Canon Speedlite EL-5, Portable Camera Flash, Compatible with Select EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras
Original price was: $399.99.$299.00Current price is: $299.00.
Price: $399.99 - $299.00
(as of May 10, 2025 21:07:00 UTC – Details)
The Speedlite EL-5 is a newly designed flash that carries over many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 with some modern features all its own. For example, the EL-5 uses the same high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable battery. This upgrade alone gives the EL-5 the ability to perform better than any Canon AA-battery powered flash. With this new power, at full manual flash power, you get a recycle time of 1.2 seconds, and up to 350 flashes on a single battery charge. Since the EL-5 does not have an internal fan, all of that power is being used to recycle and fire the flash. Another feature brought over from the EL-1 is the joystick and selection dial so you can effortlessly operate this flash quickly, even while shooting. Additionally, the new Multi-function connector at the EL-5’s “foot” enables advanced communications on cameras equipped with a multi-function shoe.* You can adjust settings for your flash right on your camera touch LCD. Important: because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
Advanced Amateur flash with a new multi-function shoe connector for enhanced camera communication and functionality
The Speedlite EL-5 borrows some of the best features of the flagship EL-1 flash, such as a lithium-ion rechargable battery and a modeling lamp
Even though the EL-5 does not have a fan it is still has a continuous flash count of approx. 95 or more at full output
Since the EL-5 does not need to use any power for a fan, all of that power can be used exclusively to charge and fire the flash – increaseing the number of continuous flashes to 350
Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1
Battery Pack LP-EL is charged with the Canon LC-E6 charger (not included)
Utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to change settings like flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB remotely
Customers say
Customers find the camera flash works incredibly well and is easy to use, with one noting its user-friendly menu. However, the battery life receives mixed feedback, with some praising its amazing performance while others report it completely dead in 2 days. Moreover, the flash quality is also mixed, with some finding it excellent while others report it doesn’t fire properly. Additionally, compatibility issues arise as the flash doesn’t work with regular R6 models.
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