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Canon OC-E3 Off Camera Shoe Cord 3

by Canon
3.7 out of 5 stars 101 customer reviews
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  • Improved construction and durability
  • Better sealing against dust and moisture
  • Use a Speedlite flash up to 0.6m/2 ft. away
  • Flexibility to direct light from a variety of angles
  • Flash connector fitted with a tripod socket for added stability
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Product Dimensions 4.3 x 3.1 x 1.7 inches
Item Weight 0.2 ounces
Shipping Weight 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN B000NSL4QS
Item model number 1950B001AA
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3.7 out of 5 stars 101 customer reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #755 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camera Lenses
#1,276 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Digital Cameras
Date first available at Amazon.com October 2, 2001

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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks well, and it should for the price
By R. MacKay on December 23, 2007
When you buy a Canon-branded accessory you expect it to perform properly, be well constructed... and expensive. The OC-E3 cord satisfies all three criteria. Yes, it could be longer, but when you are using it on a bracket as I do, a shorter cord is preferable.

The tripod socket on the bottom of the hotshoe is terrific. This allowed me to remove the shoe mount that came with my bracket install the OC-E3 in its place.

The camera end of this cord has the same locking mechanism that is on the 580EX II flash, and it works well. No more missed shots because the cable slid out of place.

Off camera cords are notoriously delicate. This one seems better made that many that I've used on the past.
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5.0 out of 5 starsbuy this one!
By tavegas on September 15, 2007
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I tried the off brand one for 40 bucks and it locked on my 30d to the point I had to destroy it to get it off. the canon one is weather sealed and double locked like the 580ex II flash. it works great.
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3.0 out of 5 starsCanon OC-E3
By 1elementin7groups on November 2, 2007
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I purchased this as the cheapest way to get my 550EX or 580EX II off the camera. This cord has the weather sealing and supposed to be better built than the previous OC-E2 cord. The previous cord had some bad reviews so I bought this one and hope it holds up.

However, I found the 2 feet cord extension to be rather short. So I cut the cord in half and added female CAT5 sockets to each end. Now I can take any reasonable length of CAT5 cable and extend the flash off camera. It took all of 30 minutes to modify the extended cable and I am happy with the results.

What else can I say, the cord does what Canon claims it will do. I'm sure Canon would not be thrilled with my modification, but Canon: listen up and give us an extendable cord! I'm happy with the cord but only gave it 3 stars and I'll wait and see how it holds up to use.
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1.0 out of 5 starsBEWARE! Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Made in China quality
By GMak on October 25, 2010
I had Canon's old Off-Camera Shoe Cord for 35mm EOS for 25 years. Was made in Japan, had detachable components, was of high quality, and had no problems with it. The new OC-E3 is made in China (proudly stated in bold letters right on the top), has an integrated construction so that if any single component fails, the entire unit must be thrown out, has no warranty from Canon ("accessories have no warranty" according to the spokesperson "Marvin" from Canon), and is made of polycarbonate material that cannot handle the weight of the heavier Canon flashes like the 580EX-II. Titling the camera sideways (while taking a vertical "portrait" style photo) can stress the flimsy flanges and cause them to crack or break. Canon's response is "buy a new one." You are better off looking for 3rd party attachments with better construction.
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1.0 out of 5 starsIf using it professionally it will break monthly....
By Juan000000000000 on April 16, 2008
I hate this plastic crappy base with metal screws. It has problems with the 580 EX II. The weight of the flash will cause it to crack in the middle. I go through one of these a month. Some months I'm able to piece together parts from two broken bases to make one cord. Canon needs to make a stronger version for the professional market so it can hold the Canon flashes without breaking.
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1.0 out of 5 starsIt will break. It can't handle the weight of the 580 Ex II
By C. Hammerschmidt on April 23, 2008
Broke within 5 minutes of use. Split right down the middle and sent my flash tumbling. Completely useless. DO NOT BUY.

Update: Canon is refusing to replace the cord stating: "please note The warranty does not cover physical or accidental damage."

Update: After escalating to a supervisor at Canon they agreed to make an _exception_ and replaced the OC-E3 with a new one. Their default stance is physical damage is not covered. Unless you're willing to reinforce the OC-E3 in some way I wouldn't recommend trusting it with an expensive flash.

Update: The replacement OC-E3 came. I disassembled it immediately, with the idea of filing it with epoxy to reinforce it, and discovered that one of the plastic posts was already broken.
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1.0 out of 5 starsMine broke on first use too
By Sculthorpe on July 15, 2008
The first time I tried to use this, it snapped in half just like those of the other reviewers. I was using a Canon 430 EX. I will try to get help from Canon but it seems like a really bad design.
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1.0 out of 5 starscracks in half from weight of the flash
By N. Brennan on December 7, 2009
I am so annoyed with this cord. I bought it so that I could mount my flash to a bracket. On the FIRST use the top piece split right down the middle and left my expensive flash dangling from it. I could've just bought the cheaper version and paid $30 for my cord to break instead of over $60.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 starsReplacement. Not made well.

This is my second one. Let's see how this holds up.

Published 2 months ago by TechGeek26
5.0 out of 5 starsVery satisfied with this item

Very satisfied with this item, as well as the seller! Thank you for the fast shipping, I really appreciate it!

Published 4 months ago by birdfancier
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 5 months ago by Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 starsWorks great until they break at the foot of the 600ex-rt

Works great until they break at the foot of the 600ex-rt. 2 recent ones broke only after several months of use - the plastic used here apparently is not nearly as good as previous... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Jiawei Hsu
5.0 out of 5 starsCanon OC-E3 shoe cord

Good price, excellent service, delivery fast and well packaged. Takes the flash off the camera and is excellent for removing red eye and throwing shadows down and behind subject. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Mel Snyder
1.0 out of 5 starsAs a professional, I expect the quality of Canon ...

As a professional, I expect the quality of Canon products to hold up to the standards of heavy usage. That is not the case with this cord! Read more

Published 10 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

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Published 10 months ago by Shawn Miller
2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

Cheap construction. Too much plastic.

Published 11 months ago by Ed K.
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

3rd on I order and they keep breaking where the wires connect

Published 13 months ago by DANILO H.
3.0 out of 5 starsToo short! But works as expected.

The cord is really short. It is really hard for me to hold it with one hand and hold my camera steady with only one hand. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Laura Sugaski

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