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Canon 5654C002 Speedlite EL-5 Portable Camera Flash

Elevate Your Photography with the Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is a versatile and powerful camera flash designed for select EOS R Series mirrorless cameras. Boasting features from the flagship EL-1, it offers enhanced communication, rapid recycling, and long-lasting ...

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Overview

Elevate Your Photography with the Canon Speedlite EL-5 Camera Flash

The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is a versatile and powerful camera flash designed for select EOS R Series mirrorless cameras. Boasting features from the flagship EL-1, it offers enhanced communication, rapid recycling, and long-lasting performance for advanced amateurs and professionals.

Specifications:

  • Compatibility: Canon EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras with Multi-Function Shoe
  • Battery: LP-EL Rechargeable Battery (Same as EL-1)
  • Recycle Time: 1.2 seconds (at full manual power)
  • Number of Flashes: Up to 350 (on a single battery charge at full power)
  • Continuous Flashes: Approx. 95 or more at full output
  • Controls: Joystick and selection dial, camera touch LCD
  • Connector: New Multi-function shoe connector

Key Features:

  • Advanced Amateur Flash with Multi-Function Shoe
  • Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
  • High Flash Count
  • Joystick Control and High-Definition LCD
  • Canon Connect Smartphone App Compatibility

Included Components:

  • Speedlite EL-5 Flash
  • Soft Case
  • Stand
  • LP-EL Battery Pack

Note: Battery Pack LP-EL is charged with the Canon LC-E6 charger (not included)

Key Features

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

Specifications

Flash Type
Portable Camera Flash
Shoe Connector
New multi-function shoe
Battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable (Battery Pack LP-EL)
Charging
Canon LC-E6 charger (not included)
Continuous Flash Count (Full Output)
Approx. 95+
Continuous Flash Count (General)
Up to 350
Control Interface
Joystick, High-definition LCD
Special Features
Modeling lamp, Remote control via Canon Connect app

Frequently Asked Questions

The Canon Speedlite EL-5 features a new multi-function shoe connector, which allows for enhanced camera communication and functionality.
Yes, the Speedlite EL-5 borrows some of the best features from the flagship EL-1 flash, including a lithium-ion rechargeable battery and a modeling lamp.
The Speedlite EL-5 can achieve approximately 95 or more continuous flashes at full output, even without a fan.
Since the EL-5 does not use power for a fan, all available power can be used exclusively to charge and fire the flash, increasing the number of continuous flashes to 350.
It features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as seen on the EL-1, providing familiar and intuitive operation.
The Battery Pack LP-EL is charged using the Canon LC-E6 charger, which is not included with the flash unit itself.
Yes, you can utilize the free Canon Connect smartphone app to remotely change settings such as flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB.