Canon Speedlite EL-1 Flash

Canon Speedlite EL-1 Flash

Compatible with Canon E-TTL/E-TTL II
Lithium-Ion Battery Powered
Built-In LED

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Overview

The Canon Speedlite EL-1 Flash represents the next generation of all-purpose flashes with a new and convenient Lithium-Ion battery, incredible exposure range, and much improved menu, controls, and build. Here are the top features of this versatile lighting system:

Long-lasting battery provides up to 2,345 flash pops and 3 hours of LED modeling lamp runtime (settings dependent).
Much faster recycling times compared to prior models, with 0.1-0.9 seconds between firings.
Active cooling system to allow for much longer continuous shooting times.
Ultra wide 14-stop exposure range of 1/1 to 1/8192 and a coverage range of 24-200mm to accommodate extremely popular lens focal lengths, such as the 24-105mm and the 70-200mm.
A much better button/dial layout with an intuitive joystick and a revamped menu system.
Equipped with radio transmission capabilities.
Weather resistant build that matches the sealing performance of Canon's 1D series of cameras.

While heftier than your average Speedlite, the Canon Speedlite EL-1 Flash is really more like a small strobe. With its rugged design, fast recycle times, and versatile conversion as a continuous light source thanks to a tunable LED lamp, this is a Speedlite you can use everywhere out in bad weather, in a professional studio, and at large events. It is ideal for hybrid shooters who primarily shoot stills but who may need the LED for some video footage.

Specs

Range: 1.6-85.6' (with 50mm f/1.4)
Guide Number: 196.9' Max (Tested at ISO 100, 200mm)
Ports: Hot Shoe Connection, PC Sync Port, 3-Pin External Power Socket
Zoom Range: 24mm-200mm
Modes: E-TTL II/E-TTL, Manual, Stroboscopic, High Speed Sync, First Curtain, Second Curtain
Power: 1/1-1/8192 (Max: 76W/s Equivalent), Approximately 335-2,345 Flash Pops
Recycle Time: 0.1-0.9 Seconds
Wireless Options: Optical (Up to 49.2' with Line-of-Sight), Radio (Up to 98.4' with Line-of-Sight)
Channel/Group Options: Up to 15 Channels, Up to 5 Groups
Dimensions: 5.9" Tall x "3.3" Wide x 5.3" Deep
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Additional Features:

AF Assist
Modeling LED
Stowaway Catchlight Panel/Wide Panel
Joystick Control
180° Head
Weather Resistant
Fan-Based Cooling System

Rental Includes

Canon Speedlite EL-1 Flash
LP-EL Battery
LC-E6 Charger
SBA-EL Bounce Adapter
SCF-ELOR1 Orange Color Filter
SCF-ELOR2 Dark Orange Color Filter
Speedlite Light Stand Bracket
Carrying Case

Rental Notes

This flash is not equipped with a remote release terminal and the SR-N3 is not compatible.
This flash is not recommended when using the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye or Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye.
High continuous shooting in stroboscopic mode of 30+ frames may trip a safety function. When this happens, you must rest the flash for 10-50 minutes. Continuous firing in any mode may result in a gradual increase in recycle time (up to 20 seconds in worst-case scenario) to protect the flash from overheating. This is normal. Rapid flash firing will make the flash warm to the touch, so practice caution. Recycle times of 4-8 seconds are a good indication the flash should recharge and rest.
Canon DSLRs released before 2011 are not recommended for use with this flash, as many of the options will be disabled.