
  • Flimsy design (15)
  • Pricey (13)
  • Not durable (3)
  • Short power cord (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Poor interface (2)
  • Poor quality (2)
  • Short (2)

Best Uses

  • Fill flash (59)
  • Lighting (57)
  • Photography (51)
  • Shooting indoors (36)
  • Photojournalism (34)
  • Portraits (25)
  • Shooting outdoors (25)
  • Night photography (24)
  • Sports photography (18)
  • Travel (18)
 
 
 

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Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras

$69.88

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$69.95

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Well made. Great lighting flexibility

"The flexibility of placement allows me to create professional portraiture lighting without buying a new flash...." Read Full Review »

Jul 05, 2009 by Photog Dave

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Expensive Piece of Junk/ Breaks Easy

"I wrote an earlier review on this and was quite happy with it. I was shocked last weekend during a shoot that it just simple broke and split in half. I was using a Stroboframe RL Flash Bracket, with a Canon 580 EX II, and a Whail Tail Studio. The Flash on my bracket is stationary, and the Camera does the rotation so there is less stress on the hot shoe, as opposed to some brackets that flip. I was "Walking" up a..." Read Full Review »

Oct 05, 2008 by Photo Frenzy

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Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Review

Expensive Piece of Junk/ Breaks Easy

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Good Sync
  • Supports TTL-2

    Cons

  • Bad Value
  • Expensive
  • Low Quality
  • Prone to Break

    Best Uses

  • Flash Bracket
 

"I wrote an earlier review on this and was quite happy with it. I was shocked last weekend during a shoot that it just simple broke and split in half. I was using a Stroboframe RL Flash Bracket, with a Canon 580 EX II, and a Whail Tail Studio. The Flash on my bracket is stationary, and the Camera doe …"  Read Full Review »

My broken OC-E3

My broken OC-E3
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My Broken OC-E3

My Broken OC-E3
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  • Using Product
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 5 2008
Photo Frenzy
New York
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 
 

Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Review

Well made. Great lighting flexibility

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Shooting Indoors
  • Shooting Outdoors
  • Travel
 

"The flexibility of placement allows me to create professional portraiture lighting without buying a new flash. "

  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 5 2009
Photog Dave
Racine, WI
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $72.95
 
 

Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Review

QUICK FIX FOR THE OC-E3

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Performance
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Flimsy Design

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The only problem I had is the plastic base is (not if) going to break at the most inappropriate time. In my case before a wedding. With a little engineering you can solve the problem. I use the Omega Flash Flip (HOT) Bracket. If you unscrew the base from the OC-E3 and unscrew the cold shoe from the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 21 2009
Wyatt Studios
Mississippi
I am:
  • Film Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 
 

Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Review

Always buy the manufactures product!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Replacement
  • Upgrade
 

"A must have for shooting with a bracket. Nobody wants nasty shadows! I was really impressed with the locking feature...as opposed to aftermarket brands. My only con would be that was mostly made of plastic. Cold and hot temps tend to weeken plastic. I would always buy the manufatures product... …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
mihalis
Elizabeth, NJ
I am:
  • Film Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 

Canon OC-E3 Off-Camera Shoe Cord for Most EOS Digital Cameras Review

Poor Construction - Broke after 2 uses

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Flimsy Design

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Purchased OC-E3 to pair with 580 EXII Speedlite amd Stroboframe. It looked great, however used the product a little less than 10 minutes before the flash shoe snapped in half sending the much more expensive 580 swinging. Luckily I do test shots over carpet.See the damage: [@] "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 26 2009
Phil Broken Shoe
San Francisco, Ca
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $69.95
 
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$69.95

 

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