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 for full feature support. This includes:
- EOS R6 Mark II
- EOS R7
- EOS R10
- EOS R3
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 Shoe
