Canon Speedlite EL-5 Version 2 Flash
High-Performance Professional On-Camera & Off-Camera Speedlite – Powerful Guide Number of 196.9′ (60m at ISO 100, 200mm), Advanced 2.4 GHz Radio Wireless Transmission with Expanded 164′ (50m) Range, Ultra-Fast 0.1 to 1.2 Second Recycle Times, Powered by Rechargeable LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery (Up to 350 Full-Power Flashes), Broad 1/1 to 1/1024 Micro-Power Output Range, Integrated 5-Level Continuous LED Modeling Lamp, Auto/Manual 24-200mm Zoom Head with 14mm Wide Diffusion Panel, Multi-Controller Joystick & Intuitive Dial Interface with High-Definition LCD, Canon Camera Connect App Smartphone Integration, Weather-Sealed Dust & Moisture Protection, Dedicated Canon Digital Multi-Function Shoe Interface (Excellent Condition)
The Canon Speedlite EL-5 Version 2 is an advanced, high-performance shoe-mount and radio off-camera flash engineered specifically for Canon EOS mirrorless cameras equipped with the digital Multi-Function Shoe. Building directly upon the foundation of its predecessor while borrowing core technologies from the flagship EL-1, Version 2 expands wireless radio capabilities with an extended operational range of up to 164 feet (50 meters)—a 67% increase over the original model. Designed for wedding documentarians, event photographers, commercial portrait artists, and fast-paced photojournalists, the EL-5 Ver. 2 combines rapid recycling speeds, deep micro-power control, and high burst endurance without requiring internal cooling fans.
Powered by a dedicated, high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, the Speedlite delivers up to 350 full-power pops on a single charge and achieves rapid recycle times between 0.1 and 1.2 seconds, with continuous burst capabilities of up to 95 consecutive full-power firings (and up to 2,450 flashes at minimum output). Its 76Ws flash tube offers a guide number of 196.9 feet (ISO 100 at 200mm) and provides a 10-stop exposure range down to an ultra-precise 1/1024 micro-flash setting for subtle fill and macro lighting. An onboard 5-level continuous LED modeling light aids in shadow evaluation and low-light autofocus assist. The multi-function foot connector features gold-plated terminals for bidirectional digital data transfer, allowing users to coordinate custom flash modes (C1/C2/C3) with camera shooting modes, map flash group controls to RF lens control rings, and manage remote parameters via the Canon Camera Connect mobile app. Built with rubber-gasketed seams matching EOS R-series weather sealing, this flash is designed for demanding outdoor and location assignments.
KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Expanded 164′ Radio Transmission: 2.4 GHz wireless radio control operates up to 50m (164 ft) away, fully compatible with Canon RT radio wireless flash units and transmitters.
Dedicated LP-EL Lithium-Ion Power: Delivers rapid 0.1 to 1.2 second recycling and up to 350 full-power discharges per charge, firing up to 95 times continuously without thermal shutdown.
Ultra-Wide 1/1 to 1/1024 Power Range: 10-stop output adjustment allows subtle fill light, open-aperture shallow depth of field portraits, and macro lighting.
Canon E-TTL II / E-TTL Integration: Evaluates scene composition, subject distance, and ambient levels to calculate automatic flash exposure.
Integrated Continuous LED Modeling Light: Features 5 adjustable brightness levels to preview light spread, evaluate shadow falloff, or serve as an autofocus assist beam.
Motorized 24-200mm Zoom Head: Automatic and manual zoom tracking matches full-frame lens focal lengths from 24mm to 200mm, extending to 14mm with the built-in wide panel.
Digital Multi-Function Shoe Interface: Direct high-speed digital connection to compatible EOS R bodies enables camera menu synchronization, lens control ring adjustments, and direct power management.
Custom Flash Modes & Camera Linking: Link custom flash profiles (C1/C2/C3) directly to camera shooting modes for on-the-fly lighting shifts at events and weddings.
Canon Camera Connect App Support: Adjust flash output, group power ratios, exposure compensation, and test firing remotely via smartphone.
Weather-Sealed Chassis: Extensive rubber gaskets and sealed exterior joints resist dust and moisture intrusion in challenging outdoor environments.
IMPORTANT MOUNTING COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
Canon Digital Multi-Function Shoe Only: The Speedlite EL-5 Version 2 is engineered exclusively for Canon EOS mirrorless cameras equipped with Canon’s proprietary Multi-Function Shoe (such as the EOS R3, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R6 Mark II, EOS R8, EOS R7, EOS R10, and EOS R50).
Incompatible Systems: This flash CANNOT be shoe-mounted to Canon EOS DSLRs, older EOS R cameras featuring traditional 5-pin analog hot shoes (e.g., EOS R, RP, R5, R6), or third-party camera systems.
