Canon Speedlite EL-5 (Version 2)
Description / Canon Speedlite EL-5 (Version 2)
Now accepting pre-orders! Expected Late October 2026.
Pre-orders:Houston Camera Exchange is one of the top dealers for Nikon, Canon, Sony and many others which allows us to occasionally offer pre-orders on items as they are announced. Pre-orders are filled on a first come, first ship basis. Orders placed online will be added to the same queue as the orders taken in physical store. You can be assured that you have the same chance to get it as soon as walk-in customers when it becomes available from our vendors.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 is a newly designed flash that receives many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 while also including modern features all its own—including an expanded wireless range of up to 164 feet (up from 98 feet). Two popular features found in the EL-5 Ver. 2 are the modeling lamp and the use of the high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The modeling lamp aids the photographer in seeing the effect of the flash’s light emission, including providing an idea of how shadows will fall on a subject. With this battery pack, and firing at full 1/1 manual flash power, the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 emits a guide number of 60m/169.9ft @ 200mm (at approx. ISO 100) with the ability to recycle to full power in just 1.2 seconds, and with the potential for up to 350 full power flashes being possible on a single battery charge. To improve working with the Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2, the joystick and select dial from the EL-1 are featured, making operation easy so adjustments can be made quickly while shooting. Additionally, the Multi-function connector at the “foot” of the flash enables advanced communication on multi-function shoe-equipped cameras, providing more customization and control to be shared between the flash and camera.
Important: because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.
FEATURES
◻ The Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 borrows some of the best features of the flagship EL-1 flash, such as a lithium-ion rechargable battery and a modeling lamp.
◻ Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 features a 67% increase in wireless range (164 ft.)
◻ Compatible with LC-E6 Battery Charger (not included)
◻ Utilizing the same high-speed charging circuits as the EL-1 and a lithium-ion battery, the EL-5 Ver. 2 achieves a recharge time of 0.1 to 1.2 sec.*
◻ Even though the EL-5 Ver. 2 does not have a fan, it still has a continuous flash count of approx. 95 or more at full output. Great for situations where you always need to be ready.
◻ Since the EL-5 Ver. 2 uses the rechargable LP-EL battery, it can emit up to 350 continuous flashes on a single charge.*
◻ Features the same joystick control and high-definition LCD as the EL-1.
◻ This flash gets even more powerful when used with an EOS R-series camera. Assign flash functions to the control ring, utilize quick flash group control, and set up multi-flash shooting.
◻ Utilize the free Canon Camera Connect smartphone app (available on the Apple app store, and Google Play store) to change settings like flash intensity, flash compensation, sync settings, multi-flash control, and FEB remotely.
* Based on Canon’s measurement standards, when using a fully-charged LP-EL battery.
BOX CONTENTS
◻ Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2 Flash
◻ Soft Case
◻ Stand
◻ LP-EL Battery Pack