hi team, we have 4 of the a1/ a1x/ a10 on camera flashes and all of them have broken because of the plastic plate that holds it on to the hot shoe. competitors have all switched to the metal. we have to pay $150 way too often to repair it (on top of the 3x price), so this change would be welcome. thanks in advance.
The A2 and A10 are fantastic for their portability; however, there is no means to recharge the battery away from a mains supply.
Add "in-flash" charging.
Could be implemented in one of several way:
1) USB-C PD input to the flash, flash can power itself from a USB-C PD battery pack and charge the installed battery
2) USB-C PD input on the battery, battery is recharged direct from USB-C PD battery pack. Has the advantage that the battery can be recharged away from the flash
3) USB-C PD input to the charger. Could likely do away with a mains charger, and use a USB-C PD mains adapter instead. Or could use a USB-C PD battery pack
When you need to use direct on-camera-flash in a very dim lighted place and need to use very high ISO and max aperture, like at a reception or a wedding dinner. Then the lowest settings isn't low enough.
Canon has solved this problem with their flasgship flash EL-1.
It is very annoying when I take my A1s for short citybreak that I have to take big charger as well. USB-C plug inside the battery would be perfect idea!
