The new Canon SPEEDLITE EL-5 is a powerful yet easy-to-use Speedlite flashgun that’s smaller, lighter and cheaper than the flagship EL-1 model.
Aimed at event and wedding photographers, the ELS features a Guide Number of 60 and a fast flash recycle time of 0.1-1.2 seconds.
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 will be available in February 2023 priced at £499.99 / €569.99 / $399.99.
Canon UK Press Release
Packed full of professional features, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 is a high-performance, reliable Speedlite that is a must have for the kit bag of any event photographer. Featuring a Guide Number of 60 and a blisteringly fast flash recycle time of 0.1-1.2 seconds, it’s never been easier to illuminate action-packed events such parties or weddings. Likewise, the rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack LP-EL enables a long continuous flash count at up to 85 flashes at full power, and up to 350 flashes in a single charge, at full power. For more subtle lighting requirements, the extended manual power setting enables users to set the flash to 1/1024th power.
Canon’s first Speedlite to feature a Multi-Function foot that is compatible with the latest EOS R series cameras, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 uses gold plated contacts to ensure a reliable connection with the camera and improved communication. For reliable performance even when shooting with flash for long periods of time, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 is designed with an efficient passive cooling system that allows heat to dissipate more quickly. When shooting in adverse weather conditions, the dust and water resistance seals give photographers confidence in their kit.
Built for professional workflows, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 offers a number of features such as wireless radio control for up to 15 additional Speedlites and a Camera Link function that allows photographers to trigger external cameras connected to these Speedlites. The Dual White LED light acts as modelling light or AF assist lamp, to support focusing in low light situations. With the custom flash mode (C.Flash), users can register flash settings (C1, C2, C3) on the Speedlite and can also ‘link’ these to the camera’s custom modes , which act as a pre-set to speed up workflows in more complex environments. With the same intuitive design and menu system as the EL-1, the SPEEDLITE EL-5 offers a familiar joystick and button layout along with a new (Flash) Menu Direct button for easy access to the Speedlite settings menu on the camera.
Canon SPEEDLITE EL-5 Key Features
• Guide Number of 60, with integrated modelling light
• Fast flash recycle time of 0.1-1.2 secondsiv
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack LP-EL
• Canon’s first Speedlite to feature a Multi-Function foot
Pricing
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 will retail at £499.99 / €569.99.
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