I have a Canon R7, and am thinking about adding a flash. I've been looking at the Godox V860 IIIc and the Yongnuo 600 EX-RT II. I'd also consider a Canon flash, such as the EL-5, but they're a good deal pricier than third-party flashes. However, I'm finding a lot of confusing info and reviews on the web, and I would welcome member's experiences in using flash on the R-series Canons. Here's some of the contradictory info:

- Some users say they get an ERR70 with the Godox, others don't.
- One review of the Canon El-5 says the AD-E1 shoe adapter is necessary, others don't mention it.
- The AD-E1 adapter provides weatherproofing and the ability to mount other devices like microphones. However, one article said it was needed for "full functionality," and mentioned it was needed for in-camera controls like flash exposure compensation. I don't know if that's true.
- Yongnuo highly rated for function but poorly rated for durability.

So, do you have a flash that's fully functional on your Canon R series? Any insight on the other questions?

Thanks,

Dan

I have a couple of questions related to using flash with a Canon R7.

The first pertains to the AD-E1 Multi-Function Shoe Adapter. Some of Canon's literature seems to imply you'll need the adapter to use legacy flashes with the camera due to electronic issues. Others online say no, if you don't care about weather sealing, you don't need it. Still others say that some weather-sealed flashes can't be physically mounted due to the rubber seal without the adapter. Which is it?

Second, has anyone successfully used a Yongnuo N600EX-RT II flash on an R7?