Canon R7 Flash

[Charise Scrivner]

Iam new to photography. I bought a Rebel T7 and began looking for compatible speed lights. To my surprise, Canon, in all their wisdom, created some sort of hot shoe that even some of their own stuff won't work with. Nothing on the aftermarket apparently will. So, what off-camera speed light style flash will work with the T7? I don't mind buying Canon, but I don't want to spend more on the flash than I did on the camera.

And, if anyone with the Canon Corporation is reading this... Make some compatibility charts so we know what stuff works with what stuff. And, of course, quit making weird proprietary parts where universal parts should be. The T7 is an entry level camera. I will buy more advanced down the road. And, once I get more experience and learn more about cameras, don't you think I'll learn which ones are more compatible and versatile than the others?

Is OP talking about the new hot shoe being used on the R7, R10 and R3. Some of Canon's low end DSLRs have removed the center contact. Very old Canon speedlites used A-TTL (EZ series) speedlites. All EX/ EL speedlites are compatible with all EOS digital cameras.

Does OP have a budget. The Canon 430EX III-RT is a good speedlite. If on a budget the 430EX II is a good speedlite too. Speedlites released prior to the 580EX II and 430EX II are not compatible with the external speedlite control menu that has been included with all Canon cameras released since 2007. Speedlite setting changes must be done on the speedlite itself ie flash exposure compensation or wireless master/ slave settings.

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