Canon Speedlite EL-5 | Version 2

Building upon Canon's established EL flash series, the Speedlite EL-5 Version 2 combines proven features from its predecessor with new capabilities designed to enhance flash performance for contemporary photographers. Key enhancements include an extended wireless operating distance reaching up to 164 feet, delivering dependable wireless and off-camera shooting options, alongside refined interface controls, enhanced personalization options, a weather-sealed construction offering dust and moisture resistance, and additional improvements. Consistently prepared for action, the EL-5 Ver. 2 incorporates a rechargeable LP-EL battery capable of delivering approximately 350 flash exposures per full charge. It is important to note that the EL-5 Ver. 2 requires shoe mounting exclusively on Canon EOS cameras featuring Canon's multi-function shoe interface. For compatible systems, the EL-5 Ver. 2 can significantly enhance your flash photography capabilities across diverse shooting scenarios, whether indoors or in outdoor environments, under high-intensity or low-light conditions, and when photographing subjects at varying distances.

• The Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 retains several outstanding capabilities from the premium EL-1 model, such as a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and an integrated LED modeling lamp. A significant enhancement is the expansion of wireless transmission distance by 67%, extending coverage to 164 feet compared to the previous EL-5 flash's 98-foot range. The intuitive joystick control and selection dial characteristic of the EL-series enable efficient and straightforward handling during photography sessions. The device distinguishes itself through superior command capabilities, extensive power output flexibility, and tailored customization features.
  
  
• Photographers will appreciate the extended transmission range of 164 feet and the expanded customization options available with this device. The multi-function shoe allows direct adjustment of settings when used with compatible Canon cameras, while the EL-5 Ver. 2 facilitates wireless transmission and remote control from distances up to 164 feet away. As a component of Canon's wireless flash system, the EL-5 Ver. 2 maintains compatibility with earlier radio-enabled Canon wireless flash units and transmitter models. Additionally, the EL-5 Ver. 2 offers the convenience of adjusting settings remotely through your smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect application.
  
  
• The EL-5 Ver. 2 delivers versatile lighting solutions whether you require powerful flash output for capturing expansive depth of field in low-light conditions or subtle illumination to minimize facial shadows. This dependable 76Ws flash unit offers an impressive output range spanning from 1/1 to 1/1024, making it suitable for diverse photographic scenarios. Engineered with meticulous attention to detail, the EL-5 Ver. 2 addresses the exacting demands of creative professionals and provides consistent, high-performance flash capabilities with dependable output stability and rapid recycle times, making it ideal for fast-paced shooting situations.
  
  
• The EL-5 Ver. 2 delivers a guide number of 196.9' at ISO 100 in the 200mm position, enabling rapid recycling to full power in merely 1.2 seconds. On a single battery charge, this flash unit can produce up to 350 full power flashes, with the capability to fire continuously up to 95 times and generate an impressive 2450 flashes at minimum power output. The device is powered by an included rechargeable LP-EL lithium-ion battery pack, which charges using the separately purchased LC-E6 battery charger. Incorporating the same advanced high-speed charging technology found in other EL-series models, the EL-5 Ver. 2 achieves recharge times ranging from 0.1 to 1.2 seconds. Despite operating without an integrated cooling fan, this flash unit maintains exceptional flash capacity and performance efficiency.
  
  
• The EL-5 Ver. 2 works seamlessly with Canon's E-TTL II and E-TTL automatic exposure systems. When paired with a suitable Canon camera featuring a multi-purpose hot shoe (such as EOS models), the TTL functionality leverages subject distance data and additional parameters to intelligently adjust flash output. This intelligent adjustment ensures precise flash exposure that remains consistent across varying subject dimensions, surface reflectivity, and compositional arrangements.
  
  
• Programmable flash modes enable photographers to adjust flash parameters instantaneously during shooting sessions. The ability to rapidly transition among E-TTL automatic flash, manual operation, and custom values proves invaluable in wedding photography and environments where lighting conditions shift unpredictably. This flexibility extends further by synchronizing the flash's C1, C2, and C3 channels with corresponding channels on the camera body (when supported), allowing flash configurations to be retrieved through the camera's shooting mode selection. Once flash settings are configured and stored beforehand, the flash mode switches automatically based on the camera's active shooting mode setting.
  
  
• The EL-5 Ver. 2 maintains the same control dial, joystick, and high-definition LCD screen as its predecessor, ensuring users experience a familiar and intuitive interface. When paired with a compatible EOS R-series camera, it enables users to assign flash functions to the control ring, facilitating rapid flash group control and multi-flash shooting capabilities. Furthermore, the EL-5 Ver. 2 integrates seamlessly with the complimentary Canon Camera Connect smartphone application, allowing users to make swift remote adjustments to settings including flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and flash exposure bracketing.
  
  
• The Canon Camera Connect application proves invaluable for photographers employing multiple flash units, positioning lighting equipment in challenging locations, and working with minimal crew support. This versatile tool enables operators to manage wireless flash parameters, trigger the camera's shutter mechanism, and perform additional functions directly from their mobile device. Users can fine-tune illumination levels while simultaneously monitoring the captured images on their smartphone display. The application facilitates complete operational control and customization of camera and flash settings entirely through smartphone interaction, eliminating the need for direct physical contact with either device.
  
  
• The flash head provides an impressive zoom capability spanning from 24mm to 200mm, with the option to extend this range down to 14mm through the inclusion of a wide-angle diffusion panel. Both automatic and manual zoom functions allow the flash head to align seamlessly with the coverage patterns of 24mm-200mm lenses on full-frame cameras, or equivalently, 15mm-125mm+ lenses on APS-C sensor cameras. When you require flash coverage that extends beyond the standard 24mm starting point, the supplementary 14mm wide panel delivers the necessary wider-angle illumination for your photography needs.
  
  
• A built-in continuous LED modeling lamp will help you preview lighting coverage and shadows. This translates into a useful tool whether you're using the lamp for checking where shadows will fall on a subject or to aid AF-assist. Set brightness at five different levels and get easy onboard control. Furthermore, the EL-5 Ver. 2 allows checking its flash effect when using multiple units.
  
  
• A multi-function foot connector enables advanced communication on your multi-function shoe-equipped cameras, allowing integrated control between camera and speedlite. Important note: this EL-5 Ver. 2 model cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe types. It can only be shoe-mounted to Canon EOS mirrorless cameras with Canon's multi-function shoe design. It cannot be attached to EOS digital SLR cameras or to EOS R-series cameras using the original 5-pin hot shoe connector.
  
  
• The EL-5 Ver. 2 facilitates enhanced communication between the camera and flash unit, surpassing earlier Canon Speedlite models, thereby optimizing the "menu direct" functionality, enabling button customization, and supporting personalized flash configurations. The shoe incorporates gold-plated contacts that elevate connection reliability and include installation verification capabilities, guaranteeing stable performance across multiple camera platforms, including the Canon EOS R3, R7, R10, and R6 Mark II.
  
  
• This second version also provides dust- and moisture-resistance. In addition to a rubber seal around the shoe-locking mechanism, the EL-5 Ver. 2 ensures airtightness with extra sealing applied to its exterior joints. Even when shooting under difficult conditions, the EL-5 Ver. 2 prevents dust and moisture from entering the unit's 5.5 x 4.9 x 3.2" body. Finally, the EL-5 Ver. 2 weighs 1.3 lb with its included battery.