High power, long range AF flashgun for most Canon EOS 35mm SLR cameras (but NOT the 300X or any digital models – see below)

• Bounce and swivel flash head
• 28-85mm zoom lens coverage
• Powerful guide number to 42m
• TTL auto flash measurement
• Autofocus low light illuminator
• For most EOS 35mm, APS SLRs
• Not for the EOS 300X or any
  EOS digital SLR cameras
• Includes instructions (copy)
• Includes Alkaline batteries

This is an excellent bounce, swivel and zoom dedicated AF flash unit for most Canon EOS 35mm and APS SLR users (but not digital models or the 300X). It's in good used condition, fully working and comes with a copy of the instructions, plus Alkaline AA batteries. Please read the full description for more important information.

The bounce/swivel flash head tilts up to 45, 60, 75 and 90 degrees and swivels over 300 degrees for bounce flash in vertical or horizontal positions. Bounce flash gives much softer, more natural lighting than direct flash, and reduces the chance of redeye. Zoom flash head is adjustable for 28mm and 35mm wide angle, 50mm standard and 85mm (or longer) telephoto. This gives wider coverage or longer range as appropriate, and even wider lenses can be used with bounce flash. 

Powerful guide numbers vary with the zoom setting, from 25 to 42m (83 to 136 feet) with ISO 100 film. Theoretical maximum range of around 19.4m (63 feet) with ISO 100 film and 50mm f/1.8 lens, but as with all flashguns, actual range will depend on the conditions. The control panel on the rear of the flash provides distances up to 21m (70 feet), zoom settings from 28-85mm, apertures from f/1.4 to f/22 and film speeds from ISO 50 to 1000. A ready light and test button are provided, and an auto check light confirms correct exposure after the shot has been taken.

TTL (Through The Lens) flash control system for extremely accurate exposures. Comprehensive control panel on the rear. Works automatically in all exposure modes, including program. Automatic fill-in flash in daylight. Works in the camera's autofocus mode, and has a large AF illuminator on the front to assist focusing in low light (not all cameras support this feature). This operates automatically when required, up to around 5m (16 feet), with suitable cameras.

This independent Cobra 700AF flashgun is nicely made, measures around 140mm (5.5") tall on the camera and weighs approximately 390g (13.8oz) without batteries. It takes 4x standard AA batteries, including disposable alkaline (supplied) or NiCd and NiMH rechargeable types. Locking shoe fitting for secure mounting.

An excellent flash unit for most Canon EOS film users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in good used condition, fully working order and has been checked on our EOS 35mm FILM camera. Cosmetically there are signs of use including some scratches and markings here and there in the plastic finish. There's a small amount of play in the swivel movement, but this is common and doesn't cause any problems. The battery compartment cover is loose when empty but the contacts are clean and show no signs of corrosion. 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 instructions (copy) 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.