R3 and 600 EX II

[unfocused]

Just a quick note for those, who like me, have either pre-ordered the AD-E1 shoe adapter or are considering it. I just did a quick test of the R3 and a 600 EX II and it works fine, no adapter needed. As @neuroanatomist had previously said, it appears the only reason to add the AD-E1 is if you need/want to preserve the weather sealing. If you are okay with the hot shoe not being weather sealed when using a strobe, there doesn't seem to be any reason to add the AD-E1 for functionality.

Even though it's one of Canon's cheapest accessories, I'm probably going to cancel my preorder and put the $40 towards cards or something.

 

[Loswr]

Thanks for that confirmation! I think I’ll keep my preorder, honestly not sure I’ll ever use it but it’s only $40 so better to have it just in case.

 

[john1970]

Thank you for the update. I will also keep my AD-E1 on preorder for now.

 

[kaihp]

I actually just preordered the AD-E1 this Friday. I have the original 600EX and ST-E3-RT, and will test & report here when I get hold of an R3.

 

[Loswr]

I got a shipping update, my AD-E1 is supposed to arrive this Friday.

 

[ronbyram]

Anyone know where to get the ad-e1? No one has it