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Canon SPEEDLITE EL-1 User Manual

Canon SPEEDLITE EL-1
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Advanced User Guide
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CT2-D068-A
© CANON INC. 2020

Table of Contents

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Canon SPEEDLITE EL-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact flash
DustproofYes
Flash modesHigh-speed synchronization, Manual, Stroboscopic
CompatibilityEOS-1D X Mark III EOS R5 EOS 5DS EOS 5DS R EOS 5D Mark IV EOS R6 EOS R EOS Ra EOS RP EOS 6D Mark II EOS 7D II EOS 90D EOS 850D EOS 250D EOS 2000D⁶ EOS 1300D⁶ EOS 4000D⁶ EOS M5⁶ EOS M6 Mark II⁶ EOS M50⁶ EOS-1D X Mark II PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G3 X PowerShot G5 X EOS R3
Product colorBlack
Focal length range24 - 200 mm
Approx. number of flashes335
Approximate recycling time- s
Camera brands compatibilityUniversal
Approximate recycling time (max)0.9 s
Approximate recycling time (min)0.1 s
Battery typeBuilt-in
Number of batteries supported1
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth136.4 mm
Width84.4 mm
Height149 mm
Weight572 g

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Denotes the risk of serious injury or death associated with product usage.

Battery Safety Precautions

Provides essential instructions for safe handling and charging of batteries.

Core Flash Operations

Advanced Flash Techniques

Flash Exposure Compensation

Details how to adjust flash output to compensate for exposure in the image.

Camera Control and Customization

Custom Function (C.Fn) Settings

Details how to set Custom Functions (C.Fn) for the Speedlite using the camera's menu.

Personal Function (P.Fn) Settings

Details how to set Personal Functions (P.Fn) for the Speedlite.

Wireless Flash Shooting Systems

Radio Transmission Wireless Shooting

Covers setup, operation, and features of radio transmission wireless flash shooting.

Optical Transmission Wireless Shooting

Details setup, operation, and features of optical transmission wireless flash shooting.

Radio Transmission Wireless Settings

Details the steps for configuring sender and receiver units for radio transmission.

Optical Transmission Wireless Settings

Explains sender/receiver settings and channels for optical transmission wireless shooting.

Battery and Charger Information

Battery Charging Procedure

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to charge the battery pack.

Reference Information

Flash Firing Restrictions and Troubleshooting

Explains temperature effects on flash firing and provides troubleshooting for common issues.