Canon Speedlite EL-5

Canon EL-5 Overview

Key Features

• 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission
• Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm
• Runs on LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery
• Modeling Lamp; Multi-Function Shoe
• Zoom Range: 24-200mm (14mm with Panel)
• Recycle Time: 0.1-1.2 Seconds
• Extended Control from 1/1 to 1/1024
• Joystick, Dial, and High-Definition LCD
• Remote Control with Camera Connect App
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction

Powerful and packed with modern features, the Canon Speedlite EL-5 is tuned for advanced photographers. This model pulls some of the best features—such as a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack and modeling lamp—from the flagship and brings them into a smaller, more accessible package.

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

Exposure Control

Wireless

Power

General

• Canon Speedlite EL-5
• Canon LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Soft Case
• Stand