Original Canon AF TTL auto flash for most Canon EOS film cameras (but not the 300X or any digital – see below)

• Quality Canon flashgun
• Guide number 20m 65ft
• TTL auto flash control 
• Programmed auto flash
• Autofocus illuminator
• Dedicated to EOS 35mm
• Dedicated to EOS APS
• Not for 300X, Rebel T2
• Not for EOS digital SLRs
• With original Canon case
• With copy instructions
• With Alkaline batteries

This is an original Canon flash unit with TTL auto exposure control and AF illuminator, dedicated for most Canon EOS 35mm and APS SLR cameras (but not the 300X or any digital models). It's ideal for EOS cameras with no built in flash, and for those with one it offers more power and longer range. The flash is compact and lightweight, in good condition and fully working order, supplied with Canon case, instructions (copy) and Alkaline batteries. Please read the full description for more important information.

The guide number is 20m (65 feet) with ISO 100 film. This gives a possible range of up to 11m (36 feet) with a 50mm f/1.8 standard lens and ISO 100 film, and double this with ISO 400. As with all flash units, actual range will depend on the conditions. TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering is the most accurate flash system available, with readings taken directly from the film during the exposure. It works with any aperture, and automatically allows for filters and close up accessories.

The flash sets the shutter speed and/or aperture (depending on the exposure mode) automatically and displays a flash ready indication in the viewfinder. It works in all exposure modes, including program. Automatic fill-in flash in daylight, helping to balance the exposure for the subject and background. Thyristor circuitry for fast recycling and more flashes per set of batteries. The flash covers lenses as wide as 35mm.

There's an AF illuminator on the front to assist focusing in low light. This operates automatically when required (with suitable cameras), so you can take AF pictures in complete darkness. The flash is nicely made (in Japan), only around 100mm (4 inches) tall on the camera, and weighs under 130g (4.4oz) without batteries. Power is supplied by 4x standard AA batteries, and Alkaline disposable (supplied) or NiCd and NiMH rechargeables can be used. A locking switch allows the flash to be fixed tightly to the camera's hot shoe.

An excellent little flashgun for most Canon EOS film users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in good condition and fully working order (checked on our EOS film camera). Cosmetically it shows just some minor surface marks here and there in the plastic finish, plus it rattles slightly. The battery contacts are slightly marked but have been cleaned and work fine. The Canon case is in good condition, while the instructions are a copy but complete (in English) and legible. 

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape.
Includes copy of instructions and 4x Alkaline AA batteries. At the time of listing we have more than one of this flash, but the pictures and description here are representative of all of them.

Compatibility
This flash is compatible with almost all Canon EOS 35mm film SLR cameras including the EOS 1, 1V, 1V HS, 1N, 1N RS, 5, 3, RT, 100, 10, 30, 33, 50, 50E, 55QD, 300, 300V, 500, 500N, 600, 620, 630, 650, 700, 750, 850, 1000, 1000F, 1000N, 1000FN, 3000, 3000N, 3000V and 5000, plus the equivalent Rebel, Elan and Kiss models and many others, but NOT the EOS 300X (Rebel T2, Kiss 7) – see below. It also works with the Canon EOS IX, IX E and IX-7 (IX Lite) APS film models.

The flash offers fully automatic exposure in all modes, including program. TTL (Through The Lens), OTF (Off The Film) flash metering for the most accurate exposures possible. Automatic setting of shutter speed and/or aperture in appropriate modes, with flash ready signal in the viewfinder.

TTL flash units like this one are NOT compatible with any EOS digital cameras, or the EOS 300X (EOS Rebel T2, EOS Kiss 7). These use a completely different E-TTL dedicated flash system, and you need Canon's own EX series flash units, or modern independent flash units with E-TTL which are specifically stated to be digital compatible. It's NOT compatible with Canon manual focus cameras, the EF-M or any other make, though it may operate manually on some models.