Canon Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2
7327C002
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Description
The Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 is a newly designed flash that receives many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 while also including modern features all its own, including an expanded wireless range of up to 164 feet, up from 98 feet.
Two popular features found in the EL-5 Ver. 2 are the modeling lamp and the use of the high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The modeling lamp helps the photographer see the effect of the flash’s light emission, including providing an idea of how shadows will fall on a subject.
With this battery pack, and firing at full 1/1 manual flash power, the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 provides a guide number of 60m/169.9ft at 200mm and approximately ISO 100. It can recycle to full power in just 1.2 seconds, with up to 350 full-power flashes possible on a single battery charge.
To improve handling of the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2, the joystick and select dial from the EL-1 are featured, making operation easy and allowing adjustments to be made quickly while shooting. Additionally, the multi-function connector at the foot of the flash enables advanced communication with multi-function shoe-equipped cameras, providing greater customization and control between the flash and camera.
Important: Because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
Technical Data
Features
- Borrows some of the best features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1, including a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and modeling lamp.
- Features a 67% increase in wireless range, up to 164 feet.
- Compatible with the LC-E6 Battery Charger, not included.
- Utilizing the same high-speed charging circuits as the EL-1 and a lithium-ion battery, the EL-5 Ver. 2 achieves a recharge time of 0.1 to 1.2 seconds.
- Even without a fan, the EL-5 Ver. 2 has a continuous flash count of approximately 95 or more at full output, making it suitable for situations where you always need to be ready.
- The rechargeable LP-EL battery enables up to 350 continuous flashes on a single charge.
- Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1.
- Provides additional functionality when used with an EOS R-series camera. Assign flash functions to the control ring, utilize quick flash group control, and set up multi-flash shooting.
- Use the free Canon Camera Connect smartphone app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, to remotely change settings such as flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB