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Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m)

  • Price: $14.99
  • B&H # VEOCSC3
  • Mfr# OCS-C3

Product Highlights

  • Maintains Full TTL Connection
  • 3' (1 m) Coiled Cord
  • Mounts to Flash Shoe
  • Mounts to 1/4"-20 Threaded Studs
  • Reduce Harsh Shadows
  • Compares to Canon OC-E3

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The Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord provides creative photographers with the ability to remotely fire off-camera Canon Speedlites. Removing the flash from the camera's hot shoe allows the photographer to create unique and dramatic lighting styles that are not possible with a traditional shoe-mounted strobe.

One side of the TTL cable fits directly into the camera's hot shoe to ensure that all of the camera's exposure data is maintained. The other side can be attached to any stand, tripod, or device with a standard 1/4"-20 threaded stud or flash shoe mount.

This coiled cord measures 3' (1 m), allows for handheld shooting at arm's length, and provides extra length for flash brackets with longer positioning arms.

Other available lengths are:

  • 1.5' (0.5 m) - ideal for hand-held lighting styles, or when keeping the flash mounted on a compact flash bracket
  • 6.5' (2 m) - accommodates keeping the flash mounted on a lightstand with an umbrella, while staying in close proximity
  • 33' (10 m) Universal TTL Cord - ideal for a hard wired solution with more range of motion

    Compatibility
    Canon SLR/DSLR cameras with TTL hot shoe
    All E-TTL and E-TTL II compatible flashes (e.g. 430EX/EX II, 580 EX/EX II, etc.)
    3.0' (1 m) Coiled Cord
    Its 3.0' (1 m) length accommodates off-camera hand-held technique
    Off-Camera Lighting
    Off-camera lighting can reduce harsh shadows of direct on-camera flash and gives your images a more natural look.
Cord Length 3.0' (1.0 m) extended
1.0' (35 cm) relaxed

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VelloTTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m)
 
4.9

(based on 125 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (107)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (97)
  • Lightweight (57)
  • Strong construction (44)
  • Durable (43)
  • Reliable (40)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family photos (63)
    • Weddings (63)
    • Travel (24)
    • Sports/action (17)
    • Wildlife photos (14)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (47), Semi-pro photographer (42), Pro photographer (24), Casual photographer (6), Photography student (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    5.0

    Nice

    By Haochen

    from Lawrence,KS

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

    Helps the shooting.

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    5.0

    Very good value.

    By Frank

    from San Ramon, CA.

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Very Good Value

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

      Very good quality. Just as good as the higher priced Canon version.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Excellent

      By Josh

      from Calgary, AB

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

          This is just as good as Canon's for much less money. It's a no brainer.

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          5.0

          Great price and quality

          By Mike

          from Houston, Tx

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Great Picture Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

            It gave me more room to use my Flash(canon 580ex2).
            longer than original Canon TTL off cable.
            much cheaper than canon one but working same way it should be.

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            5.0

            Better than Canon TTL off cord

            By Young

            from bergenfield, NJ

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

              Vello TTL off cord is better than canon TTL off cord. Price is About 1/4 price and better quality.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Works great

              By JR

              from Baltimore, MD

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                  Good value.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  LOVE THIS

                  By cori

                  from salt lake city

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

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                    Cons

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                        Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                        in the past i spend [$].00 + for name brand and this one is perfect!! Great quality!

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                        5.0

                        Great value

                        By Buster

                        from Cincinnati, OH

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

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                          Cons

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                              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                              After reading so many positive reviews I shouldn't have been surprised by the quality of this item but I was. This is a no brainer purchase if you have an external flash. I have no idea if the Canon model is good or not but I'm not paying 4 times more for it. It's nice not feeling ripped off for a change.

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                              5.0

                              20% of the OEM - DUH...

                              By AZHTfreak

                              from McMurdo Station, Antarctica

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Bang fo da buck
                              • Durable
                              • Easy to Use

                              Cons

                              • Zip Zero Nada

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                              I need the occasional off camera flash for portraits. This Vello cord is built like a BSH. Passes all info IDENTICAL to the Canon OEM cord for 20% of it's price.

                              It's a freaking cord - you'd not buy this because why?

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                              5.0

                              Great quality and great price!

                              By Rhinotherunt

                              from Birmingham, AL

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy to Use
                              • Well built quality

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Portraits
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                I wish I had found these years ago. I usually go through a Canon Branded one once a year. They just eventually fall apart. This is a fraction of the price and seems to be built better. Shame on Canon...

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                                5.0

                                Quality product

                                By Mat

                                from Montreal, QC

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Strong construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Family Photos
                                  • Weddings/Events

                                  Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                  If you are considering to buy any of Canon's flash cords, just don't.
                                  This one is extremely well built and durable, at a considerably lower price. After using it for nightclub photography all I can say is that it gets the job done.
                                  The only disadvantage I could find is that the mounts does not fully lock in place (it is possible to disconnect the cord from the camera if you pull hard enough) so I wouldn't trust my flash hanging around, swaying off my camera.
                                  On the other hand, the cord is very small (about 21cm) and can be extended to more than 1m. It's exactly what you need for a hand held external flash.

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                                  5.0

                                  Vello TTL Off Camera Flash Cord Canon

                                  By Chris

                                  from Dallas, Texas

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

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                                        Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                        Seems to work great. Build is solid and well finished. Connections are secure. Can't imagine what more you would get from buying the Canon product except less money in your wallet.

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                                        5.0

                                        Great quality and great price!

                                        By Rhinotherunt

                                        from Birmingham, AL

                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable
                                        • Easy to Use
                                        • Good Video Quality

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Family Photos
                                          • Weddings/Events

                                          Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                          I have been shooting OCF using a bracket for 10 plus years. I really put a work out on these type of cords. I have been buying Canon Branded ones with a premium price and have had them fail after a few months of use due to the connections falling off. The cords I bought from Vello were significantly better built and still carried all ETTL information. I wish I would have found these cords a LONG time ago. I am very pleased. No more paying bloated prices for branded accessories!

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                                          5.0

                                          vello flash cord

                                          By nature boy

                                          from mcrae,ga

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy to Use
                                          • Lightweight

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Weddings/Events

                                            Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                            secure fit on flash bracket bar-flash held securely-cord was great for the price--better than the canon cords that I own-

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                                            5.0

                                            Excellent product

                                            By Big D

                                            from Lapeer,MI

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Durable
                                            • Easy to Use
                                            • Great Picture Quality

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                              I've never used the Canon brand cord but if I were going to use it for a large heavy top of the line flash I probably would. Can't beat it for the price.

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                                              5.0

                                              Identical to Canon

                                              By mvj321

                                              from Philadelphia, PA

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy to Use
                                              • Great Quality

                                              Cons

                                              • None

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Portraits
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                              It never ceases to amaze me how well made Vello products are. They are nearly identical to their much more expensive Canon counterparts. With quality like this, I wish they made lenses!

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                                              4.0

                                              Works Well

                                              By DE

                                              from New York, NY

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy to Use

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                                  Purchased this cord, so I could have more versatility with my Canon 580ex flash unit. Seems pretty sturdy and works well, especially for the money.

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                                                  5.0

                                                  TTL cord, for a lot less than Canon's

                                                  By jwalton

                                                  from Ottawa, On

                                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Compact
                                                  • Easy to Use
                                                  • Great value
                                                  • Lightweight

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                      Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                                      It's a TTL cord. It moves your flash off your camera. It costs way less than the Canon version, and it works just as well.

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                                                      5.0

                                                      surprisingly better than canon version

                                                      By dsltech

                                                      from daly city, ca

                                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Durable
                                                      • Easy to Use
                                                      • Secure attachment

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Family Photos
                                                        • Travel
                                                        • Weddings/Events

                                                        Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                                        doing an event and my canon cable broke. so i order this one and another canon cable at the same time. i tested both with my quantum trio flash and i am happy to say the vello does transmit exactly the same information as the canon cable in regards to TTL and exposure. vello cable actually has these raised metal clips in the hot shoe seating that puts pressure on the flash contacts. for those who havent used a quantum trio flash, this is a great improvement. the quantum trio is always loose and unstable on canon flash cables. the vello design actually makes the flash secure for once. not to mention the major price difference. if they were both priced at $69.99 i would still choose the vello one instead of canon. i am a strong believer in buying the original manufacture equipment but this was an easy exception.

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                                                        5.0

                                                        It works...for now

                                                        By sy

                                                        from colorado

                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                        Verified Buyer

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                                                          Cons

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                                                              Comments about Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3' (1 m):

                                                              It seems to be a good product. I cannot say about durability though. It works for now.

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