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Canon Speedlite EL-5 User Manual

Canon Speedlite EL-5
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Advanced User Guide
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CT2-D256-A
© CANON INC. 2022
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Canon Speedlite EL-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery typeLP-EL
Number of batteries supported1
Package depth140 mm
Package width284 mm
Package height126 mm
Package weight826 g
TypeSlave flash
Flash modesHigh-speed synchronization, Manual, Stroboscopic
CompatibilityEOS R3 EOS R6 Mark II EOS R7 EOS R10
Product colorBlack
Zoom reflectorMotor
Sync connectionHot shoe
Channels quantity15 channels
Flash guide number60 m
Focal length range24 - 200 mm
Vertical rotation angle-7 - 120 °
Approx. number of flashes350
Horizontal rotation angle0 - 360 °
Camera brands compatibilityCanon
Flash exposure compensationYes
Brand specific flash systemsE-TTL I (Canon), E-TTL II (Canon)
Approximate recycling time (max)0.9 s
Approximate recycling time (min)0.1 s
Battery charger includedNo
Country of originTaiwan
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth123.3 mm
Width80.2 mm
Height139.9 mm
Weight491 g

Summary

Safety Instructions

Manual Flash Photography

Stroboscopic Flash Photography

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Advanced Flash Photography

Flash Exposure Compensation

Adjusting flash output to compensate for exposure levels.

Flash Exposure Bracketing

Taking multiple shots with automatic flash output variations.

High-Speed Sync

Enabling flash synchronization at high shutter speeds.

Manual Flash

Setting flash output manually for precise control.

Setting Flash Functions from the Camera

Radio Transmission Wireless Flash Photography

Autoflash with One Receiver

Setting up basic E-TTL autoflash photography with a single receiver unit.

Autoflash with Two Receiver Groups

Utilizing two groups of receivers for advanced lighting control.

Autoflash with Three Receiver Groups

Employing three receiver groups for sophisticated multi-light setups.

Wireless Multiple-Flash Photography with Flash Ratio

Controlling flash output ratios between multiple wireless units.

Shooting in Group-Specific Flash Modes

Assigning different flash modes to individual groups for creative control.

Linked Shooting

Coordinating camera shutters for synchronized multi-angle shooting.

Customizing the Speedlite

Reference

Flash Firing Restriction Due to Temperature Increase

Explains thermal protection and its impact on flash firing.

Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions for common problems encountered with the Speedlite.

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