Title: BEWARE! Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Made in China quality
Product review: I had Canon's old Off-Camera Shoe Cord for 35mm EOS for 25 years. Was made in Japan, had detachable components, was of high quality, and had no problems with it. The new OC-E3 is made in China (proudly stated in bold letters right on the top), has an integrated construction so that if any single component fails, the entire unit must be thrown out, has no warranty from Canon ("accessories have no warranty" according to the spokesperson "Marvin" from Canon), and is made of polycarbonate material that cannot handle the weight of the heavier Canon flashes like the 580EX-II. Titling the camera sideways (while taking a vertical "portrait" style photo) can stress the flimsy flanges and cause them to crack or break. Canon's response is "buy a new one." You are better off looking for 3rd party attachments with better construction.
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