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Canon Speedlite EL-5

Canon Speedlite EL-5

SKU: CAN-5654C004AA
Regular price £290.83 GBP ex VAT
£349.00 GBP inc VAT
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  • Details
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • What's Included

Choose the Speedlite EL-5 for your next assignment and catch those once-in-a-lifetime moments. Make a difference with a powerful GN60 (m, ISO100) output, outstanding build quality and control a range of custom modes and settings directly from the camera thanks to Canon’s Multi-Function foot.

Professional lighting with performance to match
Capture unmissable moments with a powerful GN60-rated flash with fast recycle times and long continuous busts, while a power level indicator gives reassurance on the LP-EL Li-ion battery charge.

Multi-Function Foot for advanced operation
Control the SPEEDLITE EL-5 direct from the camera thanks to Canon’s Multi-Function Foot1, a new interface offering reliable connection with improved communication and features.

Feature packed for creative photography
Use FE Memory*2 for quicker setups and Manual mode for fine control down to 1/1024th power*2,*3. Custom Flash Modes allow settings to be stored and linked to a compatible camera’s own Custom settings*2.

Multi-flash lighting for studio quality shooting
Control up to 15 Speedlites wirelessly with the built-in radio transmitter at up to 30m away and model the lighting thanks to a Dual White LED with brightness adjustment.

Intuitive interface and advanced handling
Control settings using the Speedlite’s joystick or from the camera’s LCD via the Speedlite’s (Flash) Direct Menu button, or remotely via the Camera Connect App. SPEEDLITE EL-5 can tilt upwards to 120° or sideways for bounce lighting.

Remote, reliable operation every time
Shoot with flash in all weather conditions thanks to weather resistant seals and an improved internal airflow design that helps to keep the flash head cool.

  • Guide number 60m: Light up distant subjects and large groups
  • Fast 0.1-1.2 sec recycle times: Up to approx. 85 full power flashes in a burst
  • Multi-Function foot interface: Reliable, fast communication with increased functionality
  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery: Up to approx. 350 shots at full power
  • Wide range of power levels: From full to 1/1024 power, for maximum flexibility
  • Built-in LED modelling light: With 5 brightness levels
  • Accurate battery level indicator: So you’ll know when to replace or recharge a battery
  • Weather-resistant construction: Work confidently in poor conditions
POWER
Guide No. (ISO100).meter 60 (200mm)
ZOOM
Zoom head Auto/Manual
Focal length coverage 24-200mm
Coverage with wide panel 14mm
Auto zoom for sensor size Yes
FLASH MODES
Auto exposure control E-TTL II / E-TTL
High speed sync (FP) Yes
Manual / output settings Yes - 1/1 to 1/1024*1
Manual steps 1/3-stops
Continuous shooting priority (CP) mode -
Continuous flashes in a burst Maximum at full power: Approx. 85*2
Strobe / output settings Yes - 1/4 - 1/1024
Stroboscopic Frequency 1 - 500Hz
FLASH-RELATED FUNCTION
FE lock Yes
FE memory Yes
Flash exposure compensation ±3 stops
Flash exposure bracketing ±3 stops
Second-curtain flash sync Yes (including wireless)*3
Modelling flash No (supported as off-camera receiver unit only)*4
Modelling lamp Yes, 2 x White LED (user selectable duration and 5 brightness levels)
Colour temperature info communication Yes
WIRELESS FLASH
Transmitter Yes
Transmission type Radio only
Transmitter range 30m (approx.)*5
Receiver Yes
Max. number of Transmitters / Receivers 15 / 15 (16 in total of any combination)
No. of groups 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
No. of channels Auto, 1-15
LINKED Remote Shutter Release Yes
FLASH HEAD MOVEMENT
Up 45, 60, 75, 90, 120 °
Down 7 °
Left 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 °
Right 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 °
AF ASSIST
AF-assist beam Dual white LED lamp*6
Number of AF points supported (infrared) n/a
AF-assist range (at centre) Approx. 0.6-10m
POWER SOURCE
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack LP-EL
Battery level indicator Yes - 5 levels / percentage
Minimum recycling time Approx. 0.1-1.2 sec*2,*7
No. of flashes
(fully charge battery)
Approx. 350 (at full power)*2
External power supply No
CONSTRUCTION
Dust and water resistance Yes
Active cooling No - Enhanced passive cooling design
Mount type supported Multi-Function Shoe*8 (Gold plated terminals)
MISC.
Custom Functions (C.Fn) / Personal Functions (P.Fn) 11 x C.Fn / 8 x P.Fn
(plus 3 x Custom Modes (C1, C2, C3))
Flash settings from camera menus Yes*9 - On-flash Menu Direct button
PC terminal No
ACCESSORIES
Included Battery Pack LP-EL
Speedlites Case
Mini Stand
Mounting foot cover
Optional Battery Charger LC-E6E
Car Battery Charger CBC-E6
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 (Multi-Function foot) Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT (Ver.2)(Standard 5-pin foot)
EX series Speedlites with radio receiver function
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Size (W x H x D), mm Approx. 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm
Weight, grams Approx. 491g (body only)
Footnotes
1. Minimum flash output is 1/128 for high-speed sync.
2. Using a fully charged LP-EL battery under Canon testing conditions. Continuous flash count at full output until flash firing restriction Level 1. 
3. With compatible cameras/devices and not available with stroboscopic shooting. 
4. Modelling flash is available when being used as a receiver used both with other Speedlites featuring sender functionality and with cameras supporting modelling flash that are equipped with a conventional accessory shoe, such as the EOS-1D X Mark III. In this kind of arrangement, modelling flash can be activated from the camera (by using the DOF preview button). 
5. Without any obstructions between sender and receiver, and without external radio interference. Arrangement of units and other external factors may affect the range/performance. 
6. With compatible cameras, the Speedlite automatically adjusts the LED intensity depending on scene brightness. Automatically switches to intermittent mode if the internal temperature rises during LED AF-assist beam firing. 
7. 1/1024 to 1/1 power charging time required for firing. 
8. For use with compatible cameras with Canon's Multi-Function shoe, a firmware update may be required. Note, not all functions may be supported with all cameras (the EOS R5 C and camcorders with the Multi-Function shoe are not supported). 
9. With compatible cameras.
  • Speedlite EL-5
  • SOFT CASE
  • STAND
  • Battery Pack LP-EL
  • Printed Matter Unit
  • Packaging Unit