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The original Canon EOS R has a conventional hot shoe, so it needs a Canon-compatible shoe flash rather than a model with Canon?s newer Multi-Function Shoe foot. These nine Canon-mount flashes span compact, AA-powered, and rechargeable choices.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godox V1Pro C | $300–$350 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Godox V860III-C | $200–$250 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Godox TT685II-C | $120–$150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Godox TT350C | $80–$100 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Godox V480C | $160–$200 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Westcott FJ80 II M | $300–$350 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Godox V100C | $350–$450 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Godox V1-C | $190–$260 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Godox V350C | $130–$170 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Godox V1Pro C
A round-head rechargeable TTL flash for Canon hot shoes.
- Canon E-TTL II compatibility
- 76Ws output
- 2.4GHz radio system
- Works on the EOS R conventional hot shoe
- Round head and bounce capability
- More expensive than rectangular AA flashes
Godox V860III-C
A rechargeable TTL speedlight with radio control and a conventional Canon shoe.
- Canon TTL version
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery
- 2.4GHz radio transceiver
- Works directly on the EOS R shoe
- Fast-recycling rechargeable system
- Needs its dedicated battery and charger
Godox TT685II-C
An AA-powered TTL flash with Canon compatibility and radio capability.
- Canon TTL version
- Four-AA power
- 2.4GHz radio transceiver
- Direct conventional-shoe compatibility
- AA cells are easy to replace
- Slower workflow than rechargeable V-series flashes
Godox TT350C
A compact TTL flash for travel and smaller camera bags.
- Canon TTL version
- Compact body
- 2.4GHz radio system
- Small travel-friendly option
- Direct fit on the EOS R shoe
- Lower output than full-size flashes
Godox V480C
A current compact rechargeable Canon TTL flash.
- Canon TTL version
- Rechargeable battery
- Compact current design
- Direct hot-shoe fit
- More portable than V1Pro
- Less suited to large bounce-flash setups
Westcott FJ80 II M
A cross-brand touchscreen flash with a Canon-compatible hot-shoe setup.
- Cross-brand flash platform
- Touchscreen control
- Canon-compatible configuration
- Works with the conventional EOS R shoe when Canon-configured
- Useful cross-brand system option
- Higher price than basic Canon TTL flashes
Godox V100C
A current high-output rechargeable Canon TTL flash.
- Canon TTL version
- Rechargeable high-output design
- 2.4GHz radio system
- Direct conventional-shoe compatibility
- High-output option for demanding work
- Largest and priciest Godox option here
Godox V1-C
A rechargeable round-head Canon TTL flash.
- Canon TTL version
- Round flash head
- Rechargeable battery
- Direct EOS R shoe compatibility
- Round-head modifier ecosystem
- Older design than V1Pro
Godox V350C
A compact rechargeable Canon TTL speedlight.
- Canon TTL version
- Compact rechargeable body
- 2.4GHz radio system
- Direct fit on the EOS R shoe
- Small alternative to AA-powered TT350C
- Lower output than full-size speedlights
Buying tips
- Do not buy Canon EL-5 or EL-10 for the original EOS R; they use Canon’s newer Multi-Function Shoe.
- Bounce flash and a small diffuser often matter more than maximum guide number indoors.
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