Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent)

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B002B8ZYPK
• Item model number: OPT-C-TTL-CORD
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #56 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Flash Accessories > Synch & PC Cords
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2009

Product Description

The TTL Off-Camera Flash Remote Cord provides full TTL control for Canon Speedlites when used off-camera with Canon cameras which have the TTL hot flash shoe. It permits easy use of flash when the camera is mounted upon a bracket. Will work on the with all speedlites including the 580EX II & 430EX II.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny... and Then Some!, September 5, 2009

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John Pozadzides "John P." (Frisco, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent) (Electronics)

I rarely ever write reviews for the products I purchase here on Amazon, but this flash cord is one of the best products I think I've ever bought from a bang for the buck point of view.

First, let's get the technical stuff out of the way. As other reviewers have noted, the locking mechanism on this cord is identical to the Canon Speedlite 580EXII - which is fantastic. Also, the mounting plate is solid, and the cord easily stretches 2 feet to the side. I don't know if it's better than Canon's own version, but at half the price I can tell you it works perfectly on my Canon 5D Mark II with a Canon 580 flash.

Now, lets get to the creative part. Although I had seen some before and after photos of moving the flash off the camera, I was unprepared for how big of a difference it would make in my own personal photos. If you ever shoot portraits, or still life, or even close up scenery - just get one of these and try it. It will literally change your perspective as a photographer.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best deal for the money!!!! As good as Canon, August 21, 2009

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TheJBJ (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent) (Electronics)

I was really surprised at how well made the flash cord was when it arrived. The metal shoe mounts were perfectly lined up and fit snug on my camera and my flash. One thing that is not visable in the example pictures is that this cord uses the same "slide-to-lock" method that is used on the 580EXii. This is just like Canon's version of the cord. That was my only worry when I ordered it, but it works just like Canon's. The great news is that if you put this right next to the Canon Flash Sync Cord you would not be able to tell any real difference. The cord is the same quality and the mounts are perfect. I'm not sure why the other reviewer would give this less than 5 stars, but I can assure you that this would have nothing to do with the screen and battery issues he's having. I would buy another one of these cords in a second. The OC-E3 from Canon is twice as much and does NOTHING better than this one. I am still really amazed that someone made a generic version to such high standards.

BUY THIS CORD! You won't find a better deal, and you won't even get better quality with Canon's cord.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality, August 29, 2009

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Jeff Rader "jeffofpdx" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka E-TTL / E-TTL II Off-Camera Flash Sync Cord for Canon EOS Cameras & Speedlite Flashes (Canon OC-E3 Equivalent) (Electronics)

I don't normally buy non-Canon equipment for my camera. I ordered a package from a seller on Amazon that had a 580ex II, a bracket, and a cord. Great package but the Precision cord was total garbage. It didn't connect right and I missed a lot of great shots because of it. I literally had to force my 580ex II onto that cord. Going solely by the other review (not the guy with the broken camera) I decided to try this one. I am not disappointed. The end of the cord that connects to the hotshoe on your camera looks and feels exactly like the 580ex II's mounting foot. It slides on easily and locks into place smoothly. The cord itself is somewhat short but that doesn't bother me. The end that attaches to your speedlite attaches perfectly (and does not spin like the Precision cord). While shooting I have had no errors - the common error on the other cord was for the display to read ttl rather than Ettl and the camera would lock up until the speedlite was turned off. The construction is solid and if it didn't say Opteka on it I would swear it was made by canon. But I've heard the canon version uses a plastic shoe mount that can break. The mount on this one is metal.

I lost so many great shots because of that other cable, but I'm very satisfied with this one.