- Guide Number (ISO100) Meters: 60 (200mm)
- Zoom Head: Auto/Manual
- Focal Length Coverage: 24-200mm
- Coverage with Wide Panel: 14mm
- Auto Zoom for Sensor Size: Yes
- Auto Exposure Control: E-TTL II / E-TTL
- High Speed Sync (FP): Yes
- Manual / Output Settings: Yes - 1/1 to 1/8192
- Manual Steps: 1/3-stops
- Continuous Shooting Priority (CP) Mode: Yes
- Continuous Flashes in a Burst: Maximum at full power: Approx. 170
- Strobe / Output Settings: Yes - 1/4 - 1/8192 (1/128 for optical transmission)
- Stroboscopic Frequency: 1 - 500Hz (199Hz using optical receiver function)
- FE Lock: Yes
- FE Memory: Yes
- Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3 stops
- Flash Exposure Bracketing: ±3 stops
- Second-Curtain Flash Sync: Yes
- Modelling Flash: Yes
- Modelling Lamp: 2 x LED (duration, brightness and colour temperature user selectable)
- Colour Temperature Info Communication: Yes
- Transmitter: Yes
- Transmission Type: Optical / Radio
- Transmitter Range (Optical / Radio): Indoors: 0.7-15m / 30m (approx.), Outdoors: 0.7-10m / 30m (approx.)
- Receiver: Yes
- Max. Number of Transmitters / Receivers: Optical: Unlimited / Unlimited, Radio: 15 / 15 (16 in total of any combination)
- Number of Groups (Optical / Radio): 3 (A/B/C) / 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
- Number of Channels (Optical / Radio): 4 / Auto, 15
- Remote Shutter Release: Yes
- Flash Head Movement: Up (45, 60, 75, 90, 120°), Down (7°), Left (60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180°), Right (60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180°)
- AF-Assist Beam: Yes
- Number of AF Points Supported: 1 - 191
- AF-Assist Beam Type: Infra-red / Emitting small series of flashes
- Battery: 1 x Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Level Indicator: Yes - 5 levels / percentage
- Minimum Recycling Time: Approx. 0.1 - 0.9 sec
- Number of Flashes (Fully Charged Battery): Approx. 335 (at full power) to 2345
- External Power Supply: Yes - optional Compact Battery Pack CP-E4N
- Dust and Water Resistance: Yes
- Active Cooling: Yes - internal fan
- Mounting Foot Material: Metal
- Custom Function: 14 (9 personal functions)
- Flash Settings from Camera Menus: Yes
- External Flash Exposure Sensor: Yes
- PC Terminal: Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm): 84.4 x 149.0 x 136.4
- Weight: 572g (body only), 687g (body + battery)
Fast, precise and completely dependable – the Canon Speedlite EL-1 delivers the kind of performance that professional photographers demand when the pressure is on. Discover the benefits and capabilities of the EL-1 in this film.
For when you only get one chance
For those unrepeatable moments, when you can’t ask your subject to simply ‘do it one more time’, there is the Speedlite EL-1. Absolute reliability and blistering performance, plus advanced wireless communication and a high performance re-chargeable battery, make this the ultimate Speedlite.
Prepared for every moment
Be ready for anything. Super-fast 0.1-0.9 sec recycle times mean bursts of up to 170 full-power flashes, plus high speed bursts at lower power levels are also possible.
Power when you need it most
A high-performance LP-EL battery powers the EL-1’s blisteringly fast shooting speeds and shot-to-shot reliability. Expect up to 2345 flashes from a single charge. An accurate battery level indicator lets you know when it’s time to recharge or replace your power source.
Shoot with confidence
When the pressure’s on, you can count on the EL-1 to deliver. It’s guide number of 60m is backed up by the same degree of dust and water resistance as our L-Series lenses. An active cooling system prevents overheating, so you can shoot for longer.
Flexibility and control
Light your subject from anywhere in the scene, controlling the EL-1 wirelessly with a radio or optical trigger. Use multiple Speedlites together (as individual units or groups) for highly creative lighting.
Be more creative with your lighting
A built-in bi-colour LED modelling light lets you see where and how the EL-1’s flash output will look, and preview where shadows will fall. Manual flash output can be varied between full and 1/8192 power.