Powerful and packed with modern features, the Canon Speedlite EL-5 is tuned for advanced photographers. This model pulls some of the best featuressuch as a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack and modeling lampfrom the flagship and brings them into a smaller, more accessible package.
Note:
The Speedlite EL-5 uses the newer multi-function shoe. This is only compatible with select Canon EOS R Series camera bodies and will not work with older cameras that use a different hot shoe design.
Pure Power
Realize high-powered flash with speed and long shooting times with a combination of features of the EL-5.
- Maximum guide number of 197 at ISO 100 and 200mm (76Ws)
- Runs on rechargeable LP-EL Li-ion battery pack
- Up to 350 full-power flashes on a single charge
- Able to continuously trigger up to 95 flashes in a row
- Manual power from 1/1 to 1/1024
Advanced Control
Advanced users can make the most of the EL-5 thanks to a revised control scheme and even more built-in wireless options.
- 2.4GHZ wireless radio transmission as sender or receiver for wireless triggering and control of up to 15 flash units from up to 98 away
- Multi-function shoe enables direct control of settings from compatible cameras
- Control settings with your smartphone using the Canon Camera Connect app
Compatibility
The Speedlite EL-5 features the Multi-Function Shoe and requires a compatible camera. This includes:
- EOS R6 Mark II
- EOS R7
- EOS R10
- EOS R3
Canon EL-5 Specs
Flash Head
| Guide Number | 196.9` / 60 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position) |
| Coverage | Full-Frame 24 to 200 mm 14 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter) |
| Auto Zoom Head | Yes |
| Bounce Head | -7 to +120° |
| Swivel Head | 360° |
| Recycle Time | Approx. 0.1 to 1.2 Seconds |
| Secondary Illumination | Modeling Light |
Exposure Control
| Exposure Control | Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual |
| Flash Modes | Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync |
| Power Range | 1/1 to 1/1024 |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Wireless
| Wireless Operation | Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.4` / 30 m (Master, Slave) |
| Wireless Channels | 15 |
| Wireless Groups | 5 |
Power
| Internal Power | 1 x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion) |
General
| Mount | Canon Multi-Function Shoe |
| Off-Camera Terminal | None |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm |
| Weight | 17.3 oz / 491 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.89 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.5 x 5.6 x 5" |
In the Box
- Canon Speedlite EL-5
- Soft Case
- Stand
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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