flash for a Canon EOS 5D?

[ronda]

my 480 speedlite died, my camera is the old Canon EOS 5D will a new flash still fit/work with my camera. its old but it still takes great photos

[Ken Katz]

Any EOS compatible flash will work fine.  You can buy any Canon EX flash or look at third party units from Godox and Yongnuo if you want to spend less.  I am sure the Canon brand will be more rugged but they certainly cost more.  I still use my EX550 with a 5D on occasion, but that is an ancient flash from the EOS film era.  Here is a listing from B&H for EOS compatible units:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/On-Camera-Flashes/ci/647/N/4168864822?filters=fct_ttl-system_3981%3Acanon

Don't know much about Godox or Yongnuo, but I am sure folks on PN can help if you have specific questions about them.

[ronda]

Thank you Ken I found one on your list the Godox VING V860IIC TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit is the one i bought

Edited November 22, 2022 by ronda

[rodeo_joe1]

On 11/22/2022 at 8:58 PM, ronda said:

Thank you Ken I found one on your list the Godox VING V860IIC TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit is the one i bought

Good choice! I've had 3 'Ving' 860s in Nikon fitting for 5 years or more now. Along with the dedicated RF transmitter and clip-on receivers, they make a nice, portable portrait lighting outfit together with a couple of small softboxes. Third flash is used snooted as a hair/rim light or kicker.

You might want to get a spare battery though. Unique-to-manufacturer batteries tend to get like hen's teeth if/when they're discontinued by the maker. 

[BeBu Lamar]

Totally agree to get spare. I have a hard time replacing the battery in my Metz 60CT4. I tried NiMH, Li-Ion but finally I chose LiFePO4 which has lower self discharge rate and lower voltage than Li-On which recylces fast but may damage the flash in the long run.