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Canon Speedlite EL-100

Name: Canon Speedlite EL-100
Brand: Canon
SKU: CAEL100
Price: 149.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (49 reviews)

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Key Features

Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Guide Number: 85.3' at ISO 100 and 50mm
Coverage: 24mm & 50mm (Full Frame)
Tilts Upward 90°

Simple and compact, the Speedlite EL-100 from Canon is a sleek strobe designed to give you more control, flexibility, and power than your camera's built-in flash. Offering a guide number of 85.3' at ISO 100 and 50mm, this flash also has a 90° tilting range, 330° rotating, and a similar spread to that of a 24mm to suit working in a variety of indoor and outdoor situations.

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Canon EL-100 Overview

A Guide to On-Camera Flash

Guide number of 85.3' at 50mm and ISO 100
Flash head offers 0 to 90° of tilt along with 150°/180° of rotation for full bounce flash capabilities
Both 24mm and 50mm focal length positions to better suit working with different lenses
Adjustable output settings from 1/1 to 1/128 power
Mode dial features an AUTO setting to allow your camera to determine whether or not the flash is needed and will fire when necessary
Mode dial also permits choosing between three flash groups and a slider permits selecting between four channels
Optical receiver mode for off-camera triggering
Stroboscopic setting for rapid, repeating firing that can be used for creative effects during long exposures
Second-curtain sync helps to emphasize moving subjects
AF assist beam benefits focusing performance in low light
Accepts two AA batteries as its power source
Metal locking foot

Canon EL-100 Specs

Key Specs

Guide Number	85.3' / 26 m at ISO 100 (50 mm Position)
Bounce Head	0 to +90°
Swivel Head	330°
Exposure Control	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Wireless Operation	Infrared (TTL/Manual) Up to 36.09' / 11 m
Internal Power	2x AA
Off-Camera Terminal	No

Flash Head

Guide Number	85.3' / 26 m at ISO 100 (50 mm Position)
Coverage	Full-Frame 24 to 50 mm
Bounce Head	0 to +90°
Swivel Head	330°
Recycle Time	Approx. 5.8 Seconds
Secondary Illumination	No

Exposure Control

Exposure Control	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)

Wireless

Wireless Operation	Infrared (TTL/Manual) Up to 36.09' / 11 m
Wireless Channels	4
Wireless Groups	3
Remote Timing Modes	No

Power

Internal Power	2x AA
External Power Pack Compatible	No

General

Mount	Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal	No
Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.5 x 3.6 x 2.8" / 64.6 x 91.7 x 71 mm
Weight	6.7 oz / 190 g (without Batteries)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	0.63 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.15 x 3.45 x 2.4"

Canon EL-100 Reviews

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Would this work with the the westcott FJ-X2M ...

Would this work with the the westcott FJ-X2M trigger?

Asked by: Christian

No ( it is only an optical slave )

Answered by: Shalom

Date published: 2020-08-25

Will the Speedlite EL-100 work with Canon 5D mark ...

Will the Speedlite EL-100 work with Canon 5D mark iv?

Asked by: Mary E

I am not sure, it will work with the Canon Glx Mark lll.

Answered by: John

Date published: 2021-04-28

Can you recommend a diffuser for this flash?

Asked by: Jose

WOW! I never thought about a diffuser for this Speedlite as it's very small. I bought it to have a small, lightweight flash to have available all the time on my EOS R. My 7D has a builtin flash that I use all the time. However, you might try one of the Vello or Sto-Fen light modifying products sold at B&H. Keep in mind that the EL-100 is very small.

Answered by: George

Date published: 2020-03-31

I'm new to speed lights, i have a canon rp, what ...

I'm new to speed lights, i have a canon rp, what else do i need for this to work on my camera?

Asked by: Kaitlin

Batteries. Nothing else. Just mount it on the camera, switch it on and it will work

Answered by: Chris

Date published: 2024-02-12

Does it fire in live view on a 6D?

Asked by: Brian

I don't have a 6D however, I do have a mirrorless R and it does work with live view. So I would assume that it will work with the 6D.

Answered by: George

Date published: 2021-01-17

Does any one know why the flash EL-100 shoots ...

Does any one know why the flash EL-100 shoots more than 200 on camera but off camera it doesn't?

Asked by: Mac

It could be that when its on the camera it has a direct light path to the subject when it is off the camera it could have a longer path to travel. On the other hand I think this a very simple flash that was designed to be an enhancement for use mainly on the camera has it has very few adjustments available for its use.

Answered by: John

Date published: 2020-12-17

Is this flash compatible with the R5?

Asked by: Charles

Ot definitely is

Answered by: Bogdan

Date published: 2022-06-30

is the canon el-100 flash compatible with the ...

is the canon el-100 flash compatible with the canon rebel t8i ?

Asked by: Dan

I would presume that it would function fine. It is a dedicated Canon flash. It works very well on my 5D MkIII, 7D, EOS RP and G5X. I see no reason why it would not work on the Rebel T8i. If you have questions contact Canon tech services. I've found them to be very helpful.

Answered by: George

Date published: 2021-04-08

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