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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.
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.
Note:
The Speedlite EL-5 uses the newer multi-function shoe. This is only compatible with select Canon EOS R Series camera bodies and will not work with older cameras that use a different hot shoe design.
Pure Power
Realize high-powered flash with speed and long shooting times with a combination of features of the EL-5.
Maximum guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm (76Ws)
Runs on rechargeable LP-EL Li-ion battery pack, with required battery charger available separately
Up to 350 full-power flashes on a single charge
Able to continuously trigger up to 95 flashes in a row
Manual power from 1/1 to 1/1024
Advanced Control
Advanced users can make the most of the EL-5 thanks to a revised control scheme and even more built-in wireless options.
2.4GHZ wireless radio transmission as sender or receiver for wireless triggering and control of up to 15 flash units from up to 98' away
Multi-function shoe enables direct control of settings from compatible cameras
Control settings with your smartphone using the Canon Camera Connect app
Compatibility
The Speedlite EL-5 features the Multi-Function Shoe and requires a compatible camera. This includes:
EOS R1
EOS R3
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R6 Mark II
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R7
EOS R8
EOS R10
EOS R50
EOS R50 V
UPC: 013803352238
Canon EL-5 Specs
Key Specs
Guide Number
196.9' / 60 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
-7 to +120°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
360°
Exposure Control
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Master, Slave)
Internal Power
1x Rechargeable (Included)
Off-Camera Terminal
No
Flash Head
Guide Number
196.9' / 60 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame 24 to 200 mm 14 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
-7 to +120°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
360°
Recycle Time
Approx. 0.1 to 1.2 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
Modeling Light
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual
Flash Modes
Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
Power Range
1/1 to 1/1024
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Master, Slave)
What is hilarious is that this flash is bigger than the R50V that I purchased it for! But, I usually use flash off-camera so no big deal. I tried a few close up shots and was pleasantly surprised at the detail and sharpness provided. It integrates very nicely with the R50V and the ST-E10 Transmitter. I'll like use it in this manner mostly. Haven't tried any on-camera flash yet.
IT DOESNT COME WITH A CHARGER
By Christie Reiff
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-24
It doesn’t come with a charger. If you don’t have comparable charger with you newest camera. You have to buy a separate charger
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Is this R6 compatible?
Is this R6 compatible?
Asked by: Alan
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.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2023-02-22
Where does the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N ...
Where does the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N attach?
Asked by: Gary
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 does not take external power and will not work with the Canon CP-E4N Compact Battery Pack.
Answered by: Yaakov
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?
Asked by: Jonathan
No, the following item is not needed as the Canon R5 is backwards compatible with Canon EX- and EL-series Speedlites on the market.
Answered by: hectorm
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!
Asked by: Gavrila
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 button. 2) Press the joystick vertically or horizontally or turn the to select , then push the joystick straight in. 3) 2) Press the joystick vertically or horizontally or turn the to select , 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.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2024-08-20
The GN nomenclature seems off to me. A GN is a pow
The GN nomenclature seems off to me. A GN is a power value, not a distance. The GN/aperture = distance to correctly exposed subject. Where am I wrong? And why is it listed with the ' mark indicating feet? And why for a 200mm lens, a GN is supposed to be listed for a normal lens for comparison with other brands, no?
Asked by: c
Canon rates the guide number (GN) on the Canon Speedlite EL-5 with a 200mm lens. They also rate it with other lenses. The chart for that is on page 182 in the manual. The link for that is https://bhpho.to/4vNgeQc.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2026-04-23
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.
Asked by: juan
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is compatible on the Canon r5 II.
Answered by: Rob K
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?
Asked by: Kathy
Yes, the Canon Speedlite EL-5 will work as a slave unit to the Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT.
Answered by: Andres M
Date published: 2024-10-28
Can this be used on a cannon 6d?
Can this be used on a cannon 6d?
Asked by: Monica
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.
