Canon Speedlite EL-5 Flash

The Speedlite EL-5 is a newly designed flash that receives many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 while also including modern features all its own.KEY_TAB Two popular features found in the EL-5 are the modeling lamp and the use of the high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.KEY_TAB The modeling lamp aids the photographer in seeing the effect of the flashs light emission, including providing an idea of how shadows will fall on a subject.KEY_TAB With this battery pack, and firing at full 1/1 manual flash power, the Speedlite EL-5 emits a guide number of 60m/169.9ft @ 200mm (at approx. ISO 100) with the ability to recycle to full power in just 1.2 seconds, and with the potential for up to 350 full power flashes being possible on a single battery charge.KEY_TAB To improve working with the Speedlite EL-5 the joystick and select dial from the EL-1 are featured making operation easy, so adjustments can be made quickly, while shooting.KEY_TAB Additionally, the new Multi-function connector at the EL-5s foot enables advanced communication on multi-function shoe equipped cameras providing more customization and control to be shared between the flash and camera.KEY_TAB

KEY_TAB Important:KEY_TAB because of the transition to Canons Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.

A performance flash for todays advanced image maker

The Speedlite EL-5 receives some of the best features of the flagship Speedlite EL-1 flash to improve the agility, and versatility of the working image maker, or advanced photographer.KEY_TAB 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 is the ideal tool to elevate your flash photography.KEY_TAB KEY_TAB

High-speed charging and reliable exposures

The high-speed charging system of the Speedlite EL-5 is truly impressive and is designed to meet the creative needs of the advanced image maker.KEY_TAB 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 seconds at minimum power in Normal flash mode the Speedlite EL-5 is a high-performance flash that can deliver stable flash output even during high action situations.KEY_TAB At full power, it can be fired up to 95 continuous times or more!KEY_TAB

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 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 ease.KEY_TAB KEY_TAB

Whether 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 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/169.9ft @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.KEY_TAB The additional 14mm wide panel can also be used for wider-angle flash coverage when working beyond 24mm.KEY_TAB With a higher-precision flash output the Speedlite EL-5 will be a trusted companion for creative flash situations.