Is there a solution to get an accessory shoe on a Canon 7?

[Vickko]

Is there a solution to get an accessory shoe on a Canon 7?

Vick

 

[Mackinaw]

Well, you can build your own, which I've seen done. Either that or spend a lot of money for the original Canon version.

Jim B.

 

[CanonRFinder]

Hi,

There is a small accessory shoe that will fit the Canon 7 which was made for to fit the early Canon Demi cameras. The Demi has the same flash side fitting as the Model 7. Although the shoe sits off-centre it can be purchased at a fraction of what a the purpose made Canon item costs

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Flash-Uni...=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item256109485f

 

[Mackinaw]

There is a small accessory shoe that will fit the Canon 7 which was made for to fit the early Canon Demi cameras. The Demi has the same flash side fitting as the Model 7. Although the shoe sits off-centre it can be purchased at a fraction of what a the purpose made Canon item costs

I never knew this. Thanks for the tip Peter.

Jim B.

 

[Red Robin]

Look on the Bay. looked at one w/box this am.

 

[wlewisiii]

www.kevincamers.com has the actual Canon 7 one in his Canon RF listings for a mere $275.

:angel:

William

 

[hipsterdufus]

You could also just use a stroboframe and a remote PC cord for flash. Flash adds so much size to the camera, might as well go all the way and get better results to boot!

 

[jwnash1]

I have the Flash Unit Coupler for Demi on my Canon 7. Paid $20.00 for it at Pacific Rim Camera. There are two issues with it. First of all, it is just a hair too small for the Canon 7. I had to spread the legs of the clip to get them to fit over the flash connector socket and it completely blocks the socket, so you cannot use a flash with it. Secondly it places an auxillary viewfinder directly over the film rewind knob about 1/'2 inch above it and blocks it. You have to remove the clip to rewind the film. I find it more of a hassle than a convenience. If the widest lens you use is 28mm, I recommend that you simply use the 35mm lines and know that the shot will actually encompass a little more than you see. If you are using anything wider then the Demi clip is better than nothing.
John