DESCRIPTION

Canon Speedlite 188A compact hot‑shoe flash unit for Canon A‑series and T‑series 35mm SLRs. Fully tested and working perfectly, offering reliable automatic flash exposure and simple operation. This example is in Excellent cosmetic and functional condition, ideal for collectors or practical film‑camera use.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Fully tested and working
• Flash tube fires correctly
• Auto modes functioning as expected
• Battery compartment clean with no corrosion
• Buttons and switches responsive
• Very light cosmetic wear only

INCLUDED

• Canon Speedlite 188A flash
• Case

COMPATIBILITY NOTES

Correct for:

• Canon A‑series (AE‑1, AE‑1 Program, A‑1, AT‑1, AV‑1)
• Canon T‑series (T50, T70, T90)
• Any camera with a standard ISO hot shoe (manual mode)

Not suitable for:

• Canon EOS film or digital bodies requiring TTL/E‑TTL
• Cameras without a hot shoe

COLLECTORS NOTES

The 188A is a popular flash from the classic Canon A‑series era, valued for its reliability, compact size and straightforward auto exposure. Excellent examples are increasingly sought after by collectors assembling period‑correct Canon kits.

KEY FEATURES

• Automatic and manual flash modes
• Guide Number approx. 18 (ISO 100, metres)
• Standard hot‑shoe mounting
• Compact, lightweight design
• Ideal for Canon A‑series and T‑series cameras

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