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Key Features
- 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission
- Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm
- Runs on LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery
- Modeling Lamp; Multi-Function Shoe
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.
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Is this R6 compatible?
Is this R6 compatible?
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 (B&H# CAEL5) is incompatible with the original Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# CAER6). It is compatible with Canon mirrorless cameras with the new Canon Multi-Function Shoe such as the Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# CAER3), Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera (B&H# CAER62), Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# CAER8), and others.
Date published: 2023-02-22
Where does the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N ...
Where does the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N attach?
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 does not take external power and will not work with the Canon CP-E4N Compact Battery Pack.
Date published: 2023-05-01
Will the Canon AD-E1 Multi-Function Shoe Adaptor ...
Will the Canon AD-E1 Multi-Function Shoe Adaptor allow this to work with an R5?
No, the following item is not needed as the Canon R5 is backwards compatible with Canon EX- and EL-series Speedlites on the market.
Date published: 2024-08-14
Hi, please someone tell me, this flash show ...
Hi,
please someone tell me, this flash show battery level?
Thank you!
The top-right hand corner of the Canon Speedlite EL-5 displays a battery gauge for remaining battery capacity. If you are looking for the percentage of remaining battery capacity, you may follow the following steps: 1) Press the <SUB MENU> button. 2) Press the joystick vertically or horizontally or turn the <Select dial> to select <Information>, then push the joystick straight in. 3) 2) Press the joystick vertically or horizontally or turn the <Select dial> to select <Battery Info.>, then push the joystick straight in. The screen that appears will have various battery information, such as the power source, remaining capacity (listed as both a segmented battery gauge and as a percentage), a record of the current battery flash count, and the battery recharge performance.
Date published: 2024-08-20
Is this going to be compatible with the R5 Mk II ...
Is this going to be compatible with the R5 Mk II when it releases? Since that will be a newer camera.
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is compatible on the Canon r5 II.
Date published: 2024-09-12
Will the Canon Speedlite EL-5 work as a slave ...
Will the Canon Speedlite EL-5 work as a slave unit to the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT?
Yes, the Canon Speedlite EL-5 will work as a slave unit to the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT.
Date published: 2024-10-28
Can this be used on a cannon 6d?
Can this be used on a cannon 6d?
The new Canon Speedlite EL-5 is only compatible with Canon R mirrorless cameras--it isn't compatible with the 6D or any other DSLR.
Date published: 2023-02-28
Is there an arm's length remote cord available? ...
Is there an arm's length remote cord available? Canon's history with wireless flash senders not good, they've never worked
I've used Canon's ST-E3-RT for years with their 600EX II-RT flashes with no problems ever. I recently spoke with Canon and they confirmed this will indeed work with the EL-5.
Date published: 2024-09-27