Yes, the R50 has a multifunction shoe lacking the pins for direct compatibility with ‘legacy’ flashes (i.e., every currently available Canon flash). The EL-5, due to start shipping later this month, will work directly. All other flashes require the AD-E1 adapter.Is the hot shoe Borked with no center pin?
Of course, the R50 has a pop-up flash and I suspect few owners would even consider mounting an external flash.
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