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.

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

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 for full feature support. This includes:

EOS R6 Mark II

EOS R7

EOS R10

EOS R3