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Canon Speedlite 188A Shoe Mount Flash for Canon 35MM SLR Film Camera

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US $20.00
ApproximatelyAU $30.90
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5 available112 sold
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Located in: Yorkville, Illinois, United States
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Item specifics

Condition
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ...
UPC
0071985421487

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Product Information

With an auto shooting distance range of 0.5 to 9 m, the Canon Speedlite 188A flash renders appropriate brightness to the subject under focus. Get clear and crisp output with this Canon electronic flash unit that has an aperture range between f/1 to f/16. This Canon flash delivers maximum possible light to pictures with the flash duration ranging from 1/700 sec. to 1/50000 sec. This Canon electronic flash unit comes with a built in special colored diffusion screen which adjusts the color temperature automatically as per daylight. This Canon flash is equipped with a pilot lamp allows the camera to automatically switchover to flash mode and also works as a flash test button when the flash is on. The Canon Speedlite 188A flash comes with an AE-1 program which makes a flash mark that lights up in the camera viewfinder to ensure sufficient illumination for the desired shot.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Canon
MPN
188A
UPC
0071985421487
Model
188A
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102737302

Product Key Features

Compatible Brand
For Canon
To Fit
Film Camera
Type
Shoe Mount

Additional Product Features

Zoom
Manual

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    The item was shipped promptly with the correct shipping tracking information. The item was packaged adequately with padding and buffers to protect the contents. The package arrived within the reasonable prescribed shipment times. Upon opening the package, the contents were just as described as in the auction. This transaction was a great sale, and the seller is a reliable Merchant.
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4.1
34 product ratings
  • 23 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 4 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 2 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 5 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

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Consistent output

Flash recycles quickly

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  • by outdoorwalker2013
    18 Oct, 2015Top favourable review

    Great quality and value for the money.

    Reasonably small and lightweight. Plenty of power for most needs. Very well made and easy to use. True it is for older A series Canons. A-1, AE-1, and AV-1. But works well and full auto flash on my EOS Canons and G Series Canons on M or manual. They X synch up to 250. Bottom line: works fine on full auto flash with EOS and G Canons set on manual; and up to 250 speed. Now cheap on eBay. Excellent Canon quality. I give it 5 stars!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thecameraoutlet

  • by jhhechler
    17 Jan, 2019Top critical review

    "Looks good, but no flash"

    The overall appearance of the product is excellent. I am pleased with the case that came with it as well as the instruction booklet. It was exactly as advertised. I have not yet been able to get it to work though. You see, along with this vintage flash device, the batteries were also vintage, and moderately corroded. I am trying to scrub out the battery area, but so far, have not been able to get the new batteries to make a connection. Sorry, I did not want to leave a negative review , but with the questions I was asked, I had no choice.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: pomlady865

  • by stevieod1
    01 Apr, 2016

    A Bigger Flash in the Pan

    This flash is tailor made for the Canon 'A' series. It sets shutter speed, usually around 1/60 of a second and aperature, around F8 or so. When taking pictures in the dark, depth of field is usually a hit or miss deal unless you really need to have a certain depth of field which then both speed and fstop need be adjusted to taste. Which is why the Canon 188A is so great, first by setting speed and fstop for a great flash picture, but if need something special, both the 'A' camera and the 188A can be tweaked so that your picture is what you had in mind. Give me a flash that gives me great flash pictures and will have the flexibility to adjust to make what I have in mind a distinct possibility. Canon Speedlite 188A is an 'A' for me!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: babbsela

  • by fsvajfr3qpc@deleted
    07 Jan, 2016

    A disppointing experience.

    The flash arrived dead in the water. Because of it's age, transit conditions could have caused the failure. I did contact the merchant and he was agreeable to refund the amount of the purchase. I am in hopes, at some point in time, I will be credited for the refund...as promised. The fact is I was disappointed the flash did not work no matter what I tried. It was never a case of money.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: tazz_man

  • by chj.us.1quprlxxcv
    20 May, 2018

    it came on time i had to clean the batt terminals but it works good

    it is an inexpensive flash unit that is easy to bring along.it works fine.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: elimin8or_sales

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