Vintage old Canon photo flash, retro film accessory, cable sync

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Description

A period photographic accessory, this Canon electronic flash is designed for film photography. It comes in the form of a rectangular black case with an adjustable head, topped by a large silver surface displaying a correlation table for light intensity and shooting distances. The top surface is fully visible and features technical markings in red and black, typical of 70s-80s accessories.

The body of the flash has a matte black finish. There is a sliding control button marked "ON/OFF" and a slider for adjustment, as well as a black coiled cable attached to the base, ending in a specific plug for connection to a compatible camera. No mounting elements are visible on the displayed side, but the shape suggests portable or side use on a Canon film camera body.

The top part features a detailed exposure table, indicating different aperture values (f/stop) and distances (in meters and feet), allowing the user to manually adjust the flash power according to the film used. The overall condition is consistent with a vintage accessory, with slight visible signs of use, including some micro-scratches on the plastic surface, with no major chips or apparent deformations.

The coiled cable is well preserved, with no visible cracks in the sheath. The power plug appears to be original. The overall appearance evokes an accessory from Canon SLR systems of past decades, perfectly suited for retro photography or display in a specialized showcase.

In this image, no specific model or year indication is visible, but the typography, shape, and finish clearly refer to Canon production for vintage film bodies.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Presence of signs of use consistent with age: light scratches and superficial marks. Functionality not tested, sold as a display accessory or for parts.

Did you know? Portable electronic flashes for film cameras, like those produced by Canon, were essential for indoor or low-light photography before the digital era. The correlation tables on the flash allowed photographers to manually calculate optimal exposure based on film sensitivity and subject distance, long before the advent of automated TTL flashes.

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