Canon EL-5 flash

Canon Speedlite EL-5 manual flash

The Canon EL-5 is the second model in Canon's new series of speedlite hand flashes. The first one released, the EL-1, was a tough professional flash with weather protection, and this EL-5 is a more affordable and lighter version of it. The guide number on both devices is the same 60.

It comes with the LP-EL battery familiar from the EL-1 model, so you no longer have to play with AA-sized batteries. This means the charging cycle between shots is shorter, 0.1-1.2 seconds depending on the power

Why do we praise the very low minimum output? In addition to speed and power, this gives you a very subtle amount of additional light when you are shooting close to your subject and don't want the look of a traditional flash photo, but rather amplifying natural light!

• Completely new interface, new menus
• No more batteries: new LP-EL battery (compatible with LC-E6 charger)
  
• Reference number 60, power adjustment goes up to 1 - 1/1024
• Approximately 350 images on a single charge
• Internal radio trigger
• Up to 14mm wide angle with included diffuser
• Weatherproof construction
• 2. curtain gloom on the radio
• Multi-Function hot shoe & LED styling light
• No active cooling but improved heat-reducing design

The biggest upgrade to the Canon Speedlite EL-5 flash is the battery. The LP-EL battery type is efficient and can take around 350 shots on a full charge. The battery is also necessary for fast shooting, as the flash is ready for the next shot after just 1.2 seconds, even at full power.

The flash battery is charged with the same LC-E6 charger as the NP-L6 batteries, but these batteries cannot be used for flash use, the new LP-EL battery type is required for this.

The flash head is also designed to be durable and offers precise power control and color reproduction. The EL-5 is naturally compatible with Canon's RT radio triggers. The flash head covers a focal length of 24-200mm.

Weatherproof structure.

This flash features a new Multi Function hot shoe and full compatibility is achieved with the following cameras:

• Canon EOS R10
• Canon EOS R3
• Canon EOS R50
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II
• Canon EOS R7
• Canon EOS R8

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Canon E-TTL / E-TTl II supporting EOS cameras
• Guide number: 60 (ISO 100, 200mm)
• Power adjustment: 1/1 - 1/1024
• Flash head adjustment: 24-200mm (with full sensor), 14mm with diffuser
• Charging time between shots: 1.2 seconds at maximum power
• Size: 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.6mm
• Weight: 491g (with battery)

Sales package includes: Canon Speedlite EL-5 handheld flash, Canon LP-EL Lithium-Ion battery, tripod and carrying bag