Canon Speedlite EL-5, Version 2

Canon's powerful speedlite brings all the features and performance of the previous-generation Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2, and adds even more robust wireless, off-camera capabilities - extending its potential range from the transmitter or sender flash unit to 164 feet (nearly 50m). Flash performance is excellent, beginning with its flash coverage and power. Automatic or manual zooming of the flash head can match the coverage of 24mm to 200mm or longer lenses, on a full-frame camera (equivalent to 15mm-125mm+ lenses on an APS-C sensor camera). Maximum flash power delivers a Guide Number of approximately 169.9 (in feet) or 60 (in meters), zoomed to the 200mm position.

That translates into an effective flash distance range, at its 35mm zoom setting, of up to 42 feet, at f/ 2.8 and ISO 100 - that doubles to approximately 84 feet at ISO 400. The good news doesn't end there. A powerful Canon LP-EL rechargeable battery pack delivers up to 350 flashes at full manual power - and many more at reduced power settings - along with 1.2 second flash recycling (again, at full manual power). There's a built-in, continuous LED modeling lamp, to preview lighting coverage and shadows. And it's fully integrated into Canon's Wireless E-TTL flash system, compatible with all previous radio-based Canon wireless flash units and transmitters.

Likewise, it's fully compatible with Canon EOS cameras equipped with the advanced Multi-function Shoe design1, permitting extensive integrated control between camera and speedlite. And for those who prefer to use the controls on the flash, the EL-5 Ver. 2 retains the superb control dial, joystick, and LCD screen from the original EL-5 Ver. 2. A Performance Flash for Today's Advanced ImagemakerThe Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 receives some of the best features of the flagship Speedlite EL-1 flash to improve the agility, and versatility of the working imagemaker, or advanced photographer.

With the use of the Canon LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, built-in Modeling light (LED), impressive flash output range, and in adopting updated user interface controls, and customization - the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 is the ideal tool to elevate your flash photography. High-Speed Charging and Reliable ExposuresThe high-speed charging system of the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 is truly impressive and is designed to meet the creative needs of the advanced image maker. With the use of the LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, recycle times are greatly reduced even when compared to a Speedlite 600EX II-RT using the CP-E4N battery pack.

With the ability to recharge in just 1.2 seconds during full power flash sequences in Normal flash mode, and recharging in approx. 0.1 seconds2 at minimum power in Normal flash mode - the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 is a high-performance flash that can deliver stable flash output even during high action situations. At full power, it can be fired up to 95 continuous times or more! Versatile Flash Output Any tool will only be valuable, if there are opportunities to use it to its full potential, and with the Speedlite EL-5 Ver.

2 whether shooting indoors or out, dark situations or bright, or with a close-up or far subject - it has numerous features to handle challenging situations with easeWhether you need the maximum flash output to capture a deep depth of field scene in a dark environment, or just a kiss of fill-light to reduce the shadows on the face of a subject - the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 has you covered with an extended flash output range of 1/1 to 1/1024th power (a three stop improvement compared to Speedlite 600EX-II RT - 1/1-1/128th), with full 1/1 manual power emitting a guide number of 60m/ 169.9 ft @200mm (at approx.

ISO 100). Working with a variety of lenses is also easy, as the Auto zoom functionality allows flash coverage from 24-200mm. The additional 14mm wide panel can also be used for wider-angle flash coverage when working beyond 24mm. With a higher-precision flash output the Speedlite EL-5 Ver