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Canon Speedlite EL-1

  • mfr: 4571C002
  • SKU: 4571C002
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Product highlights

  • 2.4 GHz wireless radio transmission
  • 120-degree tilt movement 
  • Super-fast 0.1-0.9 sec recycle time
  • Bursts of up to 170 full-power flashes
  • Guide number of 60m
  • High-performance LP-EL rechargeable battery
  • Up to 2345 flashes from a single charge
  • Built-in bi-color LED modelling light
  • An active cooling system prevents overheating
  • High degree of dust and water resistance

Canon Speedlite EL-1

Fast, precise and completely dependable, the Canon Speedlite EL-1 delivers the kind of performance that professional photographers demand when the pressure is on. Advanced technologies let you get more creative than ever when using flash. For those unrepeatable moments, when you can’t ask your subject to simply ‘do it one more time’, there is the EL-1. Absolute reliability and blistering performance, plus advanced wireless communication and a high-performance rechargeable 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 Canon’s 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-color LED modelling light lets you see where and how the EL-1’s flash output will look, and preview where shadows will fall. The EL-1 features a new Xenon flash tube, so manual flash output can be varied between full and 1/8192 power.

On And Off Camera Use

With the EL-1 on camera, it has a 120 degree tilt movement so that you can direct the flash behind you to bounce light off a wall or another surface for a softer lighting effect. It can also be used off camera for a variety of setups, using up to 15 separate Speedlite's.

Specifications

Main
Configuration Core
Brand Compatibility Canon
Mount Type Shoe
Color Black

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Flexible, Easy Returns

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Ratings and reviews

Canon Speedlite EL-1

Canon Speedlite EL-1 SKU: 4571C002

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent recycle times; long battery uptime Excellent recycle times. AM happy with the dependability and color rendition at a family shoot.
Date published: 2022-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big upgrade Big step forward over my 580 MkII. It is quite a bit larger so that takes a bit of getting used to, but the performance makes up for the size
Date published: 2021-12-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beast Mode Event Flash! I took the plunge and purchased this flash as an upgrade to the 600EXII-RT. 1st use was at a 6 hour event that included outdoor and indoor locations with varying lighting. I was thoroughly impressed at how the flash could easily keep up with 12 fps and maintain the same light levels. Never did the flash have to stop and cool down. This outperforms the 600 quite handily. Battery life was also great. I took around 600 flash photos (not all at full power), and I still have 4 bars on the battery indicator. E-TTL II works wonderfully, applying just the perfect amount of flash, even as fill-flash for backlit scenes. I also found the modeling lamp useful as a video light in a pinch. Not designed for this use, but I was able to video a single subject on the dancefloor quite well. The flash is very robust as well, and I can rest assured a spilled drink or light rain won't hurt it. Overall, I'm very pleased with this high-end flash!
Date published: 2021-09-09
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