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Small black adapter with metal foot and locking lever, 1.45 oz

Canon

Canon AD-E1 Multi-Function Shoe Adapter 1.45 oz

SKU CH-P44G-BWXNM

Attaches standard hot-shoe flashes and accessories to Canon multi-function shoe cameras while keeping TTL and weather sealing, weighing 1.45 oz

  • Secure TTL flash control with Speedlite EL-1, 600EX II-RT, 600EX-RT, 580EX II
  • Dust and drip-proof connection protects compatible Speedlite accessories in harsh conditions
  • Dual locking mechanism holds microphones and LED panels firmly on camera body
  • Supports ST-E3-RT transmitter and OC-E3 cord for flexible off-camera lighting
  • Weighs only 1.45 oz, adding minimal bulk for on-location portability

Canon Multi-Function Shoe Adapter

The Canon AD-E1 connects legacy hot shoe accessories to cameras equipped with the multi-function shoe. It enables photographers and videographers to keep using their existing Speedlites and audio gear on newer bodies without losing TTL metering or secure mounting. The adapter weighs 1.45 oz and adds minimal bulk to a run-and-gun kit.

For users with current Canon accessories

Creators who already own a Speedlite EL-1, 600EX II-RT, 600EX-RT, 580EX II, ST-E3-RT transmitter or OC-E3 cord can mount them directly on a multi-function shoe camera. Photographers who rely solely on native multi-function shoe devices such as the DM-E1D microphone or EL-5 Speedlite gain no additional function from this adapter.

Mechanical interface conversion

The single specification that determines fit is the physical conversion from the multi-function shoe on the camera to the standard ISO hot shoe footprint on the accessory. If your camera has the multi-function shoe and your flash or microphone uses the traditional hot shoe, this adapter provides the required mechanical and electrical bridge.

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Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 3,696 comparable items (median $57.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Canon AD-E1 adapter and do I need to buy a Speedlite separately?

The adapter itself is supplied; compatible Speedlites such as the EL-1, 600EX II-RT, 600EX-RT or 580EX II must be purchased separately.

Which Canon Speedlite models work with the AD-E1 multi-function shoe adapter?

It supports the Speedlite EL-1, Speedlite 600EX II-RT, Speedlite 600EX-RT, Speedlite 580EX II, ST-E3-RT transmitter and OC-E3 off-camera cord.

What does the 1.45 oz weight mean for handheld shooting with a flash attached?

At 1.45 oz the adapter adds minimal mass, keeping the camera balance familiar even when a compatible Speedlite is mounted.

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